Dave Cieslewicz: Being settled in a deer stand

I’m an urban liberal who voted for Hillary Clinton, but when I sit for hours in my deer stand I remind myself of the value of being settled and maybe I start to understand, just a little bit, what it means to feel unrooted in a world you don’t know. This doesn’t make me want to change my political stripes, but it does argue for a change in attitude.

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Rep. Steffen: Appointed to prison study committee

CONTACT: Rep. David Steffen, (608) 266-5840 Madison– State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Corrections Facilities Planning Committee, a joint study committee created in the 2017-19 biennial budget, and charged with developing a

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Rep. Rohrkaste fundraiser

Lion’s Tail Brewery , 116 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI 54956 CONTACT: Paige George, pgeorge@wisgop.info, (608) 257-8030​ Fundraiser for Rep. Mike Rohrkaste with special guest Congressman Mike Gallagher November 21st, 2017 4:30-6:30 pm at Lion’s Tail Brewery 116 S Commercial St

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Rep. Murphy fundraiser

The Freedom Academy, 750 N. Hickory Farm Lane, Appleton, WI CONTACT: Paige George pgeorge@wisgop.info (608) 257-8030 Fundraiser for Rep. Dave Murphy with special guest Lt. Gov Rebecca Kleefisch & master of ceremony Dr. Duke Pesta November 28th, 2017 5:00pm to 7:00pm

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Rep. Steineke fundraiser

7463 N. Purdy Parkway  Appleton, WI CONTACT: Paige George pgeorge@wisgop.info (608) 257-8030 Assembly Majority Leader Representative Jim Steineke With special guest Governor Tommy Thompson WEDNESDAY, December 6th At the home of Dr. Tony & Heidi Phillips (7463 N. Purdy Parkway Appleton, 5:00

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Citizen Groups Challenge DBA v. DNR Settlement

Settlement goes too far in limiting science-based decision making and pollution prevention CONTACT: Sarah Geers, Staff Attorney, (608)251-5047 x 5,sgeers@midwestadvocates.org Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, (608)251-5047 x 1,sharbaugh@midwestadvocates.org MILWAUKEE, WI – In a lawsuit filed today, citizen groups challenged the recent settlement of the

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Dave Cieslewicz: Being settled in a deer stand

I’m an urban liberal who voted for Hillary Clinton, but when I sit for hours in my deer stand I remind myself of the value of being settled and maybe I start to understand, just a little bit, what it means to feel unrooted in a world you don’t know. This doesn’t make me want to change my political stripes, but it does argue for a change in attitude.

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FRI News Summary: House passes tax overhaul; Johnson calls on Moore to drop out; Baldwin backs investigation into Franken

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 19: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senate candidate Leah Vukmir Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday Dec. 19 with U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, a Brookfield Republican state senator. Check-in and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with

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Rep. Steffen: Appointed to prison study committee

CONTACT: Rep. David Steffen, (608) 266-5840 Madison– State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Corrections Facilities Planning Committee, a joint study committee created in the 2017-19 biennial budget, and charged with developing a long-range, sustainable plan for Wisconsin’s correctional facilities, including the Green

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Rep. Rohrkaste fundraiser

Lion’s Tail Brewery , 116 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI 54956 CONTACT: Paige George, pgeorge@wisgop.info, (608) 257-8030​ Fundraiser for Rep. Mike Rohrkaste with special guest Congressman Mike Gallagher November 21st, 2017 4:30-6:30 pm at Lion’s Tail Brewery 116 S Commercial St Neenah, WI 54956 Host Levels: Platinum: $1000/couple or $500/individual Gold:

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Rep. Murphy fundraiser

The Freedom Academy, 750 N. Hickory Farm Lane, Appleton, WI CONTACT: Paige George pgeorge@wisgop.info (608) 257-8030 Fundraiser for Rep. Dave Murphy with special guest Lt. Gov Rebecca Kleefisch & master of ceremony Dr. Duke Pesta November 28th, 2017 5:00pm to 7:00pm At The Freedom Academy 750 N. Hickory Farm Lane Appleton,

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Rep. Steineke fundraiser

7463 N. Purdy Parkway  Appleton, WI CONTACT: Paige George pgeorge@wisgop.info (608) 257-8030 Assembly Majority Leader Representative Jim Steineke With special guest Governor Tommy Thompson WEDNESDAY, December 6th At the home of Dr. Tony & Heidi Phillips (7463 N. Purdy Parkway Appleton, 5:00 – 7:00 pm $50 Suggested Contribution Host Levels Available Gold:

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Madison Public Library Foundation: ‘Give Back on Giving Tuesday’ party

Harmony Bar and Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 CONTACT: Amy Mertz 608.220.9815 amy@brickroad-pr.com MADISON, Wis. (Thursday, November 16, 2017) — Madison Public Library Foundation will hold Give Back on Giving Tuesday, a family-friendly party supporting the new Pinney Library, from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, November 28. Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of the spirit

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Midwestern Higher Education Compact: Wegenke Receives Sirotkin Award

CONTACT: Mary Roberson MHEC Director of Communications and Marketing (612) 677-2765 maryr@mhec.org OVERLAND PARK, KS; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; MADISON, WI — During the annual business meeting of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) on November 13, Dr. Rolf Wegenke was presented with the Phillip Sirotkin Award for exemplary leadership in advancing Midwestern

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Citizen Groups Challenge DBA v. DNR Settlement

Settlement goes too far in limiting science-based decision making and pollution prevention CONTACT: Sarah Geers, Staff Attorney, (608)251-5047 x 5,sgeers@midwestadvocates.org Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, (608)251-5047 x 1,sharbaugh@midwestadvocates.org MILWAUKEE, WI – In a lawsuit filed today, citizen groups challenged the recent settlement of the Dairy Business Association v. Department of Natural Resources lawsuit. That

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