Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Walker sidesteps questions on past sexual misconduct allegations against Trump Schimel OK with Evers personally participating in rules suit, but still wants to represent DPI 58th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Marquis, Director of Communications universityrelations@uwsa.edu or 608-263-1700 UW System Wins National Award to Support Student Success The University of Wisconsin System is one of four higher education systems nationwide to be awarded a two-year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 1, 2017 Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Demands Disclosure of Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid with Taxpayer Money (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today sent a letter asking the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Rep. John Macco 608.266.0485 Sen. Howard Marklein 608.266.0703 Rep. Dale Kooyenga 608.266.9180 Sen. Chris Kapenga 608.266.9174 Wisconsin CPA Caucus eagerly awaits Congressional tax action Madison – Federal taxes may be lower and filing may become simpler for many
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Latest Higher Ed Proposals Prove, Again, It Can Always Get Worse With Donald Trump Proposed Changes to Higher Ed Act Reauthorization Would Explode Student Debt, Break Promises
December 1, 2017 Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com, 414-364-6729 Will The Last Young Person In Wisconsin Please Turn Off The Light? After Seven Years, Career Politician Gov. Scott Walker Finally Realizes Disturbing WI Trend MILWAUKEE – Ads, really? After seven years of being the
58TH AD GOP PRIMARY CANDIDATES OPPOSE RAISING GAS TAX, REGISTRATION FEES FOR ROADS None of the four Republican candidates in the conservative 58th Assembly District would support a 5 cent gas tax increase — even if offset by tax cuts
SCHIMEL OK WITH EVERS PERSONALLY PARTICIPATING IN RULES SUIT, BUT STILL WANTS TO REPRESENT DPI AG Brad Schimel today notified Tony Evers he’s willing to allow the state schools superintendent to personally participate in a lawsuit over whether DPI must
WALKER SIDESTEPS QUESTIONS ON PAST SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST TRUMP Gov. Scott Walker today refused to revisit the topic of sexual misconduct allegations against President Trump, saying the voters have already made their determination in his case. The guv this
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Appoints Captain Cory Roeseler as Sheboygan County Sheriff MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today the appointment of Captain Cory Roeseler as the new Sheboygan County Sheriff,
For Immediate Release December 1, 2017 Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Wisconsin deserves transparency on Gallagher’s relationship with former National Security Advisor Flynn MADISON – In the wake of President Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleading guilty to lying to
Friday, December 1, 2017 For immediate release Media Contacts Angela Speed, Vice President of Communications, Wisconsin Humane Society, 414-431-6104, aspeed@wihumane.org Carol Boudreau, Executive Director, Door County Humane Society, 920-746-1111 x6, carol@dooranimals.com Lori Nachtwey, Marketing & Events Manager, Bay Area Humane Society, 920-469-3110 x119, lori@bayareahumanesociety.com The Wisconsin Humane Society
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: December 1, 2017 Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 Rep. Hebl Introduces Bill to Ensure Pharmacies Can Discuss Cheaper Drug Options (MADISON) – Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) today began circulating a bill aimed
FOR RELEASE: December 1, 2017 Media Contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FOXCONN TO BRING $10 BILLION IN NEW INVESTMENT, THOUSANDS OF JOBS Village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County sign agreement with Foxconn at ceremony at Village Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Lights Capitol’s 100th Anniversary Christmas Tree MADISON – Governor Scott Walker lit the Capitol’s 100th Anniversary Christmas tree today in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The tree is
For Immediate Release Friday, December 1, 2017 Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Mike Gallagher Needs to Denounce Campaign Surrogate Mike Flynn The following is a statement from Beau Liegeois, candidate for Congress – WI08 Green Bay — “Earlier today, Michael T. Flynn
SCOTT WALKER GOVERNOR SCOTT A. NEITZEL SECRETARY Office of the Secretary Post Office Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 Voice (608) 266-1741 Fax (608) 267-3842 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Contact: Steve Michels, 608-266-7362 State Agency Web Operations Restored Madison –
For Immediate Release December 1, 2017 Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Did Sen. Ron Johnson cut a Tax Bill deal that will enrich him personally? Johnson a ‘yes’ now on the tax bill after a high-profile battle that benefits his business MADISON —
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Walker sidesteps questions on past sexual misconduct allegations against Trump Schimel OK with Evers personally participating in rules suit, but still wants to represent DPI 58th AD GOP primary candidates oppose raising gas tax, registration fees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Marquis, Director of Communications universityrelations@uwsa.edu or 608-263-1700 UW System Wins National Award to Support Student Success The University of Wisconsin System is one of four higher education systems nationwide to be awarded a two-year grant from the National Association of System Heads (NASH), an
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 1, 2017 Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Demands Disclosure of Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid with Taxpayer Money (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today sent a letter asking the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration to disclose the members of Congress who
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Rep. John Macco 608.266.0485 Sen. Howard Marklein 608.266.0703 Rep. Dale Kooyenga 608.266.9180 Sen. Chris Kapenga 608.266.9174 Wisconsin CPA Caucus eagerly awaits Congressional tax action Madison – Federal taxes may be lower and filing may become simpler for many in Wisconsin if federal tax reform become reality. The House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Latest Higher Ed Proposals Prove, Again, It Can Always Get Worse With Donald Trump Proposed Changes to Higher Ed Act Reauthorization Would Explode Student Debt, Break Promises to Graduates and Stifle Campus Free Speech MADISON, Wis. —
December 1, 2017 Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com, 414-364-6729 Will The Last Young Person In Wisconsin Please Turn Off The Light? After Seven Years, Career Politician Gov. Scott Walker Finally Realizes Disturbing WI Trend MILWAUKEE – Ads, really? After seven years of being the top executive in the state, Gov. Scott Walker finally recognized
58TH AD GOP PRIMARY CANDIDATES OPPOSE RAISING GAS TAX, REGISTRATION FEES FOR ROADS None of the four Republican candidates in the conservative 58th Assembly District would support a 5 cent gas tax increase — even if offset by tax cuts elsewhere. Higher vehicle registration fees, the primary opponents agreed in
SCHIMEL OK WITH EVERS PERSONALLY PARTICIPATING IN RULES SUIT, BUT STILL WANTS TO REPRESENT DPI AG Brad Schimel today notified Tony Evers he’s willing to allow the state schools superintendent to personally participate in a lawsuit over whether DPI must submit the administrative rules it writes to the Legislature and
WALKER SIDESTEPS QUESTIONS ON PAST SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST TRUMP Gov. Scott Walker today refused to revisit the topic of sexual misconduct allegations against President Trump, saying the voters have already made their determination in his case. The guv this afternoon also declined to weigh in on allegations against U.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Appoints Captain Cory Roeseler as Sheboygan County Sheriff MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today the appointment of Captain Cory Roeseler as the new Sheboygan County Sheriff, replacing Sheriff Todd Priebe, who is resigning on January 2, 2018.
For Immediate Release December 1, 2017 Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Wisconsin deserves transparency on Gallagher’s relationship with former National Security Advisor Flynn MADISON – In the wake of President Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleading guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation today, the Democratic Party of
Friday, December 1, 2017 For immediate release Media Contacts Angela Speed, Vice President of Communications, Wisconsin Humane Society, 414-431-6104, aspeed@wihumane.org Carol Boudreau, Executive Director, Door County Humane Society, 920-746-1111 x6, carol@dooranimals.com Lori Nachtwey, Marketing & Events Manager, Bay Area Humane Society, 920-469-3110 x119, lori@bayareahumanesociety.com The Wisconsin Humane Society to acquire Bay Area Humane Society and Door County Humane
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: December 1, 2017 Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 Rep. Hebl Introduces Bill to Ensure Pharmacies Can Discuss Cheaper Drug Options (MADISON) – Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) today began circulating a bill aimed at protecting Wisconsin consumers from unfair insurance practices. The bill,
FOR RELEASE: December 1, 2017 Media Contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FOXCONN TO BRING $10 BILLION IN NEW INVESTMENT, THOUSANDS OF JOBS Village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County sign agreement with Foxconn at ceremony at Village Hall MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – At a ceremony at Village Hall, Racine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Lights Capitol’s 100th Anniversary Christmas Tree MADISON – Governor Scott Walker lit the Capitol’s 100th Anniversary Christmas tree today in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The tree is decorated with ornaments handmade by students across the state with
For Immediate Release Friday, December 1, 2017 Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Mike Gallagher Needs to Denounce Campaign Surrogate Mike Flynn The following is a statement from Beau Liegeois, candidate for Congress – WI08 Green Bay — “Earlier today, Michael T. Flynn pled guilty to lying to FBI surrounding his Russian ties,
SCOTT WALKER GOVERNOR SCOTT A. NEITZEL SECRETARY Office of the Secretary Post Office Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 Voice (608) 266-1741 Fax (608) 267-3842 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 Contact: Steve Michels, 608-266-7362 State Agency Web Operations Restored Madison – All state of Wisconsin agency web based applications are functioning
For Immediate Release December 1, 2017 Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Did Sen. Ron Johnson cut a Tax Bill deal that will enrich him personally? Johnson a ‘yes’ now on the tax bill after a high-profile battle that benefits his business MADISON — After much political theater and talk about the federal deficit,