Sen. Miller: Statement on the F-35 landing in Madison

Contact: Senator Mark Miller 608-266-9170 Madison – Senator Miller released the following statement on the U.S. Air Force choice to house F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field: “Congratulations to my former colleagues at the 115th Fighter Wing on your selection

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Gov. Walker: Lower property taxes in 2018 than 2010

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker visited Green Bay today, where he highlighted the elimination of the state property tax levy and other property tax relief. The cumulative results of Governor Walker’s property tax reforms

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Madison man sentenced to 11 years

CONTACT: RITA M. RUMBELOW PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006   MADISON, WIS. – Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rodney Keys, 46, Madison, Wis., was sentenced today by U.S. District

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Illinois man sentenced to 20 years

CONTACT: ELIZABETH ALTMAN PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. — Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Raymond Brown, 34, Rockford, Ill., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on government funding legislation

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation to fund the government. “Today, the House responsibly voted to continue the government operations and fulfill basic obligations—including funding

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Sen. Carpenter: Applauds SeniorCare waiver extension

Contact: State Senator Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 “A very welcomed Christmas present! After 11 months of doing many press releases, letters, phone calls and introducing legislation, I just received word from the Secretary of Health Services that they will be

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Statement of sale on former GM property

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Janesville, WI –Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after the announcement of the finalization of the sale of the former GM property to Commercial Development Corp. “The announcement today is an

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Speaker Ryan: Air Force Awards F-35s to Truax, A Great Victory for Wisconsin’s Military Community and the Region

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Wisconsin’s First District Congressman and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan today welcomed the Air Force’s announcement that the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base (ANG) in Madison, Wisconsin has been chosen to host an F-35A Operational Wing mission beginning in early 2023: “This

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THU PM Update: GOP-run Senate panel gives Schimel go-ahead to further investigate defunct GAB; F-35 jet facility advancing after bipartisan push

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A GOP-run Senate committee today voted to give AG Brad Schimel the go-ahead to conduct an expanded investigation into the actions of the defunct Government Accountability Board. The vote came after the Elections Commission head’s protests that Schimel is unable to lead

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Sen. Miller: Statement on the F-35 landing in Madison

Contact: Senator Mark Miller 608-266-9170 Madison – Senator Miller released the following statement on the U.S. Air Force choice to house F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field: “Congratulations to my former colleagues at the 115th Fighter Wing on your selection to be a preferred location for the Air National Guard

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Speaker Ryan: Gold Medal Ceremony: Congress to honor Senator Bob Dole

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, January 17, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal to former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole in recognition of his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. Robert Joseph “Bob” Dole was born

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Gov. Walker: Lower property taxes in 2018 than 2010

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker visited Green Bay today, where he highlighted the elimination of the state property tax levy and other property tax relief. The cumulative results of Governor Walker’s property tax reforms result in savings of nearly $3,000 for the typical household

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Madison man sentenced to 11 years

CONTACT: RITA M. RUMBELOW PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006   MADISON, WIS. – Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rodney Keys, 46, Madison, Wis., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 132 months in federal prison.

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Illinois man sentenced to 20 years

CONTACT: ELIZABETH ALTMAN PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. — Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Raymond Brown, 34, Rockford, Ill., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James Peterson to 20 years in federal prison for transporting a

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on government funding legislation

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation to fund the government. “Today, the House responsibly voted to continue the government operations and fulfill basic obligations—including funding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and providing resources for

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Lt. Governor Kleefisch, DOC Secretary Litscher, and MATC President: Recognize Vocational Certificate Graduates

DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR MATC: Ginny Gnadt, Senior Public Relations Specialist, 414-297-6770 gnadtv@matc.edu MILWAUKEE – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) President Vicki Martin at a graduation ceremony for Machine Tool – Manual Mill and Engine

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Sen. Carpenter: Applauds SeniorCare waiver extension

Contact: State Senator Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 “A very welcomed Christmas present! After 11 months of doing many press releases, letters, phone calls and introducing legislation, I just received word from the Secretary of Health Services that they will be seeking a federal waiver for SeniorCare. This is very important

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Statement of sale on former GM property

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Janesville, WI –Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after the announcement of the finalization of the sale of the former GM property to Commercial Development Corp. “The announcement today is an important step forward for Janesville. The impact of GM leaving

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Department of Workforce Development: BLS Data: State unemployment drops to 3.2 percent in November

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions for October and preliminary estimates for November covering employment and job statistics for the state of Wisconsin. In

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