The chair of the Senate’s Elections and Utilities Committee said he has no interest in ending same-day registration, because it would force the state to comply with the federal Motor Voter Act. During this weekend’s GOP state convention, delegates approved
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP state Rep. Ed Brooks, of Reedsburg, announced today he will not seek re-election, citing his health. Brooks’ office said in a statement recent tests “indicated he needs to maintain control over
Contact: Rep. Ed Brooks (877) 947-0050 Will Not Seek Re-election in 2018 MADISON – Today, State Representative Ed Brooks (R-Town of Reedsburg) announced he will not seek re-election for a sixth term to represent the 50th Assembly District. “I’ve been
GOP state Rep. Ed Brooks, of Reedsburg, announced today he will not seek re-election, citing his health. Brooks’ office said in a statement recent tests “indicated he needs to maintain control over the leukemia that he battled into remission last
Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be hosting Town Hall meetings in the district on Monday May 21st. The Senator will be available to talk with constituents from the 18th Senate District and discuss issues that are important to
Media Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 Brown County Testing Response to Emergency Disasters (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with Brown County Emergency Management staff, municipal and agency officials and others, will be participating
Two Wisconsin projects win awards from Trade & Industry Development magazine MADISON – Foxconn’s historic investment in Racine County and Kwik Trip’s major expansion in La Crosse have received national recognition for economic development success in Trade & Industry Development magazine’s 13th annual CiCi Awards. The magazine
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 State’s tourism industry up 40 percent since 2011 MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker rode into VISIT Milwaukee’s annual meeting on a 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King today to highlight Milwaukee’s growing tourism industry and the
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. “I am very pleased that the United States has moved its embassy from Tel-Aviv
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 In a series of videos released today, Flynn’s women supporters call him “honorable” and “professional” for his work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese (Milwaukee) – Today Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin Matt Flynn released
Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 225.610.8660 EAU CLAIRE – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democrat challenging Gov. Scott Walker in November, responded to news just released that the Hammes Company owned by Jon Hammes, Gov. Walker’s campaign finance chairman and donor to
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bipartisan bill could save billions in taxpayer dollars La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Act, a bipartisan bill that creates an expedited process to cut wasteful defense spending and pay
Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com Campaign sustains a robust cash on hand amount going into the final six months of the cycle Racine, WI – The Randy Bryce for Congress campaign released the results of their fundraising efforts thus far in the
Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Adopts anti-commandeering argument advanced by WILL in amicus brief Milwaukee – In an opinion released Monday morning, the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal law prohibiting states from authorizing sports gambling. In
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 RHINELANDER – Governor Scott Walker promoted Wisconsin’s booming economy and a historically low unemployment rate of 2.9 percent at Grow North Regional Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting in Rhinelander. Grow North is an economic development
Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Taps Wisconsin-based Hammes Company to support development of master plan for this transformational project Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced that it has selected Hammes Company as the master planner for the Wisconn Valley Science and
A Day for Citizens to Rally for Older Adults MADISON, Wis – The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) will host its third annual Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (#WIAAD) on May 16, 2018 in Madison. Members of WAAN and citizens from around the state
Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Barnes is one of just 9 statewide candidates across the country to receive their endorsement, and the only candidate from Wisconsin Milwaukee: The Collective Political Action Committee, a national group working to address the challenge of
Fundraising Event for Rep. Rob Hutton with special guest former Gov. Tommy Thompson Tuesday, May 29 5:30-7 p.m. At O’Donoughes 13225 Watertown Plank Rd Elm Grove, WI 53122 Host Levels: Platinum: $1000 Gold: $500 Silver: $250 Suggested contribution $50 Please make checks
The chair of the Senate’s Elections and Utilities Committee said he has no interest in ending same-day registration, because it would force the state to comply with the federal Motor Voter Act. During this weekend’s GOP state convention, delegates approved a resolution calling for the end of same-day registration and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP state Rep. Ed Brooks, of Reedsburg, announced today he will not seek re-election, citing his health. Brooks’ office said in a statement recent tests “indicated he needs to maintain control over the leukemia that he battled into remission last year.” “I’ve
Contact: Rep. Ed Brooks (877) 947-0050 Will Not Seek Re-election in 2018 MADISON – Today, State Representative Ed Brooks (R-Town of Reedsburg) announced he will not seek re-election for a sixth term to represent the 50th Assembly District. “I’ve been humbled and honored to represent the good citizens from the
GOP state Rep. Ed Brooks, of Reedsburg, announced today he will not seek re-election, citing his health. Brooks’ office said in a statement recent tests “indicated he needs to maintain control over the leukemia that he battled into remission last year.” “I’ve been humbled and honored to represent the good
Madison—State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be hosting Town Hall meetings in the district on Monday May 21st. The Senator will be available to talk with constituents from the 18th Senate District and discuss issues that are important to them, or to field requests for assistance from the Senator.
Media Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 Brown County Testing Response to Emergency Disasters (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with Brown County Emergency Management staff, municipal and agency officials and others, will be participating in the statewide “Dark Sky” exercise on Tuesday, May 15th.
Two Wisconsin projects win awards from Trade & Industry Development magazine MADISON – Foxconn’s historic investment in Racine County and Kwik Trip’s major expansion in La Crosse have received national recognition for economic development success in Trade & Industry Development magazine’s 13th annual CiCi Awards. The magazine editors at the national trade publication evaluated several hundred announcements
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 State’s tourism industry up 40 percent since 2011 MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker rode into VISIT Milwaukee’s annual meeting on a 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King today to highlight Milwaukee’s growing tourism industry and the 115th anniversary of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, which will be celebrated in Milwaukee
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. “I am very pleased that the United States has moved its embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem.” “This move has been a bipartisan wish of
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 In a series of videos released today, Flynn’s women supporters call him “honorable” and “professional” for his work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese (Milwaukee) – Today Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin Matt Flynn released a series of testimonials from three women supporters: Dr. Liz
Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 225.610.8660 EAU CLAIRE – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democrat challenging Gov. Scott Walker in November, responded to news just released that the Hammes Company owned by Jon Hammes, Gov. Walker’s campaign finance chairman and donor to Walker’s re-election bid, was just awarded the master planning contract
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bipartisan bill could save billions in taxpayer dollars La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Act, a bipartisan bill that creates an expedited process to cut wasteful defense spending and pay down the national debt. “Year after year, the United States
Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com Campaign sustains a robust cash on hand amount going into the final six months of the cycle Racine, WI – The Randy Bryce for Congress campaign released the results of their fundraising efforts thus far in the second quarter of 2018, today. So far in this quarter the
Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Adopts anti-commandeering argument advanced by WILL in amicus brief Milwaukee – In an opinion released Monday morning, the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal law prohibiting states from authorizing sports gambling. In finding that the law unconstitutionally commandeered the operation of state
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 RHINELANDER – Governor Scott Walker promoted Wisconsin’s booming economy and a historically low unemployment rate of 2.9 percent at Grow North Regional Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting in Rhinelander. Grow North is an economic development organization spanning eight counties: Forest, Florence, Marinette, Lincoln, Langlade, Oconto,
Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Taps Wisconsin-based Hammes Company to support development of master plan for this transformational project Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced that it has selected Hammes Company as the master planner for the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park (WVSTP) in Racine County, Wisconsin. Hammes Company will
A Day for Citizens to Rally for Older Adults MADISON, Wis – The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) will host its third annual Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (#WIAAD) on May 16, 2018 in Madison. Members of WAAN and citizens from around the state will gather in Madison for a day of advocacy training
Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Barnes is one of just 9 statewide candidates across the country to receive their endorsement, and the only candidate from Wisconsin Milwaukee: The Collective Political Action Committee, a national group working to address the challenge of African American underrepresentation in elected seats of power throughout the
Fundraising Event for Rep. Rob Hutton with special guest former Gov. Tommy Thompson Tuesday, May 29 5:30-7 p.m. At O’Donoughes 13225 Watertown Plank Rd Elm Grove, WI 53122 Host Levels: Platinum: $1000 Gold: $500 Silver: $250 Suggested contribution $50 Please make checks payable to: Citizens for Rob Hutton 17785 Marseille Drive Brookfield,
