Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson today split on the nomination of Gina Haspel, who was confirmed as CIA director despite her involvement in the agency’s torture program. Hours before the
CONTACT: Andrew Iverson Campaign Manager Andrew@SteilForWisconsin.com JANESVILLE — Today, former Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced his endorsement of Bryan Steil for the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin. Governor Tommy G. Thompson said, “I support Bryan Steil because he has the
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, (414) 286-2868 Alderwoman Chantia Lewis of the 9th District is taking on a new role in helping advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress. Alderwoman Lewis has been appointed to the National League of Cities
Contact: Brian DeNeve, (414) 286-3881 The City of Milwaukee Youth Council is making a recommendation to allocate $35,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding toward youth homelessness. At a special meeting Wednesday, May 16, the Youth Council considered a number
I support the nomination of La Keisha Butler as executive director of the Fire and Police Commission and am pleased the Public Safety and Health Committee today recommended her for confirmation. During my two years on the Common Council, I
Contact: Phone: (715) 798-1825 Email: info@bolenforsenate.com SUPERIOR – Today, candidate for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, James Bolen released a statement following his press conference asking Husky Refining to expand its operations in Superior, Wisconsin: Recently, the Superior refinery sustained significant
Conact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Former Thompson aide Bill McCoshen: “The hope is Kevin Nicholson will either step out of the race or at least not attack her for the last 100 days of this race.” MADISON — In the face of U.S.
Stephanie Wilson Miller Communications Director Dane County 608.267.8823 o 920.470.4618 c Land Includes Public Access to Popular Sugar River Today Dane County Executive Parisi announced a grant will be awarded to the City of Verona to purchase 13.1 acres of land that
Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Wisconsinites express support for Marsy’s Law, urge local legislators to pledge support for equal rights for crime victims MADISON – Last month, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers, Attorney General Brad Schimel, and
Stephanie Wilson Miller Communications Director Dane County 608.267.8823 o 920.470.4618 c Today Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced a grant to Groundswell Conservancy for over 100 acres of land that will add to the Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource area. The 2 separate
Speaker Ryan Press Office | https://spkrryan.us/2wPE4kQ Summary: At his weekly press conference, Speaker Ryan discussed how a healthier economy has sparked renewed optimism among Americans. He also talked about the 2018 Farm Bill, remaining pieces of the Better Way agenda, and all
Top Cop and Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Karen Hernandez, quick action after seeing a fleeing vehicle had run over two people in a parking lot. She rushed to help save the lives of the two people and applied a tourniquet
Contact: Kevin Fischer, WHEDA, 414-227-2295 or 608-354-3580, kevin.fischer@wheda.com New program to help finance affordable housing developments Madison – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Act 176 into law establishing a Wisconsin housing tax credit program. The new state program provides a
Contact: Brian DeRoy – Communications Director press@bradboivin.com 608-352-0370 District native, son of an autoworker and gay Christian conservative, Boivin will deliver unique perspective as Speaker Ryan’s replacement JANESVILLE, Wis. – Conservative Christian Dr. Brad Boivin announced his candidacy for Congress
CONTACT: Jason Phelps, jphelps@giffords.org Washington, D.C.—The newest edition of a biweekly report from Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence spotlights Oklahoma Republican Governor Mary Fallin’s veto of a bill that would have allowed individuals to carry loaded firearms without a permit, training, or
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson today split on the nomination of Gina Haspel, who was confirmed as CIA director despite her involvement in the agency’s torture program. Hours before the Senate voted 54-45 to confirm her as the first female
CONTACT: Andrew Iverson Campaign Manager Andrew@SteilForWisconsin.com JANESVILLE — Today, former Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced his endorsement of Bryan Steil for the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin. Governor Tommy G. Thompson said, “I support Bryan Steil because he has the passion, energy and intellect that the First Congressional District has
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, (414) 286-2868 Alderwoman Chantia Lewis of the 9th District is taking on a new role in helping advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress. Alderwoman Lewis has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2018 Community and Economic Development (CED) federal advocacy committee,
Contact: Brian DeNeve, (414) 286-3881 The City of Milwaukee Youth Council is making a recommendation to allocate $35,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding toward youth homelessness. At a special meeting Wednesday, May 16, the Youth Council considered a number of issues for which to allocate resources. After a robust
I support the nomination of La Keisha Butler as executive director of the Fire and Police Commission and am pleased the Public Safety and Health Committee today recommended her for confirmation. During my two years on the Common Council, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the work that
Contact: Phone: (715) 798-1825 Email: info@bolenforsenate.com SUPERIOR – Today, candidate for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, James Bolen released a statement following his press conference asking Husky Refining to expand its operations in Superior, Wisconsin: Recently, the Superior refinery sustained significant damage as a result of an explosion at the facility.
Conact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Former Thompson aide Bill McCoshen: “The hope is Kevin Nicholson will either step out of the race or at least not attack her for the last 100 days of this race.” MADISON — In the face of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s request that Republican U.S. Senate candidates Kevin
Stephanie Wilson Miller Communications Director Dane County 608.267.8823 o 920.470.4618 c Land Includes Public Access to Popular Sugar River Today Dane County Executive Parisi announced a grant will be awarded to the City of Verona to purchase 13.1 acres of land that will double the size of the Verona’s Fireman’s Park and
Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Wisconsinites express support for Marsy’s Law, urge local legislators to pledge support for equal rights for crime victims MADISON – Last month, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers, Attorney General Brad Schimel, and a number of prominent victims’ rights advocates to announce the
Stephanie Wilson Miller Communications Director Dane County 608.267.8823 o 920.470.4618 c Today Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced a grant to Groundswell Conservancy for over 100 acres of land that will add to the Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource area. The 2 separate parcels, 95.5 acres in the Village of DeForest and 10.9
Speaker Ryan Press Office | https://spkrryan.us/2wPE4kQ Summary: At his weekly press conference, Speaker Ryan discussed how a healthier economy has sparked renewed optimism among Americans. He also talked about the 2018 Farm Bill, remaining pieces of the Better Way agenda, and all the work the House is doing to make progress on
Top Cop and Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Karen Hernandez, quick action after seeing a fleeing vehicle had run over two people in a parking lot. She rushed to help save the lives of the two people and applied a tourniquet to one of the victims, while directing a nearby citizen
Contact: Kevin Fischer, WHEDA, 414-227-2295 or 608-354-3580, kevin.fischer@wheda.com New program to help finance affordable housing developments Madison – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Act 176 into law establishing a Wisconsin housing tax credit program. The new state program provides a tax incentive for private investment in the development or rehabilitation
Contact: Brian DeRoy – Communications Director press@bradboivin.com 608-352-0370 District native, son of an autoworker and gay Christian conservative, Boivin will deliver unique perspective as Speaker Ryan’s replacement JANESVILLE, Wis. – Conservative Christian Dr. Brad Boivin announced his candidacy for Congress to replace the retiring Speaker Paul Ryan. “I’m running to
CONTACT: Jason Phelps, jphelps@giffords.org Washington, D.C.—The newest edition of a biweekly report from Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence spotlights Oklahoma Republican Governor Mary Fallin’s veto of a bill that would have allowed individuals to carry loaded firearms without a permit, training, or a background check. In total, 22 permitless carry bills have