Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker took to Twitter today to call on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race due to his legal work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese. “I call
Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov House Sends Bill to President’s Desk to Become Law Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher and his colleagues in the House passed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. The bipartisan bill seeks to
WisPolitics Midday is a daily podcast that tells you everything happening in Wisconsin politics and policy in about two minutes. Our Wednesday newscast reports on GOP Rep. Thomas Weatherston, who is blaming a staffer for a tweet from his account
For More Information: Thad Nation, 414.412.7814 LWCF will expire on September 30th JANESVILLE — A new electronic billboard in Paul Ryan’s District is counting down the days and minutes to the expiration of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
Contact: Shyla Deacon – Communications Secretary communications_secretary@milwaukeedems.org 414-939-3367 MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s Chairman Christopher Walton announced today that the county party unanimously endorses Earnell Lucas in the upcoming Democratic Primary election for Milwaukee County Sheriff. The following
Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Today, at an event for the #Fight4Her campaign, Kelda Roys criticized Governor Scott Walker for hiding his anti-choice, anti-Roe position from Wisconsin voters. “Scott Walker has been one of the
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 PEWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker today promoted the importance of workforce development while visiting Waukesha County Technical College. While on campus, Governor Walker toured a robotics workshop where he discussed the importance of skills development for
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 40 Wisconsin counties, 17 cities experience or tie lowest June unemployment rate on record MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S.
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — In a letter to the White House co-signed by 31 Republican governors, Scott Walker reiterated his support for anti-healthcare and anti-choice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Walker has spent his career attacking Wisconsinites’
Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 KIMBERLY-CLARK BAILOUT “While I am pleased to hear that there is an opportunity to avoid the closure of Kimberly-Clark’s Cold Spring and Neenah Nonwovens facilities I still have serious concerns. “At a time when there is
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Ahead of tomorrow’s first Wisconsin GOP Senate primary broadcast debate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is today releasing a video showcasing the five ultra-conservative Republican candidates participating in the debate. Without further ado, here’s an introduction to
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org New polling by Morning Consult shows that Scott Walker ranks in the bottom ten of all U.S. governors on job approval, with a 42-50 rating that puts him well underwater heading into his re-election. The only governors seeking re-election
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Two of the state’s newest venture capital funds are looking for big opportunities in health care technology. The Wisconsin Technology Council recently hosted a panel discussion spotlighting these funds. Panelists included George Arida, managing director for 30Ventures, based at
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715.471.0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com The Trump administration announced yesterday a $12 billion plan to provide emergency aid to farmers to offset damages from the ongoing trade war with China and other trading partners. The programs that USDA will
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Activist Group Hails Brookfield Assemblyman’s Principled Leadership MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today announced it is supporting Assemblyman Dale Kooyenga’s bid to represent Wisconsin’s 5th District in the State Senate. The free-market activist group will
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker took to Twitter today to call on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race due to his legal work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese. “I call on all other candidates to join me in stating that
Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov House Sends Bill to President’s Desk to Become Law Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher and his colleagues in the House passed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. The bipartisan bill seeks to modernize career and technical education opportunities for students so they are
WisPolitics Midday is a daily podcast that tells you everything happening in Wisconsin politics and policy in about two minutes. Our Wednesday newscast reports on GOP Rep. Thomas Weatherston, who is blaming a staffer for a tweet from his account he’s deeming racist. It also reports on state Dems filing
For More Information: Thad Nation, 414.412.7814 LWCF will expire on September 30th JANESVILLE — A new electronic billboard in Paul Ryan’s District is counting down the days and minutes to the expiration of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America’s most important
Contact: Shyla Deacon – Communications Secretary communications_secretary@milwaukeedems.org 414-939-3367 MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s Chairman Christopher Walton announced today that the county party unanimously endorses Earnell Lucas in the upcoming Democratic Primary election for Milwaukee County Sheriff. The following are his remarks: “As Chairman of the Democratic Party of
Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Today, at an event for the #Fight4Her campaign, Kelda Roys criticized Governor Scott Walker for hiding his anti-choice, anti-Roe position from Wisconsin voters. “Scott Walker has been one of the most anti-choice, anti-women governors in the history of Wisconsin,” said
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 PEWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker today promoted the importance of workforce development while visiting Waukesha County Technical College. While on campus, Governor Walker toured a robotics workshop where he discussed the importance of skills development for high-tech jobs. “Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century
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 40 Wisconsin counties, 17 cities experience or tie lowest June unemployment rate on record MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — In a letter to the White House co-signed by 31 Republican governors, Scott Walker reiterated his support for anti-healthcare and anti-choice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Walker has spent his career attacking Wisconsinites’ health care options, so it only makes sense that he
Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 KIMBERLY-CLARK BAILOUT “While I am pleased to hear that there is an opportunity to avoid the closure of Kimberly-Clark’s Cold Spring and Neenah Nonwovens facilities I still have serious concerns. “At a time when there is a worker shortage and the Legislature is offering over $100
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Ahead of tomorrow’s first Wisconsin GOP Senate primary broadcast debate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is today releasing a video showcasing the five ultra-conservative Republican candidates participating in the debate. Without further ado, here’s an introduction to Leah Vukmir, Griffin Jones, George Lucia, Kevin Nicholson, and Charle…
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org New polling by Morning Consult shows that Scott Walker ranks in the bottom ten of all U.S. governors on job approval, with a 42-50 rating that puts him well underwater heading into his re-election. The only governors seeking re-election that rank worse than Walker are Bruce Rauner (R-IL), who
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Two of the state’s newest venture capital funds are looking for big opportunities in health care technology. The Wisconsin Technology Council recently hosted a panel discussion spotlighting these funds. Panelists included George Arida, managing director for 30Ventures, based at University Research Park in Madison; and Mike Rodgers, who heads
Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715.471.0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com The Trump administration announced yesterday a $12 billion plan to provide emergency aid to farmers to offset damages from the ongoing trade war with China and other trading partners. The programs that USDA will use in their relief efforts include the Market Facilitation Program,
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Activist Group Hails Brookfield Assemblyman’s Principled Leadership MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today announced it is supporting Assemblyman Dale Kooyenga’s bid to represent Wisconsin’s 5th District in the State Senate. The free-market activist group will be canvassing and making phone calls to encourage voters in