In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: We’ll tell you why the IRS has to pay Wisconsin back $89 million Governor Walker is firing back at Tony Evers on Twitter … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
MADISON – Today, Josh Kaul’s campaign announced that 61 former Assistant Attorneys General have endorsed Josh Kaul for Attorney General. Former Assistant Attorney General Dan Stier said, “Elections are about choices. Fortunately Wisconsin voters have a terrific alternative to the
MADISON, Wis. – More funding is now available for 50 Wisconsin counties and two tribes entering their third year of a five year grant cycle, to fund treatment and diversion programs today. Attorney General Brad Schimel has worked with the
Media Contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Combined with April land transfer, the Village will have conveyed 865 acres in Area 1 MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. – Last night, the Village of Mount Pleasant Board of Trustees authorized the transfer of an additional
Contact: Tom Still or Angela Schlobohm at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Plans for the Foxconn Technology Group’s innovation center in the Chippewa Valley region of western Wisconsin will be discussed at the Tuesday, Sept. 18 Tech Council Innovation
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse, Vernon, Juneau and Monroe counties saw flash flooding, washouts, and mudslides. More rain in forecast this afternoon. La Crosse – Following the extensive flooding in La Crosse, Vernon, Monroe, and Juneau counties, U.S. Rep.
Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Press Club and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee will present a joint program on Tuesday, September 4, featuring Governor Scott Walker. Walker, who is seeking re-election for a third term November 6, will share his
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Records Show Walker Has Spent $33,000 Using the State Plane for Foxconn-Related Flying Days MADISON, Wis. — In his continuing campaign to save his 25 year political career, Gov. Scott Walker
Ag Secretary Sheila Harsdorf is highlighting her agency’s work in helping Wisconsin farmers and producers expand into more export markets as the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war continues. The former state senator, who was tapped to head the Department of
Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362 Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin Comprehensive Annual Financial Report receives top award for Excellence in Financial Reporting MADISON –The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended 2017
CONTACTS: Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414.272.4032 ext. 217, media@aclu-wi.org Maggie Ardiente, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, 202-638-2535 ext. 108, mardiente@nlchp.org Local organizations across the country send a coordinated letter to government officials in cities where panhandling is
(August 28, 2018) Green Bay, WI — Yesterday, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08) visited Fox Valley Metal Tech while in Green Bay to see firsthand the skilled jobs and business that the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers brings to the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Sept. 6: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Josh Kaul Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Sept. 6 for a discussion with Democratic attorney general candidate Josh Kaul. See
Contact: Travis Hartwig – Campaign@TravisHartwig.com (MADISON, WI) – Conflicting stories surround Sarah Godlewski’s return to the State of Wisconsin and they all have one theme in common: no one knows when she officially moved to Wisconsin. In March of 2018, she
Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin voted against mandatory minimum sentences for failing to register as a sex offender, which aides Tony Evers’ plan to reduce prison capacity. “Aligned with Tony Evers, Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin
Aidan McMorrow: (608)-266-5810 (MADISON) –On Saturday, Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) passed away after a formidable battle with cancer. Following his passing, countless Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike, expressed their heartbreak with statements of support for his family and fond memories
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Yesterday afternoon, the Trump Administration laid out their plan to offer billions of taxpayer dollars in aid to farmers impacted by retaliation from the President’s imposition of tariffs on America’s historical trading
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Funding awarded through Baldwin-created grant program to help nonprofits invest in security and safety enhancements WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that four of Wisconsin’s Jewish nonprofits were awarded $358,000
Contact: Douglas Wilde (608) 436-8685 | campaign@keyesforwisconsin.com BELOIT – Dr. Brittany Keyes announced today that State Senator Janis Ringhand has endorsed her in her campaign to represent the 31st District in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Senator Ringhand, an Evansville resident,
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MADISON – Today, Josh Kaul’s campaign announced that 61 former Assistant Attorneys General have endorsed Josh Kaul for Attorney General. Former Assistant Attorney General Dan Stier said, “Elections are about choices. Fortunately Wisconsin voters have a terrific alternative to the failure that is AG Schimel. His name is Josh Kaul.
MADISON, Wis. – More funding is now available for 50 Wisconsin counties and two tribes entering their third year of a five year grant cycle, to fund treatment and diversion programs today. Attorney General Brad Schimel has worked with the Department of Corrections (DOC), Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin State Courts,
Media Contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Combined with April land transfer, the Village will have conveyed 865 acres in Area 1 MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. – Last night, the Village of Mount Pleasant Board of Trustees authorized the transfer of an additional 25 parcels of land to FEWI Development Corporation (Foxconn). These
Contact: Tom Still or Angela Schlobohm at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Plans for the Foxconn Technology Group’s innovation center in the Chippewa Valley region of western Wisconsin will be discussed at the Tuesday, Sept. 18 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon meeting in Eau Claire. Alan Yeung, director of
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse, Vernon, Juneau and Monroe counties saw flash flooding, washouts, and mudslides. More rain in forecast this afternoon. La Crosse – Following the extensive flooding in La Crosse, Vernon, Monroe, and Juneau counties, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind is urging impacted land and property owners to contact
Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Press Club and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee will present a joint program on Tuesday, September 4, featuring Governor Scott Walker. Walker, who is seeking re-election for a third term November 6, will share his vision on how Wisconsin is working and will outline his
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Records Show Walker Has Spent $33,000 Using the State Plane for Foxconn-Related Flying Days MADISON, Wis. — In his continuing campaign to save his 25 year political career, Gov. Scott Walker is making an announcement this afternoon in Milwaukee related to
Ag Secretary Sheila Harsdorf is highlighting her agency’s work in helping Wisconsin farmers and producers expand into more export markets as the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war continues. The former state senator, who was tapped to head the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in November, told WisPolitics.com in
Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362 Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin Comprehensive Annual Financial Report receives top award for Excellence in Financial Reporting MADISON –The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended 2017 has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
CONTACTS: Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414.272.4032 ext. 217, media@aclu-wi.org Maggie Ardiente, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, 202-638-2535 ext. 108, mardiente@nlchp.org Local organizations across the country send a coordinated letter to government officials in cities where panhandling is banned WISCONSIN – Today the ACLU of Wisconsin, in letters
(August 28, 2018) Green Bay, WI — Yesterday, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08) visited Fox Valley Metal Tech while in Green Bay to see firsthand the skilled jobs and business that the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers brings to the region. Fox Valley Metal Tech is a major supplier of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Sept. 6: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Josh Kaul Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Sept. 6 for a discussion with Democratic attorney general candidate Josh Kaul. See Kaul’s bio: https://joshkaul.org/why-im-running/meet-josh/ Check-in and lunch begins at 11:… Please
Contact: Travis Hartwig – Campaign@TravisHartwig.com (MADISON, WI) – Conflicting stories surround Sarah Godlewski’s return to the State of Wisconsin and they all have one theme in common: no one knows when she officially moved to Wisconsin. In March of 2018, she claimed that starting her own business allowed her to move
Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin voted against mandatory minimum sentences for failing to register as a sex offender, which aides Tony Evers’ plan to reduce prison capacity. “Aligned with Tony Evers, Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin voted against mandatory minimum sentences for those who fail to
Aidan McMorrow: (608)-266-5810 (MADISON) –On Saturday, Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) passed away after a formidable battle with cancer. Following his passing, countless Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike, expressed their heartbreak with statements of support for his family and fond memories of a man whose courage can only be described as
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Yesterday afternoon, the Trump Administration laid out their plan to offer billions of taxpayer dollars in aid to farmers impacted by retaliation from the President’s imposition of tariffs on America’s historical trading partners. The rollout of the program will cost an initial
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Funding awarded through Baldwin-created grant program to help nonprofits invest in security and safety enhancements WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that four of Wisconsin’s Jewish nonprofits were awarded $358,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to invest in
Contact: Douglas Wilde (608) 436-8685 | campaign@keyesforwisconsin.com BELOIT – Dr. Brittany Keyes announced today that State Senator Janis Ringhand has endorsed her in her campaign to represent the 31st District in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Senator Ringhand, an Evansville resident, represents the 15th Wisconsin Senate District, which borders Keyes’ district.