WPT/WPR AG debate

WHAT: Wisconsin Public Television/Wisconsin Public Radio A.G. candidate debate WHEN: Oct. 12, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The one-hour special featuring Republican Brad Schimel and Dem Josh Kaul will air live, statewide, on WPT and WPR and will originate from the

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Steil campaign: Statement on false ad

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil’s campaign released the following statement regarding Randy Bryce’s false ad: Andrew Iverson, Steil Campaign Spokesman: “It is disappointing that our opponent has immediately resorted to

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Dane County Exec: Dane County to waive construction permit fees for flood damage victims

Josh Wescott 608-266-9069 Chair, Dane County Board of Supervisors                                                            County Executive’s Office                  Dane County to Waive Construction Permit Fees for Flood Damage Victims  Help for Those Hit by High Waters, Resolution Authorizing Dane County’s Emergency Declaration Slated for Action This

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DATCP: Scams 101: Twenty-somethings are not immune to fraud 

Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – College students never get scammed, right? Wrong. In fact, younger people who reported scams to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2017 lost money significantly more

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Sen. Shilling: Weekly Democratic radio address: Back to school

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D – La Crosse) (608)266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/shillingradio090618.mp3 A written transcript of

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THU News Summary: GOP leader says teen prison is ‘a mess’; Former Gov. Tommy Thompson says he regrets his part in prison building boom

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/thu-news-summary-gop-leader-says-teen-prison-is-a-mess-former-gov-tommy-thompson-says-he-regrets-his-part-in-prison-building-boom/ STORY TOPICS – White house – 2018 governor campaign – Congressional campaigns – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Educat… Please log in to

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WPT/WPR AG debate

WHAT: Wisconsin Public Television/Wisconsin Public Radio A.G. candidate debate WHEN: Oct. 12, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The one-hour special featuring Republican Brad Schimel and Dem Josh Kaul will air live, statewide, on WPT and WPR and will originate from the WPT studios in Madison. WPT’s Frederica Freyberg and WPR’s Shawn

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WHEDA: Awards $2.1 Million in state housing tax credits in the city of Fitchburg and town of Madison

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2018 Kevin Fischer, WHEDA, 414-227-2295 or 608-354-3580, kevin.fischer@wheda.com Two projects expected to create 329 affordable housing units Fitchburg – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced the award of more than $2.1 million in State Housing Tax Credits to fund two multifamily developments in

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Steil campaign: Statement on false ad

Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil’s campaign released the following statement regarding Randy Bryce’s false ad: Andrew Iverson, Steil Campaign Spokesman: “It is disappointing that our opponent has immediately resorted to name-calling and false attacks. The truth is Randy Bryce says

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Dane County Exec: Dane County to waive construction permit fees for flood damage victims

Josh Wescott 608-266-9069 Chair, Dane County Board of Supervisors                                                            County Executive’s Office                  Dane County to Waive Construction Permit Fees for Flood Damage Victims  Help for Those Hit by High Waters, Resolution Authorizing Dane County’s Emergency Declaration Slated for Action This Evening Dane County homeowners who suffered severe damage as a

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DATCP: Scams 101: Twenty-somethings are not immune to fraud 

Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – College students never get scammed, right? Wrong. In fact, younger people who reported scams to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2017 lost money significantly more often than older consumers. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade

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Sen. Shilling: Weekly Democratic radio address: Back to school

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D – La Crosse) (608)266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/shillingradio090618.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling

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Gov. Walker: Visits VPI Corporation, discusses the economic impact of Foxconn’s $10 billion investment in Wisconsin 

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   VPI Corporation chose to create new jobs after Foxconn’s investment in Wisconsin   SHEBOYGAN – Governor Scott Walker today visited VPI Corporation to celebrate the company’s growth and continued commitment to the State of Wisconsin. VPI Corporation chose to hire additional workers starting at $21.00

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UW-Stevens Point: Marks opening of new chemistry biology building

Media Relations 715-346-2490  ucm@uwsp.edu 715-346-3046 Sept. 6, 2018 UW-Stevens Point to mark opening of new Chemistry Biology Building  The community is invited to the grand opening of the new Chemistry Biology Building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Friday, Sept. 14. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, on the

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Palzewicz campaign: United Steelworkers District 2 endorses Tom Palzewicz

Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 Steelworkers Union Says Palzewicz will be an advocate for the working class. Brookfield, WI — Tom Palzewicz, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th district, today announced the endorsement of the United Steelworkers District 2. “Tom Palzewicz has the leadership and experience

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WisDems: With friends like these…Republicans slam Walker’s corrections record again

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org Scott Walker’s criminal justice record is under fire yet again. And just like before, it’s Republicans doing the criticizing. Yesterday, Senate Majority leader Scott Fitzgerald said he was “very disappointed” with Walker’s handling of the Lincoln Hills debacle, calling it “a mess.” Walker has been widely criticized for ignoring the problems

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Sen. Marklein: Named ‘Outstanding Legislator’ and ‘Municipal Champion’

Sen. Marklein: (608) 266-0703 MADISON – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was recently named an “Outstanding Legislator” by the Wisconsin Counties Association and a “Municipal Champion” by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. The Wisconsin Counties Association presented the “Outstanding Legislator” award on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Iowa

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Support grows for Sen. Baldwin’s legislation to overturn the Trump administration’s expansion of junk insurance plans

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 With 30 Senators needed to force a Senate vote, 44 Senators now cosponsor resolution of disapproval  Trump’s junk insurance plans don’t have to provide health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s new legislation to overturn the Trump administration’s expansion of “junk

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THU News Summary: GOP leader says teen prison is ‘a mess’; Former Gov. Tommy Thompson says he regrets his part in prison building boom

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/thu-news-summary-gop-leader-says-teen-prison-is-a-mess-former-gov-tommy-thompson-says-he-regrets-his-part-in-prison-building-boom/ STORY TOPICS – White house – 2018 governor campaign – Congressional campaigns – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Educat… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click

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