WisPolitics Midday – September 12, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Kimberly-Clark wants WI legislature to sign off on an incentive plan by the end of the month. Republican AG Brad Schimel launches first TV ad with 63 sheriffs, including 12 Democrats showing support. … Please

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Gov. Walker: Badger Meter to create 40 jobs in Racine

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company to relocate operations from Arizona to Wisconsin MADISON – Badger Meter, a developer of flow measurement products, is expanding its operations in Racine – a project expected to create 40 jobs over the next

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New Walker TV ad attacks Evers on prison plan

Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign opened a new line of attack on Dem rival Tony Evers today, charging in a new TV ad the state superintendent wants to cut the prison population in half, which would mean releasing violent criminals “back

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UW-Stout: Pathways Forward major donors news conference

TO: All media FROM: Doug Mell, Executive Director of Communications and External Relations DATE: Sept. 12, 2018 SUBJECT: Pathways Forward major donors news conference Sept. 14 UW-Stout Chancellor Bob Meyer will be joined by three major donors in announcing more than

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Sen. Hansen: Governor’s student loan plan falls short

For Immediate Release                                                    September 12, 2018 Contact: Sen. Hansen                                                     608-266-5670 Governor Walker’s Plan Would Leave Vast Majority of Student Loan Holders Out in the Cold After eight years in office yet another problem Governor has failed to address (Madison)—State Senator

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WisPolitics Midday – September 12, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Kimberly-Clark wants WI legislature to sign off on an incentive plan by the end of the month. Republican AG Brad Schimel launches first TV ad with 63 sheriffs, including 12 Democrats showing support. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Foxconn senior advisor to keynote 2018 Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Summit

The Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Summit, the largest single convening of veteran-friendly employers in Wisconsin, provides Wisconsin’s businesses with critical information on employing veterans or military family members. Human resources professionals, corporate veteran resource group members, and employers of every size will hear from industry experts and community leaders

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Gov. Walker: Badger Meter to create 40 jobs in Racine

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company to relocate operations from Arizona to Wisconsin MADISON – Badger Meter, a developer of flow measurement products, is expanding its operations in Racine – a project expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years. “We applaud Badger Meter for its decision to

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Liegeois campaign: Calls on Mike Gallagher to return corporate PAC money

For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com *** Press Release *** Beau Liegeois calls on Mike Gallagher to return corporate PAC money   Green Bay — Earlier today, Beau Liegeois called on Mike Gallagher to give back the Corporate PAC money he has received this election cycle. In

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Walker campaign: Launches statewide TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to seep Wisconsin families safe 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2018 Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com VIDEO: Walker campaign launches statewide TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to seep Wisconsin families safe  After failing to protect our children from porn-watching teacher, Evers supports plan that would mean thousands of violent criminals back in our communities [Madison, Wis.]

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New Walker TV ad attacks Evers on prison plan

Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign opened a new line of attack on Dem rival Tony Evers today, charging in a new TV ad the state superintendent wants to cut the prison population in half, which would mean releasing violent criminals “back into our communities.” The new TV ad builds on Walker’s

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UW-Stout: Pathways Forward major donors news conference

TO: All media FROM: Doug Mell, Executive Director of Communications and External Relations DATE: Sept. 12, 2018 SUBJECT: Pathways Forward major donors news conference Sept. 14 UW-Stout Chancellor Bob Meyer will be joined by three major donors in announcing more than $10 million in gifts to Stout University Foundation at a

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One Wisconsin Now: AG Schimel withholding rape kit release documents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 AG Schimel withholding rape kit release documents ‘Desperate and incompetent AG trying to cover his Ttracks’ MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel is stalling an open records request by One Wisconsin Now to find

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Sen. Hansen: Governor’s student loan plan falls short

For Immediate Release                                                    September 12, 2018 Contact: Sen. Hansen                                                     608-266-5670 Governor Walker’s Plan Would Leave Vast Majority of Student Loan Holders Out in the Cold After eight years in office yet another problem Governor has failed to address (Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen said today that Governor Walker’s plan to give

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Foxconn: Committed to hiring 3,000 veterans; begins fall 2018 military veteran recruitment campaign

For Immediate Release September 12, 2018 Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Foxconn committed to hiring 3,000 veterans; begins fall 2018 military veteran recruitment campaign With several veterans already working at Foxconn, company expands efforts to fill available jobs with men and women with military backgrounds.  Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced

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WEDC: Deputy Sec. Braun receives national recognition as a top economic development official in North America

WEDC Deputy Sec. Braun receives national recognition as a top economic development official in North America  MADISON, WI. SEPT. 12, 2018 – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Tricia Braun has been named one of the top economic development officials in North America by a national consulting firm.

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WisDems: Walker’s long history of undermining protections for pre-existing conditions

For Immediate Release September 12, 2018 Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Walker’s long history of undermining protections for pre-existing conditions Walker Lawsuit Creating “Chaos” and Threatening Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions just his latest attack on Wisconsinites’ health care When it comes to health care, Scott Walker must think Wisconsin voters have a verrry short

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