THU News Summary: Walker knocks Evers’ past union support; guv shrugs off former Cabinet secretaries’ public hits

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Today in Appleton: “How the Paper Industry is Navigating the New Economy” WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Paper Council and WAGET, is staging a panel

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Rep. Petersen fundraiser

Fundraiser for Rep. Kevin Petersen with special guest Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Wednesday October 3, 2018, 5-7pm Clear Water Harbor Restaurant & Bar/ Boathouse N2757 County Trunk QQ Waupaca, WI 54981 RSVP Appreciated to representative40@gmail.com Suggested Donation $40/per person Please make checks

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Three new ag enterprise areas to be designated Jan. 1

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wisconsin.gov Local contacts: Three Rivers: Brian Haase, Waupaca County Conservationist, 715/853-3538, brian.haase@co.waupaca.wi.us Farming for the Future: Cassandra Fowler, Zoning & Environmental Specialist, 715/538-2311, cassandraf@tremplocounty.com Town of Troy: Dan Pearson, Town of Troy Chairman, 715/425-9488, troychairperson@baldwin-telecom.net MADISON – Wisconsin will add another

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Palzewicz campaign: Releases new video

Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 Brookfield, WI — Tom Palzewicz’s congressional campaign in Wisconsin’s 5th District released a new campaign video today, highlighting Jim Sensenbrenner’s 40-year incumbency. “This video tells a story,” said Austin Kieler, Campaign Coordinator. “It shines a

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Grothman campaign: Releases first radio ad: “Yael”

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (920) 375-1217 or Tim@glenngrothman.com (Fond du Lac, WI) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released his first radio advertisement of the season. The 60-second spot highlights Grothman’s passion, sensitivity and drive to help individuals with disabilities find

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Rep. Bernier: Attends election security meetings

Contact: Rep. Kathy Bernier September 18, 2018 (608) 266-9172 Cyber-Security, Infrastructure and Information-Sharing Among Discussion Points Madison — Election security before the midterm elections is at the forefront for policymakers. In the last two weeks, Rep. Kathy Bernier (R-Lake Hallie)

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces bill to address family separation issue

Contact: Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has introduced the Families Act, legislation to address family separation at the border. The bill restores the Obama administration’s policy of detaining families to deter illegal immigration and strengthen border security.

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Former U.S. Sen. Feingold lecture at the Nelson Institute

THE GREAT LAKES TO GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE: MUTUAL INTERESTS IN AFRICA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 7:00 P.M. SHANNON HALL, MEMORIAL UNION 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI Free and Open to the Public Attend what will be a fascinating lecture that will explore ongoing efforts to form a meaningful partnership between

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Project Rise: How Milwaukee County Is rewriting futures with an innovative youth justice model

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Using a community-based, evidence-driven approach, Milwaukee County seeks to change lives and build community through its approach to youth justice MILWAUKEE, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wants to tell the story about how Milwaukee County is changing lives and strengthening

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THU News Summary: Walker knocks Evers’ past union support; guv shrugs off former Cabinet secretaries’ public hits

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Today in Appleton: “How the Paper Industry is Navigating the New Economy” WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Paper Council and WAGET, is staging a panel discussion at th… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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WisDems: When it comes to supporting schools, Scott Walker and Wisconsin GOP deserve an ‘F’

Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Today, as Republicans hold a press conference to distract from Tony Evers’ forward-looking, student-first education priorities, Wisconsinites deserve answers for the eight years Scott Walker and his legislative allies failed to support Wisconsin students and Wisconsin schools. The facts speak for themselves: One of Walker’s first moves

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Rep. Petersen fundraiser

Fundraiser for Rep. Kevin Petersen with special guest Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Wednesday October 3, 2018, 5-7pm Clear Water Harbor Restaurant & Bar/ Boathouse N2757 County Trunk QQ Waupaca, WI 54981 RSVP Appreciated to representative40@gmail.com Suggested Donation $40/per person Please make checks payable to: Petersen for 40th Assembly P.O. Box 227 Waupaca,

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Three new ag enterprise areas to be designated Jan. 1

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wisconsin.gov Local contacts: Three Rivers: Brian Haase, Waupaca County Conservationist, 715/853-3538, brian.haase@co.waupaca.wi.us Farming for the Future: Cassandra Fowler, Zoning & Environmental Specialist, 715/538-2311, cassandraf@tremplocounty.com Town of Troy: Dan Pearson, Town of Troy Chairman, 715/425-9488, troychairperson@baldwin-telecom.net MADISON – Wisconsin will add another 185,000 acres in Agricultural Enterprise Areas with the designation of

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SafeNet: Technology veterans Jason Dobbs and Kelli Schnieder named to head SafeNet consulting

Contact Jeff Bentoff jeff@bentoff.com | (414) 465-8710 Fast-Growing Tech Consulting Firm to Expand Types of Services in Milwaukee, Minneapolis-Area Offices Minnetonka, Minn. (Sept. 20, 2017) – Software development and management consulting firm SafeNet Consulting has promoted Vice President And General Manager Jason Dobbs and Executive Vice President Kelli Schnieder as

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Palzewicz campaign: Releases new video

Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 Brookfield, WI — Tom Palzewicz’s congressional campaign in Wisconsin’s 5th District released a new campaign video today, highlighting Jim Sensenbrenner’s 40-year incumbency. “This video tells a story,” said Austin Kieler, Campaign Coordinator. “It shines a spotlight on the 40 years that Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner has

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Walker campaign: Launches first TV ad contrasting Scott Walker’s record with Tony Evers’ plans to take us backward

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Campaign continues case against Evers’ record of siding with unions over hard-working families [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign on Wednesday launched a new TV ad featuring the governor outlining a strong record of results and – for the first time – directly addressing Tony Evers’ plans to raise taxes on

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Survival Coalition: Transportation survey shows critical needs for people with disabilities and older adults statewide

Survival Co-Chairs: Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 266-1166; Kristin M. Kerschensteiner, kitk@drwi.org; (608) 267-0214; Lisa Pugh, pugh@thearc.org; (608) 422-4250 People can’t work; get to medical appointments; get where they need to go The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations recent statewide survey of older adults, people with disabilities, and their family

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Grothman campaign: Releases first radio ad: “Yael”

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (920) 375-1217 or Tim@glenngrothman.com (Fond du Lac, WI) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released his first radio advertisement of the season. The 60-second spot highlights Grothman’s passion, sensitivity and drive to help individuals with disabilities find work. Featured in the piece are Dallas and Yael Kerzan,

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Rep. Bernier: Attends election security meetings

Contact: Rep. Kathy Bernier September 18, 2018 (608) 266-9172 Cyber-Security, Infrastructure and Information-Sharing Among Discussion Points Madison — Election security before the midterm elections is at the forefront for policymakers. In the last two weeks, Rep. Kathy Bernier (R-Lake Hallie) has attended two national conferences focused on election security. The

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