One Wisconsin Now: Robin Vos, the secrecy speaker

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Reports Reveal How Vos Sought to Keep Public’s Business Secret and Silence Former Spouse MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker “Boss” Robin Vos has shown he doesn’t like leaks in either his professional or

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Unemployment rates in Racine and La Crosse metros, numerous cities and counties set record lows

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 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major

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Wisconsin DATCP: Evergreen inspections find new insect pest – burn or bag decorations, officials say

Contact:   Donna Gilson (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov Note:  High-resolution photo available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/widatcp/32486931208/in/dateposted/. MADISON – Plant health officials are cautioning consumers to burn wreaths and other evergreen decorations, or bag them and put them in the trash, after inspectors found

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Bill Kaplan: Why is there a government shutdown?

Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.

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Kathleen Vinehout: Saying goodbye as I leave the Wisconsin Senate

Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Sen. Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the “servant leader” — humble and listening; be the professor and folksy farmer. I’d say I did pretty darn good.

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One Wisconsin Now: Robin Vos, the secrecy speaker

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Reports Reveal How Vos Sought to Keep Public’s Business Secret and Silence Former Spouse MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker “Boss” Robin Vos has shown he doesn’t like leaks in either his professional or private life, based on recent media reports and public records.

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Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use: Waukesha County offers radon test kits to combat leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers

Contact: Steve Todd Phone: 262-896-8300 Test Your Home During National Radon Action Month (WAUKESHA, WI) – Thousands of homes in southeast Wisconsin have elevated levels of radon, a radioactive gas known to cause lung cancer. Waukesha County health officials are encouraging homeowners to protect themselves against this common health risk during

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Unemployment rates in Racine and La Crosse metros, numerous cities and counties set record lows

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 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. The estimates include updates to

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Ozaukee Judge Joe Voiland: Will support Steve Cain to succeed him

Contact: friendsofjoevoiland@gmail.com Grafton – Circuit Court Judge Joe Voiland announced today that he will support Steve Cain to succeed him as judge in Ozaukee County, where he has served for the past five years. Through his first five years on the bench, Judge Voiland heard nearly five thousand cases and

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Wisconsin DATCP: Evergreen inspections find new insect pest – burn or bag decorations, officials say

Contact:   Donna Gilson (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov Note:  High-resolution photo available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/widatcp/32486931208/in/dateposted/. MADISON – Plant health officials are cautioning consumers to burn wreaths and other evergreen decorations, or bag them and put them in the trash, after inspectors found invasive insects on many such items sold at large chain

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Bill Kaplan: Why is there a government shutdown?

Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.

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Kathleen Vinehout: Saying goodbye as I leave the Wisconsin Senate

Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Sen. Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the “servant leader” — humble and listening; be the professor and folksy farmer. I’d say I did pretty darn good.

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