Alan Talaga: A return to local control

For nearly a decade, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature micromanaged the state’s cities, particularly Madison and Milwaukee. It will have a harder time usurping local control with Gov. Tony Evers in office.

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Society of Professional Journalists monthly meeting

SPJ Madison Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm, Monday, February 4, 2019 Next Door Brewing, 2439 Atwood Ave, Madison Agenda Call to order by Interim President Breann Schossow Approval of January 2019 minutes Treasurer’s Report President’s Report Membership Report Discussion: Mission

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Receives Financial Services Subcommittee assignments

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil announced his Financial Services Committee subcommittee assignments for the 116th Congress. Steil will serve on the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and the Subcommittee on

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Sen. Taylor: Foxconn played Walker and Republican leadership

For more information, contact Michelle Bryant 608-266-5810 Deal’s Constant Changes Doesn’t Bode Well for Wisconsin Workers (MADISON) –  In response to a Reuters article in which a Foxconn’s Louis Woo discussed the company’s shifting commitment to hire 13,000 workers in Wisconsin

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Rep. Taylor: Reckless Republicans fell for Foxconn scheme

For More Information, Contact: January 30, 2019 Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Evidence never supported Foxconn’s big promises MADISON – Today, after months of statements scaling back their plans, Reuters reports that Foxconn Technology Group is abandoning manufacturing LCD panels at

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces 2019 Service Academy nominations

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) announced the nomination of 34 candidates from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District for admission to the U.S. service academies. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “I am honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our

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Alan Talaga: A return to local control

For nearly a decade, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature micromanaged the state’s cities, particularly Madison and Milwaukee. It will have a harder time usurping local control with Gov. Tony Evers in office.

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American Dairy Coalition: Applauds bipartisan work on the ‘Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act’ of 2019

Media Contact: Laurie Fischer CEO 920-965-6070 info@americandairycoalitioninc.com The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) and the dairy producers we represent across the nation applaud the efforts of Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) on the introduction of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. 1-31-2019: “Milk

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Society of Professional Journalists monthly meeting

SPJ Madison Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm, Monday, February 4, 2019 Next Door Brewing, 2439 Atwood Ave, Madison Agenda Call to order by Interim President Breann Schossow Approval of January 2019 minutes Treasurer’s Report President’s Report Membership Report Discussion: Mission Statement Discussion: Social media goals for February Instagram takeovers Discussion:

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Receives Financial Services Subcommittee assignments

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil announced his Financial Services Committee subcommittee assignments for the 116th Congress. Steil will serve on the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion. “We need to ensure that everyone has

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THU News Summary: Evers’ transportation task force; reaction to Foxconn’s changing plans

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 21: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Feb. 21 with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos will discuss Assembly Republican priorities and the GOP Assembly’s relationship with the new

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Lt. Gov. Barnes: Democratic weekly radio address: Winter weather update

Contact: GOVPress@wisconsin.gov Democratic Radio Address By Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, here to offer the weekly Democratic Radio Address. Over the last week we’ve endured record low temperatures and heavy snowfall across the State of Wisconsin. As we continue to

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WisDems: Radical, hateful content found on blog of Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org Hagedorn’s partisan agenda has no place on Wisconsin’s highest bench MADISON — Reporting from Dan Bice at the Journal Sentinel has shined a spotlight on the extremely radical content found on the blog of Supreme Court candidate and former counsel to Scott Walker, Judge Brian Hagedorn. Bice reports that Hagedorn maintained

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MacIver Institute: Good fiscal news another reminder that cutting taxes is the best path to prosperity for all

Contact: Chris Rochester, Communications Director crochester@maciverinstitute.com MADISON — A new Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo showing that Wisconsin’s finances remain in excellent shape is just the latest reminder that prudent budget management and tax relief—not higher taxes and more spending—are the keys to ensuring pro… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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Sen. Taylor: Foxconn played Walker and Republican leadership

For more information, contact Michelle Bryant 608-266-5810 Deal’s Constant Changes Doesn’t Bode Well for Wisconsin Workers (MADISON) –  In response to a Reuters article in which a Foxconn’s Louis Woo discussed the company’s shifting commitment to hire 13,000 workers in Wisconsin and instead focus on a technology hub requiring far less

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Rep. Taylor: Reckless Republicans fell for Foxconn scheme

For More Information, Contact: January 30, 2019 Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Evidence never supported Foxconn’s big promises MADISON – Today, after months of statements scaling back their plans, Reuters reports that Foxconn Technology Group is abandoning manufacturing LCD panels at its 20-million square foot Wisconsin campus. Despite pie in the

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces 2019 Service Academy nominations

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) announced the nomination of 34 candidates from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District for admission to the U.S. service academies. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “I am honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our nation’s service academies. They have proven themselves to be exceptionally-gifted

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Sen. Darling and Rep. Nygren: Wisconsin to see additional $2.4 billion in funds

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), released the following statement after Republican reforms delivered $2.4 billion in additional revenue for the next state budget. “Long

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WisDOT: Information on obtaining an ID to vote in spring primary

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Start the process now for a free ID to vote  The Wisconsin 2019 spring primary is weeks away and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to be sure people know how to obtain identification,

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