MON PM Update: More than 36,500 absentee ballots returned ahead of primary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — More than 36,500 people have returned their absentee ballots ahead of what’s expected to be a low-turnout primary election tomorrow, according to the state Elections Commission. The commission says as of Friday, 71,817 absentee ballots were issued and voters have returned 36,553 of them. The numbers are likely not fully updated … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Assembly Committee on Ways and Means

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Milwaukee Jewish Federation: 2016 audit of anti-Semitic incidents

Contact: Elana Kahn (414) 390-5736 The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation has just completed its 2016 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents. Mirroring a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism across the globe and increased acts and expressions of bigotry surrounding the U.S. presidential campaign, last year included an extraordinarily high number of local anti-Semitic incidents. “The rhetoric around the presidential election not only legitimized bigotry against all minorities, as we’ve seen through a variety of statistics, but also included specific coded and overt anti-Semitic expressions. That climate on the national level affects the local community too,” said Ann Jacobs,

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Rep. Vos: State Assembly to honor Union Grove Hall of Fame Packer fan

Contact: (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is pleased to announce that Frank Lamping of Union Grove has been selected to receive the Wisconsin Hometown Hero Award, the Assembly’s highest citizen recognition award. Lamping who is a former Citizen of the Year in Union Grove recently entered the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame. “Frank dedicates himself not only to his beloved team, but also to his community,” said Speaker Vos. “He represents all that is good in Wisconsin; you could say this is his `George Bailey’ moment.” Lamping is the President of the Union Grove Lions Club and

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Wisconsin Department of Justice: AG Schimel announces changes to executive leadership team

Contact: Johnny Koremenos (608) 266-1221 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the additions of Daniel Lennington, Lane Ruhland, and Mike Austin to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) senior leadership team. Lennington has been named Senior Counsel, a position vacated by Paul Connell, when Connell was named Deputy Attorney General. Ruhland will serve as Director of Government Affairs, replacing Austin, who has been selected by Attorney General Schimel to serve as Policy Advisor. “I am excited to put this team to work for the citizens of our great state,” said Attorney General Schimel. “Dan, Lane, and Mike

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Gov. Walker: Visits Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle and High School to highlight historic K-12, rural school investments

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker highlighted the significant K-12 and rural school investments included in his Executive Budget proposal this afternoon at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle and High School in Chetek.  His proposal includes $649 million in new state aids for all of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools, lifts total K-12 investment to $11.5 billion over two years, an all-time high, and increases per pupil categorical aid by $509.2 million. “We’re investing in student success today to ensure the future success of our state,” Governor Walker said. “Our future leaders, our next generation of lawmakers, educators, law enforcement officers,

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Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction: Evers to visit Durand-Arkansaw School District on Wednesday

Contact: Tom McCarthy (608) 266-3559 MADISON — A high-mileage vehicle, school store, and joint research project in the school greenhouse will be tour stops on Wednesday when State Superintendent Tony Evers visits Durand High School in the Durand-Arkansaw School District as part of the February observance of Career and Technical Education Month. The visit will begin at 10 a.m. in the school commons with a welcome from Durand Superintendent Greg Doverspike and High School Principal Bill Clouse. The FFA Leadership Team and students who will be presenting on the tour also will extend greetings. The school offers a number of

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WDOT: It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the spring primary

Contact: Terry Walsh (608) 266-6752 terry.walsh@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin’s spring primary is Tuesday and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license or ID or other form of ID needed to vote can still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs. There is no separate “voter ID”. There are documentation requirements, such as a birth certificate, proof of identity and Wisconsin residency, to obtain an official Wisconsin ID card. If all documentation is not readily available, the ID Petition Process (IDPP) can be

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One Wisconsin Now: Lowell Holtz makes the case that Lowell Holtz can’t be trusted to stand up for public schools

Contact: Mike Browne mike@OneWisconsinNow.org MADISON, Wis. — In a weekend television appearance, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lowell Holtz attempted to absolve himself of responsibility for a bungled and possibly illegal election bribe. But according to One Wisconsin Now Research Director Jenni Dye, Holtz’s excuse, claiming he was working on behalf of unnamed “business leaders,” shows he can’t be trusted to advocate for what’s best for Wisconsin public schools or students. “How can we possibly trust Lowell Holtz to stand up for public schools when he’ll try to put together a sleazy and possibly illegal election bribe because

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Hogs for Heroes: Wisconsin veterans encouraged to apply for Harley-Davidson motorcycle

Contact: Kevin Thompson (608) 228-0026 info@hogsforheroeswi.org Hogs for Heroes is now accepting applications to gift a cycle to a deserving Wisconsin Veteran. Hogs for Heroes is a Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to healing the mental and physical wounds suffered by our Wisconsin Veterans during the course of active duty, through the therapeutic benefits of owning and riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The application period for Wisconsin veterans opens February 20 and runs through April 1, 2017. Veterans should learn more about eligibility and apply at www.hogsforheroeswi.org. “Hogs for Heroes is truly a grassroots organization. Through fundraisers, bike nights and everyday Wisconsinites donating

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Walker campaign: Launches digital campaign to activate grassroots support for budget

Contact: Joe Fadness media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Friends of Scott Walker today launched a digital ad campaign featuring WalkerBudget.com, a website encouraging voters across the state to write letters to their legislators in support of the governor’s budget. Governor Walker released the following statement on making his appeal directly to Wisconsinites: “The bold conservative reforms we’ve enacted in this state make it possible to cut taxes even further and make historic investments in education. We are working and winning for Wisconsin and now is not the time to let up – I intend to fight so working families are the

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Gov. Walker: Announces Little Falls Dam at Willow River State Park to receive $11 million in Capital Budget

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Walker traveled to Willow River State Park today to announce his Capital Budget will include the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) request to increase the reconstruction project for Little Falls Dam by $11 million. This is on top of the approximate $8 million Governor Walker and the Wisconsin State Legislature had already set aside for this project. Altogether, the total project cost is $19,041,700. “Every year, nearly one million Wisconsinites and visitors to our state make a trip to Willow River State Park to spend time outside with loved ones and take

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MON PM Update: More than 36,500 absentee ballots returned ahead of primary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — More than 36,500 people have returned their absentee ballots ahead of what’s expected to be a low-turnout primary election tomorrow, according to the state Elections Commission. The commission says as of Friday, 71,817 absentee ballots were issued and voters have returned 36,553

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Assembly Committee on Ways and Means

Assembly Committee on Ways and Means… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Milwaukee Jewish Federation: 2016 audit of anti-Semitic incidents

Contact: Elana Kahn (414) 390-5736 The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation has just completed its 2016 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents. Mirroring a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism across the globe and increased acts and expressions of bigotry surrounding the U.S. presidential campaign, last year included an extraordinarily

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Rep. Vos: State Assembly to honor Union Grove Hall of Fame Packer fan

Contact: (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is pleased to announce that Frank Lamping of Union Grove has been selected to receive the Wisconsin Hometown Hero Award, the Assembly’s highest citizen recognition award. Lamping who is a former Citizen of the Year in Union Grove recently entered the Green Bay

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WDOT: It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the spring primary

Contact: Terry Walsh (608) 266-6752 terry.walsh@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin’s spring primary is Tuesday and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license or ID or other form of ID needed to vote can still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin

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One Wisconsin Now: Lowell Holtz makes the case that Lowell Holtz can’t be trusted to stand up for public schools

Contact: Mike Browne mike@OneWisconsinNow.org MADISON, Wis. — In a weekend television appearance, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lowell Holtz attempted to absolve himself of responsibility for a bungled and possibly illegal election bribe. But according to One Wisconsin Now Research Director Jenni Dye, Holtz’s excuse, claiming he was

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