MON PM Update: Millis resigns from Elections Commission to return to lobbying

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Elections Commission member Don Millis has resigned from the board because he is poised to begin lobbying the Legislature again. Millis sent Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, who appointed him to the commission, a letter on Friday announcing his decision to resign. Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, is replacing Millis with Jodi Jense… 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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Millis resigns from Elections Commission to return to lobbying

Elections Commission member Don Millis has resigned from the board because he is poised to begin lobbying the Legislature again. Millis sent Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, who appointed him to the commission, a letter on Friday announcing his decision to resign. Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, is replacing Millis with Jodi Jensen, an attorney at Godfrey & Kahn and a former chief of staff to then-Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch. Millis said in an interview he registered with the Ethics Commission today to resume lobbying. He said he had not lobbied while a member of the Elections Commission, but Fitzgerald knew he had

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Voters approve $1.35 billion in building borrowing last year, study says

Voters in public school districts last year approved $1.35 billion in borrowing for building, the highest in at least 20 years, according to a Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report released today. The heightened borrowing for new construction projects, which previously peaked at $1.04 billion in 1996, also coincides with the greater passage of referenda to exceed state-imposed revenue limits, the Wi… 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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Rep. Adam Jarchow, R-Balsam Lake.

Adam Jarchow: I screwed up and I’m sorry

Last session, in his budget, Gov. Walker proposed adding 102 new auditors to the Department of Revenue. I didn’t like the proposal, nor did many of my colleagues in the Legislature. A number of us tried to remove it from the budget. When that failed, to our discredit, we went along with it. We shouldn’t have.

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Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs: 50th Annual Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security begins Wednesday

Contact: Tod Pritchard- (608) 242-3324 Lori Getter- (608) 242-3239 (MADISON) –   Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Annual Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security begins Wednesday, March 8th and runs through Thursday, March 9th at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. More than 400 people from fire services, law enforcement, emergency management, and other first responder agencies are expected to attend this year’s event. Presenters at the conference will cover a wide range of topics from a review of the 2016 floods, to the capabilities of Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue. Keynote speakers include Michelle

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: “Yes” scams and a closer look at 2016 telemarketing complaint numbers

Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist (608) 224-5007 Bill Cosh, Communications Director (608) 224-5020 Consumer Protection Week, Day One:  Telemarketing The number one consumer complaint to DATCP in 2016 was telemarketing.  Telemarketing complaints spiked in 2016, up 45% from the previous year with 3,685 total complaints.  While 2017 may still be young, telemarketing inquiries are already off to a busy start due to a recent rash of potential scam phone calls known as “yes” scams. Consumers are reporting to DATCP that they have received calls out of the blue where a friendly voice asks “can you hear me?” (or a

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Mayor Barrett: Delivers 2017 State of the City Address

  MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett delivered the 2017 State of the City Address on Monday, March 6, at the Harley-Davidson University and Conference Center.  The Mayor’s speech highlighted Milwaukee’s progress and growth.  Barrett emphasized the City’s efforts in strengthening neighborhoods, creating jobs, building healthier and safer communities, and improving educational initiatives in Milwaukee. “Milwaukee is a City with 600,000 stories,” Mayor Barrett said. “The state of our City is the sum of all our stories. And, together, we are defining what’s next for Milwaukee.” Mayor Barrett highlighted the City’s contribution to Wisconsin’s prosperity. In 2015, the Wisconsin Department of

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Wisconsin Lottery: One $1 million Royal Millions instant ticket remains

The Wisconsin Lottery’s Royal Millions scratch game still has one $1 million top prize available.  There were three $1 million top prizes in the Royal Millions scratch game. Two players have claimed $1 million prizes. Elia Prado of Delhi, California, purchased her winning ticket at Speedway at 5959 75th Street in Kenosha. Ronald Alvarez of Dousman purchased his winning ticket at Woodman’s Food Market at 1099 South Grand Avenue in Sun Prairie. In addition to the top prize, players can win between $30 and $50,000. Each Royal Millions instant ticket costs $30. Retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on revised travel ban

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224-6225 “Under the revised travel ban, President Trump’s actions will still make ISIS stronger, weaken America’s counterterrorism efforts and cost lives while also turning our back on our American values and the rest of the world. America has a long history of welcoming refugees, which has made our country stronger and speaks to the foundation of who we are as a people. We are better than this, so I will continue to fight to block and rescind these irresponsible and shameful actions that run counter to our American values, the Constitution, our national security and economic interests.”

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Milwaukee Bucks informational session on arena employment

For more information: (414) 489-2120 In December, the Bucks launched a partnership with SkillSmart to create a workforce development platform for family-supporting careers in the new arena district – both during the construction process and for end-use positions in the arena and surrounding development. The platform can be accessed at www.bucksarenajobs.com and will serve as a valuable resource for both job seekers and employers.  To help introduce prospective jobseekers to the platform, the Bucks are hosting a series of informational sessions throughout the city. This Thursday, the Bucks will be partnering with Mortenson Construction and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs to

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Speaker Ryan: Announces annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon

Contact: AshLee Strong or Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 16, in the Rayburn Room of the United States Capitol. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny are scheduled to attend the St. Patrick’s Day tradition on Capitol Hill. The event was started in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan and Speaker Tip O’Neill as an ode to America’s commitment to peace and security in Ireland. “This is a great tradition that I am proud to carry on as speaker

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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe: Notifies state of Wisconsin of intent to withhold revenue sharing payment

Contact: Megan Hakes (414) 376-3080 megan@reputationpartners.com BOWLER, WISCONSIN (March 6, 2017) – The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe announced today that it has notified the State of Wisconsin of its intent to withhold its revenue sharing payment of $923,000 and is invoking its right to dispute resolution procedures due to the State’s violation of its gaming compact with the Stockbridge-Munsee. The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe and the State of Wisconsin entered into a class III gaming compact in 1992 to ensure proper regulation of the Tribe’s gaming activities. In 2003, the Tribe and the State amended the compact to require the Tribe to share a

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Millis resigns from Elections Commission to return to lobbying

Elections Commission member Don Millis has resigned from the board because he is poised to begin lobbying the Legislature again. Millis sent Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, who appointed him to the commission, a letter on Friday announcing his decision to resign. Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, is replacing Millis with Jodi Jensen,

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Voters approve $1.35 billion in building borrowing last year, study says

Voters in public school districts last year approved $1.35 billion in borrowing for building, the highest in at least 20 years, according to a Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report released today. The heightened borrowing for new construction projects, which previously peaked at $1.04 billion in 1996, also coincides with the greater

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Rep. Adam Jarchow, R-Balsam Lake.

Adam Jarchow: I screwed up and I’m sorry

Last session, in his budget, Gov. Walker proposed adding 102 new auditors to the Department of Revenue. I didn’t like the proposal, nor did many of my colleagues in the Legislature. A number of us tried to remove it from the budget. When that failed, to our discredit, we went along with it. We shouldn’t have.

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Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs: 50th Annual Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security begins Wednesday

Contact: Tod Pritchard- (608) 242-3324 Lori Getter- (608) 242-3239 (MADISON) –   Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Annual Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security begins Wednesday, March 8th and runs through Thursday, March 9th at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. More than 400 people from fire

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: “Yes” scams and a closer look at 2016 telemarketing complaint numbers

Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist (608) 224-5007 Bill Cosh, Communications Director (608) 224-5020 Consumer Protection Week, Day One:  Telemarketing The number one consumer complaint to DATCP in 2016 was telemarketing.  Telemarketing complaints spiked in 2016, up 45% from the previous year with 3,685 total complaints.  While 2017 may still

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Mayor Barrett: Delivers 2017 State of the City Address

  MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett delivered the 2017 State of the City Address on Monday, March 6, at the Harley-Davidson University and Conference Center.  The Mayor’s speech highlighted Milwaukee’s progress and growth.  Barrett emphasized the City’s efforts in strengthening neighborhoods, creating jobs, building healthier and safer communities, and improving

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on revised travel ban

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224-6225 “Under the revised travel ban, President Trump’s actions will still make ISIS stronger, weaken America’s counterterrorism efforts and cost lives while also turning our back on our American values and the rest of the world. America has a long history of welcoming refugees, which has made

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Milwaukee Bucks informational session on arena employment

For more information: (414) 489-2120 In December, the Bucks launched a partnership with SkillSmart to create a workforce development platform for family-supporting careers in the new arena district – both during the construction process and for end-use positions in the arena and surrounding development. The platform can be accessed at

Read More »

Speaker Ryan: Announces annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon

Contact: AshLee Strong or Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 16, in the Rayburn Room of the United States Capitol. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny are scheduled

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