Gallagher calls for transcript of Trump meeting with Russian officials

— U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher today called on the White House to give a “thorough account” of a meeting President Trump held with Russian officials where he was reported to have disclosed highly classified information. Gallagher, a Green Bay Republican and former Marine, said in a series of tweets today while Trump has the authority to disclose classified information, there’s “a separate question of whether he should.” He also called on the White House to offer a transcript of that meeting with congressional intelligence committees. “Our allies and partners must have the utmost confidence that sensitive information they share with

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Milwaukee County Exec Abele: MCTS one of top systems in the country getting you to work  

Contact: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – A new study says the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is head and shoulders above many major US cities in getting people to work. The recently released study from the University of Minnesota, “Access Across America: Transit 2015”, ranks Milwaukee as 13th in accessibility to jobs by transit. Milwaukee is ranked higher than many larger communities including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami and San Diego. “This report confirms what many of us have known for years – access to transit in Milwaukee County is central to economic development,” said

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TUE PM Update: Groups begin push on forestry tax; co-chairs say fate still up in the air

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee say their caucuses are debating whether to sign off on the guv’s push to eliminate the forestry property tax. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Realtors Association has launched a paid broadcast and mail campaign pushing GOP lawmakers to back the proposal, and the conservative Americans for Pr… 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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Rep. Bowen: Statement on public hearing re: suburban Republican prevention last bill package

Contact: Rep. David Bowen                                                                                                  (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held a 6-hour public hearing on a package of bills proposed by suburban Republicans that would incarcerate more youth for longer periods of time, take the focus off of prevention and evidence-based solutions, and increase costs to counties.

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Rep. Snyder: Supports vote to increase access to mental health services

Contact: Rep. Patrick Snyder                                                                                                       (608) 266-0655 Joint Finance Committee supports Governor’s recommendation to fund 8-bed youth facility MADISON –Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) applauded today’s Joint Finance Committee vote to fund a youth crisis stabilization center. The facility will improve outcomes of children in crisis without having to take them far away from their homes. “This is a big step in the right direction for mental health services, especially for the most vulnerable in society- our children,” said Snyder. “This facility will allow for early intervention for those going through a mental health crisis. The goal is to de-escalate

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Election period now open for Wisconsin Ginseng Board

Contact: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041, rickhummell@wisconsin.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin ginseng growers have until June 10, 2017 to vote to elect two new members to the seven-member Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Eligible growers may vote for two of the three growers nominated during the period that ended April 1, 2017, or they may write in alternative producers. The candidates whose names are on the ballot are: Aaron Kaiser, Edgar; Robert Kaldunski, Edgar; and Toufue Xiong, Wausau. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is mailing ballots to producers the week of May 15.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin potato board election open until June 10

Contact: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041, rickhummell@wisconsin.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin potato growers have until June 10, 2017 to vote to elect three new members to the nine-member Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. One seat is open in each of the board’s three districts. Eligible growers may vote for the candidate in their respective districts, or they may write in alternative eligible producers. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended April 1, 2017. Nominees on the ballot are: District 1:  Nominee: Tom Wild, Antigo. (District 1 includes: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn,

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Sen. Marklein: State legislators ask Congressional Delegation for an opportunity to revise Wisconsin’s phosphorus standards

Contact: Sen. Howard Marklein 608.266.0703 Madison, WI – Thirty-one members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have signed a letter asking Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to find a way to revise Wisconsin’s phosphorus standards that are part of the federal Clean Water Act. The letter, circulated by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), was prompted by input from small municipalities in the 17th Senate District who are struggling to meet unreasonable phosphorus standards without making extreme renovations to wastewater treatment facilities. The financial burden of these renovations, distributed among small populations, will be devastating to small rural communities. “We have done all we

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Mayor Barrett: To welcome faith leaders to ceasefire Sabbath breakfast

Contact: Jonathan Fera Office of Mayor Tom Barrett |City of Milwaukee 414.286.5579 | 414.286.3191 (fax) jfera@milwaukee.gov Nationally-known pastor to speak Wednesday morning to promote message of peace and non-violence MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett, City Department representatives and faith-based leaders will gather Wednesday morning to discuss spreading a message of non-violence in the community during the 13th Annual Ceasefire Sabbath that takes place on Sunday, May 21, 2017, throughout Milwaukee. The morning’s keynote speaker is Pastor Michael McBride from The Way Christian Center in Berkeley, CA. Pastor McBride is an advocate for the role of faith in violence prevention. As the

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Stop the Speaker PAC: Launches ‘Impeach Trump’ billboard in Paul Ryan’s district

Contact: Stop the Speaker PAC, info@stopthespeaker.com JANESVILLE – Stop the Speaker PAC continued their ongoing billboard campaign today with a new billboard calling on Speaker Paul Ryan to begin the process of impeaching Donald Trump. The billboard is currently running at 2011 Court St in Janesville, Wisconsin. The billboard will run through Friday at least, and possibly longer depending on resource availability. In addition to the the new billboard, Stop the Speaker also launched a national digital advertising campaign around the “impeach Trump” message. More information about Stop the Speaker PAC can be found here: www.stopthespeaker.com

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Audit finds WEDC improved operations, issues remain

A new state audit found while WEDC has significantly improved its operations, the number of jobs created or retained by economic development job programs can’t be determined. The audit, released today by the Legislative Audit Bureau, also pointed out WEDC’s uncollectible loan balance has grown by millions of dollars over the past two years. State Auditor Joe Chrisman wrote the agency has followed … 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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Three file to run against Laning at DPW convention

Three challengers have filed to run against Dem Party Chair Martha Laning at next month’s convention. Meanwhile, five candidates are running for the DNC spot left open by Jason Rae’s election as secretary of the national party. Those challenging Laning are: Joe Donovan, a former Waukesha County businessman; Eric Finch, an attorney; and Bryan Kennedy, the mayor of Glendale and former AFT-Wisconsin … 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 County Exec Abele: MCTS one of top systems in the country getting you to work  

Contact: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – A new study says the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is head and shoulders above many major US cities in getting people to work. The recently released study from the University of Minnesota, “Access Across America: Transit 2015”,

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Rep. Snyder: Supports vote to increase access to mental health services

Contact: Rep. Patrick Snyder                                                                                                       (608) 266-0655 Joint Finance Committee supports Governor’s recommendation to fund 8-bed youth facility MADISON –Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) applauded today’s Joint Finance Committee vote to fund a youth crisis stabilization center. The facility will improve outcomes of children in crisis without having to take

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Election period now open for Wisconsin Ginseng Board

Contact: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041, rickhummell@wisconsin.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin ginseng growers have until June 10, 2017 to vote to elect two new members to the seven-member Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Eligible growers may vote for two of the three growers nominated during the period that

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin potato board election open until June 10

Contact: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041, rickhummell@wisconsin.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Wisconsin potato growers have until June 10, 2017 to vote to elect three new members to the nine-member Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. One seat is open in each of the board’s three districts. Eligible growers may vote

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Sen. Marklein: State legislators ask Congressional Delegation for an opportunity to revise Wisconsin’s phosphorus standards

Contact: Sen. Howard Marklein 608.266.0703 Madison, WI – Thirty-one members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have signed a letter asking Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to find a way to revise Wisconsin’s phosphorus standards that are part of the federal Clean Water Act. The letter, circulated by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green),

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Mayor Barrett: To welcome faith leaders to ceasefire Sabbath breakfast

Contact: Jonathan Fera Office of Mayor Tom Barrett |City of Milwaukee 414.286.5579 | 414.286.3191 (fax) jfera@milwaukee.gov Nationally-known pastor to speak Wednesday morning to promote message of peace and non-violence MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett, City Department representatives and faith-based leaders will gather Wednesday morning to discuss spreading a message of

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Audit finds WEDC improved operations, issues remain

A new state audit found while WEDC has significantly improved its operations, the number of jobs created or retained by economic development job programs can’t be determined. The audit, released today by the Legislative Audit Bureau, also pointed out WEDC’s uncollectible loan balance has grown by millions of dollars over

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Three file to run against Laning at DPW convention

Three challengers have filed to run against Dem Party Chair Martha Laning at next month’s convention. Meanwhile, five candidates are running for the DNC spot left open by Jason Rae’s election as secretary of the national party. Those challenging Laning are: Joe Donovan, a former Waukesha County businessman; Eric Finch,

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