Sen. Ringhand: Statement regarding the completion of I-39/90

Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand (608) 266-2253 Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand regarding the completion of I-39/90 “The I-39/90 corridor through Rock and Dane Counties is an economic driver for southern Wisconsin. Timely completion of this project is

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Emerge Wisconsin: Announces first ever fall program

Contact: Erin Forrest Erin@emergewi.org MILWAUKEE, WIS – Emerge Wisconsin, the premier training organization for Democratic women seeking elected or appointed office, has announced it will be accepting applications for a second class of 2017. Online registration will be open through

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Statement on I-39/90 transportation funding

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison, WI –Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker held a press conference regarding the I-39/90 project’s funding and timeline: “As a strong advocate for the I-39/90 expansion

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Dane County Board pursuing clean energy financing

The Dane County Board is pursuing a financing model for clean energy projects. PACE — or property assessed clean energy — is a program that lets certain property owners obtain long-term loans for projects relating to water conservation, energy efficiency

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin business closing & mass layoff (WARN) notice: Goetz Companies, Inc. & Zalk Josephs Fabricators

Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 DWD has received the following Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notices: Goetz Companies, Inc. (Petro of Portage Travel Center) – Goetz Companies, Inc. (Petro of Portage Travel Center), located at N5800 Kinney Road, Portage, WI 53901 is in the process of selling its business.

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Gov. Walker: First Lady Tonette Walker travels to Washington D.C. to promote trauma-informed care and the Fostering Futures Initiative

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker is traveling to Washington D.C. this week, where she’ll meet with federal agency leaders and various lawmakers about her initiative, Fostering Futures, which works to transform systems by using trauma-informed care and raise awareness about the importance of better

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Sen. Ringhand: Statement regarding the completion of I-39/90

Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand (608) 266-2253 Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand regarding the completion of I-39/90 “The I-39/90 corridor through Rock and Dane Counties is an economic driver for southern Wisconsin. Timely completion of this project is critical for commerce, tourism and public safety. I am committed

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Emerge Wisconsin: Announces first ever fall program

Contact: Erin Forrest Erin@emergewi.org MILWAUKEE, WIS – Emerge Wisconsin, the premier training organization for Democratic women seeking elected or appointed office, has announced it will be accepting applications for a second class of 2017. Online registration will be open through the month of June. Earlier this year Emerge Wisconsin accepted

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David Yankovich: Announces his candidacy for Congress, will challenge Paul Ryan

Contact: Lauren Young, lauren@davidyankovich.com KENOSHA, WI – Today, Democrat David Yankovich announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, the seat currently held by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Yankovich, a political activist and consultant, decided to run for Congress because he believes the people of Wisconsin deserve better

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Comments open on Spartan 4F® use on strawberries

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Public comments are open through June 6 on a proposed pesticide registration for a special local need in Wisconsin, allowing strawberry growers to use Spartan 4F® to control weeds. The registration would help growers control weeds including common groundsel

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Statement on I-39/90 transportation funding

CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison, WI –Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker held a press conference regarding the I-39/90 project’s funding and timeline: “As a strong advocate for the I-39/90 expansion project, I’m pleased that Governor Walker and the Wisconsin Department

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Rep. Hesselbein: The Walker economy continues to disappoint

CONTACT: 608-266-5340 “Gold Standard” job data shows 2016 was the worst year for job growth under Gov. Walker Madison, WI – According to data released by the state’s Department of Workforce Development late last week, Wisconsin’s economy only grew by 0.5% in 2016 while wages actually fell. Even more troubling

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Gov. Walker: Urges lawmakers to “get it done” at Interstate 39/90

Contact:  Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 BELOIT – Governor Scott Walker visited the site of the Interstate 39/90 project today, where he called upon lawmakers again to get the state transportation budget done without delays. This call to action is in response to lawmakers proposing to break transportation off from the

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Dane County Board pursuing clean energy financing

The Dane County Board is pursuing a financing model for clean energy projects. PACE — or property assessed clean energy — is a program that lets certain property owners obtain long-term loans for projects relating to water conservation, energy efficiency and clean energy. Examples can include solar panel installation, high-efficiency

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