FRI PM Update: Burns campaign touts national reputation despite limited appearances in state courts

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … SUBSCRIBERS: There will be no REPORT this afternoon due to the shortened holiday week. Instead, subscribers are receiving a PM Update. The REPORT will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! — State Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns, who’s drawn fire from his opponents for his lack of experience as a judge, has only been invo… 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

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: Senator Baldwin embraces liberal status quo on health care

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]—Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her support for a government takeover of healthcare rather than offering real solutions to the failure of Obamacare.  While hard-working Wisconsin families are struggling with skyrocketing premiums, Senator Baldwin is offering only more government control and burdensome spending. “While Obamacare continues to hurt hard-working Wisconsin families, Senator Baldwin’s solution is even more government-run health care. Instead of fighting for Wisconsinites, Senator Baldwin wants to burden them with even more out-of-control spending and government control on behalf of the Washington special interests.” Fact on Senator Baldwin’s Support on a Government

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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics: Policy solutions for infant mortality: learning from the Ohio Infant Mortality Act

Contact: Pat Batemon, 414-219-3417; batemon@wisc.edu Anne Pankratz, 608-216-6537; apankratz2@wisc.edu MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) is hosting “Building Policy Solutions to Address Infant Mortality: Ohio’s Success Story” featuring Shannon Jones, former Ohio State Senator and co-sponsor of the recently passed Ohio Infant Mortality Act. The event will take place on July 13, 2017 from 9am-12pm at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ at 3132 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During the event, Senator Jones will share the story of how she became a champion for this groundbreaking legislation and how stakeholders and elected

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Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association: Motor Carriers praise governor’s ‘no tax increase’ transportation budget plan

Contact: Neal Kedzie, president (608) 833-8200 x16 The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association applauds Governor Scott Walker for offering a new transportation plan that does not raise taxes, particularly on heavy trucks. WMCA President Neal Kedzie has been meeting with lawmakers in both Houses to discuss a more reasonable solution to maintaining a solvent transportation fund and believes the Governor’s plan may help meet that goal. The WMCA strongly opposed the plan put forth by Assembly Republicans to target and significantly increase taxes on heavy commercial trucks and are grateful the Governor’s compromise proposal makes no mention of it. The Association

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Bryce campaign: David Yankovich endorses Randy Bryce against Paul Ryan

Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE– In an effort to unify the opposition to House Speaker Paul Ryan, David Yankovich today ended his campaign and enthusiastically endorsed local ironworker Randy Bryce in the race for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “I have been honored and humbled by the outpouring of support from across Wisconsin and all over the country,” said Yankovich. “The energy and excitement behind defeating Paul Ryan has me more convinced than ever that the people of Wisconsin are ready for a real leader. I got into this race because someone has to stop Paul Ryan’s dangerous agenda

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Gov. Walker: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Senator Theodore J. Kanavas

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff tomorrow as a mark of respect for former Wisconsin State Senator Theodore J. Kanavas. Senator Kanavas represented the people of the 33rd Senate District from 2001 until 2011. The flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds, and military installations of the State of Wisconsin, beginning at sunrise on Saturday, July 8, 2017, and ending at sunset on that date. A copy of Governor

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Assembly Democrats: Gov. Walker needs to flat out reject Trump request for voter data

Contact: (608) 266-5504 Madison – Today, members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Gov. Scott Walker asking him to reject President Trump’s voter suppression commission’s request that Wisconsin hand over the personal information of Wisconsin voters to the federal government. The governor has failed to take a clear position on the topic. Assembly Democrats are asking the governor’s office to come out strongly against this big brother request from the federal government. Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, lead author of the letter, released the following statement speaking to why it’s important the governor take a stand

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WisDOT: Crossovers to redirect motorists traveling on Interstate 39/90 in northern Rock County

Contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov Starting Tuesday morning (July 11), motorists traveling on Interstate 39/90 southbound near Edgerton and Newville will encounter a crossover, directing them to shift onto the northbound side of I-39/90 as crews reconstruct the southbound Interstate and bridge over the Rock River in northern Rock County. This section of Interstate reconstruction and expansion is anticipated to be completed in summer 2018. In preparation for the traffic switch on I-39/90 southbound in this area, one lane will be CLOSED in each direction starting at 8 p.m. Monday (July 10) until 6 a.m.

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Sen. Shilling: Democrats urge protection of voter information

Contact: Tony Palese, 608.266.5490 Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The top Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have urged the state’s Elections Board to protect voter rights and reject a request from the Trump administration for sensitive voter information. The Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity recently requested Wisconsin voters’ confidential information including voters’ dates of birth, partial Social Security Numbers, and partisan political preference. “The Commission’s request would jeopardize voter rights and violate Wisconsin privacy laws,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse). “Close advisors to President Trump are still under investigation for potential election violations and

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Speaker Ryan: Hosts employee town halls

Contact: Ian Martorana Over the last week, Paul held employee town halls in Wisconsin’s First District. The first was at WPC Technologies. Some excerpts of Paul’s answers below: Reforming the tax code: “The biggest issue we’re working on right now is our tax system. Right now we tax American manufacturers at much higher tax rates than our foreign competitor’s tax theirs. You guys are an LLC so the… 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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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves nearly $9 million for community projects

Contact: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – On Wednesday, July 5, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) approved nearly $9 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support eleven community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Town of Christiana, Vernon County / Finance roadwork / $150,000 City of Clintonville, Waupaca County / Finance sewer projects / $396,000 City of Omro, Winnebago County / Refinance BCPL loan #2005085 / $378,983 City of Omro, Winnebago County / Finance water and sewer system improvements / $497,884 Town of Pensaukee, Oconto County / Finance building and lighting

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: Senator Baldwin embraces liberal status quo on health care

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]—Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her support for a government takeover of healthcare rather than offering real solutions to the failure of Obamacare.  While hard-working Wisconsin families are struggling with skyrocketing premiums, Senator Baldwin is offering only more government control and burdensome spending. “While

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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics: Policy solutions for infant mortality: learning from the Ohio Infant Mortality Act

Contact: Pat Batemon, 414-219-3417; batemon@wisc.edu Anne Pankratz, 608-216-6537; apankratz2@wisc.edu MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) is hosting “Building Policy Solutions to Address Infant Mortality: Ohio’s Success Story” featuring Shannon Jones, former Ohio State Senator and co-sponsor of the recently passed Ohio Infant Mortality Act. The event

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Bryce campaign: David Yankovich endorses Randy Bryce against Paul Ryan

Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE– In an effort to unify the opposition to House Speaker Paul Ryan, David Yankovich today ended his campaign and enthusiastically endorsed local ironworker Randy Bryce in the race for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “I have been honored and humbled by the outpouring of

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WisDOT: Crossovers to redirect motorists traveling on Interstate 39/90 in northern Rock County

Contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov Starting Tuesday morning (July 11), motorists traveling on Interstate 39/90 southbound near Edgerton and Newville will encounter a crossover, directing them to shift onto the northbound side of I-39/90 as crews reconstruct the southbound Interstate and bridge over the Rock

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Sen. Shilling: Democrats urge protection of voter information

Contact: Tony Palese, 608.266.5490 Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The top Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have urged the state’s Elections Board to protect voter rights and reject a request from the Trump administration for sensitive voter information. The Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity recently requested Wisconsin

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Speaker Ryan: Hosts employee town halls

Contact: Ian Martorana Over the last week, Paul held employee town halls in Wisconsin’s First District. The first was at WPC Technologies. Some excerpts of Paul’s answers below: Reforming the tax code: “The biggest issue we’re working on right now is our tax system. Right now we tax American manufacturers

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