MON PM Update: Ryan says ‘stay tuned’ for Foxconn news, talks tax reform at MillerCoors

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan told reporters in Milwaukee today to “stay tuned” for news about Foxconn’s decision on whether to locate a factory in southeastern Wisconsin. Asked whether he had any insights into the technology company’s decision, Ryan said, “I do and stay tuned.” But he said he’d leave updates on the matter to Gov. Sc… 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    

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Children’s Hospital CEO: Statement on Senate considerations

Contact: Andy Brodzeller External Communication Manager Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Office: (414) 266-4797 Cell: (414) 587-6241 In case you were wondering, Children’s/Peggy continues to not support the bills the Senate may vote on this week: “Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin continues to oppose the repeal and replace health care reform options currently under consideration by the Senate. We remain very concerned that the proposed cuts to funding risk undermining the Medicaid program, which could force states, including Wisconsin, to roll back coverage and benefits for children and families. We urge the Senate to work with stakeholders to ensure any bill does not negatively

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Rep. Pronschinske: Flood protection effort garners support from Governor, key legislative leaders

Contact: Rep. Treig Pronschinske July 24, 2017 (608) 266-7015 MADISON – In response to the recent floods that have devastated much of western Wisconsin, a budget motion drafted by Representative Treig Pronschinske (Mondovi) has gained momentum. On Monday, Governor Scott Walker and leadership of the Assembly Republican caucus announced their support for Rep. Pronschinske budget request to provide $14.6 million to the city of Arcadia to create and reinforce infrastructure to deter future flooding. “This is a positive step forward in our efforts to protect the community from future flooding,” said Rep. Pronschinske. “I appreciate that the Governor and legislative leaders understand

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Milwaukee Ald. Coggs: Child’s shooting death a loss to the entire community

The homicide of six-year-old Justin Evans Jr. on Saturday evening near N. 23rd and W. Nash Streets has brought the worst kind of grief and pain to his family and has shaken our community. Justin is now the youngest victim of gun violence in Milwaukee in 2017 and my prayers are with his loved ones during this time of immense sorrow. The finality of death is a pain that all families experience, but the sudden and senseless death of a child is an even deeper tragic loss. It is a loss shared by the entire community as we will never see the full

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Kids Forward: 17 groups urge ‘no’ vote on ACA repeal bills

Dear Senators Baldwin and Johnson, As a group of organizations that represent Wisconsinites whose lives and access to health care will be directly impacted by the “Better Care and Reconciliation Act,” we are writing to you to express our grave concern with the effect this bill will have on Wisconsin residents.  We request that you vote “no” on this bill and develop a bipartisan bill that leaves Medicaid alone and addresses our real needs: stabilizing the marketplace and improving affordability. Despite Senators’ assurances, the Senate bill does nothing to fix the House bill’s core problems. In fact, this most recent

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Rep. Vos: Statement on Budget Motion

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep. John Nygren (608) 266-2343 Madison…Assembly Republican leaders released the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s letter asking for support for the budget motion to assist the city of Arcadia. “We would like to thank Governor Walker for visiting the communities around the state that have sustained damage from the massive flooding.  We agree with him that steps should be taken to prevent future flooding where possible. “We support the budget motion that would allow for infrastructure improvements to the city of Arcadia for flood prevention efforts along the Turton Creek and Trempealeau River.  This motion is

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin business closing & mass layoff (WARN) notice for Garvey Group, LLC

DWD received an update for the following Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notice (original notice was dated March 25, 2017): Garvey Group, LLC – The Garvey Group will cease operations on July 31, 2017 at these facilities: 9980 South Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin affecting 39 workers, and 4601 South Fifth Street, Milwaukee affecting 15 workers. The Garvey Group facility at 7900 Durand Avenue, Sturtevant has closed affecting 12 workers. Closures affect approximately 66 workers in total. DWD and its regional workforce partner, Employ Milwaukee, will continue to offer Rapid Response services to the affected workers. Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 Workforce Development Dislocated

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Study shows sports specialization may lead to more lower extremity injuries

Contact: Gian Galassi, (608) 263-5561, ggalassi@uwhealth.org Madison — High school athletes who specialized in a single sport experienced more lower-extremity injuries than athletes who participated in a variety of sports throughout the year, according to a new study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), was the first to prospectively document the association between sports specialization and lower-extremity injuries in a large, diverse group of high school athletes. Lower-extremity injuries affect the ankle, knee and upper leg and

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Consumer protection hotline subjected to ‘spoofing’

Contact: Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – It appears the Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline phone number is being “spoofed.” The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received a number of reports from consumers stating they received a call from the Consumer Protection Hotline today as our 800 number appeared on their caller ID. The Bureau of Consumer Protection does not make phone calls to consumers using the 800 number. It is there for consumers and businesses to contact the Bureau to report a problem, file a complaint, or ask questions about consumer laws. If we do call a consumer,

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Wisconsin Farmer’s Union: Statement on Secretary Brancel’s retirement

CHIPPEWA FALLS – Last week, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel announced plans to retire. His final day with DATCP will be Aug. 13, after which he looks forward to returning to the family farm to help his son and daughter-in-law. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement regarding the announcement: “On behalf of all of the members of Farmers Union, I’d like to thank Secretary Brancel for his years of service. I first got to know Ben when working on milk pricing issues in the mid-1990s, when he was serving as a

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Children’s Hospital CEO: Statement on Senate considerations

Contact: Andy Brodzeller External Communication Manager Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Office: (414) 266-4797 Cell: (414) 587-6241 In case you were wondering, Children’s/Peggy continues to not support the bills the Senate may vote on this week: “Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin continues to oppose the repeal and replace health care reform options currently under

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Kids Forward: 17 groups urge ‘no’ vote on ACA repeal bills

Dear Senators Baldwin and Johnson, As a group of organizations that represent Wisconsinites whose lives and access to health care will be directly impacted by the “Better Care and Reconciliation Act,” we are writing to you to express our grave concern with the effect this bill will have on Wisconsin

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Rep. Vos: Statement on Budget Motion

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep. John Nygren (608) 266-2343 Madison…Assembly Republican leaders released the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s letter asking for support for the budget motion to assist the city of Arcadia. “We would like to thank Governor Walker for visiting the communities around the state that have sustained

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Study shows sports specialization may lead to more lower extremity injuries

Contact: Gian Galassi, (608) 263-5561, ggalassi@uwhealth.org Madison — High school athletes who specialized in a single sport experienced more lower-extremity injuries than athletes who participated in a variety of sports throughout the year, according to a new study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Consumer protection hotline subjected to ‘spoofing’

Contact: Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – It appears the Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline phone number is being “spoofed.” The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received a number of reports from consumers stating they received a call from the Consumer Protection Hotline today as our 800 number appeared

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