Gov. Walker: Calls Legislature into “Wisconn Valley” special session

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Delivers bill that would bring Foxconn’s $10 billion investment and 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today called a Special Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to consider legislation that would bring Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing services provider, to Wisconsin. Governor Walker’s executive order requires the Legislature to commence the Wisconn Valley Special Session at 11 a.m. on August 1, 2017, solely to consider and act upon the attached legislation. “This is a once-in-a-century opportunity for our state and our country, and Wisconsin is ready,” Governor Walker said. “Foxconn plans to bring the future of

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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Special Session Foxconn bill and inclusion of I-94 funding

Contact: Van Wanggaard 608-266- 1832 “I want to thank Governor Walker and Foxconn for funding the rebuilding and expansion of I-94 North-South in the Foxconn special session bill. “Even more than before, it is absolutely critical to restart this road project to ensure the success of not just Foxconn, but the many other economic development opportunities that are planning to come our area. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I will do everything I can to ensure the Foxconn development comes to fruition.”

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on White House Chief of Staff announcement

Contact: Brittni Palke (202) 224-0382 Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071  WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly as the new White House chief of staff: “Reince Priebus is a good friend. I thank him for his service and wish him the best of luck going forward. Secretary Kelly is an outstanding leader who has served his country honorably and I know he will do an excellent job at the White House. I look forward to working with the administration

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Walker calls for special session on Foxconn deal

Gov. Scott Walker Friday called for a special session of the Legislature to commence on Tuesday to consider the state’s $3 billion incentive package for Foxconn. The announcement included a single sweeping bill that laid out the creation of a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation tax credit, roughly $250 million in potential bonds for the I-94 north-south project if federal dollars are re… 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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House Speaker Ryan: Statement on Reince Priebus

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “Reince Priebus has left it all out on the field, for our party and our country. Here is a guy from Kenosha, Wisconsin who revitalized the Republican National Committee and became White House chief of staff. He has served the president and the American people capably and passionately. He has achieved so much, and he has done it all with class. I could not be more proud to call Reince a dear friend. “I congratulate Secretary Kelly on his appointment, and look forward to working with

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FRI PM Update: Walker calls for special session on Foxconn deal; Priebus out as Trump’s chief of staff

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker today called for a special session of the Legislature to commence on Tuesday to consider the state’s $3 billion incentive package for Foxconn. The announcement included a single sweeping bill that laid out the creation of a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation tax credit, roughly $250 million in poten… 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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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Chair responds to federal request for Wisconsin voter information

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:                                                  Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – Mark Thomsen, chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), responded today to the request for Wisconsin’s voter list and other information about elections by the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity (PACEI). “I am honored to report that Wisconsin state and local election officials along with many fellow citizens conducted a thorough statewide recount of the November 2016 Presidential Election in December 2016,” Thomsen said in the

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U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Johnson applauds FDA decision to further delay implementation of harmful e-cigarette rule

Contact: Brittni Palke (202) 224-0382 Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb’s decision Friday that the FDA would delay the harmful e-cigarette rule until 2022. “For over a year I have conducted oversight of this harmful rule and have urged the FDA to rein in this regulation.  I am pleased that Commissioner Gottleib has listened to industry and consumer concerns in loosening the FDA’s regulatory grip over e-cigarette manufacturers.  I encourage the FDA to work closely with stakeholders so that this

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Sen. Hansen: Response to Republican criticism of Foxconn statement

Contact: 608-266-5670 “As someone who worked successfully with Senator Herb Kohl and Governor Doyle to bring over a 1,000 new jobs to Marinette Marine, efforts to paint me as anything but supportive of manufacturing and new jobs are disingenuous at best and a deliberate distortion of my comments at worst. “Nowhere in my statement did I say I am opposed to what could be a great opportunity for our state.  But pardon my skepticism when the comments made in regard to my call for caution are from the very people who still have not been able to produce a budget

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Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services: Deadline extended to request replacement FoodShare benefits for 17 counties in southwestern Wisconsin

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt (608) 266-1683 Replacement FoodShare benefits are available for those who lost food due to the severe weather in southwestern Wisconsin on July 19-21. Governor Scott Walker declared a State of Emergency for 17 Wisconsin counties including Buffalo, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Pepin, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Trempealeau and Vernon after severe storms caused damages to these communities. FoodShare members who lost food due to the severe weather may request replacement benefits for food purchased with July benefits. Due to damages from the storms, some people may have been unable to

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: CREP deadline approaching; flooded lands good candidates

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Landowners whose CREP contracts are expiring this year have until Aug. 31 to re-enroll in the program, an option that might look more and more attractive in light of this summer’s floods in Wisconsin. Enrolling for the first time is also an option that non-participating landowners should consider if they have fields or pastures that frequently flood. That’s according to Brian Loeffelholz, who coordinates the CREP program for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. CREP is the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, a component of the federal

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The White House: President Donald J. Trump awards the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

Today, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (Medal of Valor) to Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner of the United States Capitol Police and Officers Nicole Battaglia, Kevin Jobe, and Alexander Jensen of the Alexandria Police Department, for their heroic efforts on the morning of June 14, 2017.  The Medal of Valor is the Nation’s highest award for valor by public safety officers, and serves to recognize extraordinary acts above and beyond the call of duty. All five first responders were on the field in Alexandria, Virginia when a heavily-armed assailant opened fire

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: Statement on Senate health care vote

Contact: Mary Kay Grasmick (608) 274-1820 “The Senate’s vote is an opportunity for Congress to hit reset and develop a plan that addresses the problems facing our health care system in a way that preserves coverage and access, protects the Medicaid program, stops punishing Wisconsin for rejecting Obamacare Medicaid expansion and stabilizes the insurance market. Wisconsin’s uninsured rate has been cut nearly in half since 2014. We have much at stake in what comes next, and something must come next. Inaction is not an option nor is intentionally allowing failure of insurance markets an acceptable strategy or outcome.” –WHA President/CEO

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Rep. Allen: Budget Transparency Act referred to Joint Finance Committee

Contact: (608) 266-8580 This week, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos referred AB 448, the Budget Transparency Act, to the Joint Finance Committee, co-chaired by Rep. John Nygren and Sen. Alberta Darling. Representative Allen released the following statement: I am excited to see that the committee that will benefit the most will be hearing the details of the proposal. People respect transparency in government, and members of this committee know best that “un-leaked” proposals can damage public trust. The public and legislators have a right to know in advance the contents of budget proposals that can fundamentally change our laws. I thank

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Gov. Walker: Calls Legislature into “Wisconn Valley” special session

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Delivers bill that would bring Foxconn’s $10 billion investment and 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today called a Special Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to consider legislation that would bring Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing services provider, to Wisconsin. Governor Walker’s

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on White House Chief of Staff announcement

Contact: Brittni Palke (202) 224-0382 Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071  WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly as the new White House chief of staff: “Reince Priebus is a

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Walker calls for special session on Foxconn deal

Gov. Scott Walker Friday called for a special session of the Legislature to commence on Tuesday to consider the state’s $3 billion incentive package for Foxconn. The announcement included a single sweeping bill that laid out the creation of a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation tax credit, roughly $250 million

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House Speaker Ryan: Statement on Reince Priebus

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “Reince Priebus has left it all out on the field, for our party and our country. Here is a guy from Kenosha, Wisconsin who revitalized the Republican National Committee and became White House chief of staff.

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U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Johnson applauds FDA decision to further delay implementation of harmful e-cigarette rule

Contact: Brittni Palke (202) 224-0382 Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb’s decision Friday that the FDA would delay the harmful e-cigarette rule until 2022. “For over a year I have

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Sen. Hansen: Response to Republican criticism of Foxconn statement

Contact: 608-266-5670 “As someone who worked successfully with Senator Herb Kohl and Governor Doyle to bring over a 1,000 new jobs to Marinette Marine, efforts to paint me as anything but supportive of manufacturing and new jobs are disingenuous at best and a deliberate distortion of my comments at worst.

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Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services: Deadline extended to request replacement FoodShare benefits for 17 counties in southwestern Wisconsin

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt (608) 266-1683 Replacement FoodShare benefits are available for those who lost food due to the severe weather in southwestern Wisconsin on July 19-21. Governor Scott Walker declared a State of Emergency for 17 Wisconsin counties including Buffalo, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse,

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: CREP deadline approaching; flooded lands good candidates

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Landowners whose CREP contracts are expiring this year have until Aug. 31 to re-enroll in the program, an option that might look more and more attractive in light of this summer’s floods in Wisconsin. Enrolling for the first time

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: Statement on Senate health care vote

Contact: Mary Kay Grasmick (608) 274-1820 “The Senate’s vote is an opportunity for Congress to hit reset and develop a plan that addresses the problems facing our health care system in a way that preserves coverage and access, protects the Medicaid program, stops punishing Wisconsin for rejecting Obamacare Medicaid expansion

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