Rep. Barca: Statement on Foxconn Developments

Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on new developments regarding a Foxconn facility in Southeast Wisconsin: “After meeting with members of the governor’s team this afternoon, two things have been reinforced.

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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

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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

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Waukesha County Exec. Farrow: State legislators: Bring Wisconn Valley to Wisconsin and secure our future

Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-548-7902 Email: narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: This week, Wisconsin lawmakers will convene for a special session to consider legislation that will solidify Foxconn coming to Wisconsin. Today I am urging bipartisan support for the bill in order to bring thousands of jobs and a new era

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Foxconn legislation rushed to pass environmental law exemptions

Public denied time to look at environmental impacts Contact: Sarah Geers, Staff Attorney, (608)251-5047 x 5, sgeers@midwestadvocates.org Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, 608-25-5047 x1,  sharbaugh@midwestadvocates.org   MADISON, WI – In a short-sighted rush to give away Wisconsin’s resources to a multi-national corporation, state legislators are pushing to pass a bill to exempt the Foxconn

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WisGOP: FACTS: Senator Tammy Baldwin failed veterans at the Tomah VA

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 When Sen. Baldwin Had the Chance to Protect Wisconsin’s Heroes, She Defended the Washington Status Quo Instead [Madison, WI]— As Senator Baldwin turns her attention towards November 2018, it’s no surprise she wants to rewrite history at the Tomah VA. She was the only member

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UW-Madison: Undocumented immigration doesn’t worsen drug, alcohol problems in U.S., study indicates

Contact: Michael Light, 608-262-1217, mlight@ssc.wisc.edu MADISON – Despite being saddled with many factors associated with drug and alcohol problems, undocumented immigrants are not increasing the prevalence of drug and alcohol crimes and deaths in the United States, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers led

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Gov. Walker: What They’re Saying: Widespread support for Foxconn deal shows impact of Gov. Walker’s reforms

Contact: Joe Fadness media@scottwalker.com Announcement of Foxconn’s historic economic development project receives high praise for bringing tens of thousands of jobs to Wisconsin [Madison, Wis.] – Governor Walker and Republicans announced last week that high-tech manufacturer Foxconn is planning the largest economic development project in the history of Wisconsin that

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Paul Nehlen for Congress: Calls on Paul Ryan to step down on heels of Priebus Resignation

Contact: Noel Fritsch Email: NoelF@ElectNehlen.com Phone: 202.374.7371 Delavan, WI – Republican businessman Paul Nehlen again called on Ryan to step down during a Periscope video on Twitter in the wake of Reince Priebus’s firing Friday afternoon. “Speaker Ryan, Sir — you need to step down. The White House doesn’t trust you. America doesn’t trust you. We’re

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WisGOP: VIDEO: Foxconn Investment to transform Wisconsin’s economy

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   VIDEO: Foxconn Investment to Transform Wisconsin’s Economy Governor Walker Touts Impact of Historic Investment Across the State [Madison, WI]— Following the news that Foxconn Technology Group plans to make a historic investment in Wisconsin’s economy, Governor Scott Walker traveled across the state highlighting the

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Mayor Barrett: Disagrees with public release of confidential voter data

Milwaukee Election Commission receiving calls on release of confidential voter data MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Election Commission raised concerns with the Federal Election Integrity Commission’s request to all states, including Wisconsin, for voter registration data.  The request was made for all publicly available voter registration data, including

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Rep. Barca: Statement on Foxconn Developments

Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on new developments regarding a Foxconn facility in Southeast Wisconsin: “After meeting with members of the governor’s team this afternoon, two things have been reinforced. First, that this could be an extremely positive development for

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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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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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