WED PM Update: Evers launches guv bid, backs gas tax hike; committee approves Foxconn tax exemptions

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers, formally launching his bid for governor, tells WisPolitics.com he’d be open to raising the gas tax to address Wisconsin’s long-term transportation needs while pulling back on some credits for businesses to ensure the state can invest in priorities like education. Evers said unlike Scott Walker, w… 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 Password

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Gov. Walker: Unveils $11.1 million in small business financing

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Milwaukee, Wisconsin– Governor Scott Walker announced today the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) will utilize two capital products to help small businesses expand through a new WHEDA fund and additional lending opportunities representing $11.1 million, which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee area as well as statewide. “With Foxconn bringing 13,000 jobs and investing $10 billion in Wisconsin’s economy, this will spur greater small business investment and job creation in Milwaukee,” said Governor Walker. “Foxconn’s economic ripple effect and WHEDA’s financing will serve as a catalyst for Wisconsin small business growth and

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Republican Party of Milwaukee: To host an informational booth at Mexican Fiesta

Contact: Sam Hagedorn, Chair – RPMC 414-303-5140 chair@mke.gop The RPMC is returning to Mexican Fiesta during the 2017 festival held at the Summerfest grounds, August 25-27.  Our booth will feature bilingual information concerning the life changing message of lower taxes, less government, personal responsibility and the conviction that “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. We encourage everyone attending Fiesta to come to our booth to meet our members and engage in positive conversation

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The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute: Barber, UW student to explain how licensure stymies their startups

Contact: WPRI Vice President Michael Jahr (262) 442-5208 michael@wpri.org  Michael Jahr, vice president of outreach and special projects at the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, will testify Thursday, Aug. 24, on the need for professional licensing reform at a joint public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations and the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the Capitol in Room 411 South. Testifying with Jahr will be Albert Walker, a Green Bay ex-con-turned-barber who cuts the hair of – and even mentors – some of the Green Bay

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Gov. Walker: Requests federal disaster aid for western Wisconsin due to July flooding

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting a federal disaster declaration for 11 western Wisconsin counties that sustained flood damage in July. Torrential rains and flash floods caused more than $10 million in damage to roads and public infrastructure. The request is for federal assistance to help local governments recover from the disaster, including Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon counties. “Many roads were damaged and numerous culverts washed out when flash floods hit the region last month,” said Governor

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Gov. Walker: Encourages nominations for third annual Wisconsin Job Honor Awards

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker is encouraging nominations for the third annual Wisconsin Job Honor Awards, which will be announced at the third annual event November 29, 2017, in Madison. The awards celebrate Wisconsinites who have overcome significant barriers to employment and the employers who hire them. “Here in Wisconsin, our focus has shifted from jobs, jobs, jobs, to workforce, workforce, workforce,” Governor Walker said. “Now, our top priority is to help people overcome obstacles to employment so everyone who wants a job is able to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to find a job.

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Ron Kind 16th annual old-fashioned corn roast

16th Annual Old-Fashioned Corn Roast LOCATION:La Crosse County Fair Grounds W4985 County Highway M West Salem  Today, Ron Kind will hold his 16th Annual Corn Roast. He will recognize Wisconsin veterans Petty Officer Martin Severson, of Sparta, and Staff Sergeant Louis Ferris, of La Crosse, for their service to our country and contributions to the local community. People from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District are invited to join Ron in thanking these veterans and enjoying free beer, brats, and corn. DATE: Friday, September 15th TIME: 6pm-9pm

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Dept. of Workforce Development: To retire automated telephone system for weekly claim filing Aug. 30, launches Spanish weekly claim online application

Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Madison, Wisconsin – Beginning August 30, 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will continue the transition to online services that began in May by retiring the 1990’s-era automated telephone system for unemployment insurance (UI) weekly claims, shifting nearly all filing of weekly UI claims to DWD’s free, fast and secure 21st century online application. Currently, over 92 percent of all weekly claims are filed using the online application.  If individuals need help using online services or are unable to go online, DWD’s Help Center staff will provide assistance via

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Fundraiser for Rep. Pronschinske

Fundraiser for Rep. Treig Pronschinske with special guest Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Date: Wednesday, September 27th Time 5-6:30pm Location: The Barn Again Lodge Address: S683 Lovely Road  Mondovi, WI 54755 Host Levels: Gold:$500 Silver:$250 Bronze:$100 $50 Suggested Contribution Please Make Checks Payable to: T E Pronschinke for Assembly 559 North Jackson Street Mondovi, WI 54755 Please RSVP to Paige George at pgeorge@wisgop.info or (608) 257-8030

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WisGOP: Wisconsin can’t afford State Superintendent Evers’ weak leadership

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Madison, Wisconsin— Madison bureaucrat Tony Evers announced his campaign for governor today. Evers wants to run state government, but failed at running his own agency while heading the Department of Public Instruction – even allowing a teacher who spread pornographic material in school to keep his teaching license. “If Madison bureaucrat Tony Evers wants to talk about his administrative experience, he must start by explaining why he failed to lead when children and families needed him most,” said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. “While Governor Walker has fought for hard-working Wisconsin families and delivered

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Gov. Walker: Unveils $11.1 million in small business financing

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Milwaukee, Wisconsin– Governor Scott Walker announced today the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) will utilize two capital products to help small businesses expand through a new WHEDA fund and additional lending opportunities representing $11.1 million, which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee

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Republican Party of Milwaukee: To host an informational booth at Mexican Fiesta

Contact: Sam Hagedorn, Chair – RPMC 414-303-5140 chair@mke.gop The RPMC is returning to Mexican Fiesta during the 2017 festival held at the Summerfest grounds, August 25-27.  Our booth will feature bilingual information concerning the life changing message of lower taxes, less government, personal responsibility and the conviction that “we hold these truths

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The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute: Barber, UW student to explain how licensure stymies their startups

Contact: WPRI Vice President Michael Jahr (262) 442-5208 michael@wpri.org  Michael Jahr, vice president of outreach and special projects at the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, will testify Thursday, Aug. 24, on the need for professional licensing reform at a joint public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and

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Ron Kind 16th annual old-fashioned corn roast

16th Annual Old-Fashioned Corn Roast LOCATION:La Crosse County Fair Grounds W4985 County Highway M West Salem  Today, Ron Kind will hold his 16th Annual Corn Roast. He will recognize Wisconsin veterans Petty Officer Martin Severson, of Sparta, and Staff Sergeant Louis Ferris, of La Crosse, for their service to our country

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Dept. of Workforce Development: To retire automated telephone system for weekly claim filing Aug. 30, launches Spanish weekly claim online application

Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Madison, Wisconsin – Beginning August 30, 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will continue the transition to online services that began in May by retiring the 1990’s-era automated telephone system for unemployment insurance (UI) weekly claims, shifting nearly

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Fundraiser for Rep. Pronschinske

Fundraiser for Rep. Treig Pronschinske with special guest Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Date: Wednesday, September 27th Time 5-6:30pm Location: The Barn Again Lodge Address: S683 Lovely Road  Mondovi, WI 54755 Host Levels: Gold:$500 Silver:$250 Bronze:$100 $50 Suggested Contribution Please Make Checks Payable to: T E Pronschinke for Assembly 559 North Jackson Street Mondovi,

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