The Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines to approve a GOP amendment to the Foxconn bill that would overhaul the appeal process for any lawsuits filed over the project. Dems slammed the GOP amendment, saying it would give
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In addition to the challenge coins promoting the agency’s “Kicking Ass Every Day” motto, Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Department of Justice has also bought candy blood clots, pistol cases and custom fortune
Captain Brian Ausloos, Wisconsin State Patrol 608/709-0070, brian.ausloos@dot.wi.gov As part of year-round efforts to prevent crashes and enhance safety for commercial motor vehicle operators and all travelers, inspectors with the Wisconsin State Patrol will join their law enforcement counterparts across North
CONTACT: Toni Morrissey (608) 263-3223; (608) 576-6456; tmorrissey@uwhealth.org MADISON- Exposure to dairy farms early in life may dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory illnesses, allergies and chronic skin rashes among young children according to a collaborative study that
Contact: David Keith, (323) 400-8853 david@randybrycforcongress.com Caledonia, WI — Today, the United Auto Workers (UAW) Wisconsin State CAP Council endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. “On behalf of 6,000 retired and active UAW members in Wisconsin’s
Fundraiser will be held to support Nicholson’s campaign for U.S. Senate Washington, D.C., Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ambassador John Bolton announced today that he will host a fundraising event for U.S. Senate Candidate Kevin Nicholson at the Wisconsin Club in
Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Businesses or individuals interested in learning about exporting documents available through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are invited to register for a free webinar at
Contact: Brian Reisinger 715-579-9679 breisinger@hilltopstrategiesllc.com Wisconsin Victim Witness Professionals join growing statewide coalition of survivors, victims’ rights advocates, law enforcement, legal experts, and others supporting equal rights for crime victims [Madison, Wis.] – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin today announced that
Contacts: Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 13 (office) or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org NR 151 rule changes a good start, but more work needed to ensure clean water MADISON, WI —Changes to the manure runoff management rules under NR 151 are a positive step, in the wake
Nonpartisan Group’s Curriculum Educates, Engages Students MADISON—As students head back to school, they’ll have a new tool to help them understand Wisconsin state and local government—and how to be better, more engaged citizens. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX) is releasing
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker pledged his support to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Sesquicentennial Hall – the proposed $55 million engineering building – and the $23 million Boebel Hall renovation project. Both projects were passed by the Wisconsin
CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Johnson: “My message to Americans for Prosperity is never give up. This fight is way too important.” WAUWATOSA, WI – As members of congress return to Washington D.C. this week to address tax reform, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson
Contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov Janesville, Wisconsin – Construction work is underway to reconstruct and expand approximately 12 miles of Interstate 39/90 from Hart Road near Beloit north to the I-39/90 and US 14 interchange
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Madison, Wisconsin — Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican-controlled state legislature’s latest effort to muscle through the biggest subsidy by a U.S. state to a foreign company in American history includes a last-minute
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to review flood damage and meet with local and state officials in La Crosse and Trempealeau counties. The resulting information could
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin – MilliporeSigma, the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, joined Governor Scott Walker today in announcing its plans to expand its facility in Sheboygan Falls by 80,000 square feet. With this
The Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines to approve a GOP amendment to the Foxconn bill that would overhaul the appeal process for any lawsuits filed over the project. Dems slammed the GOP amendment, saying it would give Foxconn special treatment not available to Wisconsin-based companies and could
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In addition to the challenge coins promoting the agency’s “Kicking Ass Every Day” motto, Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Department of Justice has also bought candy blood clots, pistol cases and custom fortune cookies including the message “The time is right to make
Captain Brian Ausloos, Wisconsin State Patrol 608/709-0070, brian.ausloos@dot.wi.gov As part of year-round efforts to prevent crashes and enhance safety for commercial motor vehicle operators and all travelers, inspectors with the Wisconsin State Patrol will join their law enforcement counterparts across North America during “Brake Safety Day” on Thursday, September 7. During the annual
CONTACT: Toni Morrissey (608) 263-3223; (608) 576-6456; tmorrissey@uwhealth.org MADISON- Exposure to dairy farms early in life may dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory illnesses, allergies and chronic skin rashes among young children according to a collaborative study that includes two researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of
Contact: David Keith, (323) 400-8853 david@randybrycforcongress.com Caledonia, WI — Today, the United Auto Workers (UAW) Wisconsin State CAP Council endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. “On behalf of 6,000 retired and active UAW members in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, the UAW Wisconsin State CAP Council is
Fundraiser will be held to support Nicholson’s campaign for U.S. Senate Washington, D.C., Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ambassador John Bolton announced today that he will host a fundraising event for U.S. Senate Candidate Kevin Nicholson at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 6th. Ambassador Bolton’s support follows his endorsement
Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Businesses or individuals interested in learning about exporting documents available through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are invited to register for a free webinar at which requirements and processes for obtaining the documents will be
Contact: Brian Reisinger 715-579-9679 breisinger@hilltopstrategiesllc.com Wisconsin Victim Witness Professionals join growing statewide coalition of survivors, victims’ rights advocates, law enforcement, legal experts, and others supporting equal rights for crime victims [Madison, Wis.] – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin today announced that it had earned 175 key endorsements in just 150 days
Contacts: Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 13 (office) or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org NR 151 rule changes a good start, but more work needed to ensure clean water MADISON, WI —Changes to the manure runoff management rules under NR 151 are a positive step, in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement of the public comment period by the Department of
Nonpartisan Group’s Curriculum Educates, Engages Students MADISON—As students head back to school, they’ll have a new tool to help them understand Wisconsin state and local government—and how to be better, more engaged citizens. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX) is releasing the 19th edition of The Framework of Your Wisconsin Government, WISTAX’s civics
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker pledged his support to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Sesquicentennial Hall – the proposed $55 million engineering building – and the $23 million Boebel Hall renovation project. Both projects were passed by the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance by a 16-0 vote, and the
CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Johnson: “My message to Americans for Prosperity is never give up. This fight is way too important.” WAUWATOSA, WI – As members of congress return to Washington D.C. this week to address tax reform, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson sent a special message to Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin activists. Senator
Contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov Janesville, Wisconsin – Construction work is underway to reconstruct and expand approximately 12 miles of Interstate 39/90 from Hart Road near Beloit north to the I-39/90 and US 14 interchange (Exit 171B) in Janesville. Construction crews are currently working in
Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Madison, Wisconsin — Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican-controlled state legislature’s latest effort to muscle through the biggest subsidy by a U.S. state to a foreign company in American history includes a last-minute scheme to give Foxconn outrageous advantages in legal challenges brought
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to review flood damage and meet with local and state officials in La Crosse and Trempealeau counties. The resulting information could be used to request SBA federal low-interest loans to homeowners,
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin – MilliporeSigma, the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, joined Governor Scott Walker today in announcing its plans to expand its facility in Sheboygan Falls by 80,000 square feet. With this construction, which includes the consolidation of its Flavors & Fragrances