JFC approves GOP changes to Foxconn bill

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 lead to undercutting environmental protections for the entire state. The Foxconn bil… 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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TUE PM Update: DOJ spent over $61K on promotional items since 2015; JFC considering Foxconn bill

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 new friends.” In all over the last two-and-a-half years, DOJ h… 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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Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol inspectors to participate in ‘Brake Safety Day’ on Sept. 7

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 event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), motor carrier officers will intensify inspections of brake systems on large trucks, buses and other commercial motor vehicles. Law enforcement officials will also educate drivers, mechanics and commercial motor vehicle companies about the importance of routinely checking and properly maintaining brakes.

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Early farm exposure significantly reduces the frequency of respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes

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 Medicine and Public Health. Drs. Christine Seroogy, associate professor of pediatrics, and James Gern, professor of pediatrics, worked with researchers at the Marshfield Clinic on the study. “Seeing decreased allergies in farm-exposed children from the Marshfield area is in agreement with similar findings in Western Europe that found farm exposure

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Bryce campaign: United Auto Workers endorse Bryce for Congress

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 pleased to endorse our union brother, Randy Bryce, as the best candidate to take on Paul Ryan” said Mike Bink, Chairperson, UAW Wisconsin State CAP Council. “The almost twenty years that Paul Ryan has been in office have been a disaster for working people in Southeast Wisconsin. Four major auto

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Nicholson campaign: Former Ambassador Bolton to campaign for Nicholson in Wisconsin

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 of Nicholson for U.S. Senate and a contribution from the John Bolton PAC of $10,000. “It is important for Wisconsin conservatives to elect Kevin Nicholson in Wisconsin’s GOP primary – he is the best chance for Republicans to defeat Tammy Baldwin and he is most qualified to serve Wisconsin in

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DATCP: Hosting webinar Sept. 22 about how to obtain exporting documents

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 reviewed by agency staff. The webinar, “DATCP Exporting Documents: Certificates of Free Sale, Phytosanitary Certificates & More,” will be held Friday, Sept. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Registration is required. Certificates of free sale and other export documents such as phytosanitary certificates are often requested by an importing state or nation. Generally, the documents certify

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Earns more than 175 key endorsements in 150 days   

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 – including the Wisconsin Victim Witness Professionals – demonstrating a broad and bipartisan coalition of support that continues to grow across the state. Click here for the full list of prominent endorsements, which includes victims’ rights advocates, law enforcement, legal experts, and others joining survivors of crime and their families. Marsy’s Law

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Clean Wisconsin: Proposed manure management rule changes a positive step for Kewaunee County

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 Natural Resources, but stronger rules are needed to fulfill the state’s promise of clean water for the people of Kewaunee County, where groundwater contamination stemming predominantly from agriculture has polluted drinking water. “These rules are a good start, but this won’t solve the problem of groundwater contamination in Kewaunee County,”

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WISTAX: Boosts civics education

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 text that builds on the nonpartisan organization’s longstanding efforts to demystify state and local government and foster civil dialogue. The Framework is the only civics curriculum to focus exclusively on Wisconsin state and local government. The new edition enhances this unique perspective with a chapter on Native American tribal governments in the

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UW-Platteville: Gov. Walker pledges support to university expansion

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 governor said traditionally the approved capital projects remain in the budget that will be forwarded to him in approximately two weeks. “I am here today to affirm to you that I will sign the budget with each of these projects fully intact,” Gov. Walker said in a press conference Tuesday

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Readout: U.S. Sen. Johnson talks tax reform with AFP-WI activists

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 Johnson discussed guiding principles for tax reform and the prospects for Congress passing a tax reform package before the end of the year.  Johnson’s message was first shown to AFP-WI activists in the Milwaukee area at a special tax reform event in Wauwatosa last week.  You can view Senator’s Johnson’s

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WisDOT: Construction underway on I-39/90 between US 14 and WIS 11 (Racine St.) interchanges in Janesville

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 the Janesville area on temporary ramp connections at the WIS 11 (Racine Street) interchange, as well as constructing a crossover for future traffic staging near the US 14 (Humes Road) interchange. Crews will reconstruct the northbound Interstate lanes first and, in early October, northbound Interstate traffic will be shifted over

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JFC approves GOP changes to Foxconn bill

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

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Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol inspectors to participate in ‘Brake Safety Day’ on Sept. 7

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

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Early farm exposure significantly reduces the frequency of respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes

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

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Bryce campaign: United Auto Workers endorse Bryce for Congress

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

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DATCP: Hosting webinar Sept. 22 about how to obtain exporting documents

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

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Earns more than 175 key endorsements in 150 days   

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

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WISTAX: Boosts civics education

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

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UW-Platteville: Gov. Walker pledges support to university expansion

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

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WisDOT: Construction underway on I-39/90 between US 14 and WIS 11 (Racine St.) interchanges in Janesville

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

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