Edgewood College: A message to the Edgewood College community from Dr. Flanagan

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (September 6, 2017) – (Dr. Scott Flanagan, President, shared the following message with the entire Edgewood College community regarding this week’s decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals federal immigration policy.) I know many of you share my concern about yesterday’s announcement that DACA will be winding down over the next six months. Taking this step without corresponding legislative action creates great uncertainty for many on our campus and in our local community. Further, this step runs counter both to our commitment to create a more inclusive campus climate and the

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Sen. Lasee: Helps secure harbor assistance grant for Sturgeon Bay harbor project

Contact: Senator Frank Lasee Phone: (608) 266-3512 MADISON – On Tuesday, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved a $3.2 million grant from the Harbor Assistance Program for a dock construction and dredging project in the Sturgeon Bay harbor. This grant for up to $3.2 million of the total cost of the project will assist Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding of Door County in phase III of the harbor project  State Senator Frank Lasee (R-De Pere), issued the following statement about JFC’s approval of the senator’s proposal: “I thank my Senate and Assembly colleagues and their staffs for recognizing the importance of this proposal for

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DNR: Online public comment period for preliminary county deer population objectives and management unit boundary recommendations begins on Sept. 11

CONTACT: Kevin Wallenfang, deer and elk ecologist, 608-261-7589 MADISON-Early in September, County Deer Advisory Councils will provide preliminary recommendations on county deer population objectives for the next three years and potential changes to Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries for online public review and comment. The online public comment period regarding these recommendations will begin after noonon Sept. 11 and run through Sept. 22, 2017. Preliminary deer population objective recommendations received from the councils will be to increase, decrease or maintain the size of the local herd over the next three years. Changes to DMU boundaries will influence the area where antlerless tags may be used within

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Melinda Tempelis to serve as Outagamie County district attorney

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839     MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Melinda Tempelis to serve as Outagamie County district attorney. Tempelis replaces outgoing District Attorney Carrie Schneider, who was appointed by Governor Walker to serve as a judge on the Outagamie County Circuit Court.“I am pleased to appoint Melinda Tempelis to be the next district attorney in Outagamie County,” said Governor Walker. “She has distinguished herself in her career as a prosecutor, and I am confident she will serve the public with wisdom, integrity, and a strong commitment to justice.” Tempelis served Outagamie County as a prosecutor for nearly

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Ready Wisconsin: Hurricane Harvey and Irma: How can you help?

Contact: Tod Pritchard, (608) 219-4008                          Lori Getter, (608) 516-0293 Advice from ReadyWisconsin (MADISON) – With recovery from Hurricane Harvey and preparations for Hurricane Irma underway, people are wondering how they can help. Before heading to a disaster area, consider the complexities of the situation. To make the most of your efforts and assist impacted communities best, consider these tips for donating and volunteering responsibly: Volunteering:  Spontaneous or unaffiliated volunteers who self-deploy may create an additional burden on impacted communities where resources for food and shelter are scarce. The State of Texas is

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Milwaukee Alds. Bauman and Kovac: New demolition requirements would promote sustainability and create jobs

Ald. Robert J. Bauman: 414-286-3774 Ald. Nik Kovac:  414-286-3765 A proposed ordinance introduced today and sponsored by Alderman Robert J. Baumanand Alderman Nik Kovac would require the deconstruction of most one- to four-family residential structures built prior to 1930 that are slated for demolition in an effort to preserve old growth building materials, create employment opportunities for city residents, and to reduce taxpayer expenditures for landfill tipping fees. If approved by the Council the new ordinance would go into effect on January 1, 2018and would cover structures built in 1929 or earlier, designated historic structures, and structures in historic districts. The proposed requirements state that those

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American Federation for Children: Joint Finance Committee approves extensive expansion of Special Needs Scholarship Program

Today, the Joint Finance Committee approved a major expansion of Wisconsin’s Special Needs Scholarship Program that eliminates previous discriminatory eligibility requirements and provides additional financial resources to educate high cost special needs students in both public and private schools. “The vote today is a huge win for parents and schools across the state,” said Justin Moralez of the American Federation for Children. “We believe that it is critically important that parents of special needs students have access to high quality educational options, both public and private, and that students are equitably funded. Presently, the only students eligible for the Special Needs

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Hosting ‘Changing Landscape of Dairy’ Symposium at World Dairy Expo, Oct. 6

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – The dairy industry, whether in Wisconsin or other U.S. states with strong dairy traditions or internationally, faces new opportunities and challenges as the industry adapts to changing trends in milk production, genetics, processing, consumer demand, and even shifting trade agreements. To help sort out these complex issues, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is hosting a symposium during this year’s World Dairy Expo featuring leading researchers from several top U.S. dairy states who will share insights about current issues facing the dairy industry. The free-of-charge symposium, entitled

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on JFC approval of harbor assistance funding

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement following the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to provide funding for the Sturgeon Bay Harbor Project: “I am incredibly pleased that yesterday the Joint Finance Committee approved my motion requesting a $3.2 million grant from the Harbor Assistance Program for our harbor in Sturgeon Bay. The Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Company will be using this fund for the third phase of the harbor project which will include the dredging and harbor construction. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is the largest employer in Door County and has

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JFC approves GOP tax package

The committee approved the GOP tax package 12-3 along party lines. Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, was not in the room for the vote. JFC is now moving to the wrap-up motion…. 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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Wrap-up motion would require UW to monitor teaching workloads, move up state employee raises

The UW System Board of Regents would have to develop a plan to monitor teaching workloads of faculty and instructional staff under the wrap-up motion JFC Republicans released late this afternoon. The guv originally included the provision in his budget, but it was pulled as a non-fiscal item. The provision would require the regents and UW-Madison chancellor to include aggregate data on teaching hou… 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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JFC Republicans propose AMT repeal, nixing series of Walker tax cuts

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee are proposing the elimination of the alternative minimum tax starting in 2019 while nixing a series of tax changes Gov. Scott Walker had originally proposed. The alternative minimum tax repeal would decrease revenues $1.75 million in this biennium and $7 million annually thereafter. Ahead of the vote, Dems released a memo from the Legislative Fiscal Burea… 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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School Choice Wisconsin: Statement on passage of Special Needs Scholarship modifications

Contact: Jim Bender, School Choice Wisconsin, scw@parentchoice.org Access to the program opened to more parents  Madison – The Joint Committee on Finance approved a motion today as part of the 2017-19 biennial budget that removed barriers to the Special Needs Scholarship Program. The following is a statement from SCW President Jim Bender: “We thank the committee for giving more parents access to the Special Needs Scholarship Program. Far too many students with disabilities have limited options in education. Moving forward, families across Wisconsin will have new choices at their disposal. We would also like to thank Senator Leah Vukmir and

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WED PM Update: JFC working through final votes on state budget; Walker seeking applicants for Milwaukee Co. sheriff

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee this afternoon was working through the final votes on the state budget, including a tax package that would create a new exemption to the personal property tax that businesses pay and eliminate the alternative minimum tax. The committee also voted 12-4 along party lines this afternoon to revamp the spe… 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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Edgewood College: A message to the Edgewood College community from Dr. Flanagan

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (September 6, 2017) – (Dr. Scott Flanagan, President, shared the following message with the entire Edgewood College community regarding this week’s decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals federal immigration policy.) I know many of you share my concern about yesterday’s

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DNR: Online public comment period for preliminary county deer population objectives and management unit boundary recommendations begins on Sept. 11

CONTACT: Kevin Wallenfang, deer and elk ecologist, 608-261-7589 MADISON-Early in September, County Deer Advisory Councils will provide preliminary recommendations on county deer population objectives for the next three years and potential changes to Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries for online public review and comment. The online public comment period regarding these recommendations

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Ready Wisconsin: Hurricane Harvey and Irma: How can you help?

Contact: Tod Pritchard, (608) 219-4008                          Lori Getter, (608) 516-0293 Advice from ReadyWisconsin (MADISON) – With recovery from Hurricane Harvey and preparations for Hurricane Irma underway, people are wondering how they can help. Before heading to a disaster area, consider the complexities

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Milwaukee Alds. Bauman and Kovac: New demolition requirements would promote sustainability and create jobs

Ald. Robert J. Bauman: 414-286-3774 Ald. Nik Kovac:  414-286-3765 A proposed ordinance introduced today and sponsored by Alderman Robert J. Baumanand Alderman Nik Kovac would require the deconstruction of most one- to four-family residential structures built prior to 1930 that are slated for demolition in an effort to preserve old growth building materials, create employment

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American Federation for Children: Joint Finance Committee approves extensive expansion of Special Needs Scholarship Program

Today, the Joint Finance Committee approved a major expansion of Wisconsin’s Special Needs Scholarship Program that eliminates previous discriminatory eligibility requirements and provides additional financial resources to educate high cost special needs students in both public and private schools. “The vote today is a huge win for parents and schools

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Hosting ‘Changing Landscape of Dairy’ Symposium at World Dairy Expo, Oct. 6

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – The dairy industry, whether in Wisconsin or other U.S. states with strong dairy traditions or internationally, faces new opportunities and challenges as the industry adapts to changing trends in milk production, genetics, processing, consumer demand, and even shifting trade agreements.

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on JFC approval of harbor assistance funding

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement following the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to provide funding for the Sturgeon Bay Harbor Project: “I am incredibly pleased that yesterday the Joint Finance Committee approved my motion requesting a $3.2 million

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JFC approves GOP tax package

The committee approved the GOP tax package 12-3 along party lines. Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, was not in the room for the vote. JFC is now moving to the wrap-up motion…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free

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JFC Republicans propose AMT repeal, nixing series of Walker tax cuts

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee are proposing the elimination of the alternative minimum tax starting in 2019 while nixing a series of tax changes Gov. Scott Walker had originally proposed. The alternative minimum tax repeal would decrease revenues $1.75 million in this biennium and $7 million annually thereafter. Ahead

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