WisGOP: Statement on shocking ouster of Democrat Leader Peter Barca over Foxconn vote

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Morgan released the following statement on the shocking ouster of Minority Leader Peter Barca by the State Assembly Democrat caucus over his vote in favor of Foxconn’s family-supporting jobs: “Peter Barca took a reasonable vote in favor of good-paying Wisconsin jobs, and his extreme Democrat caucus ousted him for it. Until Wisconsin Democrats offer real ideas and a message that will connect with the lives of hard-working Wisconsin families, they’ll remain in a dangerous race to the left – Wisconsin Democrats are in complete state of

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IBEW Local 494: To honor members with years of service

CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communications Director 414.327.5202 Office 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – Join IBEW Local 494 and as they celebrate and honor members with years of service pins at the Labor Day Brat Fry. In 2017, IBEW will honor 145 members for their 50 years or more of service, as well as two members who have been members of IBEW Local 494 for more than seventy years. “This is a great event for the IBEW to come together to celebrate and honor our members for their years of service,” said Dean Warsh, Business Manager of IBEW Local 494. “The longevity and dedication

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Wisconsin Corn Growers Association: Members to meet state representatives at first annual Corn Day at the Capitol

Members Also Invited to 37th Wisconsin State Championships Racing Event Lisbon, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) will have the opportunity to meet with state representatives to discuss the issues affecting farms across Wisconsin when the organization holds its first annual Corn Day at the Capitol from 12-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Attendees will meet to register for the event at noon at The Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 West Dayton St. and a lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. a speaker will present on important issues facing the WCGA and at 2:30

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WisDems: Republicans lavish wealthy at expense of working class

Contact: press@wisdems.org, 608-260-2409 Budget committee again fails Wisconsin on schools and roads MADISON — In another late night session, the Republican elite on the Joint Finance Committee voted to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy few. While making the rich richer, the same elitist GOP legislators voted to eliminate the Working Families Tax Credit, which lowers the tax burden on low income families. Republicans also voted against a $20.8 million boost to the Earned Income Tax Credit and against decreasing Wisconsin’s bottom two tax brackets. Unsurprisingly, extremist and newly announced Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir was

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Sen. Carpenter: Saving DACA is the moral thing to do

Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535   (MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “I am proud that the United States of America is a great and diverse nation made up of immigrants from around the world and their descendants.  Our country – and certainly the South Side of Milwaukee, where I have lived all my life – is richer for it. That is why I was extremely disheartened with the news that the Trump Administration is ending the very popular

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AARP: Volunteers needed across Wisconsin for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program

Madison, Wisconsin – AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Soon approaching its 50th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Tax-Aide volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers who might otherwise miss out on the credits and deductions they’ve earned. Volunteers receive training and support in a welcoming environment. There is need for volunteer tax preparers, client facilitators, those who can provide technical and management assistance and interpreters. Every level

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Rep. Barca: Statement on Democratic caucus transition

Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 Madison – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D – Kenosha) released the following statement this evening regarding his decision to step down as Minority Leader effective September 30th. “This afternoon I made the very difficult decision to step down as leader of the Assembly Democrats following deliberate, thoughtful discussions. I am grateful to my colleagues for their support over the last seven years. It has been my honor to work as their leader in the fight for family-supporting jobs and an economy that works for everyone. Assembly Democrats have always fought to do what is right

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Barca to resign as Assembly minority leader at end of September

Peter Barca, who led Assembly Dems through the debate over Act 10 but was unable to make progress on pulling them out of the minority over three election cycles, will resign his leadership position at the end of this month. Barca was challenged for his leadership post after the 2014 cycle and some Dem members openly considered challenging Barca him following the November elections, when the caucus… 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

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DNR: Leaves starting to dramatically turn in Northwoods; fall chinook run still on hold

Leaves started dramatically turning colors in the Northwoods this week. There is still mostly green in the woods, but the change has begun with red colors becoming noticeable in tree canopies and sumac bushes. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has begun its Fall Color Report (exit DNR). Water levels are normal to a little higher for this time of year due to continued precipitation. On Green Bay, perch anglers were having some success along with musky anglers fishing the west shore and lower Bay. Walleye anglers were coming back with four to six fish per trip. Fishing pressure around the

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Files amicus brief in Christie v. NCAA with U.S. Supreme Court

Joins other national legal organizations in asking court to clarify whether Congress can tell states what laws they can, cannot repeal September 7, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – Last week the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s Center for Competitive Federalism (“CCF”) joined the Pacific Legal Foundation, Competitive Enterprise Institute, and Cato Institute in an amicus curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the petitioners in Christie v. NCAA. Petitioners are asking the Supreme Court to answer a very simple question – is it constitutionally permissible for Congress to tell states what laws they can and cannot repeal? They answer should

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Gov. Walker: Departs Saturday for trade mission to Japan, South Korea

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Eight-day trip to focus on attracting investment to Wisconsin, boosting state exports   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker will leave Wisconsin on Saturday for an eight-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea aimed at encouraging continued foreign investment in Wisconsin and helping state companies develop business partnerships in both countries. “With a significant increase in exports in the first half of 2017 and global companies like Foxconn and Haribo deciding to invest in Wisconsin, our international profile is higher than it has ever been before,” Governor Walker said. “This trade mission will build upon that success by

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AARP: Community Challenge funds projects to spark action in Milwaukee, Oconomowoc

Madison, Wisconsin – AARP today announces two Wisconsin winners of the first-ever AARP Community Challenge, which aims to create change and improve quality of life at the community level. The winning projects include the City of Oconomowoc and the Wisconsin Bike Federation in Milwaukee. Each quick-action project was partially or fully funded through the AARP Community Challenge grant and is set to be completed by November 1, 2017. These two projects were selected from 1,200 applications across the country with nearly 50 projects in Wisconsin alone. A total of 88 projects nationwide were selected for funding that will total $780,000. At least one project

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Announces rescheduled town halls

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced his rescheduled town halls in Mt. Calvary and Beaver Dam will take place on Sun., Sept. 17, 2017. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 3-4 p.m. Mt. Calvary Village Hall 999 Fond du Lac Street, Mt. Calvary, WI 53057 6-7 p.m. The Watermark Community Center 209 S. Center St., Beaver Dam, WI 53916

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Gov. Walker: Weekly radio address: Wisconsin: A national leader in long-term care

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839     MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Wisconsin: A National Leader in Long-Term Care.”Hi, Scott Walker here. A national leader in long-term care, Wisconsin was awarded the inaugural Pacesetter Prize by The SCAN Foundation for its innovative practices in long-term care services. This includes our statewide expansion of Family Care and IRIS, which allow people to self-direct their care and work and live as independently as they are able. By offering these long-term care programs throughout the state, we will eliminate wait lists and provide community services to all people

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THU PM Update: Barca’s future in question as Dems meet in closed caucus, Vukmir joins U.S. Senate race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Dems are meeting in closed caucus outside the Capitol this afternoon as speculation swirled about Peter Barca’s future as minority leader. Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, emerged briefly from the off-site caucus but declined comment other than to say, “I’ve always supported Peter Barca as leader.” Thursday’s caucu… 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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IBEW Local 494: To honor members with years of service

CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communications Director 414.327.5202 Office 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – Join IBEW Local 494 and as they celebrate and honor members with years of service pins at the Labor Day Brat Fry. In 2017, IBEW will honor 145 members for their 50 years or more of service, as well

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WisDems: Republicans lavish wealthy at expense of working class

Contact: press@wisdems.org, 608-260-2409 Budget committee again fails Wisconsin on schools and roads MADISON — In another late night session, the Republican elite on the Joint Finance Committee voted to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy few. While making the rich richer, the same elitist GOP legislators voted

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Sen. Carpenter: Saving DACA is the moral thing to do

Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535   (MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “I am proud that the United States of America is a great and diverse nation made up

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Rep. Barca: Statement on Democratic caucus transition

Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 Madison – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D – Kenosha) released the following statement this evening regarding his decision to step down as Minority Leader effective September 30th. “This afternoon I made the very difficult decision to step down as leader of the Assembly Democrats following

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Gov. Walker: Departs Saturday for trade mission to Japan, South Korea

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Eight-day trip to focus on attracting investment to Wisconsin, boosting state exports   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker will leave Wisconsin on Saturday for an eight-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea aimed at encouraging continued foreign investment in Wisconsin and helping state companies develop business partnerships

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Announces rescheduled town halls

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced his rescheduled town halls in Mt. Calvary and Beaver Dam will take place on Sun., Sept. 17, 2017. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 3-4 p.m. Mt. Calvary Village

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THU PM Update: Barca’s future in question as Dems meet in closed caucus, Vukmir joins U.S. Senate race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Dems are meeting in closed caucus outside the Capitol this afternoon as speculation swirled about Peter Barca’s future as minority leader. Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, emerged briefly from the off-site caucus but declined comment other than to say, “I’ve always supported

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