Two clear, simple things that can be done are ending the war on drugs and ending racial profiling within the police force.
Contact: Maggie Gau, 715-581-0406 Maggie@tonyevers.com MADISON – After nearly seven years of mismanagement and back-room dealing at Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Superintendent Tony Evers pledged to restore independence to the DNR by returning the power to appoint the DNR Secretary to the Natural Resources Board. Evers’ announcement comes in the wake of DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp’s departure from the agency to accept a position with President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Under Scott Walker, the DNR has systematically failed in its fundamental mission to safeguard our air and drinking water from pollution and
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate is set to debate legislation today that would provide the largest ever state subsidy to a foreign corporation. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director characterized the proposal in a word, “failure.” “The one word that sums up this bill is failure,” commented Ross. “It fails to protect taxpayers and guarantee that Wisconsin tax dollars will only go to support Wisconsin jobs. It fails to protect workers from a foreign corporation whose CEO referred to his employees as animals. It fails to protect our communities from pollution
CONTACT: Sean Palecek, sppalecek@wisc.edu, 608-262-8931 MADISON – The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $20 million to a consortium of universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to support a new engineering research center that will develop transformative tools and technologies for the consistent, scalable and low-cost production of high-quality living therapeutic cells. Such cells could be used in a broad range of life-saving medical therapies now emerging from research laboratories. The new NSF Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) will be led by the Georgia Institute of Technology. Working closely with industry and clinical partners, CMaT could help
Contact: Keri O’KeefeKeri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 23, 2017, as part of “Smithsonian magazine’s” thirteenth annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket. “The Wisconsin Historical Museum is pleased to participate in Museum Day Live! and we encourage community members, as well as
Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920-540-5875; bmwojciechowski@gmail.com GREEN BAY – Beau Liegeois, a prosecutor in the Brown County District Attorney’s Office and Captain in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, announced his campaign for congress today against Congressman Mike Gallagher. Beau was raised in the Green Bay area and like many people in Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district, he is fed up with congress’ inaction on issues that matter to struggling seniors and families. Beau’s commitment to Northeast Wisconsin drove his decision to run for congress. “I am not a politician. I have never worked in Madison or Washington and understand the frustrations of
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 TOKYO, JAPAN – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Mark R. Hogan met with dozens of Japanese business executives in Tokyo today as part of their efforts to encourage overseas companies to invest in Wisconsin. “The more company leaders around the world learn about the advantages of doing business in Wisconsin, the more likely they are to seriously consider investing in our state, and that’s what these meetings were all about,” Governor Walker said. “During these meetings, we highlighted the state’s central location, talented workforce and pro-business climate as
Contact: FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR THEDACARE: Megan Mulholland, 920-830-5847 Megan.Mulholland@thedacare.org APPLETON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, family and friends, community treatment providers, and other invited guests to recognize the second group of participants to complete DOC’s Opioid Addiction Treatment pilot program. The program is part of Governor Scott Walker’s push to combat opioid abuse in Wisconsin. In total, 24 participants have completed the program, including 17 participants whose completion is being celebrated today. Governor Walker convened a Task Force on Opioid Abuse co-chaired by Lt. Governor Kleefisch and
CONTACT: Robert Dinndorf, Executive Director Philanthropy 608.246.6440 or redinndorf@madisoncollege.edu Jeff Wenzel, Health Simulation coordinator 608.246.6697 or JBWenzel@madisoncollege.edu Major Focus: In recognition of major gifts from the TGT Charity, Inc. and the New American Policy Institute, Madison College will name the Health Simulation Center at the Truax Campus in honor of Tommy G. Thompson, former Wisconsin governor and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Speakers: · Mark Lausch, dean of the Madison College School of Health Education · Nate Elias, President TGT Charity, Inc. and Director of State Government Affairs (Midwest)-Gilead Sciences · Jack Daniels III, president
Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include Consul Julian Adem, Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, and Consul General John Cruickshank, Canadian Consulate General in Chicago. Date: Tuesday, September 26 Time: Checkin begins at 11:30 a.m., with the program going from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: The Madison Club / 5 E. Wilson Street / Madison, WI 53703 Cost: Madison Club members and their guests receive discounted pricing for WisPolitics luncheons of $19 per person. Price for general public is $25 per person. This luncheon is sponsored
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Senate Dems today announced three amendments to the $3 billion Foxconn incentive package that they said would prioritize hiring Wisconsin workers, make the tax credits nonrefundable and nix all exemptions for the Taiwanese manufacturer from Wisconsin’s environmental regulations. Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling said the three amendments are geared toward ensuring there is a level playing field for Wisconsin businesses as well as Foxconn, and that taxpayers and state natural resources are protected. One of the three also includes removing a provision Republicans added in Joint Finance last week that would send any appeals of courts decisions related to the project
Two clear, simple things that can be done are ending the war on drugs and ending racial profiling within the police force.
Contact: Maggie Gau, 715-581-0406 Maggie@tonyevers.com MADISON – After nearly seven years of mismanagement and back-room dealing at Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Superintendent Tony Evers pledged to restore independence to the DNR by returning the power to appoint the DNR Secretary to the Natural
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate is set to debate legislation today that would provide the largest ever state subsidy to a foreign corporation. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director characterized the proposal in a word, “failure.” “The one word that sums
CONTACT: Sean Palecek, sppalecek@wisc.edu, 608-262-8931 MADISON – The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $20 million to a consortium of universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to support a new engineering research center that will develop transformative tools and technologies for the consistent, scalable and low-cost production of high-quality living
Contact: Keri O’KeefeKeri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 23, 2017, as part of “Smithsonian magazine’s” thirteenth annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate
Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920-540-5875; bmwojciechowski@gmail.com GREEN BAY – Beau Liegeois, a prosecutor in the Brown County District Attorney’s Office and Captain in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, announced his campaign for congress today against Congressman Mike Gallagher. Beau was raised in the Green Bay area and like many people in
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 TOKYO, JAPAN – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Mark R. Hogan met with dozens of Japanese business executives in Tokyo today as part of their efforts to encourage overseas companies to invest in Wisconsin. “The more company leaders
Contact: FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR THEDACARE: Megan Mulholland, 920-830-5847 Megan.Mulholland@thedacare.org APPLETON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, family and friends, community treatment providers, and other invited guests to recognize the second group of participants to complete DOC’s Opioid Addiction
CONTACT: Robert Dinndorf, Executive Director Philanthropy 608.246.6440 or redinndorf@madisoncollege.edu Jeff Wenzel, Health Simulation coordinator 608.246.6697 or JBWenzel@madisoncollege.edu Major Focus: In recognition of major gifts from the TGT Charity, Inc. and the New American Policy Institute, Madison College will name the Health Simulation Center at the Truax Campus in honor of
Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 for a discussion on the future of NAFTA and trade. Panelists include Consul Julian Adem, Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee, and Consul General John Cruickshank, Canadian Consulate General in Chicago. Date: Tuesday, September 26 Time: Checkin begins at 11:30 a.m.,
Business leaders and community members have an opportunity to learn from state and local experts about how they can better navigate the new economy during roundtables in Hudson, Richland Center and Sheboygan. The series of community conversations is brought to you by WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com in partnership with UW Colleges and UW-Extension. The interactive sessions will provide
Senate Dems today announced three amendments to the $3 billion Foxconn incentive package that they said would prioritize hiring Wisconsin workers, make the tax credits nonrefundable and nix all exemptions for the Taiwanese manufacturer from Wisconsin’s environmental regulations. Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling said the three amendments are geared toward ensuring