Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Evers to deliver annual State of Education address on Thursday

MADISON — State Superintendent Tony Evers will deliver his annual State of Education address at noon, Thursday, Sept. 21, in the State Capitol in Madison. Wendell Waukau, superintendent for the Menominee Indian School District, will give the welcome for the State of Education program and serve as master of ceremonies. The Monona Grove Silver Connection will sing “Nobody” as a prelude to the event. The show choir, from Monona Grove High School, is under the direction of Lori Nahirniak. Josey Schanan, senior at Port Washington High School and 2017 Badger Boys State Superintendent, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Jonathan

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AG Schimel: Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack Near Historic Madison Synagogue

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, anti-Semitic graffiti was found on a monument next to the Gates of Heaven Synagogue in James Madison Memorial Park in Madison. The City of Madison Facilities and Maintenance Department has already removed the spray paint and cleaned the monument. This incident is being investigated by the Madison Police Department and Attorney General Brad Schimel and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the perpetrator of this attack. Attorney General Brad Schimel has condemned this appalling attack and has offered the DOJ’s assistance to the Madison Police Department. “The

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WED PM Update: Walker plans 99 budget vetoes, to sign spending plan in Neenah tomorrow

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker plans to use his veto pen to kill an item giving lawmakers more input on the board that makes decisions on state employee’s health care, a plan to boost low-spending districts and the creation of a state prosecutor board. All told, the guv announced 99 vetoes ahead of tomorrow’s signing in Neenah, making chang… 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  

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State of Education address

MADISON — State Superintendent Tony Evers will deliver his annual State of Education address at noon, Thursday, Sept. 21, in the State Capitol in Madison. Wendell Waukau, superintendent for the Menominee Indian School District, will give the welcome for the State of Education program and serve as master of ceremonies. The Monona Grove Silver Connection will sing “Nobody” as a prelude to the event. The show choir, from Monona Grove High School, is under the direction of Lori Nahirniak. Josey Schanan, senior at Port Washington High School and 2017 Badger Boys State Superintendent, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Jonathan

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Rep. Nygren: Statement on Governor’s vetoes on budget, Foxconn Bill

Contact: Rep. John Nygren  (888) 534-0089 Madison– State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement in reaction to Governor Walker’s veto of budget provisions relating to low-revenue school districts and legislative oversight and the Joint Finance passive review of transportation fund bonding in the Foxconn bill (Act 58): “I am severely disappointed in Governor Walker’s decision to reject an opportunity to correct a long-term inequity in our K12 funding system. As a result, over 200 school districts across the state will lose over $90 million in funding over the next 6 years.

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Rep. Kremer: WI Legislators circulate pro-growth “Air Quality & Economic Opportunity” package of legislation

Contact: State Representative Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) (608) 266-9175 Madison, WI – Today, principle authors Representatives Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) and Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) and Senators Duey Stroebel (R- Saukville) and Chris Kapenga (R-Waukesha) introduced the “Air Quality & Economic Opportunity” Reforms Package in an attempt to remove burdensome policies that are stifling Wisconsin businesses and depressing the quality of life for our lower, middle, and fixed income constituents. This economic inequality from one region to the next has become known as “No-Growth Zones.” A couple of the concepts that will be tackled in “Air Quality & Economic Opportunity” package are the

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Rep. Taylor: Condemns hateful graffiti

Contact:  Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Early this morning, the Spanish Civil War marker near the Gates of Heaven synagogue was vandalized with two swastikas and phrases reading “Trump Rules” and “Antifa Sucks.” The monument commemorates Wisconsinites and other Americans, many of whom were Jewish, who fought against fascism during the Spanish civil war. Rep. Chris Taylor will join other community leaders at 5:30pm tonight outside of the Gates of Heaven synagogue to denounce this hateful act. Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I stand with my community today in denouncing the hateful defacing of an important

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Speaker Ryan: Surveys Hurricane damage in Florida, vows full commitment to rebuilding

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 MIAMI—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) has completed an all-day tour of areas in Florida hardest hit by Hurricane Irma, including downtown Jacksonville and the Keys. Together with a bipartisan delegation, Ryan expressed his commitment to make sure communities have the federal resources they need to rebuild in the aftermath of the storm. “There is clearly a long way to go, but we have seen an incredible recovery effort so far thanks to the heroism of first responders and the resilience of Floridians,” Speaker Ryan said after completing his visit to the state. “I want

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Rep. Subeck: Anti-Semitism is not welcome here

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), a Jewish member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, released the following statement in response to reports of anti-Semitic graffiti found at the Gates of Heaven Synagogue in Madison. “This is especially disturbing that vandals chose to place anti-Semitic graffiti at the Gates of Heaven Synagogue on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, one of Judaism’s highest holy days. I am confident that our city and law enforcement officials will dedicate the necessary resources to find the individuals responsible for the graffiti and hold them accountable for their actions. Let

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Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s veto of DVA Oversight

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 MADISON – This afternoon, Governor Walker announced his vetoes for the 2017-19 state budget. Included is his veto of a budget motion that would have provided additional legislative oversight over the Veterans Trust Fund and State Veterans Homes. The motion, which instates Joint Finance Committee approval of Veterans Trust Fund transfers and requires DVA to submit accountability reports to the legislature, was passed by the Committee on a unanimous bipartisan vote. Governor Walker claimed the DVA reports would be “administratively burdensome” as a justification for his veto. In response, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point),

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Rep. Hebl: Requests veto of anti-local control budget measures

Contact:  Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) –Today Representative Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie), along with several Democratic colleagues, sent a letter to Governor Walker asking that he veto several provisions in the budget that restrict local control. These measures include preventing local governments from using condemnation to acquire property for the purpose of establishing or extending recreational trails, bike trails, and pedestrian paths. “While the power of condemnation should always be used as a last resort, we believe that it is necessary for cities, towns, and villages to retain this power,” Hebl said. “My Democratic colleagues and I, along with

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UW-Madison students lending a hand in Texas

Two UW-Madison students are helping to control an issue plaguing cleanup crews in southeastern Texas: a post-floodwater mosquito boom. Hurricane Harvey dumped on parts of Texas for up to nine days, leaving standing water that acts as a breeding ground for the blood-sucking pest. Melissa Farquhar and Erin McGlynn have flown to Texas to monitor for mosquitoes that could spread harmful diseases and to analyze the effectiveness of ongoing control efforts. The two have been temporarily hired by Clarke, a mosquito control company contracted by Texas to mitigate the problem. Farquhar, a veterinary medicine student from San Jose, Calif., and

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Milwaukee Ald. Johnson: Thanks Milwaukee Bucks for their investment in our city

Yesterday, the Milwaukee Bucks appeared before the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. Representatives from the Bucks delivered the first and second quarter 2017 reports regarding the Small Business Enterprise and Residents Preference Program (RPP) participation for the Deer District Arena Development. I speak for all of our residents when I say I am pleased the Deer District is on pace to exceed hiring goals for the RPP and Small Business Enterprise. The Milwaukee Bucks are investing in the heart of our city by meeting their commitments to employ small businesses and workers from Milwaukee, while paying these workers a prevailing

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State of Education address

MADISON — State Superintendent Tony Evers will deliver his annual State of Education address at noon, Thursday, Sept. 21, in the State Capitol in Madison. Wendell Waukau, superintendent for the Menominee Indian School District, will give the welcome for the State of Education program and serve as master of ceremonies.

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Rep. Nygren: Statement on Governor’s vetoes on budget, Foxconn Bill

Contact: Rep. John Nygren  (888) 534-0089 Madison– State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement in reaction to Governor Walker’s veto of budget provisions relating to low-revenue school districts and legislative oversight and the Joint Finance passive review of transportation fund bonding

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Rep. Kremer: WI Legislators circulate pro-growth “Air Quality & Economic Opportunity” package of legislation

Contact: State Representative Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) (608) 266-9175 Madison, WI – Today, principle authors Representatives Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) and Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) and Senators Duey Stroebel (R- Saukville) and Chris Kapenga (R-Waukesha) introduced the “Air Quality & Economic Opportunity” Reforms Package in an attempt to remove burdensome policies that are

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Rep. Taylor: Condemns hateful graffiti

Contact:  Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Early this morning, the Spanish Civil War marker near the Gates of Heaven synagogue was vandalized with two swastikas and phrases reading “Trump Rules” and “Antifa Sucks.” The monument commemorates Wisconsinites and other Americans, many of whom were Jewish, who fought against fascism

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Rep. Subeck: Anti-Semitism is not welcome here

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), a Jewish member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, released the following statement in response to reports of anti-Semitic graffiti found at the Gates of Heaven Synagogue in Madison. “This is especially disturbing that vandals chose to place anti-Semitic

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Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s veto of DVA Oversight

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 MADISON – This afternoon, Governor Walker announced his vetoes for the 2017-19 state budget. Included is his veto of a budget motion that would have provided additional legislative oversight over the Veterans Trust Fund and State Veterans Homes. The motion, which instates Joint Finance

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Rep. Hebl: Requests veto of anti-local control budget measures

Contact:  Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) –Today Representative Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie), along with several Democratic colleagues, sent a letter to Governor Walker asking that he veto several provisions in the budget that restrict local control. These measures include preventing local governments from using condemnation to acquire property for

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UW-Madison students lending a hand in Texas

Two UW-Madison students are helping to control an issue plaguing cleanup crews in southeastern Texas: a post-floodwater mosquito boom. Hurricane Harvey dumped on parts of Texas for up to nine days, leaving standing water that acts as a breeding ground for the blood-sucking pest. Melissa Farquhar and Erin McGlynn have

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