Evers counting his ability to work across party lines as a plus in guv bid

Tony Evers says his nonpartisan background as head of DPI is actually helping him as he ventures into the partisan realm of the Dem guv field. While he does not list a party affiliation in his current job, Evers told a WisPolitics.com luncheon this week that he likes to say he’s only “allegedly” a nonpartisan “because there are many, many things that I oppose the Republican party platform on.” But… 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

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Fantasy sports bill draws opposition from social conservatives

Social conservatives are coming out against a bill that would create a regulatory structure for daily fantasy sports operators, saying it would encourage Wisconsinites to lose money on what they view as another form of gambling. But the bill’s backers say those daily contests don’t amount to gambling — and that people should have the freedom to make a little money off their knowledge of a certain … 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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DNR denied just 1 percent of wetland permit requests over last 16 years

The Department of Natural Resource has only denied 1 percent of state wetland permit requests out of more than 12,800 filed over the last 16 years, providing fodder for backers of a new GOP bill seeking to nix the process. Still, environmental advocates counter removing that step would encourage developers to consider sites that were previously off limits under the law and design projects without … 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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FRI REPORT: DNR denied just 1 percent of state wetland permit requests over last 16 years

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report DNR denied just 1 percent of wetland permit requests over last 16 years Fantasy sports bill draws opposition from social conservatives Evers counting his ability to work across party lines as a plus in guv bid Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch QUOTES OF THE WEEK Fully … 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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Sen. Taylor: HBCU college fair coming to Milwaukee

For Immediate Release:                                         For more information,contact: October 6th, 2017                                                      Michelle Bryant, 608-266-5810 HBCU College Fair Coming to Milwaukee (MADISON) – Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) is co-hosting the 1st Annual Wisconsin Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) & Tribal College Fair on Saturday, October 7th.  Pre-dating the civil war in some instances, there are more than 105 HBCU’s and 37 Tribal

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Evers Campaign: Walker has failed Wisconsin

When Scott Walker ran for Governor, he asked to be judged on his promise to create 250,000 new jobs for Wisconsin. Like many things that come out of his mouth, this turned out to be nothing but an empty promise. Under Walker’s regime, job growth was less than half the national average. Donate to my campaign for Governor so that I have the resources to beat Scott Walker and get Wisconsin’s economy … 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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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Officials participate in Manufacturing Day events across Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 6, 2017 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce DWD Officials Participate in Manufacturing Day Events Across Wisconsin MADISON – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) leadership participated in Manufacturing Day events across the state to highlight the good-paying, rewarding careers available in Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector. Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector provides annual average wages above $55,000 per year, more than 20 percent higher than the average annual wage for private sector employment.  Governor Walker also proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin to highlight the industry’s impact on Wisconsin’s economy. This morning, DWD Secretary

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Fantasy sports bill draws opposition from social conservatives

Social conservatives are coming out against a bill that would create a regulatory structure for daily fantasy sports operators, saying it would encourage Wisconsinites to lose money on what they view as another form of gambling. But the bill’s backers say those daily contests don’t amount to gambling — and

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Evers Campaign: Walker has failed Wisconsin

When Scott Walker ran for Governor, he asked to be judged on his promise to create 250,000 new jobs for Wisconsin. Like many things that come out of his mouth, this turned out to be nothing but an empty promise. Under Walker’s regime, job growth was less than half the

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Officials participate in Manufacturing Day events across Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 6, 2017 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce DWD Officials Participate in Manufacturing Day Events Across Wisconsin MADISON – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) leadership participated in Manufacturing Day events across the state to highlight the good-paying, rewarding careers

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