MON PM Update: State’s break-even point under Foxconn deal one of four ‘weaknesses’ WEDC staff identified in proposal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state jobs agency pointed to the state’s break-even point under the Foxconn deal as one of the agreement’s “weaknesses,” according to the staff review board members approved last week. Estimates from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, as well as separate analyses from Ernst and Young, Baker Tilly and the Wisconsin Economic Deve… 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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Voces de la Frontera: Tuesday: Milwaukee Immigrant Families Urge Sheriff Schmidt to Drop 287g Application

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Families to rally the same day that the Trump Administration is expected to announce their decision on 287g applications from Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, and 24 other jurisdictions nationwide Who: Voces de la Frontera, immigrant families, elected officials, religious leaders, supporters What: Rally to urge Milwaukee County Sheriff Schmidt to drop the application for 287g in Milwaukee County When: Tuesday, November 14, 4pm. Where: Milwaukee County Courthouse, south steps, corner of 9th and Wells in downtown Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN —  On Tuesday, November 14th, the Department of Homeland Security is expected to make their decision on whether or not to approve 287g applications

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JFC Dems who objected to DVA request to extend eight positions say they’re willing to rethink their position

JFC Dems who objected to DVA request to extend eight positions say they’re willing to rethink their position The four Dems on the Finance Committee have objected to a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the extension of eight positions for an outreach and recovery program. But they wrote Secretary Daniel Zimmerman today they’re willing to drop their objection if he’ll answer sever… 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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Dems blast Walker for his response to allegations against Moore

Dems blast Walker for his response to allegations against Moore Dems today are taking Walker to task for his response on whether U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, R-Ala., should drop out of the race following allegations from several women he tried to date them as teenagers several decades ago. One of the women said she was 14 when Moore initiated sexual contact with her. Appearing on Sunday’s “Up… 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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Rep. Felzkowski: Announces 35th district fall listening sessions

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – State Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) announced today that she will hold three listening sessions on the Monday and Tuesday following Thanksgiving weekend in Antigo, Tomahawk, and Merrill. The listening sessions are an opportunity to hear feedback from residents of the 35th Assembly District. Further details and meeting times are below. Monday, November 27: 6:00pm Antigo City Hall- Council Chamber 700 Edison St, Antigo, WI 54409 Tuesday, November 28: 10:00am Tomahawk Public Library 300 W Lincoln Ave, Tomahawk, WI 54487 Tuesday, November 28: 6:00pm Merrill City Hall- Community Room 1004 E 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452 If you are unable to attend the listening sessions, Rep.

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RFP: Foxconn lists state, local incentives as ‘pivotal factor’

RFP: Foxconn lists state, local incentives as ‘pivotal factor’ Foxconn highlighted state and local incentives as a “pivotal factor” in the requests for proposal it sent out to contenders hoping to land an LCD panel plant in their state. Stressing that costs are an issue for the company, Foxconn’s RFP to Wisconsin, dated May 15, noted the Taiwanese tech manufacturer would have to overcome “signifi… 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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Foxconn’s Gou could be responsible for $366 million if his company violates deal with state

Foxconn Chairman and CEO Terry Gou could be on the hook for up to $366 million if the company’s deal with the state goes south. That’s according to a limited guaranty agreement Gou signed last week that holds him personally responsible for 25 percent of any penalties. Meanwhile, Hon Hai — also known as Foxconn — would cover the remaining three-quarters of the maximum $1.465 billion if the company … 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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Gov. Walker: Walker and DNR Secretary Meyer look forward to Wisconsin’s 2017 Deer Hunting Season

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Department of Natural Resources Secretary Dan Meyer in a video released today to highlight the upcoming 2017 deer hunting season and inform hunters of new changes in the hunting process. Beginning this season, hunters are no longer required to validate their deer tags, attach tags to harvested deer, or keep deer tags with the meat, although they must still carry proof of a valid deer tag in the field and register their deer after harvesting. Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer hunting season begins November 18.“Hunting is a special tradition here in Wisconsin, bringing together hunters

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Bryce Campaign: Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Randy Bryce for Congress

Contact: David Keith, (323) 400-8853 david@randybrycforcongress.com Caledonia, WI — Today, Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Click here to watch Senator Bernie Sanders endorse Randy Bryce. We’ve got to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from people like Paul Ryan. I think you’ve got an agenda that is going to make sense… 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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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov,  (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the HELP Committee, today released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Alex Azar to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “This is certainly not a drain the swamp pick from President Trump. The pharmaceutical industry has a deep-rooted and strong influence in Washington and there is already a revolving door between drug companies and the government, so I am troubled by this nomination. The American people must be able to trust that the head of the Department of

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

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) — Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced upcoming town hall meetings for Nov. 19 and 20. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sun., Nov. 19, 2017   4:30-5:30 p.m. Two Rivers Senior Center 1520 17th St., Two Rivers, WI 54241   Mon., Nov. 20, 2017   8:15-9:15 a.m. Oostburg Municipal Building/Village Hall 1140 Minnesota Ave., Oostburg, WI 53070 10:00-11:00 a.m. Plymouth City Hall 128 Smith St., Plymouth, WI 53073 1:45-2:45 p.m. Randolph Village Hall 248 W. Stroud St., Randolph, WI 53956 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fairwater Civic Center 104 Main St., Fairwater, WI 53931 Since

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Department of Revenue: New State and Local Finance Division Administrator appointed

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler announces the appointment of Jeff Lyon as the new Administrator of the department’s State and Local Finance Division, effective November 13, 2017. Jeff was appointed Interim Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) by Governor Scott Walker in August 2017 and served as Deputy Secretary of DATCP since January 6, 2011. “Jeff’s extensive knowledge and experience with both state and federal issues make him a key member of our leadership team. In his new role, I am confident he will help us continue

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WisDems: Vukmir and Nicholson endorse GOP tax cuts for wealthy, corporations at expense of working families

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Ending the SALT deduction would increase taxes for over 31% of Wisconsinites GOP tax plans are a massive transfer of wealth to billionaires, corporations, and Wall Street, but leave millions of middle-class families paying more GOP tax plans are funded by gutting Medicare and Medicaid MADISON — Right-wing state Senator Leah Vukmir and out-of-state billionaire puppet Kevin Nicholson have officially endorsed U.S. House and Senate Republicans’ efforts to gift massive tax cuts to corporations and billionaires — cuts paid for by raising taxes on middle-income families and gutting Medicare and Medicaid.  Here’s a look at the Republican plans that Vukmir and Nicholson

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MON PM Update: State’s break-even point under Foxconn deal one of four ‘weaknesses’ WEDC staff identified in proposal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state jobs agency pointed to the state’s break-even point under the Foxconn deal as one of the agreement’s “weaknesses,” according to the staff review board members approved last week. Estimates from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, as well as separate analyses from

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Voces de la Frontera: Tuesday: Milwaukee Immigrant Families Urge Sheriff Schmidt to Drop 287g Application

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Families to rally the same day that the Trump Administration is expected to announce their decision on 287g applications from Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, and 24 other jurisdictions nationwide Who: Voces de la Frontera, immigrant families, elected officials, religious leaders, supporters What: Rally to urge Milwaukee County Sheriff Schmidt

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Dems blast Walker for his response to allegations against Moore

Dems blast Walker for his response to allegations against Moore Dems today are taking Walker to task for his response on whether U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, R-Ala., should drop out of the race following allegations from several women he tried to date them as teenagers several decades ago. One

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Rep. Felzkowski: Announces 35th district fall listening sessions

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – State Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) announced today that she will hold three listening sessions on the Monday and Tuesday following Thanksgiving weekend in Antigo, Tomahawk, and Merrill. The listening sessions are an opportunity to hear feedback from residents of the 35th Assembly District. Further details and meeting times are below.

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RFP: Foxconn lists state, local incentives as ‘pivotal factor’

RFP: Foxconn lists state, local incentives as ‘pivotal factor’ Foxconn highlighted state and local incentives as a “pivotal factor” in the requests for proposal it sent out to contenders hoping to land an LCD panel plant in their state. Stressing that costs are an issue for the company, Foxconn’s RFP

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Bryce Campaign: Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Randy Bryce for Congress

Contact: David Keith, (323) 400-8853 david@randybrycforcongress.com Caledonia, WI — Today, Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Click here to watch Senator Bernie Sanders endorse Randy Bryce. We’ve got to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from people like Paul Ryan. I think

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

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) — Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced upcoming town hall meetings for Nov. 19 and 20. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sun., Nov. 19, 2017   4:30-5:30 p.m. Two Rivers Senior Center 1520 17th St., Two Rivers, WI 54241   Mon., Nov.

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Department of Revenue: New State and Local Finance Division Administrator appointed

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler announces the appointment of Jeff Lyon as the new Administrator of the department’s State and Local Finance Division, effective November 13, 2017. Jeff was appointed Interim Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

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WisDems: Vukmir and Nicholson endorse GOP tax cuts for wealthy, corporations at expense of working families

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Ending the SALT deduction would increase taxes for over 31% of Wisconsinites GOP tax plans are a massive transfer of wealth to billionaires, corporations, and Wall Street, but leave millions of middle-class families paying more GOP tax plans are funded by gutting Medicare and Medicaid MADISON — Right-wing state Senator

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