Rewind: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the GOP leaders’ call for Ethics and Elections commission Administrators Brian Bell and Michael Haas to resign; reports this week that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stepping down in 2018; and the Dec. 19 special elections.

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Dems vying for 66th AD share similar views, highlight different backgrounds

The two Dem candidates vying for the 66th AD in Racine both say they would have voted against the Foxconn deal on the Assembly floor — a bill that the seat’s current occupant, Rep. Cory Mason, voted to support. That’s because, the two said in separate interviews with WisPolitics.com this week, they would have liked to see stronger environmental protections, a guaranteed minimum wage, union contracts and other provisions surrounding local and diverse hiring. Both also said if they won election, they’d work to ensure their constituents benefited positively from the deal. For Great Neubauer, 26, that includes advocating for

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Walker mum on whether Ethics, Elections commission administrators should resign

Gov. Scott Walker Friday repeatedly declined to weigh in on whether the administrators at the Ethics and Elections commissions should step down following the DOJ’s John Doe leak report. Walker answered a series of reporters’ questions on the topic this afternoon with variations of “I think the report speaks for itself.” He said although legislative leaders “chose to take a step beyond that,” his v… 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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FRI REPORT: Eschewing tradition, Supreme Court candidate Burns openly shares political views

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Eschewing tradition, Supreme Court candidate Burns openly shares political views Walker mum on whether Ethics, Elections commission administrators should resign Dems vying for 66th AD share similar views, highlight different backgrounds Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch … 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 Historical Society: Atlanta Shipwreck in Sheboygan County Listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Cedar Grove, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Atlanta Shipwreck in the vicinity of Cedar Grove, Sheboygan County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Atlanta, a double-decked passenger steamer, was originally constructed by the Cleveland Dry Dock Company in 1891 specifically for the passenger and package freight trades. The study of this shipwreck has increased

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Wis. Dept. of Military Affairs: Gov. Walker approves buildout plan for first responder network, transforms communications for public safety

CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Gov. Scott Walker today agreed for the state of Wisconsin to join a nationwide public safety broadband network to help improve how first responders communicate across the state. The First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, is leading the national broadband advanced technology initiative to help improve public safety communications. “Clear and reliable communications is essential for first responders to do their jobs effectively,” Walker said. “This new partnership provides crucial, secure and robust broadband access to our first responders and public safety personnel to help them save lives when every second counts. I

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: Eager to see fruits of healthy foods initiative

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 A special $200,000 initiative to increase the number of fresh food options in areas of Milwaukee lacking grocery stores will be closely watched in 2018 by the program’s primary sponsor, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey. The $200,000 Healthy Food Establishment Fund was approved last month when the Common Council adopted the 2018 city budget. Alderman Rainey said the fund was established in the Department of City Development to promote fresh food purchase opportunities in neighborhoods lacking such locations. “The goal is to not only look at traditional retail grocery stores, but to also look more broadly at other options including

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee Listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places.  National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Saint Anthony Hospital is significant as a pioneer in the racial integration of healthcare within the city of Milwaukee. Affiliated with St. Benedict the Moor Church and its African-American congregation, the hospital was built in 1931 to

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building on the State Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building (Oshkosh, Winnebago County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Fraternal Order of Eagles played an important role in the fraternal and social histories of Oshkosh.  The Fraternal Order of Eagles exemplified the trends in civic engagement and the use of fraternal clubs as a springboard to social acceptance for immigrants, providing its members with social and business connections, and anchoring them to the larger civic network.  The growth of the Fraternal Order of Eagles necessitated the construction of their own

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Moore and Paulsen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Trafficking Victims

This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) introduced the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to promote justice and services for trafficking survivors. This legislation encourages federal agencies to promptly report data on human trafficking offenses to the FBI and requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit an annual assessment on trends from human trafficking investigations. It also further improves training for law enforcement personnel by promoting a victim-centered approach to combatting human trafficking. Additionally, the bill formally authorizes an Office of Victim Assistance within the Department of Homeland Security. The specially trained victim assistance personnel at this office play a crucial

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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Deadline Approaching for Spring Election Candidates 

Contact: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The deadline is approaching for candidates running for office in the 2018 Spring Election to file their paperwork. Michael Haas, interim administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, urged candidates to file nomination papers well before the deadline at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 2. “With the upcoming holidays, don’t wait until the last minute to file,” said Haas.  “If there are problems with your paperwork, you won’t want to be scrambling to collect more signatures at the deadline.” When a candidate brings in nomination papers, WEC staff reviews them for completeness as quickly as possible so if

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Congressional Leadership to Commit Resources to Opioid Epidemic  

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Nation’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the country, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan coalition in calling on Senate leadership to provide states with the resources they need to tackle this ongoing public health emergency. In their letter, the bipartisan group urge Leaders Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to include additional funding dedicated to addressing the crisis in the upcoming supplemental and omnibus appropriations legislation. “Opioid misuse is not a partisan issue. It is ravaging communities in every state and preys upon individuals and families regardless

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Gov. Walker: Discusses ‘If You See Something, Say Something™’ Initiative and Public Safety with Law Enforcement Officials

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Don Dunbar, law enforcement officers, FBI, and representatives from the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council today to discuss the public’s role in keeping communities safe. The Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign encourages citizens to report suspicious behavior or activities to local law enforcement, which has proved instrumental in preventing dangerous crimes. “Our nation’s law enforcement do incredible work to keep us all safe each and every day, but they can’t be everywhere at once: that’s where the ‘If You See Something, Say

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Dems vying for 66th AD share similar views, highlight different backgrounds

DEMS VYING FOR 66TH AD SHARE SIMILAR VIEWS, HIGHLIGHT DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS The two Dem candidates vying for the 66th AD in Racine both say they would have voted against the Foxconn deal on the Assembly floor — a bill that the seat’s current occupant, Rep. Cory Mason, voted to support. That’s because, the two said in separate interviews with WisPolitics.com this week, they would have liked to see … 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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Walker mum on whether ethics, elections commission adimistrators should resign

WALKER MUM ON WHETHER ETHICS, ELECTIONS COMMISSION ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD RESIGN Gov. Scott Walker today repeatedly declined to weigh in on whether the administrators at the Ethics and Elections commissions should step down following the DOJ’s John Doe leak reports. Walker answered a series of reporters’ questions on the topic this afternoon with variations of “I think the report speaks for itself…. 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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Rewind: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the GOP leaders’ call for Ethics and Elections commission Administrators Brian Bell and Michael Haas to resign; reports this week that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stepping down in 2018; and the Dec. 19 special elections.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Atlanta Shipwreck in Sheboygan County Listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Cedar Grove, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Atlanta Shipwreck in the vicinity of Cedar Grove, Sheboygan County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for

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Wis. Dept. of Military Affairs: Gov. Walker approves buildout plan for first responder network, transforms communications for public safety

CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Gov. Scott Walker today agreed for the state of Wisconsin to join a nationwide public safety broadband network to help improve how first responders communicate across the state. The First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, is leading the national broadband advanced technology initiative

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: Eager to see fruits of healthy foods initiative

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 A special $200,000 initiative to increase the number of fresh food options in areas of Milwaukee lacking grocery stores will be closely watched in 2018 by the program’s primary sponsor, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey. The $200,000 Healthy Food Establishment Fund was approved last month when the Common Council

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee Listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places.  National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building on the State Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building (Oshkosh, Winnebago County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Fraternal Order of Eagles played an important role in the fraternal and social histories of Oshkosh.  The Fraternal Order of Eagles

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Moore and Paulsen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Trafficking Victims

This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) introduced the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to promote justice and services for trafficking survivors. This legislation encourages federal agencies to promptly report data on human trafficking offenses to the FBI and requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit an annual assessment on

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Congressional Leadership to Commit Resources to Opioid Epidemic  

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Nation’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the country, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan coalition in calling on Senate leadership to provide states with the resources they need to tackle this ongoing public health emergency. In their letter,

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Gov. Walker: Discusses ‘If You See Something, Say Something™’ Initiative and Public Safety with Law Enforcement Officials

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Don Dunbar, law enforcement officers, FBI, and representatives from the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council today to discuss the public’s role in keeping communities safe. The Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign encourages

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