TUE PM Update: Vukmir suggests jail time for John Doe email sweep

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Sen. Leah Vukmir said today those responsible for broad email sweeps unveiled in the John Doe leak report should be fired and possibly face jail time. Vukmir, a U.S. Senate candidate whose personal emails between her and her daughter were seized by the now defunct Government Accountability Board, also said she’s also looking in… 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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MacIver Institute: New analysis shows federal tax reform could add over 65,000 jobs to Wisconsin’s economy and boost wages by nearly $2.5 billion

For Immediate Release December 13, 2017 New Analysis Shows Federal Tax Reform Could Add Over 65,000 Jobs to Wisconsin’s Economy and Boost Wages by Nearly $2.5 Billion Historic reforms will turbocharge Wisconsin’s economy, adding tens of thousands of jobs while cutting the tax burden for working families MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s economy could see a big boost if Congress completes its work to overhaul the tax code for the first time in 30 years, according to a new analysis released today by the MacIver Institute. John Dunham & Associates calculates that 65,318 jobs would be created in 2018 if tax

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Fundraiser for Palzewicz Campaign

Please join Tom Palzewicz  For a Winter Gathering In Wauwatosa Tuesday, January 16th 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM Red Dot Tosa 6715 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Contributions of any size are welcome Suggested contribution levels: Host: $500 | Sponsor: $250 | Friend: $100 | Supporter: $50 Contribute at the event or online here Help us by joining the event and sharing on Facebook here

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Tenney building in Madison listed in National Register of Historic Places

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 December 18, 2017 The Tenney Building in Madison Listed in National Register of Historic Places  Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Tenney Building in Madison, Dane 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 Art Deco style Tenney Building was begun in 1929 and completed in 1930 at a cost of $1,200,000. It

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Rep. Nygren: Budget is a win for teachers

Contact: Chris Borgerding 608.266.2343 The most discussed portion of the recently passed state budget is the over $600M increase in spending for our public schools. And rightfully so. Our children are our future workforce and this budget invests in their futures significantly. Equally as important as investing in our children, is investing in our children’s teachers.  Teachers play a vital role in… 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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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Bill to Address Teen Dating Violence Officially Introduced in WI Legislature

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator, End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison— A bi-partisan group of state legislators is hoping to move the Badger State towards a more comprehensive approach to addressing and preventing teen dating violence with legislation that would implement dating violence curricula in Wisconsin schools. Advocates say that the newly introduced bill will not only improve the health and safety of Wisconsin teens by breaking cycles of dangerous behavior that contribute to increased risk of drug abuse, truancy and suicide for current youth victims, but will also help to lower the risk of abuse occurring in future generations.

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WisGOP: Launches statewide tax relief billboard campaign starting in La Crosse

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Madison, Wisconsin — As Governor Walker and Wisconsin Republicans highlight the results of their reforms to cut taxes, and taxpayers throughout the state receive their property tax bills, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a statewide billboard campaign on Tuesday. Beginning in La Crosse, the billboards will tout Governor Walker’s record of fighting for hard-working Wisconsin families. Wisconsin taxpayers will have saved over $8 billion in total tax relief since the governor took office. “When it comes to tax relief, Governor Walker is fighting for Wisconsinites and delivering real results,” said Mark Morgan, Executive Director

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Rep. Allen: Update on West Waukesha bypass

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen                                                                                           (608) 266-8580 A stretch of road with 160 crashes, 13 serious injuries and a fatality in the last five years. A train crossing with no crashes in the last 25 years. Waukesha County, the Department of Transportation (DOT), the City of Waukesha and the Town of Waukesha have been working on a solution to fix an unsafe road.  County Trunk Highway TT (Merrill Hills Road), especially between Highway 18 and County Highway D, has proven to be deadly.  According to county documents, the crash rate is 2.5 times higher than on comparable rural highways. This

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American Federation of Teachers Local 212: Endorses Burns for Supreme Court

Contact(s): David Weingrod (414) 416-4708 or Dr. Lisa Conley (414) 765-0910 Milwaukee, WI – Today the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 212 announces their endorsement of Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Local 212 President Dr. Lisa Conley states, “Economic insecurity and poverty are huge obstacles to success for our students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college. It is hard for students to focus on their studies and to reach their career goals when they are struggling to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. That is why

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Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998: Endorses Mitchell for governor

Contact(s): Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 or Robert Dempsey, 614-546-8377 Today, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 announced their support for Mahlon Mitchell’s candidacy for governor. Local 998 represents more than 1,100 members in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha and Sheboygan. “Mahlon represents the change we need in Wisconsin, and he has the proven leadership skills to move our state forward,” President of the Amalgamated Transit Union Union Local 998 James Macon said. “He knows that Wisconsin’s quality of life depends on having modern, job-sustaining transit systems. He also understands that we need to grow our middle class by creating good-paying jobs, expanding access to affordable health care, and improving

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TUE PM Update: Vukmir suggests jail time for John Doe email sweep

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Sen. Leah Vukmir said today those responsible for broad email sweeps unveiled in the John Doe leak report should be fired and possibly face jail time. Vukmir, a U.S. Senate candidate whose personal emails between her and her daughter were seized by

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MacIver Institute: New analysis shows federal tax reform could add over 65,000 jobs to Wisconsin’s economy and boost wages by nearly $2.5 billion

For Immediate Release December 13, 2017 New Analysis Shows Federal Tax Reform Could Add Over 65,000 Jobs to Wisconsin’s Economy and Boost Wages by Nearly $2.5 Billion Historic reforms will turbocharge Wisconsin’s economy, adding tens of thousands of jobs while cutting the tax burden for working families MADISON, Wis. –

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Fundraiser for Palzewicz Campaign

Please join Tom Palzewicz  For a Winter Gathering In Wauwatosa Tuesday, January 16th 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM Red Dot Tosa 6715 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Contributions of any size are welcome Suggested contribution levels: Host: $500 | Sponsor: $250 | Friend: $100 | Supporter: $50 Contribute at the

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Tenney building in Madison listed in National Register of Historic Places

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 December 18, 2017 The Tenney Building in Madison Listed in National Register of Historic Places  Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Tenney Building in Madison, Dane County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register

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Rep. Nygren: Budget is a win for teachers

Contact: Chris Borgerding 608.266.2343 The most discussed portion of the recently passed state budget is the over $600M increase in spending for our public schools. And rightfully so. Our children are our future workforce and this budget invests in their futures significantly. Equally as important as investing in our children, is

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Bill to Address Teen Dating Violence Officially Introduced in WI Legislature

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator, End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison— A bi-partisan group of state legislators is hoping to move the Badger State towards a more comprehensive approach to addressing and preventing teen dating violence with legislation that would implement dating violence curricula in Wisconsin schools. Advocates say that

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Rep. Allen: Update on West Waukesha bypass

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen                                                                                           (608) 266-8580 A stretch of road with 160 crashes, 13 serious injuries and a fatality in the last five years. A train crossing with no crashes in the last 25 years. Waukesha County, the Department of Transportation (DOT), the City of Waukesha and the Town

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Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998: Endorses Mitchell for governor

Contact(s): Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 or Robert Dempsey, 614-546-8377 Today, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 announced their support for Mahlon Mitchell’s candidacy for governor. Local 998 represents more than 1,100 members in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha and Sheboygan. “Mahlon represents the change we need in Wisconsin, and he has the proven leadership skills to

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