Speaker Ryan: Air Force Awards F-35s to Truax, A Great Victory for Wisconsin’s Military Community and the Region

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Wisconsin’s First District Congressman and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan today welcomed the Air Force’s announcement that the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base (ANG) in Madison, Wisconsin has been chosen to host an F-35A Operational Wing mission beginning in early 2023: “This is a big day for Wisconsin’s military community and the whole region. The Air Force agrees that the great men and women of the Wisconsin Air National Guard are uniquely prepared to host the F-35. This decision boosts the Truax base, which is already such an integral part of the

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THU PM Update: GOP-run Senate panel gives Schimel go-ahead to further investigate defunct GAB; F-35 jet facility advancing after bipartisan push

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A GOP-run Senate committee today voted to give AG Brad Schimel the go-ahead to conduct an expanded investigation into the actions of the defunct Government Accountability Board. The vote came after the Elections Commission head’s protests that Schimel is unable to lead an impartial investigation into the John Doe probes. Meanwh… 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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Sen. Shilling: Senate GOP calls for investigation into organization they dismantled two years ago

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling, 608-266-5490 Sen. Janet Bewley, 608-266-3510   MADISON – Today, Senate GOP Leaders formally asked Attorney General Brad Schimel to investigate the Government Accountability Board, the now defunct agency republicans disbanded in 2015. The vote passed in the Committee on Senate Organization, 3-2, with Senators Fitzgerald, Roth, and Vukmir voting for the request and Senators Shilling and Bewley voting against. “Republicans should be less concerned about rewriting the history of their own political scandals and more focused on helping hardworking Wisconsin families,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse). “Now they’re enlisting the help of the

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Sen. Miller: Statement on the F-35 landing in Madison

Contact: Senator Mark Miller 608-266-9170 Madison – Senator Miller released the following statement on the U.S. Air Force choice to house F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field: “Congratulations to my former colleagues at the 115th Fighter Wing on your selection to be a preferred location for the Air National Guard F-35 mission. As a former fighter pilot stationed at Truax and as the State Senator who represents the airport and the base, I know the value to the community of hosting the F-35 mission and also the value to the members of the 115th of the community support for that

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Speaker Ryan: Gold Medal Ceremony: Congress to honor Senator Bob Dole

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, January 17, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal to former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole in recognition of his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. Robert Joseph “Bob” Dole was born on July 22, 1923, in Russell, Kansas. In 1942, while away at college, he enlisted in the United States Army to serve during World War II, where he suffered devastating injuries while trying to help a fellow soldier. He was later awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for

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Myers campaign: Demands apology for Bryce campaign’s misogynistic attack

Contact – Dennis Hughes | (262) 455-1542 | dennis@cathymyersforcongress.com   Janesville, WI – Cathy Myers is demanding a retraction and apology from her primary challenger, Randy Bryce, for his campaign comparing her to the white supremacist running against Paul Ryan. Last night, Vice published a profile on Bryce, which stated: “Bryce aides told me Myers is to their candidate what Paul Nehlen and Nick Polce (Republican primary challengers to the speaker) are to Ryan: rivals who simply aren’t on his level. Bryce’s strategy is to ignore Myers. When I asked about her, he would not even say her name .

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Gov. Walker: Lower property taxes in 2018 than 2010

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker visited Green Bay today, where he highlighted the elimination of the state property tax levy and other property tax relief. The cumulative results of Governor Walker’s property tax reforms result in savings of nearly $3,000 for the typical household when compared to the trend before he assumed office in 2010. “We’re actively lifting the burden for taxpayers throughout Wisconsin by completely removing the state portion of the total property tax, now and in the future,” Governor Walker said. “As promised, property taxes on the typical home will be lower

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Madison man sentenced to 11 years

CONTACT: RITA M. RUMBELOW PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006   MADISON, WIS. – Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rodney Keys, 46, Madison, Wis., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 132 months in federal prison. On October 6, 2017, Keys pleaded guilty to committing five robberies of Madison businesses in April 2017. Specifically, Keys admitted the following robberies: § On April 5, he robbed the Subway restaurant located at 1814 West Beltline Highway; § On April 6, he robbed both the Banzo Shuk restaurant at

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Illinois man sentenced to 20 years

CONTACT: ELIZABETH ALTMAN PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. — Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Raymond Brown, 34, Rockford, Ill., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James Peterson to 20 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct. This prison term is to be followed by a lifetime period of supervised release. Brown pleaded guilty to this offense on September 7, 2017. On March 11, 2017, Brown, using the Facebook name Prince Paso, sent a Facebook

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on government funding legislation

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation to fund the government. “Today, the House responsibly voted to continue the government operations and fulfill basic obligations—including funding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and providing resources for hurricane and wildfire ravaged states. It’s disappointing that House Democrats overwhelmingly voted against these measures. I hope that they will return in the new year willing to work with us to complete our work, most importantly to adequately provide for our men and women in uniform.”

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Lt. Governor Kleefisch, DOC Secretary Litscher, and MATC President: Recognize Vocational Certificate Graduates

DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR MATC: Ginny Gnadt, Senior Public Relations Specialist, 414-297-6770 gnadtv@matc.edu MILWAUKEE – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) President Vicki Martin at a graduation ceremony for Machine Tool – Manual Mill and Engine Lathe Certificate graduates and their families as they received their certificates of completion on December 21, 2017. Twelve participants incarcerated in minimum-security facilities with community privileges in the Milwaukee area completed the program. In addition to DOC’s partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College, DOC is operating a pilot program with

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Sen. Carpenter: Applauds SeniorCare waiver extension

Contact: State Senator Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 “A very welcomed Christmas present! After 11 months of doing many press releases, letters, phone calls and introducing legislation, I just received word from the Secretary of Health Services that they will be seeking a federal waiver for SeniorCare. This is very important news to the tens of thousands of Wisconsin Seniors that depend on SeniorCar… 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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Speaker Ryan: Air Force Awards F-35s to Truax, A Great Victory for Wisconsin’s Military Community and the Region

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Wisconsin’s First District Congressman and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan today welcomed the Air Force’s announcement that the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base (ANG) in Madison, Wisconsin has been chosen to host an F-35A Operational Wing mission beginning in early 2023: “This

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THU PM Update: GOP-run Senate panel gives Schimel go-ahead to further investigate defunct GAB; F-35 jet facility advancing after bipartisan push

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A GOP-run Senate committee today voted to give AG Brad Schimel the go-ahead to conduct an expanded investigation into the actions of the defunct Government Accountability Board. The vote came after the Elections Commission head’s protests that Schimel is unable to lead

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Sen. Miller: Statement on the F-35 landing in Madison

Contact: Senator Mark Miller 608-266-9170 Madison – Senator Miller released the following statement on the U.S. Air Force choice to house F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field: “Congratulations to my former colleagues at the 115th Fighter Wing on your selection to be a preferred location for the Air National Guard

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Speaker Ryan: Gold Medal Ceremony: Congress to honor Senator Bob Dole

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, January 17, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal to former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole in recognition of his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. Robert Joseph “Bob” Dole was born

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Gov. Walker: Lower property taxes in 2018 than 2010

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker visited Green Bay today, where he highlighted the elimination of the state property tax levy and other property tax relief. The cumulative results of Governor Walker’s property tax reforms result in savings of nearly $3,000 for the typical household

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Madison man sentenced to 11 years

CONTACT: RITA M. RUMBELOW PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006   MADISON, WIS. – Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rodney Keys, 46, Madison, Wis., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 132 months in federal prison.

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U.S. Attorney Blader: Illinois man sentenced to 20 years

CONTACT: ELIZABETH ALTMAN PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. — Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Raymond Brown, 34, Rockford, Ill., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James Peterson to 20 years in federal prison for transporting a

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on government funding legislation

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the House voted on legislation to fund the government. “Today, the House responsibly voted to continue the government operations and fulfill basic obligations—including funding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and providing resources for

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Lt. Governor Kleefisch, DOC Secretary Litscher, and MATC President: Recognize Vocational Certificate Graduates

DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR MATC: Ginny Gnadt, Senior Public Relations Specialist, 414-297-6770 gnadtv@matc.edu MILWAUKEE – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) President Vicki Martin at a graduation ceremony for Machine Tool – Manual Mill and Engine

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Sen. Carpenter: Applauds SeniorCare waiver extension

Contact: State Senator Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 “A very welcomed Christmas present! After 11 months of doing many press releases, letters, phone calls and introducing legislation, I just received word from the Secretary of Health Services that they will be seeking a federal waiver for SeniorCare. This is very important

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