Ethics Commission administrator wants agency investigation to clear his name

Ethics Commission Administrator Brian Bell is requesting the commission launch an investigation into his conduct, saying the move would help set the record straight on allegations legislative leaders have made against him. Meanwhile, the commission is also weighing holding its own public review of Bell’s performance should the Senate opt not to hold a confirmation hearing. But commissioners in the… 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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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin ranks 2nd nationally, 1st in the Midwest for Number of manufacturing jobs added year over year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 22, 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 BLS Data: Wisconsin Ranks 2nd Nationally, 1st in the Midwest for Number of Manufacturing Jobs Added Year over Year              Wisconsin also ranks tied for 1st in the Midwest and tied for 8th Nationally for Drop in Unemployment Rate Year over Year MADISON – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen released the following statement on the state by state rankings released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showing that Wisconsin’s economy continues to outperform the majority of states in a variety

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Vukmir says Wisconsin a different case in possible tough year for Republicans

U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir’s not worried about the political environment next year even with recent Dem wins in Alabama and Virginia. The Brookfield Republican claims Wisconsin’s a different case. The current state senator who hopes to face off against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin next year also told a WisPolitics.com luncheon Dec. 19 that one lesson from 2016 is “you can throw all the polls and conventional wisdom out the window.” “I really do believe that there is a sense that that silent majority that spoke out last November is not so silent in Wisconsin in particular, and they do

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Gov. Walker: Follow Santa on Christmas Eve as he travels through Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Follow Santa on Christmas Eve as He Travels Through Wisconsin   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker has directed the Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to be ready to respond Christmas Eve to ensure Santa is able to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls across Wisconsin.“This is a special mission we look forward to every year,” Governor Walker said. “We want to make sure Santa has everything he needs, including current weather reports, food and water for the reindeer and extra hot cocoa, candy canes

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Cooperative Network: Charles Van Sickle Scholarship applications now being accepted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Sara Schoenborn, Director of Communications sara.schoenborn@cooperativenetwork.coop 608-258-4391 www.cooperativenetwork.coop Charles Van Sickle Scholarship applications now being accepted MADISON, Wis. [Dec. 22, 2017] – The Federated Youth Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018 Charles Van Sickle Scholarship. The $2,000 award is open to a pre-law or law student who resides in Wisconsin and plans to specialize in cooperative law. The scholarship is made possible by an endowment established in 2013 to honor Wisconsin’s renowned electric cooperative lobbyist and attorney, the late Charles Van Sickle. “We continue to see a demand for highly skilled attorneys with

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on President Trump to sign bipartisan legislation passed by Congress to help halt flow of illicit fentanyl into the United States

For Immediate Release Friday, December 22, 2017 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov   (202) 224 – 6225 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Sign Bipartisan Legislation Passed by Congress to Help Halt Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the United States Baldwin supported bipartisan legislation will help promote the latest in chemical screening devices and scientific support to detect and intercept fentanyl and other synthetic opioids WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin passed the Senate last night and she is calling on President Trump to quickly sign it into law. The INTERDICT Act, would provide U.S. Customs and Border

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Vukmir Campaign: What they are saying about the Club for Growth’s lies about Scott Walker and Leah Vukmir

For Immediate Release Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 What they are saying about the Club for Growth’s lies about Scott Walker and Leah Vukmir Wisconsin conservatives know Leah Vukmir is a tried-and-true conservative — especially when the worst her opponents can do is call her a RINO and say she stood with Scott Walker to pass … 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 Racine County: Foxconn makes major investment in Racine County with $60 million deposit

FOR RELEASE: December 22, 2017 Media Contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com FOXCONN MAKES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN RACINE COUNTY WITH $60 MILLION DEPOSIT; VILLAGE EXERCISES OPTIONS ON 1,400 ACRES MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. – Today marks an historic day for the Village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County, as Foxconn has deposited $60 million for use by the Village for land acquisition. The investment marks a major Foxconn investment as the company brings its $10 billion manufacturing campus and thousands of associated jobs to the Village. As a result of the deposit, the Village is providing notice to property owners of the Village’s

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin: Elects new Board slate for 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2017 Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-244-5883 kschwarm@abcwi.org       ABC of Wisconsin elects new Board slate for 2018 MADISON, WI — Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin members have elected Greg Jones, Dave Jones, Inc., Monona, as chair-elect of the organization’s Board of Directors. Jones is president and CEO of Dave Jones, Inc., but he has worked all aspects of the company, including laborer, plumber, project manager and general manager. Jones will succeed Dan Bertler, Supreme Structures, Fitchburg, as chair in 2019. Bertler became chair-elect a year ago and will serve as chair of the Board of Directors

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Over $100 million in capital available through PACE program

Jason Stringer, program planning consultant for the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, says the state’s PACE program has over $100 million of capital available for financing energy efficiency projects. PACE — or property assessed clean energy — is a financing tool that commercial property owners can use to support investment in energy efficiency upgrades like new HVAC systems, new windows or doors, better insulation and sealing, as well as renewable energy. “The projects are paid for through utility bills and operating cost savings, so in many cases, the projects will pay for themselves,” Stringer told WisBusiness.com. “It’s got tremendous intrinsic value

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FRI PM Update: Political Stock Report; Ethics Commission administrator wants agency investigation to clear his name

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers POLITICAL STOCK REPORT –A collection of insider opinion– (Dec. 16-22, 2017) Rising Paul Ryan: The House speaker pushes aside speculation about his future as he basks in what his fans say is a career-defining achievement with the overhaul of the federal tax code. To underscore how long the Janesville Republican has been pursuing this moment, his office pu… 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: BLS Data: Wisconsin ranks 2nd nationally, 1st in the Midwest for Number of manufacturing jobs added year over year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 22, 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 BLS Data: Wisconsin Ranks 2nd Nationally, 1st in the Midwest for Number of Manufacturing Jobs Added Year over Year              Wisconsin also ranks tied for 1st in the Midwest and tied for 8th Nationally for

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Cooperative Network: Charles Van Sickle Scholarship applications now being accepted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Sara Schoenborn, Director of Communications sara.schoenborn@cooperativenetwork.coop 608-258-4391 www.cooperativenetwork.coop Charles Van Sickle Scholarship applications now being accepted MADISON, Wis. [Dec. 22, 2017] – The Federated Youth Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018 Charles Van Sickle Scholarship. The $2,000 award is open to a pre-law

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on President Trump to sign bipartisan legislation passed by Congress to help halt flow of illicit fentanyl into the United States

For Immediate Release Friday, December 22, 2017 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov   (202) 224 – 6225 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Sign Bipartisan Legislation Passed by Congress to Help Halt Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the United States Baldwin supported bipartisan legislation will help promote the latest in chemical screening

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin: Elects new Board slate for 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2017 Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-244-5883 kschwarm@abcwi.org       ABC of Wisconsin elects new Board slate for 2018 MADISON, WI — Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin members have elected Greg Jones, Dave Jones, Inc., Monona, as chair-elect of the organization’s Board of Directors. Jones is president and

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Over $100 million in capital available through PACE program

Jason Stringer, program planning consultant for the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, says the state’s PACE program has over $100 million of capital available for financing energy efficiency projects. PACE — or property assessed clean energy — is a financing tool that commercial property owners can use to support investment in

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