Fitzgerald, Nass offices: Ethics Commission has opened probe of ‘partisan influence’ directed at agency administrator

The offices of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Sen. Steve Nass told WisPolitics.com they have been contacted by an attorney hired by the Ethics Commission to probe charges of “partisan influence” directed at agency Administrator Brian Bell. The Ethics Commission declined comment Tuesday, citing confidentiality laws regarding agency investigations. But the contacts come a little more th… 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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TUE PM Update: Fitzgerald, Nass contacted by attorney probing ‘partisan influence’ directed at Ethics Commission administrator

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The offices of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Sen. Steve Nass told WisPolitics.com they have been contacted by an attorney hired by the Ethics Commission to probe charges of “partisan influence” directed at agency Administrator Brian Bell. The Ethics Commission declined comment, citing confidentiality laws regarding… 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. Kitchens: Statement on K-12 education funding bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     January 9, 2018 Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens                                                     (608) 266-5350       Rep. Kitchens Statement on K-12 Education Funding Bill Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding the proposed bill to increase Sparsity Aid funding and increase the low-revenue ceiling: “As the Vice-Chair of the Assembly Committee on Education, I feel that it is vital that we maintain the positive forward momentum in school funding that was achieved

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Sen. Darling: Senate committee approves WINS Act, Darling bill encourages business clusters in Wisconsin

January 9, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Senate Committee Approves WINS Act Darling Bill Encourages Business Clusters in Wisconsin (Madison) – A bill that encourages businesses to work together to increase productivity and innovation is getting the approval of a state committee.  On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Local Government approved a bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling to encourage and expand business clusters in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin already has successful business clusters, so we know they work,” Darling said, “By encouraging more clusters in more areas, we are also encouraging collaboration, new

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Wisconsin Technology Council, Tech Council Innovation Network: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Todd Asmuth, Tech Metrics and latest Tom Still commentary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (1-9-18) Contact: Tom Still or Angela Schlobohm at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Todd Asmuth, Tech Metrics and latest Tom Still commentary MADISON – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Todd Asmuth of Shine Medical Technologies, who talks about how the company is reaching its goal of producing medical isotopes in a safer, more efficient way. Also, Liz Schrum presents Tech Metrics, which chart key indicators and events in the Wisconsin economy. In a separate commentary, Tech Council President Tom Still talks about five tech trends to watch in 2018. Click here to view

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Voces de la Frontera: Milwaukee community organizations must be part of the proces to select a new Police Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Milwaukee Community Organizations Must be Part of the Process to Select a New Police Chief   MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — On Monday, January 8th, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn announced he would retire on February 16th. Voces de la Frontera issued the following statement on Flynn’s retirement: “We urge Mayor Barrett to allow for a democratic and transparent process that will allow community organizations to participate in the process of selecting a new Chief,” said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera. “To make our communities safer, we must address

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Center for Reasearch on the Wisconsin Economy: Forecast of 2018 Wisconsin, U.S. economic growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Noah Williams nwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu (608) 263-3864 Forecast of 2018 Wisconsin, U.S. Economic Growth Released UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy predicts record low unemployment below 3%, positive economic growth for 2018 [Madison, Wis.] – Today, Noah Williams, the Juli Plant Grainger Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, through the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy released his latest report with Junjie Guo, an economist at the Center. The pair today announced the release of, “Forecasting the US and Wisconsin Economies in 2018” and the corresponding, “Outlook for the Wisconsin Economy in 2018.”

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Earns support of more than 100 police chiefs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Earns Support of More than 100 Police Chiefs New endorsements from law enforcement leaders add to growing coalition MADISON – Today, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin announced that more than 100 Chiefs of Police from communities across the state have joined the effort to update Wis… 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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WisGOP: Gov. Walker, republican leaders stand up for rural Wisconsin schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Governor Walker, Republican Leaders Stand Up for Rural Wisconsin Schools Republicans increase historic investment in education thanks to reform dividend [Madison, WI] — Yesterday, Governor Scott Walker and Republican leaders announced their support for a plan increasing investment in rural schools – in addition to the historic investment into K-12 education the governor championed in his budget last year. Today, following the announcement, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Governor Walker and our Republican leaders are delivering for rural Wisconsin. After making

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Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration to feature nationally recognized co-founder of Flood the Hood with Dreams organization

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO For Immediate Release Contact: Samantha Greener, Marketing Coordinator Phone: 414-227-2047 Email: samantha.greener@wpr.org   Wisconsin’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration to Feature Nationally Recognized Co-Founder of Flood the Hood with Dreams Organization  Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is proud to present the 38th Annual Tribute and Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Capitol Rotunda on January 15 at noon. This year’s theme is Do You Remember, featuring clinician, lecturer, actor, and Milwaukee-native Muhibb Dyer. The program also includes the presentation of the State of Wisconsin Proclamation honoring Dr. King, MLK Honor Guard Tribute, and the announcement

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Fitzgerald, Nass offices: Ethics Commission has opened probe of ‘partisan influence’ directed at agency administrator

The offices of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Sen. Steve Nass told WisPolitics.com they have been contacted by an attorney hired by the Ethics Commission to probe charges of “partisan influence” directed at agency Administrator Brian Bell. The Ethics Commission declined comment Tuesday, citing confidentiality laws regarding agency investigations.

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TUE PM Update: Fitzgerald, Nass contacted by attorney probing ‘partisan influence’ directed at Ethics Commission administrator

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The offices of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Sen. Steve Nass told WisPolitics.com they have been contacted by an attorney hired by the Ethics Commission to probe charges of “partisan influence” directed at agency Administrator Brian Bell. The Ethics Commission declined

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on K-12 education funding bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     January 9, 2018 Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens                                                     (608) 266-5350       Rep. Kitchens Statement on K-12 Education Funding Bill Madison – State Representative

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Sen. Darling: Senate committee approves WINS Act, Darling bill encourages business clusters in Wisconsin

January 9, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Senate Committee Approves WINS Act Darling Bill Encourages Business Clusters in Wisconsin (Madison) – A bill that encourages businesses to work together to increase productivity and innovation is getting the approval of a state committee.  On Tuesday, the Senate Committee

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Wisconsin Technology Council, Tech Council Innovation Network: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Todd Asmuth, Tech Metrics and latest Tom Still commentary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (1-9-18) Contact: Tom Still or Angela Schlobohm at 608-442-7557 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Todd Asmuth, Tech Metrics and latest Tom Still commentary MADISON – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Todd Asmuth of Shine Medical Technologies, who talks about how the company is

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Voces de la Frontera: Milwaukee community organizations must be part of the proces to select a new Police Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Milwaukee Community Organizations Must be Part of the Process to Select a New Police Chief   MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — On Monday, January 8th, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn announced he would retire on February 16th. Voces de la Frontera issued the

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Center for Reasearch on the Wisconsin Economy: Forecast of 2018 Wisconsin, U.S. economic growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Noah Williams nwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu (608) 263-3864 Forecast of 2018 Wisconsin, U.S. Economic Growth Released UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy predicts record low unemployment below 3%, positive economic growth for 2018 [Madison, Wis.] – Today, Noah Williams, the Juli Plant Grainger Professor of Economics at

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Earns support of more than 100 police chiefs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Earns Support of More than 100 Police Chiefs New endorsements from law enforcement leaders add to growing coalition MADISON – Today, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin announced that more than 100 Chiefs of Police from communities across the

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WisGOP: Gov. Walker, republican leaders stand up for rural Wisconsin schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Governor Walker, Republican Leaders Stand Up for Rural Wisconsin Schools Republicans increase historic investment in education thanks to reform dividend [Madison, WI] — Yesterday, Governor Scott Walker and Republican leaders announced their support for a plan increasing investment in

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Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration to feature nationally recognized co-founder of Flood the Hood with Dreams organization

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO For Immediate Release Contact: Samantha Greener, Marketing Coordinator Phone: 414-227-2047 Email: samantha.greener@wpr.org   Wisconsin’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration to Feature Nationally Recognized Co-Founder of Flood the Hood with Dreams Organization  Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is proud to present the 38th Annual Tribute and Ceremony

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