THU PM Update: Ethics Commission voices support for agency administrator GOP legislators seek to oust

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission today unanimously signaled its confidence in agency Administrator Brian Bell as Republican lawmakers continue to push for his ouster. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, has refused calls for a public hearing on Bell and Elections Commission Administrator Mike Haas ahead of planned conf… 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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Rep. Duchow: Testifies on Wisconsin constitutional bail amendment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further information Contact: Representative Cindi Duchow (608) 266-3007                                                                                                             January 11, 2018 Rep. Duchow Testifies on Wisconsin Constitutional Bail Amendment Madison, WI – A public hearing was held today regarding AJR 93, which would amend Wisconsin’s constitution in determining conditions of release on bail. Under the

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Evers campaign: New poll shows Tony Evers with massive lead in the Democratic primary for governor 

Evers Seen As Best Candidate To Beat Scott Walker MADISON – The first publicly-released survey of the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin shows State Superintendent Tony Evers with a massive 18-point lead over the rest of the primary field. Democratic Primary Vote Tony Evers 29% Kathleen Vinehout 11% Paul Soglin 10% Matt Flynn 5% Mahlon Mitchell 5% Mike McCabe 5% Dana Wachs 4% Andy Gronik 2% Kelda Roys 2% Undecided 28% In a 9-person field of candidates, Evers garners 29% of the vote, while only two other candidates, Kathleen Vinehout (11%) and Paul Soglin (10%) attract double-digit support.  Evers

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Sen. Nass: Response to Attorney Fiedler on Ethics Investigation of Brian Bell

January 11, 2018 Patrick J. Fiedler Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C. 33 E. Main Street, Suite 400 Madison, WI  53703 Dear Mr. Fiedler: I acknowledge your request for a meeting regarding Mr. Brian Bell of the Wisconsin Ethics Commission.  You have informed my staff of your role as investigator, hired by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, to gather information regarding an ethics inquiry of Mr. Bell. First, I must share with you my objection with the commission’s decision to utilize its powers to investigate potential violations of state ethics law in this situation.  This is not a matter of alleged ethics

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Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs: Lt. Gov. Kleefisch to promote general in Wisconsin National Guard

WI NATIONAL GUARD NEWS ADVISORY: Lt. Gov. Kleefisch to promote general in Wisconsin National Guard CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 MADISON, Wis. — Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch will promote Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army to the rank of major general in the Wisconsin Army National Guard during a Jan. 12 ceremony at 1 p.m. in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin. Kleefisch will administer the oath of office and promote Brig. Gen. Mark Anderson to the rank of major general. As the deputy adjutant general for Army, Anderson is responsible to the adjutant general for all aspects of

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Our Revolution: Endorses Tim Burns for Supreme Court

  For Immediate Release: January 11, 2018 Contact: Diane May, diane@ourrevolution.com, (317) 292-2922 Our Revolution Endorses Tim Burns for Supreme Court   WASHINGTON– Our Revolution on Thursday announced their endorsement of Tim Burns for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Tim is also endorsed by the Our Revolution local group, Our Wisconsin Revolution. “Tim’s working-class background makes him a champion for all of Wisconsin’s working families,” said Our Revolution President Nina Turner. “On the Supreme Court, he’ll fight for everyone no matter what their race, religion, education, or creed. He will protect voting rights, workers’ rights, the environment, and level the playing field for small businesses.  Right now there are

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Americans for Prosperity of Wisconsin: Backing Adam Jarchow for State Senate

Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: Backing Adam Jarchow for State Senate 1/11/2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2018 CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org AFP-Wisconsin Backing Adam Jarchow for State Senate NW WI Special Election Already Attracting National Attention MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin announced it will engage in next week’s special election in Western Wisconsin to support Rep. Adam Jarchow’s bid for state Senate. The free-market activist group will be running radio and digital ads, utilizing traditional direct mail and GOTV postcards handwritten by activists, as well as phone-banking and canvassing to encourage Wisconsinites to vote for Jarchow. The effort represents

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Doctors supported over 150,000 jobs in 2015

A new report from the Wisconsin Medical Society and the American Medical Association shows doctors supported over 150,000 jobs in the state in 2015. It measured the economic impact of the 12,598 active patient care physicians working in Wisconsin as of December 2015, focusing on four economic indicators: jobs, economic activity, wages and benefits, and state and local tax revenue. “The positive im… 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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WEDC ad campaign to attract, retain workers hits Chicago

The state’s first-ever advertising campaign to attract and retain Wisconsin workers launched this week, with ads of all shapes and sizes peppering the Chicago area. The $1 million price tag for the campaign is coming out of WEDC’s fiscal year 2018 budget, covering paid advertisements in a variety of channels. These ads highlight specific advantages of living in Wisconsin compared to a bigger metro area, such as shorter commute times, lower taxes and lower rents. Tricia Braun, COO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, says momentum has been building for this campaign for about two years. “We had been hearing

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Sen. Taylor: Congratulates Wisconsin hero Barb Bigalke for her suicide awareness work

For Immediate Release:                                            For more information,contact: January 11, 2017                                                    Jordan Krieger, 608-266-5810 Taylor Congratulates Wisconsin Hero Barb Bigalke For Her Suicide Awareness Work (MADISON) – Today, Barb Bigalke, executive director of the Center for Suicide Awareness, received the Wisconsin Heroes Award for her work in suicide awareness and prevention. The Center provides services and training across the state,

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Rep. Rohrkaste’s: Historic tax credit bill moves forward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                               January 11, 2017 Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste                                  (608) 266-5719 Rep. Rohrkaste’s Historic Tax Credit Bill Moves Forward Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) testified before the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means on Assembly Bill 793, which will raise the per-project limit of Wisconsin’s historic tax credit. The historic

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Clean Wisconsin: Manure spreading protections on the right track

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 11, 2018 Contacts: Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 13 (office) or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Manure spreading protections on the right track NR 151 the first step of many needed to fix drinking water contamination in Northeast WI MADISON, WI —The manure spreading rule announced by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) moves the state 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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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Testifies on the Teacher Protection Act

January 11, 2018 Contact:  Hariah Hutkowski Phone:  608-266-3156 Rep. Thiesfeldt’s testifies on the Teacher Protection Act School safety is not just for students Madison – Today, Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R – Fond du Lac), author of Assembly Bill 693, the Teacher’s Protection Act, testified today in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Rep. Thiesfeldt stated, “Today we began the public process to strengthen a teacher’s ability to maintain effective discipline and feel safe in their classrooms.  The Teacher Protection Act aims to implement a number of positive steps including:  builds school relationships with law enforcement, allows more classroom control, provides loss of leave benefits

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THU PM Update: Ethics Commission voices support for agency administrator GOP legislators seek to oust

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission today unanimously signaled its confidence in agency Administrator Brian Bell as Republican lawmakers continue to push for his ouster. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, has refused calls for a public hearing on Bell and Elections Commission Administrator

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Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs: Lt. Gov. Kleefisch to promote general in Wisconsin National Guard

WI NATIONAL GUARD NEWS ADVISORY: Lt. Gov. Kleefisch to promote general in Wisconsin National Guard CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 MADISON, Wis. — Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch will promote Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army to the rank of major general in the Wisconsin Army National Guard during a Jan. 12 ceremony

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Our Revolution: Endorses Tim Burns for Supreme Court

  For Immediate Release: January 11, 2018 Contact: Diane May, diane@ourrevolution.com, (317) 292-2922 Our Revolution Endorses Tim Burns for Supreme Court   WASHINGTON– Our Revolution on Thursday announced their endorsement of Tim Burns for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Tim is also endorsed by the Our Revolution local group, Our Wisconsin Revolution. “Tim’s working-class background makes him

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Americans for Prosperity of Wisconsin: Backing Adam Jarchow for State Senate

Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: Backing Adam Jarchow for State Senate 1/11/2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2018 CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org AFP-Wisconsin Backing Adam Jarchow for State Senate NW WI Special Election Already Attracting National Attention MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin announced it will engage in next week’s special

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Doctors supported over 150,000 jobs in 2015

A new report from the Wisconsin Medical Society and the American Medical Association shows doctors supported over 150,000 jobs in the state in 2015. It measured the economic impact of the 12,598 active patient care physicians working in Wisconsin as of December 2015, focusing on four economic indicators: jobs, economic

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WEDC ad campaign to attract, retain workers hits Chicago

The state’s first-ever advertising campaign to attract and retain Wisconsin workers launched this week, with ads of all shapes and sizes peppering the Chicago area. The $1 million price tag for the campaign is coming out of WEDC’s fiscal year 2018 budget, covering paid advertisements in a variety of channels.

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Clean Wisconsin: Manure spreading protections on the right track

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 11, 2018 Contacts: Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 13 (office) or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Manure spreading protections on the right track NR 151 the first step of many needed to fix drinking water contamination in Northeast WI MADISON, WI —The manure spreading rule announced by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) moves the state

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Testifies on the Teacher Protection Act

January 11, 2018 Contact:  Hariah Hutkowski Phone:  608-266-3156 Rep. Thiesfeldt’s testifies on the Teacher Protection Act School safety is not just for students Madison – Today, Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R – Fond du Lac), author of Assembly Bill 693, the Teacher’s Protection Act, testified today in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Rep. Thiesfeldt

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