FRI REPORT: Ryan says immigration should be celebrated as he bemoans Trump comments on Haiti, African nations

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/fri-report-ryan-says-immigration-should-be-celebrated-as-he-bemoans-trump-comments-on-haiti-african-nations/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Ryan says immigration should be celebrated as he bemoans Trump comments on Haiti, African nations Prolific donor … 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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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

This week on ‘Rewind’: WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the guv’s race and newest addition Madison Mayor Paul Soglin; the latest on the Ethics and Elections commissions; and the new bill from JFC Co-chair John Nygren, R-Marinette, to pump aid into low-revenue school districts.

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Prolific donor Uihlein overhauling philanthropic organization

PROLIFIC DONOR UIHLEIN OVERHAULING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION Lynde Uihlein, one of the most prolific progressive donors in the state, is revamping her philanthropic organization and warning grants could shrink or others could be eliminated, according to emails obtained by WisPolitics.com. Uihlein has been a significant donor to Dem candidates and committees, but the emails do not mention any chan… 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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Ryan says immigration should be celebrated as he bemoans Trump comments on Haiti, African nations

RYAN SAYS IMMIGRATION SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AS HE BEMOANS TRUMP COMMENTS ON HAITI, AFRICAN NATIONS House Speaker Paul Ryan today called immigration a “thing to celebrate” as he bemoaned the president’s vulgar comments about Haiti and African nations as “very unfortunate, unhelpful.” Still, Ryan sidestepped when asked how Congress could finalize an immigration deal with Trump reportedly making the c… 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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Roys campaign: Roys calls on Gov. Walker to demand MO Gov. Eric Greitens’ resignation

Contact: Ted Dick, 406-465-6317 Greitens’ alleged abuse and blackmail of woman is appalling, Roys says Madison, WI – Today, former state representative and women’s rights advocate Kelda Roys called on Gov. Scott Walker to ask for Gov. Eric Greitens’ resignation from the board of the Republican Governors Association. The two GOP governors serve together on the board, where Walker recently stepped down as president and Greitens was his protégé. Walker campaigned vigorously for Greitens during his election. “Mistreating women is never acceptable. Too many GOP leaders, including Gov. Walker, looked the other as over a dozen women accused President Trump of assault

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Dallet campaign: Dallet condemns President Trump’s racist remarks

Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608-318-3065) MILWAUKEE – Judge Rebecca Dallet, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, released a statement today condemning President Trump’s racist remarks attacking immigrants. “I was deeply disappointed to see our nation’s discourse further degraded by President Trump’s horrific comments attacking people from Haiti, El Salvador, and various African countries,” said Judge Dallet. “It is unacceptable and I condemn these remarks. My family immigrated here to find peace and freedom. That’s the American tradition we should sustain, not this throwback racism that harkens back to our nation’s darkest times. I’m running because I think we can do better. We must

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Republican State Leadership Committee: Second radio ad buy from the RSLC highlights Schachtner’s raw deal for taxpayers

Contact: David James djames@rslc.gop WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beginning today, the Republican State Leadership Committee is airing a second issue ad which highlights liberal Patty Schachtner’s reckless use of taxpayer dollars. As a member of the Somerset Board of Education, Schachtner supported a more than $4 million property tax increase on her neighbors. She has also criticized the testing of able-bodied welfare recipients for drug use, which helps protect tax dollars. Furthermore, as Chief Medical Examiner for St. Croix County, salaries for Schachtner’s office more than doubled in just five years. “Patty Schachtner’s public stewardship of working families’ hard-earned tax dollars is appalling,”

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces 2018 United States Service Academy nominations

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced nominations for 14 students from Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District to join the Classes of 2022 at the United States Service Academies. “It is an honor to nominate these exceptional students to attend our nation’s service academies and become future leaders in the military,” said Rep. Pocan. “All of the nominees are bright and dedicated students who have demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement and a strong commitment to serving our country. They will certainly become successful leaders, representing Wisconsin and our nation with virtue.” On January 6, the students and their families were recognized at

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Rep. Felzkowski: Wolf bill gets public hearing

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Wednesday, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources met for a public hearing to receive testimony on AB 712, a bill to prohibit a Wisconsin law enforcement officer from enforcing a federal or state law concerning the management of the wolf population or that prohibits the killing of a wolf in this state. The bill would also prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from expending any funds for the purpose of managing the wolf population in Wisconsin other than for the purpose of making payments under the endangered resources program to persons who apply for reimbursement for certain damage caused

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FRI REPORT: Ryan says immigration should be celebrated as he bemoans Trump comments on Haiti, African nations

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/fri-report-ryan-says-immigration-should-be-celebrated-as-he-bemoans-trump-comments-on-haiti-african-nations/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Ryan says immigration should be celebrated as he bemoans Trump comments on Haiti, African nations Prolific donor … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

This week on ‘Rewind’: WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the guv’s race and newest addition Madison Mayor Paul Soglin; the latest on the Ethics and Elections commissions; and the new bill from JFC Co-chair John Nygren, R-Marinette, to pump aid into low-revenue school districts.

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Prolific donor Uihlein overhauling philanthropic organization

PROLIFIC DONOR UIHLEIN OVERHAULING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION Lynde Uihlein, one of the most prolific progressive donors in the state, is revamping her philanthropic organization and warning grants could shrink or others could be eliminated, according to emails obtained by WisPolitics.com. Uihlein has been a significant donor to Dem candidates and committees,

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Dallet campaign: Dallet condemns President Trump’s racist remarks

Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608-318-3065) MILWAUKEE – Judge Rebecca Dallet, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, released a statement today condemning President Trump’s racist remarks attacking immigrants. “I was deeply disappointed to see our nation’s discourse further degraded by President Trump’s horrific comments attacking people from Haiti, El Salvador, and various African countries,”

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Republican State Leadership Committee: Second radio ad buy from the RSLC highlights Schachtner’s raw deal for taxpayers

Contact: David James djames@rslc.gop WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beginning today, the Republican State Leadership Committee is airing a second issue ad which highlights liberal Patty Schachtner’s reckless use of taxpayer dollars. As a member of the Somerset Board of Education, Schachtner supported a more than $4 million property tax increase on her neighbors.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces 2018 United States Service Academy nominations

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced nominations for 14 students from Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District to join the Classes of 2022 at the United States Service Academies. “It is an honor to nominate these exceptional students to attend our nation’s service academies and become future leaders in the

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Rep. Felzkowski: Wolf bill gets public hearing

CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Wednesday, the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources met for a public hearing to receive testimony on AB 712, a bill to prohibit a Wisconsin law enforcement officer from enforcing a federal or state law concerning the management of the wolf population or that prohibits the

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