U.S. Sen. Johnson: Issues Martin Luther King Jr. Day statement

Contact: Ben Voelkel OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) made these remarks in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “The strength of Dr. King’s message is that he simply asked America to live up to the ideals it professed. As he eloquently said in Savannah, Georgia, in 1961, America is a dream, ‘a dream of a land where men of all races, of all colors and all creeds will be able to live together as brothers. The substance of the dream is expressed in these sublime words, words lifted to cosmic proportions: “All men are created equal. They are endowed

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Wachs says he raised $514k since launching guv bid in August

Dem guv candidate and state Rep. Dana Wachs announced today he raised nearly $514,500 over the last four months of 2017. Of that, his campaign said, $235,000 was from the Wachs’ own pocket. Wachs’ campaign also said he’ll report finishing the year with $163,205 in cash on hand. The Eau Claire Dem first got into the race on Aug. 7.

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WisGOP: Honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Gerard Randall, Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin African-American Council: “Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s fight for liberty and justice for all citizens across our nation. Dr. King was an agent of change who stood up for a more equal society – and a chance for everyone to realize the American Dream. Today, we stand with citizens throughout Wisconsin who are proud to take this day to honor Dr. King’s legacy.”

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Barnes campaign: To make campaign stops in Northwestern Wisconsin

CONTACT: Mandela Barnes 414-939-4736 contact@mandelabarnes.com   Senate District 10 – Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is scheduled to make stops across the 10th Senate District this weekend to assist candidate Patty Schachtner’s campaign ahead of Tuesday’s special election. Said Barnes, “We have an opportunity to gain momentum going into the fall election cycle and this is the kind of race that should concern Donald Trump’s GOP establishment. Patty and I both believe that our state can do a better job supporting children, families and seniors in western Wisconsin, and that’s why I’m excited to support her campaign. People

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Rep. Bowen: Statement on President’s racist “sh*thole” remarks

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the President of the United States asked why people from “sh*thole countries” like Haiti and some African countries should be allowed to reside in America. Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the president’s racist remarks: “Before the presidency of Donald Trump, the United States was a proud beacon of light for innocent people displaced by natural disasters, war, unrest, and those in search of economic opportunity and one day we will return to that,” said Bowen. “For now, the unfortunate leader of this country is making America hate

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Voces de la Frontera: On MLK Day, Dreamers to call on Paul Ryan’s biggest corporate donor to support the Clean Dream Act

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org TODAY: On MLK Day, Dreamers to Call on Paul Ryan’s Biggest Corporate Donor to Support the Clean Dream Act Who: Youth Empowered in the Struggle, Voces de la Frontera, Brian Verdin of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Justice program, immigrant youth who would benefit from the Dream Act What: Rally to urge Northwestern Mutual CEO John E. Schlifske to stand with Dreamers and demand that Paul Ryan pass the clean Dream Act now. When: Monday, January 15th, 12pm Where: Northwestern Mutual, 720 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — Northwestern Mutual is one of

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Fox Cities Chamber: Nominations open for the Fox Cities Chamber’s 2018 Business Awards

Contact: Emily Feagles Marketing & Communications efeagles@foxcitieschamber.com APPLETON, Wis. (January 15, 2018) – The nominations process for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Awards are open now through February 23. Each year, the Chamber recognizes businesses and organizations in the Fox Cities that help make it a vibrant, innovative and dynamic community. The awards giv… 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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Gov. Walker: Issues statement commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined the people of Wisconsin and the nation today in celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Governor Walker issued the following statement reflecting on Dr. King’s enduring legacy: Today we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who had the courage to stand up for what he believed in and work with passion and purpose for what’s right, despite many obstacles standing in his way. His dedication to freedom, equality, and justice continues to inspire us as Americans every day. We are

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Madison Rotary Club

Park Hotel, Madison. Guest speaker is André Phillips, director of the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at UW-Madison, will make a presentation titled, “The Strategy and Architecture of Recruitment, Admission and Enrollment Management at UW-Madison.” Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/wp-content/forms/newsletters/2018/Jan1218.pdf

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Milwaukee Rotary Club

Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. The Near West Side is a diverse Milwaukee community comprised of seven unique neighborhoods that have served as the birthplace of some of Wisconsin’s greatest assets. The rich history of these seven communities can only be only outdone by its future. Over the past three years, five anchor institutions — Aurora Health Care, Harley-Davidson, Marquette University, MillerCoors and Potawatomi Business Development Corporation — have invested in a unique strategy to revitalize the commercial and residential base and improve public safety. Hear from the executive director of Near West Side Partners regarding how

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Issues Martin Luther King Jr. Day statement

Contact: Ben Voelkel OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) made these remarks in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “The strength of Dr. King’s message is that he simply asked America to live up to the ideals it professed. As he eloquently said in Savannah, Georgia, in 1961, America is

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Wachs says he raised $514k since launching guv bid in August

Dem guv candidate and state Rep. Dana Wachs announced today he raised nearly $514,500 over the last four months of 2017. Of that, his campaign said, $235,000 was from the Wachs’ own pocket. Wachs’ campaign also said he’ll report finishing the year with $163,205 in cash on hand. The Eau

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WisGOP: Honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Gerard Randall, Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin African-American Council: “Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s fight for liberty and justice for

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Barnes campaign: To make campaign stops in Northwestern Wisconsin

CONTACT: Mandela Barnes 414-939-4736 contact@mandelabarnes.com   Senate District 10 – Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is scheduled to make stops across the 10th Senate District this weekend to assist candidate Patty Schachtner’s campaign ahead of Tuesday’s special election. Said Barnes, “We have an opportunity to gain momentum going

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Rep. Bowen: Statement on President’s racist “sh*thole” remarks

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the President of the United States asked why people from “sh*thole countries” like Haiti and some African countries should be allowed to reside in America. Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the president’s racist remarks: “Before the presidency

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Madison Rotary Club

Park Hotel, Madison. Guest speaker is André Phillips, director of the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at UW-Madison, will make a presentation titled, “The Strategy and Architecture of Recruitment, Admission and Enrollment Management at UW-Madison.” Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/wp-content/forms/newsletters/2018/Jan1218.pdf

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Milwaukee Rotary Club

Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. The Near West Side is a diverse Milwaukee community comprised of seven unique neighborhoods that have served as the birthplace of some of Wisconsin’s greatest assets. The rich history of these seven communities can only be only outdone by its future. Over

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