Speaker Ryan: Announces guests for President Trump’s first State of the Union

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) has announced that the following guests will be seated in the House gallery tomorrow night during President Trump’s first State of the Union address. A Lesson in Miracles Jackson Poulos, six-years-old, joined by parents Ashley and John of Franklin, Wisconsin. At four-years-old, Jackson was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer in his GI tract and abdomen—so rare, only 350 cases are reported annually. Jackson needed FDA approval for a life-saving chemo treatment while undergoing surgery and sought the help of Speaker Ryan’s district office, which was able to

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Gov. Walker: Nominations sought for the 35th annual Virginia Hart Award

CONTACT: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Nominations are being sought for the prestigious Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award that recognizes the contributions and achievements of women in Wisconsin state government. This award is administered by the Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management. Governor Scott Walker urges state workers to nominate women who are making a difference in state government. “This award recognizes the service of women whose contributions have a significant impact on the lives of people in Wisconsin,” said Governor Scott Walker. “In this way, we hope to encourage and recognize the achievements of all women in state

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MON PM Update: Evers hires new campaign manager; Screnock releases first radio ad

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Maggie Gau is taking over as campaign manager for Dem Tony Evers’ guv bid after the state superintendent parted ways last week with Nathan Henry. The move comes not long after the leading Dem guv candidates filed campaign finance reports that showed the top contenders were struggling to break away from the pack. It’s also the 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  

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WisGOP: Digital ad: Republicans upping their game across Wisconsin

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   More than doubling the number of field offices in operation [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans have increased their ground-game investment by more than doubling the number of staffed field offices around Wisconsin. Joined by Governor Scott Walker, the Republican Party of Wisconsin opened new offices statewide and continued building and engaging our army of grassroots volunteers. Today, RPW is announcing the launch of a new digital advertisement, entitled “Grassroots,” aimed at recruiting more volunteers in every corner of the state. Watch the new digital ad “Grassroots” here.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on Sensenbrenner’s comments regarding the State of the Union 

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement in response to comments made by U.S. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) earlier today. “Speaker Ryan is a nice guy, but it isn’t nice to write a bill that would kick 23 million people off their health care, or pass tax cuts that primarily benefit the top 1%, rather than his own constituents. Worse, Speaker Ryan has now collected $500,000 in campaign funds from the Koch brothers for passing tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. The sad reality is that Speaker Ryan has abandoned his Wisconsin values by

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Apply now for buy local, buy Wisconsin grants

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Farmers, groups and businesses involved in Wisconsin’s food industry who are seeking to grow their local markets are encouraged to apply for grants now available through the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program. Since its inception in 2008, the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program has generated more than $9.4 million in new local food sales. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), the grants can help farms and business more efficiently process, market and distribute food in local markets including

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Sen. Taylor: Bipartisan legislators introduce bill to fund suicide prevention text hotline

For more information, contact: Jordan Krieger (608) 266-5810 (MADISON) – Today, Senators Lena Taylor (D – Milwaukee), Alberta Darling (R – River Hills), and Janet Bewley (D – Ashland) along with Representatives Mike Rohrkaste (R – Neenah), Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna), and André Jacque (R – DePere) introduced a bill to provide grant funding to the Center for Suicide Awareness to operate HOPELINE, a statewide, no cost, 24/7 text-based hotline providing support to those in need. “Wisconsin’s suicide rate has increased between 2005 and 2015, and the suicide rate among teens has doubled between 2007 and 2015,” said Senator

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Dean of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation chides colleague for overt and disheartening political stunt

Contact:  Brit Schiel Brit@Sensenbrenner.org (BROOKFIELD, WI) –  Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Dean of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation, weighed in on Congressman Mark Pocan’s revelation on Twitter that his guest at President Trump’s State of the Union Address tomorrow will be Randy Bryce, a Democrat challenger to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Sensenbrenner:  “I cannot recall a time when political discourse has been so acrimonious. That is why it is crucial now more than ever for members of Congress to stay focused on addressing the problems of our nation, and set a positive example for the American people. Tomorrow, President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL and Americans for tax reform in Wall Street Journal calling for repeal of Wisconsin’s outdated unfair Sales Act

For more information, contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Piece reviews how current 9.18% mandatory markup law harms Wisconsin consumers, makes scofflaws of retailers like Krist Oil who want to offer competitive pricing, bargains January 29, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, WILL Executive Vice President CJ Szafir and Americans for Tax Reform’s Director of State Affairs Patrick Gleason had an opinion piece appear in The Wall Street Journal. The op-ed, “These Prices Are a Steal—and in Some States, That’s Illegal,” explains the history of the law and how it’s mandatory 9.18% price markup on products like gasoline, tobacco,

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Focus on Energy: Generated $208 million for Wisconsin economy in 2015-16

MEDIA CONTACT: Matthew Spencer, Communications and Legislative Director (Public Service Commission of Wisconsin): 608.267.3589 Matthew2.Spencer@wisconsin.gov Casey Langan, Senior PR & Media Relations Specialist (Focus on Energy): 608.230.7031 Casey.Langan@focusonenergy.com Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Program Supported More than 1,200 Jobs per Year MADISON – Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program investments in 2015 and 2016 generated $208 million in economic benefits and annually supported more than 1,200 jobs during that two-year period. Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on behalf of 108 electric and natural gas utilities. Energy savings from completed projects coupled with positive

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Vukmir campaign: Grassroots unite behind Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

  Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir announced the support of several influential grassroots leaders from Southeast Wisconsin who are backing her campaign. “Over the years, it’s been a pleasure to work with these strong grassroots conservatives to build the Republican Party in Wisconsin,” Leah said. “We’ve worked side by side to help lower taxes and work to get the unemployment rate to record lows. I’m excited to work with them to win in November.” “In this U.S. Senate race, Leah is the only real conservative Republican,” said Bob Spindell, chairman of the Republican Party of

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Dave Zweifel: Power play shows money’s grip on state

Fitzgerald effectively fired the administrators of the state’s Ethics Commission and Elections Commission because they once worked for the defunct Government Accountability Board, which a few years ago did what it was supposed to do and joined in an investigation to determine if Scott Walker and his collaborators had violated the state’s campaign finance laws.

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Gov. Walker: Nominations sought for the 35th annual Virginia Hart Award

CONTACT: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Nominations are being sought for the prestigious Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award that recognizes the contributions and achievements of women in Wisconsin state government. This award is administered by the Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management. Governor Scott Walker urges state workers to

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WisGOP: Digital ad: Republicans upping their game across Wisconsin

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   More than doubling the number of field offices in operation [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans have increased their ground-game investment by more than doubling the number of staffed field offices around Wisconsin. Joined by Governor Scott Walker, the Republican Party of Wisconsin opened new

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Apply now for buy local, buy Wisconsin grants

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041, richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Farmers, groups and businesses involved in Wisconsin’s food industry who are seeking to grow their local markets are encouraged to apply for grants now available through the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program. Since its inception

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Dean of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation chides colleague for overt and disheartening political stunt

Contact:  Brit Schiel Brit@Sensenbrenner.org (BROOKFIELD, WI) –  Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Dean of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation, weighed in on Congressman Mark Pocan’s revelation on Twitter that his guest at President Trump’s State of the Union Address tomorrow will be Randy Bryce, a Democrat challenger to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Sensenbrenner:  “I cannot recall a time when

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL and Americans for tax reform in Wall Street Journal calling for repeal of Wisconsin’s outdated unfair Sales Act

For more information, contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Piece reviews how current 9.18% mandatory markup law harms Wisconsin consumers, makes scofflaws of retailers like Krist Oil who want to offer competitive pricing, bargains January 29, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, WILL Executive Vice President CJ Szafir and

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Focus on Energy: Generated $208 million for Wisconsin economy in 2015-16

MEDIA CONTACT: Matthew Spencer, Communications and Legislative Director (Public Service Commission of Wisconsin): 608.267.3589 Matthew2.Spencer@wisconsin.gov Casey Langan, Senior PR & Media Relations Specialist (Focus on Energy): 608.230.7031 Casey.Langan@focusonenergy.com Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Program Supported More than 1,200 Jobs per Year MADISON – Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program investments in 2015 and 2016 generated $208 million in

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Vukmir campaign: Grassroots unite behind Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

  Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir announced the support of several influential grassroots leaders from Southeast Wisconsin who are backing her campaign. “Over the years, it’s been a pleasure to work with these strong grassroots conservatives to build the Republican Party in Wisconsin,” Leah

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Dave Zweifel: Power play shows money’s grip on state

Fitzgerald effectively fired the administrators of the state’s Ethics Commission and Elections Commission because they once worked for the defunct Government Accountability Board, which a few years ago did what it was supposed to do and joined in an investigation to determine if Scott Walker and his collaborators had violated the state’s campaign finance laws.

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