Stubbs campaign: Statement on candidacy for state Assembly

Statement by Shelia Stubbs, Candidate for State Assembly I am running for Wisconsin State Assembly. I have registered my campaign committee and I will be making a more formal announcement in the very near future. During her 26-year career on the Dane County Board and in the Legislature, Terese Berceau has been a dedicated public servant and a strong voice for women’s health, consumer protection, workers’ rights, the environment, health care reform, and education. Together, we can build on her legacy and continue to fight for the values, issues, and change we need in these challenging times.

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FRI REPORT: Groups spent $18.4 million lobbying Capitol in last half of 2017

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Groups spent $18.4 million lobbying Capitol in last half of 2017 GOP caucuses had $1.2 million cash advantage over Dem counterparts to end 2017 Electric car manufacturer Tesla donates $20,000 to leggies following bill that would allow direct sales Berceau won’t seek re-election; second member … 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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UW System: $2.3 million grant supports UW System math initiative to increase student success

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 CONTACT:  Stephanie Marquis, Director of Communications universityrelations@uwsa.edu or 608-263-1700 $2.3 Million Grant Supports UW System Math Initiative to Increase Student Success Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation and Affiliates aims to increase student success The University of Wisconsin System has received a $2.3 million grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates in support of its ongoing Math Initiative, a coordinated, systemwide effort. The Math Initiative is designed to help students complete—in their first year of college—relevant introductory mathematics education that aligns to their program of study and is guaranteed to meet a math requirement for students

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Nicholson says defense spending should be spared in efforts to cut federal debt

GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson says defense spending should not be slashed in efforts to rein in the federal debt, but he says the Afghanistan war strategy has been flawed. “If we are not able to project the force that can credibly keep bad guys at bay, we are going to pay for it in the long run in both blood and treasure,” the ex-combat Marine told a WisPolitics.com luncheon in Madison… 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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Gallagher tops WI delegation in direct donation receipts in final quarter of 2017

GALLAGHER TOPS WI DELEGATION IN DIRECT DONATION RECEIPTS IN FINAL QUARTER OF 2017 U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher pulled in just more than $350,000 to close out the year, making him the top fundraiser for direct contributions among the state’s House members. Gallagher also spent $60,516 from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 and ended the period with just more than $1 million in cash on hand. The Green Bay Republican fa… 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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Berceau won’t seek re-election; second member of Assembly to announce retirement

Dem state Rep. Terese Berceau won’t seek re-election this fall, telling WisPolitics.com today working outside the Republican-dominated Capitol might be more enjoyable than toiling in the minority. Berceau, 67, has been in the minority for all but two years of her 17 years in the Assembly, and she said colleagues talked her into running again in 2016. She is the second member of the Assembly to off… 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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GOP caucuses had $1.2 million cash advantage over Dem counterparts to end 2017

  Legislative Republicans outraised their Dem counterparts more than 4-to-1 in 2017 through accounts that can accept corporate contributions, a WisPolitics.com review shows. Those corporate contributions helped fuel the $1.2 million advantage the GOP caucuses had for cash on hand at the end of 2017. The financial gap was particularly pronounced on the Senate side, where the Committee to Elect… 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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Groups spent $18.4 million lobbying Capitol in last half of 2017

Interest groups spent nearly $3 million more to lobby the Capitol in the last half of 2017 as the state budget dragged on, compared with the same period in 2015, a WisPolitics.com review shows. But the WisPolitics.com check of lobbying reports shows the outside groups that were most active to close out 2017 generally weren’t lobbying about the budget, but a host of other issues. That includes work… 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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Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Jewish & Latino groups denounce bigoted messages from Wisconsin Congressional candidate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Elana Kahn 414-403-3705 ElanaK@MilwaukeeJewish.org STATEMENT ON CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE PAUL NEHLEN Milwaukee, WI — The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the League of Latin American Citizens-Wisconsin strongly denounce Congressional candidate Paul Nehlen’s bigoted messages. On Tuesday, Nehlen listed Twitter users who have attacked him in the last month for his “America First positions.” He noted that 74 of the 81 are Jews and included contact information, singling them out for harassing calls and messages. Nehlen certainly understands the historical implications of creating and publishing lists of Jews. Only 70 years

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WisGOP: ICYMI: 1,500 new jobs for Northeast Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   In Case You Missed It: 1,500 New Jobs for Northeast Wisconsin Republican reforms spur economic development in the region [Madison, WI] — Northeastern Wisconsin is hiring. This week 13 companies in the region announced plans to create nearly 1,500 jobs. Governor Walker and our Republican leaders are getting things done for hard-working Wisconsin families. Read the story from NBC 26 here or find excerpts below. 13 NE Wis. companies plan to create nearly 1,500 jobs NBC 26 February 1, 2017 Thirteen companies in the New North region of Wisconsin are

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Jefferson County judicial vacancy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Scott Walker Seeks Applicants for Jefferson County Judicial Vacancy   Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Jefferson County Circuit Court.The new appointee will replace outgoing Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Weston, whose resignation is effective July 10, 2018.  The new appointee, should he or she choose to run, would be up for election in April 2019. To apply, please submit the following: Cover Letter Resume  Two Writing Samples Judicial Application: found on Governor Walker’s website:  www.walker.wi.gov. (Select “Menu” at the top right

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Rock County judge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Appoints Rock County Judge   MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker appointed Attorney Karl Hanson to serve as a judge on the Rock County Circuit Court, replacing retiring Judge James Daley.“I am honored to appoint Karl Hanson to the Rock County Circuit Court,” said Governor Walker. “Hanson is a distinguished attorney and individual who has demonstrated impeccable character, service, and integrity throughout his career. His legal acumen, dedication to public service, and commitment to the rule of law give me great confidence that he will make an excellent

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Stubbs campaign: Statement on candidacy for state Assembly

Statement by Shelia Stubbs, Candidate for State Assembly I am running for Wisconsin State Assembly. I have registered my campaign committee and I will be making a more formal announcement in the very near future. During her 26-year career on the Dane County Board and in the Legislature, Terese Berceau

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UW System: $2.3 million grant supports UW System math initiative to increase student success

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 CONTACT:  Stephanie Marquis, Director of Communications universityrelations@uwsa.edu or 608-263-1700 $2.3 Million Grant Supports UW System Math Initiative to Increase Student Success Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation and Affiliates aims to increase student success The University of Wisconsin System has received a $2.3 million grant from Great

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Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Jewish & Latino groups denounce bigoted messages from Wisconsin Congressional candidate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Elana Kahn 414-403-3705 ElanaK@MilwaukeeJewish.org STATEMENT ON CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE PAUL NEHLEN Milwaukee, WI — The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the League of Latin American Citizens-Wisconsin strongly denounce Congressional candidate Paul Nehlen’s bigoted messages. On Tuesday, Nehlen listed Twitter users

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WisGOP: ICYMI: 1,500 new jobs for Northeast Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   In Case You Missed It: 1,500 New Jobs for Northeast Wisconsin Republican reforms spur economic development in the region [Madison, WI] — Northeastern Wisconsin is hiring. This week 13 companies in the region announced plans to create nearly

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Jefferson County judicial vacancy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Scott Walker Seeks Applicants for Jefferson County Judicial Vacancy   Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Jefferson County Circuit Court.The new appointee will replace outgoing Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Rock County judge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Appoints Rock County Judge   MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker appointed Attorney Karl Hanson to serve as a judge on the Rock County Circuit Court, replacing retiring Judge James Daley.“I am honored to appoint Karl Hanson to

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