Burns knocks Dallet over ad featuring attack on Trump

Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns today knocked primary opponent Rebecca Dallet for a campaign ad that opens with an attack on President Trump, saying it shows she’ll say anything to get elected. During a debate before the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Middleton attorney said Dallet, a Milwaukee County judge, talked about not politicizing the judiciary when she began her campaign, and this summer said the candidates shouldn’t mention Gov. Scott Walker or Trump. “But when polling showed she had no path to success, suddenly the first campaign ad we get shows Donald Trump in its first frame with an attack

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Applications open for vet student loan repayment program

CONTACT: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – New veterinarians can offset some of the cost of their education by committing to practice food animal medicine in one of six regions of Wisconsin, or in public health statewide under the USDA Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program. “These are areas of the state where we have identified a shortage of veterinarians working with food animals,” said Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Paul McGraw. “Statewide, we need veterinarians to work with government agencies and other organizations that deal with the intersection of animal health and public health. Participants in

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members recognized at convention

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com WISCONSIN DELLS – Several Wisconsin Farmers Union members were honored with Builders Awards, one of the organization’s highest honors, at the 87th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Feb. 2-4 in Wisconsin Dells. Recipients of the award were Michael and Nancy Slattery of Maribel, Anthony and Claire Statz of Prairie du Sac, and Dave and Lorelei Swanepoel of Glenwood City. The Builders Award recognizes a couple or individual’s outstanding commitment to building the Farmers Union organization through county involvement, leadership development and member recruitment. “We are very proud to recognize these members’ enthusiasm and commitment to Farmers

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Rep. Berceau announcement not to seek re-election

Contact: Rep. Gordon Hintz, 608-266-2254 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on the decision by Representative Terese Berceau (D-Madison) to not seek re-election in the 77th Assembly District. Rep. Berceau has served in the State Assembly since 1999. “I would like to thank Representative Berceau for her service to the Madison area and the state of Wisconsin. I have served with Terese since I was first elected in 2006 and always found her to be a true public servant. Her background in local government, love for her community, and sense of humor made

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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Submits public comment to EPA

For more information, contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Expansion of “No-Growth” Zones could cripple Wisconsin February 5, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Today WILL has submitted a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pointing out that EPA’s proposed expansion of nonattainment areas to virtually all of Southeastern Wisconsin would have negative consequences on Wisconsin’s economy. It is unfair to businesses, workers, and residents in the area because the proposed rule is based on overly-broad – and at times, illogical, interpretation of federal law. As explained by WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg: “The Trump Administration and Administrator

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps introduce legislation to improve rail safety

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 Builds on the Senator’s Efforts to Keep Wisconsin Communities Safe and Strong by Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored the Safe Freight Act, introduced by Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), to require freight trains carrying cargo, including crude oil, to operate with at least two crewmembers on board. Having two crewmembers on board trains at all times allows for quicker action in preventing accidents from occurring and improves emergency responses. This is Senator Baldwin’s latest effort to improve safety for Wisconsin communities near rail lanes. “There is

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Burns knocks Dallet over ad featuring attack on Trump

Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns today knocked primary opponent Rebecca Dallet for a campaign ad that opens with an attack on President Trump, saying it shows she’ll say anything to get elected. During a debate before the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Middleton attorney said Dallet, a Milwaukee County judge, talked

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Applications open for vet student loan repayment program

CONTACT: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – New veterinarians can offset some of the cost of their education by committing to practice food animal medicine in one of six regions of Wisconsin, or in public health statewide under the USDA Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members recognized at convention

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com WISCONSIN DELLS – Several Wisconsin Farmers Union members were honored with Builders Awards, one of the organization’s highest honors, at the 87th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Feb. 2-4 in Wisconsin Dells. Recipients of the award were Michael and Nancy Slattery of Maribel, Anthony and Claire

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Rep. Berceau announcement not to seek re-election

Contact: Rep. Gordon Hintz, 608-266-2254 MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on the decision by Representative Terese Berceau (D-Madison) to not seek re-election in the 77th Assembly District. Rep. Berceau has served in the State Assembly since 1999. “I would like to thank

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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Submits public comment to EPA

For more information, contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Expansion of “No-Growth” Zones could cripple Wisconsin February 5, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Today WILL has submitted a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pointing out that EPA’s proposed expansion of nonattainment areas to virtually all of Southeastern

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps introduce legislation to improve rail safety

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 Builds on the Senator’s Efforts to Keep Wisconsin Communities Safe and Strong by Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored the Safe Freight Act, introduced by Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), to require freight trains carrying cargo, including

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