FRI REPORT: Ethics Commission spent $22,000 on investigation of former administrator

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Ethics Commission spent $22,000 on investigation of former administrator Last-ditch effort to reach deal on ‘dark store’ legislation fails Johnson’s loan repayments topped $1.6 million in last quarter of 2017 Baldwin highlights common ground with Trump on gun safety, trade, other issues Week … 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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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Hosts open house meetings on gypsy moth treatment plans

DATCP Hosts Open House Meetings On Gypsy Moth Treatment Plans Contact: Christopher Foelker, Gypsy Moth Program Coordinator, 608-224-4581, christopher.foelker@wisconsin.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, william2.cosh@wisconsin.gov   MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will host four meetings in mid-March to explain this year’s gypsy moth spray plans. “The gypsy moth is a serious invasive pest that threatens our forests and urban trees. It threatens Wisconsin’s timber, paper, nursery and tourism industries,” said Christopher Foelker, coordinator of DATCP’s gypsy moth program. Beginning in May and continuing through late July or early August, DATCP plans to apply selected areas in western Wisconsin

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Walker Campaign: Gov. Walker on Wisconsin’s bold welfare reforms: “We’re Empowering People to Live Their Piece of the American Dream”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2018 Contact: Nathan Craft media@scottwalker.com ICYMI: Gov. Walker on Wisconsin’s Bold Welfare Reforms: “We’re Empowering People to Live Their Piece of the American Dream” More than 25,000 people transition from government dependence to true independence, reforms include drug testing and stronger work requirements [Madison, Wis.] – In case you missed it, Governor Walker joined Fox News @ Night Thursday to discuss how his bold reforms have continued to get positive things done for Wisconsin. Gov. Walker’s reforms are further proof that Wisconsin is working – increased work requirements for food stamps and drug screenings for welfare recipients are

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Ethics Commission spent $22,000 on investigation of former administrator

A Madison law firm billed the Ethics Commission nearly $22,000 for an investigation of former agency Administrator Brian Bell that included reviews of his social media accounts and John Doe documents leaked to a British newspaper. A copy of the bill obtained by WisPolitics.com shows the firm of investigator Patrick Fiedler, a former U.S. attorney and Dane County judge, charged the commission for 7… 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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Last-ditch effort to reach deal on ‘dark store’ legislation fails

Assembly Republicans made a last-ditch effort last night to act on the so-called “dark store” legislation that sought to significantly pare back the original version of the package. But the attempted eleventh-hour deal fell apart. The potential deal stemmed from talks between lawmakers, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. It saw at least two different… 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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Johnson’s loan repayments topped $1.6 million in last quarter of 2017

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson repaid himself $90,000 during the fourth quarter of 2017 for loans to his campaign, pushing his personal reimbursement to more than $1.6 million since 2010, a WisPolitics.com review shows. Johnson, a plastics manufacturers exec who gave himself $9 million for his 2010 campaign, repaid himself $230,000 a year from 2010 through 2015, according to FEC filings reviewed by WisPoli… 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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WisDems: GOP tax scam gifts big pharma a massive windfall, while Americans struggle with skyrocketing drug costs

For Immediate Release February 23, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org GOP Tax Scam Gifts Big Pharma a Massive Windfall, While Americans Struggle with Skyrocketing Drug Costs The Republican U.S. Senate field has embraced the GOP tax law that hikes taxes on 53% of Americans and spikes health insurance premiums, while gifting billions to Big Pharma special interests  MADISON — It turns out that the Republican tax law championed by announced and potential U.S. Senate candidates Leah Vukmir, Kevin Nicholson and Eric Hovde is every bit the scam that it was advertised to be back when Republicans forced it through in December. According to a new report, rather than

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Just Leadership USA: Statement on Wisconsin Assembly advancing Governor Walker’s destructive criminal justice proposals

Press Release For Immediate Release February 23, 2018 Contact: Mark Rice JustLeadershipUSA/EXPO (EX-incarcerated People Organizing) 608-843-0171 ricermark@gmail.com STATEMENT FROM JUSTLEADERSHIPUSA ON WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY ADVANCING GOVERNOR WALKER’s DESTRUCTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS As a national advocacy organization that is centered on the voices and experiences of directly impacted people and that is dedicated to cutting the correctional population in the United States in #halfby2030, JustLeadershipUSA strongly condemns the destructive criminal justice proposals being advanced by the Wisconsin State Assembly at the urging of Governor Scott Walker. The archaic proposals will further Wisconsin’s reliance on incarceration by advancing harsher sentencing; doubling-down on broken probation and parole

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the spring primary results, the mad dash to finish the legislative session and the fate of some of the bills hung up in the dispute between the Senate and Assembly.

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Wisconsin Institute of Law and Liberty: Responds to MMAC support of Marquette in academic freedom case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Research Fellow collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 WILL Responds to MMAC Support of Marquette in Academic Freedom Case  The business community need not fear McAdams v. Marquette February 22, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Sometimes it’s important to remember what litigation is and isn’t about. On Tuesday the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) requested permission to sign an amicus brief supporting Marquette University in our academic free speech case, McAdams v. Marquette.   We welcome all comers. But MMAC seems to believe that the outcome in McAdams will have a broader effect on private employers who are not

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Milwaukee development providing permanent housing for homeless military vets and adults

A new Milwaukee development will provide permanent housing for homeless military vets and adults. The $12.2 million project called SEVEN04 PLACE will include 60 units, 46 of which will be affordable housing for individuals and working families. The other 14 will be set aside for veterans and homeless individuals. Construction began yesterday. According to Ellen Sexton, CEO for UnitedHealthcare Com… 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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Democratic Governors Association: Wisconsin named DGA “unrig the map” target for 2018

For Immediate Release: February 23, 2018                                                                                                                                 Contact: Jared Leopold, 202-772-5600 leopold@dga.net   Wisconsin Named DGA “Unrig the Map” Target for 2018  DGA Announces $20 Million to Elect Democratic Governor in 8 Key Redistricting States Today, the Democratic Governors Association revealed that Wisconsin will be one of

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Hosts open house meetings on gypsy moth treatment plans

DATCP Hosts Open House Meetings On Gypsy Moth Treatment Plans Contact: Christopher Foelker, Gypsy Moth Program Coordinator, 608-224-4581, christopher.foelker@wisconsin.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, william2.cosh@wisconsin.gov   MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will host four meetings in mid-March to explain this year’s gypsy moth spray plans. “The gypsy moth

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Walker Campaign: Gov. Walker on Wisconsin’s bold welfare reforms: “We’re Empowering People to Live Their Piece of the American Dream”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2018 Contact: Nathan Craft media@scottwalker.com ICYMI: Gov. Walker on Wisconsin’s Bold Welfare Reforms: “We’re Empowering People to Live Their Piece of the American Dream” More than 25,000 people transition from government dependence to true independence, reforms include drug testing and stronger work requirements [Madison, Wis.] –

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Last-ditch effort to reach deal on ‘dark store’ legislation fails

Assembly Republicans made a last-ditch effort last night to act on the so-called “dark store” legislation that sought to significantly pare back the original version of the package. But the attempted eleventh-hour deal fell apart. The potential deal stemmed from talks between lawmakers, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin

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WisDems: GOP tax scam gifts big pharma a massive windfall, while Americans struggle with skyrocketing drug costs

For Immediate Release February 23, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org GOP Tax Scam Gifts Big Pharma a Massive Windfall, While Americans Struggle with Skyrocketing Drug Costs The Republican U.S. Senate field has embraced the GOP tax law that hikes taxes on 53% of Americans and spikes health insurance premiums, while gifting billions to Big Pharma

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Just Leadership USA: Statement on Wisconsin Assembly advancing Governor Walker’s destructive criminal justice proposals

Press Release For Immediate Release February 23, 2018 Contact: Mark Rice JustLeadershipUSA/EXPO (EX-incarcerated People Organizing) 608-843-0171 ricermark@gmail.com STATEMENT FROM JUSTLEADERSHIPUSA ON WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY ADVANCING GOVERNOR WALKER’s DESTRUCTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS As a national advocacy organization that is centered on the voices and experiences of directly impacted people and that is

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the spring primary results, the mad dash to finish the legislative session and the fate of some of the bills hung up in the dispute between the Senate and Assembly.

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Wisconsin Institute of Law and Liberty: Responds to MMAC support of Marquette in academic freedom case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Research Fellow collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 WILL Responds to MMAC Support of Marquette in Academic Freedom Case  The business community need not fear McAdams v. Marquette February 22, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Sometimes it’s important to remember what litigation is and isn’t

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