THU PM Update: Foxconn considered at least 13 WI locations before choosing Mount Pleasant

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Foxconn considered at least 13 sites across the state before settling on the Village of Mount Pleasant, WEDC records show. While the Taiwan-based company officially announced in October it was choosing the Village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County, records today from the guv’s office, Department of Administration and WEDC indic… 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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Bryce Campaign: Endorsed by National Committee to preserve Social Security and Medicare

Contact: Lauren Hitt, 443-370-3205, lauren@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) announced their endorsement of congressional candidate Randy Bryce in his race to represent Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Bryce is running to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan. “On behalf of its millions of members and supporters, including 4,300 in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, NCPSSM enthusiastically endorses Randy Bryce’s candidacy,” said Max Richtman, President and CEO. “Randy has experienced personally that Medicare is crucial to the health of older Americans, many of whom cannot afford higher out-of-pocket costs that Paul Ryan and others in Congress are calling for as

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Cousins Subs: Partners with Milwaukee Bucks to Block Out Hunger statewide

For more information: Chelsea Schwabe cschwabe@cousinssubs.com 262.250.2879   MILWAUKEE (March 1, 2018) – Cousins Subs® and the Milwaukee Bucks join teams with Hunger Task Force for a third year to Block Out Hunger in Wisconsin. This Wisconsin-based triple threat will post up against food insecurity throughout the state—both on and off the court—and is recruiting the help of the local community. From March 1 – 31, all are invited to get in the game by donating three healthy nonperishable food items, such as peanut butter, low sodium canned vegetables or low sugar breakfast cereal, at their local Cousins Subs to support Hunger Task Force and food

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Dallet campaign: Judge earns new endorsements from across Wisconsin

Contact: Gillian Drummond, (414) 975-0586; press@dalletforjustice.com          MILWAUKEE — Today, many current and former elected officials in Wisconsin endorsed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet. Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, former Congressman Dave Obey, State Senator Jennifer Shilling, State Representative Gordon Hintz, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Appeals Court Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg, and former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announce their support for Judge Rebecca Dallet for Supreme Court. “I am confident that Judge Rebecca Dallet will be a fair arbiter of the law because I know she shares our Wisconsin values,” said former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton. “With so many

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Former Rep. Murtha: Endorses Gae Magnafici for State Assembly

Baldwin, Wis… Today, former Rep. John Murtha (R-Baldwin) released the following statement endorsing Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) for State Assembly: “I am honored to be able to endorse Gae Magnafici in her race for the State Assembly. I have known Gae for over 20 years and I have the utmost respect for her.  Personally, I know Gae to be a smart, thoughtful, no-nonsense woman who will fight for everything we believe in as Conservatives. I believe her years of making tough decisions, while working as a nurse in the healthcare profession, has given her valuable experience she needs to represent the 28th District

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UW-Whitewater: Completes facilities master plan for athletics and recreation

Contact: Jennifer Neighbors: Office: (262) 649-3824; Mobile: (414) 940-9124; jennifer@neighborspr.com WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater recently completed a master plan for its athletics and recreation facilities. Developed by architecture and design firm Kahler Slater, the plan will be the roadmap for facility planning and other decision-making for the University’s extremely successful Division III Intercollegiate Athletic Department as well as the Office of Recreation Sports and Facilities, and the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Coaching. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the programs’ current and future needs, the plan details a multi-year, multi-phased expansion of athletic and recreation facilities to accommodate

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Rep. Young: Supports Banning of Assault Weapons

Contact: Rep. Young (608) 266-3786 (Madison) – State Representative Leon D. Young supports Dick’s Sporting Goods banning of sales of assault-style weapons. They are the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer. They come to this decision in wake of the numerous mass public shootings that have occurred recently, that resulted in many lives being taken and people suffering critical injury. Dick’s Sporting Goods also ended its sales of high-capacity magazines and sales of guns to people under 21 years old. Walmart is also banning sales of guns to people younger than 21. “The time is now to act on stricter gun control

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ABC Supply Co. Inc.: To sponsor country legend Lee Greenwood

CONTACT: Adam Benavides 608.256.6357 abenavides@hiebing.com   BELOIT, Wis.—March 1, 2018—Ken and Diane Hendricks founded ABC Supply Co. Inc. with a vision for a company that would give people who work hard the opportunity to accomplish the American dream. This patriotic vision—coupled with their deeply rooted commitment to honor and respect those who serve in our nation’s military—is why American Pride is one of ABC Supply’s seven Core Values. Today, American Pride continues to guide the more than 13,000 associates within the company, with “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood serving as the song that ends every company gathering. When Greenwood was invited to

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Bryce Campaign: Endorsed by National Committee to preserve Social Security and Medicare

Contact: Lauren Hitt, 443-370-3205, lauren@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) announced their endorsement of congressional candidate Randy Bryce in his race to represent Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Bryce is running to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan. “On behalf of its millions of members and supporters,

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Cousins Subs: Partners with Milwaukee Bucks to Block Out Hunger statewide

For more information: Chelsea Schwabe cschwabe@cousinssubs.com 262.250.2879   MILWAUKEE (March 1, 2018) – Cousins Subs® and the Milwaukee Bucks join teams with Hunger Task Force for a third year to Block Out Hunger in Wisconsin. This Wisconsin-based triple threat will post up against food insecurity throughout the state—both on and off the court—and

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Dallet campaign: Judge earns new endorsements from across Wisconsin

Contact: Gillian Drummond, (414) 975-0586; press@dalletforjustice.com          MILWAUKEE — Today, many current and former elected officials in Wisconsin endorsed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet. Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, former Congressman Dave Obey, State Senator Jennifer Shilling, State Representative Gordon Hintz, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Appeals Court Judge JoAnne

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Former Rep. Murtha: Endorses Gae Magnafici for State Assembly

Baldwin, Wis… Today, former Rep. John Murtha (R-Baldwin) released the following statement endorsing Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) for State Assembly: “I am honored to be able to endorse Gae Magnafici in her race for the State Assembly. I have known Gae for over 20 years and I have the utmost respect

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UW-Whitewater: Completes facilities master plan for athletics and recreation

Contact: Jennifer Neighbors: Office: (262) 649-3824; Mobile: (414) 940-9124; jennifer@neighborspr.com WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater recently completed a master plan for its athletics and recreation facilities. Developed by architecture and design firm Kahler Slater, the plan will be the roadmap for facility planning and other decision-making for the University’s extremely successful Division

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Rep. Young: Supports Banning of Assault Weapons

Contact: Rep. Young (608) 266-3786 (Madison) – State Representative Leon D. Young supports Dick’s Sporting Goods banning of sales of assault-style weapons. They are the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer. They come to this decision in wake of the numerous mass public shootings that have occurred recently, that resulted in many

Read More »

ABC Supply Co. Inc.: To sponsor country legend Lee Greenwood

CONTACT: Adam Benavides 608.256.6357 abenavides@hiebing.com   BELOIT, Wis.—March 1, 2018—Ken and Diane Hendricks founded ABC Supply Co. Inc. with a vision for a company that would give people who work hard the opportunity to accomplish the American dream. This patriotic vision—coupled with their deeply rooted commitment to honor and respect those who serve

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