TUE PM Update: Schutt to return as Walker’s chief of staff; Zipperer to move to PSC

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker’s chief of staff Rich Zipperer will start his new role at the Public Service Commission March 26. Meanwhile, the guv’s office announced this afternoon Eric Schutt will return as Walker’s chief of staff April 2. Zipperer will fill the vacancy left at the Public Service Commission after Walker appointed Chair Ell… 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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Rep. Vos: Statement on Special Session on School Safety

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement. “With the Assembly’s regular session work being complete, I welcome a call from Governor Walker to convene a Special Session of the Legislature on school safety. We want every Wisconsin parent to feel confident that their child is safe at school. “I look forward to working with my legislative colleagues and the governor to determine how Wisconsin might address these concerns and partner with law enforcement and school officials in this ongoing discussion.”

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Gov. Walker: ‘With Trauma-Informed Care, Everyone Has a Role to Play’

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Proclaims May 2018 Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month GREEN BAY—Governor Scott Walker joined by First Lady Tonette Walker and the Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health Elizabeth Hudson today visited the Boys and Girls Club to sign a proclamation declaring May 2018 as Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month and Tuesday, May 22, 2018 as Trauma-Informed Care Day in the State of Wisconsin. “Trauma-Informed Care is a way to improve the lives of children and families throughout Wisconsin,” said Governor Scott Walker. “With the leadership of my wife, First Lady Tonette Walker, our state has become

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff   MADISON — Governor Scott Walker today announced the following administration staff changes. Rich Zipperer – Commissioner, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). Eric Schutt – Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor. “Rich Zipperer has been an outstanding leader in our office for the past five and a half years,” Governor Walker said. “Rich is reform-minded and a man of strong character, and I thank him for his service to our state, not only as chief of staff,

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End Domestic Abuse WI: Victim Advocates Call on State Senate to Reject Proposal for New $350 Million Prison

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator, End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison – Advocates for victims of domestic violence in Wisconsin are speaking out in opposition to a proposal that would dramatically increase the population of prisons across the state in addition to earmarking over $350 million of state funds to build a new prison. Coming just weeks after the passage of several harmful proposals to restrict social safety net services, victim advocates see the bill as a shocking example of misguided priorities in the legislature. “On any given day, over 200 domestic violence victims and their kids are

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Leadership MKE: Announces support for 14 candidates running for local office

Contact: George Aldrich, leadershipmke@gmail.com MILWAUKEE, WI – Leadership MKE, the recently formed political group that supports candidates who are committed to making Milwaukee a better place to work, live and raise a family, announced this morning they will be actively supporting 14 candidates running for local office across Milwaukee County for the April 3rd election. “Leadership MKE is proud to support these outstanding candidates running for local office,” said George Aldrich, Executive Director of Leadership MKE. “Milwaukee County residents have a real opportunity on April 3rd to elect new candidates who will bring fresh ideas to local government. Milwaukee needs strong leaders at

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Sen. Testin: Supports Rural Development Fund

Contact: Sen. Patrick Testin (608) 266-3123 Governor’s Proposed Investment Builds on Work Already Accomplished this Session Madison, WI –Governor Walker’s proposal to create a Rural Economic Development Fund has a prominent supporter in the State Senate in Sen. Patrick Testin (Stevens Point). The bill calls for investing $50 million annually in economic development in the less populated parts of Wisconsin – a plan that Sen. Testin says builds on work the legislature has already accomplished this session. “No matter where in Wisconsin you’re born, you deserve the same access to opportunity,” said Sen. Testin. “Over the last year, I’ve worked

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Kohl campaign: Ongoing silence on Russia deafening

Glenn Grothman still refuses to question Russian interference or the Administration’s continuing inaction despite the threat. Grafton – The last several days have brought more revelations that underscores the deafening silence of Glenn Grothman, Congressional Republicans, and the Administration in light of ongoing Russian aggression against the world’s democracies and their likely intent to continue to interfere in elections in the United States. A chemical weapons attack using a military-grade nerve agent on the soil of our closest ally has been attributed to Russia. Glenn Grothman and the Administration remain silent. Republican members of the House Permanent Select Committee on

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Rep. Pope: Bill package focuses on WI student safety

Contact: Rep. Sondy Pope, 608-266-3520 MADISON, Wis. – Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb), along with Democratic colleagues on the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education introduced a package of bills (LRBs 5633/1, 5634/1, 5635/1, 5637/1, 5640/1, 5648/1 & 5655/1) that aim to improve safety for Wisconsin students. These bills are overwhelmingly supported by education groups across the state as they address school safety and mental health concerns expressed by educators, families and students. “These bills are being introduced as an alternative to the ludicrous idea of arming teachers to make schools safer. It is unfortunate that elected officials such as

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Rep. Neylon: Issues Statement on New Hiring Outlook

Contact: Rep. Adam Neylon (608) 266-5120 Madison— Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to a new survey from ManpowerGroup Inc.: “It is exciting to see that Wisconsin’s hiring outlook now leads the nation. According to a newly released survey from ManpowerGroup Inc., roughly one-third of Wisconsin companies plan to hire new employees within the next quarter. “The results of this survey show business owners believe Wisconsin is the place to create and expand operations. As the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy, I have the privilege of being at the

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls on USDA secretary to protect Wisconsin farmers from trade retaliation

Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov European Union has promised to retaliate following steel and aluminum tariffs La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to protect Wisconsin farmers, and inform Congress of efforts the Department would take if retaliatory tariffs by the European Union (EU) are implemented in response to President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum. “Farmers across Wisconsin are reaching out to me, and fear the consequence of the President’s tariff on steel and aluminum,” saidRep. Ron Kind. “Secretary Perdue needs to prepare for members of the European Union and other nations to retaliate against these short-sighted and

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Rep. Vos: Statement on Special Session on School Safety

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement. “With the Assembly’s regular session work being complete, I welcome a call from Governor Walker to convene a Special Session of the Legislature on school safety. We want every Wisconsin parent to feel confident that their

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Gov. Walker: ‘With Trauma-Informed Care, Everyone Has a Role to Play’

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Proclaims May 2018 Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month GREEN BAY—Governor Scott Walker joined by First Lady Tonette Walker and the Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health Elizabeth Hudson today visited the Boys and Girls Club to sign a proclamation declaring May 2018 as Trauma-Informed

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff   MADISON — Governor Scott Walker today announced the following administration staff changes. Rich Zipperer – Commissioner, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). Eric Schutt – Chief of Staff,

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Leadership MKE: Announces support for 14 candidates running for local office

Contact: George Aldrich, leadershipmke@gmail.com MILWAUKEE, WI – Leadership MKE, the recently formed political group that supports candidates who are committed to making Milwaukee a better place to work, live and raise a family, announced this morning they will be actively supporting 14 candidates running for local office across Milwaukee County for

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Sen. Testin: Supports Rural Development Fund

Contact: Sen. Patrick Testin (608) 266-3123 Governor’s Proposed Investment Builds on Work Already Accomplished this Session Madison, WI –Governor Walker’s proposal to create a Rural Economic Development Fund has a prominent supporter in the State Senate in Sen. Patrick Testin (Stevens Point). The bill calls for investing $50 million annually

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Kohl campaign: Ongoing silence on Russia deafening

Glenn Grothman still refuses to question Russian interference or the Administration’s continuing inaction despite the threat. Grafton – The last several days have brought more revelations that underscores the deafening silence of Glenn Grothman, Congressional Republicans, and the Administration in light of ongoing Russian aggression against the world’s democracies and

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Rep. Pope: Bill package focuses on WI student safety

Contact: Rep. Sondy Pope, 608-266-3520 MADISON, Wis. – Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb), along with Democratic colleagues on the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education introduced a package of bills (LRBs 5633/1, 5634/1, 5635/1, 5637/1, 5640/1, 5648/1 & 5655/1) that aim to improve safety for Wisconsin students. These bills are

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Rep. Neylon: Issues Statement on New Hiring Outlook

Contact: Rep. Adam Neylon (608) 266-5120 Madison— Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to a new survey from ManpowerGroup Inc.: “It is exciting to see that Wisconsin’s hiring outlook now leads the nation. According to a newly released survey from ManpowerGroup Inc., roughly one-third

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls on USDA secretary to protect Wisconsin farmers from trade retaliation

Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov European Union has promised to retaliate following steel and aluminum tariffs La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to protect Wisconsin farmers, and inform Congress of efforts the Department would take if retaliatory tariffs by the European Union (EU) are implemented in response

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