Sen. Shilling: Statement on Lincoln Hills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills MILWAUKEE, WI – With today’s signing of legislation to close the state’s juvenile detention facility by 2021, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “For everyone who has worked to reform our juvenile justice facilities and address the disparities that exist in our entire corrections system, this day has been a long time coming. I’m glad that we’re finally closing Lincoln Hills, but 2021 is still a long way off. “In addition to improving workplace conditions for frontline officers and staff at

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Melvin Campaign: Lau discredits judicial colleagues- distances herself from her soft bails for hardened criminals

Lau Discredits Judicial Colleagues- Distances Herself from Her Soft Bails for Hardened Criminals   For Immediate Release:     March 30, 2018                                                    Contact:                               Jack Melvin: 414.379.7115   (Oconomowoc, WI)—Reprinted per Media Trackers: Lau Accuses Judges of Seeking Favor with Their Endorsements By James Wigderson for Media Trackers Waukesha County Court Commissioner Laura Lau has an explanation why the more conservative Waukesha County judges are endorsing her opponent, Wisconsin Division of Gaming Administrator Jack Melvin, in the election for Waukesha County

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: State settles with Sprint over billing and cancellation issues

DATCP NEWS RELEASE:  State Settles with Sprint Over Billing and Cancellation Issues Release Date: March 30, 2018 Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – The Wisconsin Departments of Justice and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have reached a consent judgment with Sprint Communications, Inc. (Sprint) to resolve consumer complaints related to inadequate cancellation disclosures for improper notice of price increase and changes to service. The settlement includes $280,000 in forfeitures and assessments, early termination fee refunds to eligible customers, and a $5.00 bill credit to eligible customers. The judgment requires Sprint to make changes in its communications

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Wachs Campaign: Congratulates Scott Walker on being traded to Minnesota

Dana Wachs Congratulates Scott Walker on Being Traded to Minnesota Scott Walker on a recent visit to cheer on a Minnesota sports team. Photo Credit: @Scott Walker EAU CLAIRE – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democratic candidate for governor, issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of Scott Walker’s trade to Minnesota: “Scott Walker leaves an unprecedented record of under-achievement in Wisconsin, and we can only wish our western neighbors the best of luck as they will certainly need it. Today’s gubernatorial trade follows a pattern of Minnesota welcoming former Wisconsinites in the twilight of their careers to their state. “Beverly

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Gov. Walker: Welcomes 37 new officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol in La Crosse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Welcomes 37 New Officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol in La Crosse   LA CROSSE – Governor Scott Walker today officially swore-in 37 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers during a graduation ceremony in La Crosse. Members of the State Patrol’s 63rd Recruit Class recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training that began September 24, 2017 at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy at Fort McCoy.“We stand in support of all those who serve in uniform, including these 37 new State Patrol troopers and inspectors,” said Governor Walker. “The primary mission

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FRI REPORT: Dem, Republican parties using Tuesday’s election as dry run for fall turnout operations

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Dem, Republican parties using Tuesday’s election as dry run for fall turnout operations Attorneys with cases before Dallet gave more than $42K to her campaign Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch QUOTES OF THE WEEK It is amazing how far out-of-state liberals will go to pu… 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    

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Awarded historic Preservation Grant to City of Monona

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Monona Monona, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Monona with a $24,000 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in the city. These Certified Local Government subgrants are part of a federal program administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society. “The Society’s historic preservation program supports the work of local governments to educate their citizens about their past, identify and document their historic properties, assist in their preservation and provide economic

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Awarded historic Preservation Grant to City of Fitchburg

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Fitchburg Fitchburg, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Fitchburg with a $13,750 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in the city. These Certified Local Government subgrants are part of a federal program administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society. “The Society’s historic preservation program supports the work of local governments to educate their citizens about their past, identify and document their historic properties, assist in their preservation and provide economic

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Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: WIPPS names recipient of  Young Adult Civic Engagement Award

For immediate release March 30, 2018 Media inquiries: Deb Dorshorst debdorshorst@gmail.com mobile/text: 715-581-6324 WIPPS names recipient of Young Adult Civic Engagement Award An active community volunteer and honors student who aspires to continue helping her community in college has been named the first recipient of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service Young Adult Civic Engagement Award. Selena Hansen, a senior at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, will receive the $500 scholarship award at the WIPPS 10th Anniversary Gala April 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Wausau. Hansen has volunteered hundreds of hours to her school and community throughout her high

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Kapsner campaign: Announces run for state Senate

Local Physician Declares for 23rd Senate District Sheridan, WI – Today, Chris Kapsner announced his candidacy for state senate, running as a Democrat to represent the people of Wisconsin’s 23rd Senate District. “As an ER physician, I know how to handle a crisis and help people in their toughest moments,” said Kapsner. “I’m ready to take that experience to the state senate and make the tough decisions to strengthen our communities. Whether we are talking about making health care more accessible, investing in our public schools, or repairing our aging infrastructure, it is time for us to get back to

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin farmers targeted in suspected grant scam

DATCP CONSUMER ALERT: Wisconsin Farmers Targeted in Suspected Grant Scam Release Date: March 30, 2018 Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – Wisconsin farmers are receiving telephone calls about supposed grants from the “Federal Crop Registry.” Call recipients are left a message with a phone number to call and are told they have three days to respond to the offer. If you receive this message, take no further action. This operation appears to be a scam: There is no “Federal Crop Registry” program. The number listed in the message is no longer in service. The U.S. Department

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair draws participants from across region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 29, 2018 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair Draws Participants From Across Region RACINE – Community organizations, workforce partners and vendors provided approximately 300 individuals attending today’s Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair with more information about how they can launch good-paying careers in Southeast Wisconsin’s growing construction industry. The event, held from 1-4 p.m. at the Racine Civic Centre, was supported by Governor Scott Walker, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Mount Pleasant Village President Dave DeGroot and City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason.  The event was a

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Lincoln Hills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Tony Palese, Tony.Palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills MILWAUKEE, WI – With today’s signing of legislation to close the state’s juvenile detention facility by 2021, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “For everyone who has worked to reform our

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Melvin Campaign: Lau discredits judicial colleagues- distances herself from her soft bails for hardened criminals

Lau Discredits Judicial Colleagues- Distances Herself from Her Soft Bails for Hardened Criminals   For Immediate Release:     March 30, 2018                                                    Contact:                               Jack Melvin: 414.379.7115   (Oconomowoc, WI)—Reprinted

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: State settles with Sprint over billing and cancellation issues

DATCP NEWS RELEASE:  State Settles with Sprint Over Billing and Cancellation Issues Release Date: March 30, 2018 Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – The Wisconsin Departments of Justice and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have reached a consent judgment with Sprint Communications, Inc. (Sprint) to resolve

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Awarded historic Preservation Grant to City of Fitchburg

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Fitchburg Fitchburg, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Fitchburg with a $13,750 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in

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Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service: WIPPS names recipient of  Young Adult Civic Engagement Award

For immediate release March 30, 2018 Media inquiries: Deb Dorshorst debdorshorst@gmail.com mobile/text: 715-581-6324 WIPPS names recipient of Young Adult Civic Engagement Award An active community volunteer and honors student who aspires to continue helping her community in college has been named the first recipient of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy

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Kapsner campaign: Announces run for state Senate

Local Physician Declares for 23rd Senate District Sheridan, WI – Today, Chris Kapsner announced his candidacy for state senate, running as a Democrat to represent the people of Wisconsin’s 23rd Senate District. “As an ER physician, I know how to handle a crisis and help people in their toughest moments,”

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin farmers targeted in suspected grant scam

DATCP CONSUMER ALERT: Wisconsin Farmers Targeted in Suspected Grant Scam Release Date: March 30, 2018 Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – Wisconsin farmers are receiving telephone calls about supposed grants from the “Federal Crop Registry.” Call recipients are left a message with a phone number to

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair draws participants from across region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 29, 2018 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair Draws Participants From Across Region RACINE – Community organizations, workforce partners and vendors provided approximately 300 individuals attending today’s Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair with more information

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