THU PM Update: Super PAC launches TV ad playing up Vukmir, Walker ties

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The super PAC backing Leah Vukmir in the U.S. Senate race today announced its first TV buy — a spot that plays up the Brookfield Republican’s ties to Gov. Scott Walker. Wisconsin Next PAC said the buy, which starts tomorrow, includes $575,000 on TV and $50,000 in digital ads. The TV ad will run statewide on broadcast and cable… 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

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Public comment period open through April 12 to provide feedback regarding preliminary recommendations from County Deer Advisory Councils

CONTACT:  Kevin Wallenfang, DNR big game ecologist, 608-261-7589 MADISON – County Deer Advisory Councils met in each county in March, and preliminary antlerless deer quotas, tag levels, and season structure recommendations for the 2018 deer hunting season are now available for review and comment. An online public comment period will be open through April 12 to collect feedback on the preliminary recommendations. To view each county’s recommendations and provide feedback, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “CDAC.” Antlerless quota recommendations and hunter success rates from previous hunts help determine the number of antlerless tags available for the 2018 deer hunting season, and help Department of Natural Resources staff

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Spreaker Ryan: Tax reform continues to bring U.S. businesses home

One of the positive impacts from tax reform is businesses coming back to America, meaning more jobs and more opportunities for working families. Yesterday brought yet another story showing how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is restoring the confidence of U.S. companies and bringing them home. Back in November, communications chip manufacturing company Broadcom announced it would be relocating to the United States, thanks to a more attractive business climate brought by tax reform. This week, that promise became reality. In the company’s announcement, President and CEO Hock Tan noted, “We believe that America is once again the best place for Broadcom to do business.”

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Vukmir-Nicholson #GOPTaxScam is still a giveaway to the richest Americans

MADISON — A new report from the non-partisan Tax Policy Center looks at the Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson-supported #GOPTaxScam, finding,”The Republican tax law passed last fall will give the richest one percent of Americans an average personal income tax break of about $33,000, while the poorest Americans will receive an average personal income tax break of $40.” The Tax Policy Center’s new isolated look at the law’s regressive disparity in individual income tax savings is the clearest sign that the Republican tax law — which Vukmir and Nicholson have made a central part of their respective Senate campaigns — is a massive giveaway

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Rep. Pocan: Congressional progressive caucus to release NAFTA recommendations

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906   WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Progressive Caucus, the largest values-based caucus among Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives with over 75 members, will hold a press call on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 12:30 PM ET to release the CPC’s NAFTA recommendations as discussions continue between the three negotiating countries. With the Administration seeking to quickly complete a deal, the CPC is releasing proposed changes to NAFTA that are essential to improving the lives of working people. The CPC demands a renegotiated NAFTA that respects the dignity and economic security of workers; protects the environment and

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Wilde East Towne Honda: Distinguished by Honda Council of Parts & Service Professionals

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tracie Pierce, Director of Marketing, 941-316-9888 tracie@wildeproductions.net   MADISON, Wis.— American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is proud to announce that Wilde East Towne Honda is now an esteemed member of the 2017 Council of Parts & Service Professionals. The Honda Council of Parts & Service Professionals, introduced in 2016, recognizes the best parts and service departments in Honda dealerships across the country. Only 150 Honda dealerships, out of more than 1,000 nationwide, receive this annual honor for excellence in parts and service operations. “Wilde East Towne Honda is committed to delivering an outstanding customer service experience,” said Bruce Smith,

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First Lady Walker: Wisconsin is leading the nation on trauma-informed care

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MILWAUKEE – First Lady Tonette Walker today hosted a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) event in Milwaukee highlighting TIC implementation throughout Wisconsin with a governmental delegation from Norway. “Wisconsin is a national leader when it comes to implementing Trauma-Informed Care,” said First Lady Tonette Walker. “Through Trauma-Informed Care we are able to change outcomes for children and families in Wisconsin, the United States, and around the world. Here in Wisconsin, we have seen TIC make a difference in our communities. By partnering with experts and sharing our ideas and best practices, we can amplify our positive results.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Public comment period open through April 12 to provide feedback regarding preliminary recommendations from County Deer Advisory Councils

CONTACT:  Kevin Wallenfang, DNR big game ecologist, 608-261-7589 MADISON – County Deer Advisory Councils met in each county in March, and preliminary antlerless deer quotas, tag levels, and season structure recommendations for the 2018 deer hunting season are now available for review and comment. An online public comment period will be open through April

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Spreaker Ryan: Tax reform continues to bring U.S. businesses home

One of the positive impacts from tax reform is businesses coming back to America, meaning more jobs and more opportunities for working families. Yesterday brought yet another story showing how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is restoring the confidence of U.S. companies and bringing them home. Back in November, communications chip manufacturing company

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First Lady Walker: Wisconsin is leading the nation on trauma-informed care

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MILWAUKEE – First Lady Tonette Walker today hosted a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) event in Milwaukee highlighting TIC implementation throughout Wisconsin with a governmental delegation from Norway. “Wisconsin is a national leader when it comes to implementing Trauma-Informed Care,” said First Lady Tonette Walker. “Through Trauma-Informed

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