Craig won’t run for 1st CD

GOP state Sen. Dave Craig, a former aide to House Speaker Paul Ryan, announced Friday he will not run to replace his old boss. “My family is so thankful and humbled by the support shown to us these past few days,” Craig tweeted. “After much prayerful consideration, the timing to run for Congress is not right for our young family. I look forward to continuing to advance our conservative principles in the State Senate!” Craig, R-Big Bend, is not up for re-election to the Legislature this fall and would not have had to give up his Senate seat to run.

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Milwaukee Ald. Rainey: Foxconn to hold information session for Milwaukee contractors

Ald. Khalif J. Rainey (414) 286-2863 With Phase 1 construction beginning this spring, Foxconn will hold several information sessions for contracting and construction companies, including a session in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at We Energies, 231 W. Michigan St. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey invites all Milwaukee construction businesses, especially woman and minority owned companies participating in the City Accelerator Program, to attend the information session and place a bid for the Foxconn contract. “The Foxconn contract is an opportunity for local contracting firms to grow exponentially,” he said. “With the Foxconn plant benefiting

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Election strategists seeking to win over ‘unicorn voters’ in November

As the state barrels toward midterm season, election strategists on both sides are working not just to fire up the base, but to win over the elusive “unicorn voter.” Those voters, who label themselves as political moderates or independents, have supported leading Dem and GOP candidates — sometimes on the same ticket. They’re the Obama-Trump voters, and the ones who got behind both President Obama … 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 Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear WILL case against State Superintendent Evers

Statement from WILL President and General Counsel, Rick Esenberg Milwaukee, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court of Wisconsin has agreed to hear oral arguments in Koschkee v. Evers, WILL’s case about whether the State Superintendent of Public Instruction violated state law when he ignored the REINS Act, a newly enacted law meant to curb the power of state agencies. A date for the hearing will be decided later. A statement by WILL President Rick Esenberg: “We are thrilled that the State Supreme Court has agreed to hear our case. The legislature passed the REINS Act to increase oversight of all state agencies, including

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Fewer bills to be signed into law this session compared to previous two

Lawmakers are on track to get fewer bills signed into law this session than over the previous two, a WisPolitics.com review shows. The count includes a series of special session calls that resulted in a slate of welfare overhaul bills and the $3 billion Foxconn incentive package. It also includes headline-grabbing bills ranging from one that weakens protections for some wetlands to another that ba… 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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Walker spending for state plane use rises in 2017 as Dems knock short hops, DC trips

Gov. Scott Walker and his cabinet spent twice as much in 2017 on taxpayer-funded flights as the governor was gearing up for his re-election run than in 2015, when he was running for president, records show. The guv and his cabinet spent a total of $391,372 on state plane use across Wisconsin and the nation in 2017, compared to $190,016 in 2015. Spending on flights in 2016 was $376,806. Walker’s sp… 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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Vukmir campaign: Posts nearly $600K raised in first quarter of 2018

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Leah Raises Nearly 80% of Funds In-State, 95% of Donors From Wisconsin Brookfield, Wis. — U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir announced Friday that she raised nearly $600 thousand in the first quarter of the year, and has about $650 thousand cash on hand. “Unlike my opponents who are overwhelmingly funding their campaigns with support from the DC swamp, I am proud to report that 95 percent of the donors to our campaign are Wisconsinites,” Leah said. “My team and I continue to be overwhelmed by the homegrown, grassroots response to our campaign. We are thankful

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Vukmir raises $600k in first quarter for U.S. Senate bid

State Sen. Leah Vukmir raised $600,000 during the first three months of 2018, trailing the more than $1 million GOP rival Kevin Nicholson pulled in for the period. Vukmir, R-Brookfield, will report $650,000 cash on hand, her campaign said. The campaign did not release how much she spent between Jan. 1 and March 31. But she ended December with $481,059, meaning she spent about 70 percent of what she raised. Nicholson, a business consultant and former Marine, finished the period with more than $800,000 in the bank. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, raised $3.7 million for the period and

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FRI REPORT: Walker spending for state plane use rises in 2017 as Dems knock short hops, DC trips

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Walker spending for state plane use rises in 2017 as Dems knock short hops, DC trips Fewer bills to be signed into law this session compared to previous two State Supreme Court to hear DPI administrative rules suit Election strategists seeking to win over ‘unicorn voters’ in November Week ahe… 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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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Luther Memorial Church listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Luther Memorial Church in Madison, Dane County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. Luther Memorial Church is one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic Revival style architecture in the entire city of Madison. As well, its architectural design is a product of the renowned and prolific architectural firm, Claude

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Rep. Novak: Announces re-election bid

Contact: (608) 341-0252 Dodgeville – Wisconsin State Rep. Todd Novak announced his candidacy for re-election in the 51st Assembly District today. “Serving the residents of the 51st Assembly District has been the most rewarding and fulfilling job I have ever held,” said Novak. “I have made it a priority of mine to legislate across the aisle and look out for the interests of those I represent, regardless of political affiliation.” Born and raised in Cobb, Wisconsin, Rep. Novak currently resides in Dodgeville and maintains strong relationships with local governments, law enforcement agencies, and community business owners. This session, Rep. Novak

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Nehlen campaign: Response to Ryan’s April 11 statement

Contact: team@electnehlen.com In my earlier statement regarding Paul Ryan’s retirement, I was trying to be polite. In light of his statement about me, however, he was obviously undeserving of such graciousness. The reality is that Paul Ryan was a largely unaccomplished congressman, a disastrous vice presidential candidate, and a Speaker that furthered the agenda only of the donor class at the expense of the Republican base. This is Paul Ryan’s legacy: Funding every single bailout; Fully funding Planned Parenthood; Expanding and funding Common Core; Enabling Puerto Rico’s gross financial malfeasance (to the tune of $73 billion); Funding every dangerous third-world refugee

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Milwaukee Ald. Johnson: Threat to JobLines routes could mean jobs lost for city residents

Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson It is unconscionable to me that City of Milwaukee residents living in ZIP codes 53205, 53206, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53212, 53216, 53218, 53233 could soon be in danger of losing an important transportation (and employment) lifeline. The Milwaukee County Transity System’s routes 6 and 61 – also known as the JobLines – will disappear from these nine urban zip codes at the end of 2018 unless new funding sources are secured. The JobLines routes were established in 2014 as a settlement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Black

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Milwaukee Board of School Directors selects interim superintendent

Contact: Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Office: (414) 475-8675 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Veteran educator Dr. Keith P. Posley to lead district MILWAUKEE — Dr. Keith P. Posley, a 27-year veteran of Milwaukee Public Schools, with extensive school-based and district leadership experience, has been named interim Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The Board is expected to negotiate a contract with Dr. Posley, which plans to be approved on April 17, 2018. The Board is also expected to outline a transition period between Dr. Posley and outgoing Superintendent Darienne Driver. “Dr. Posley’s leadership and experience make

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Craig won’t run for 1st CD

GOP state Sen. Dave Craig, a former aide to House Speaker Paul Ryan, announced Friday he will not run to replace his old boss. “My family is so thankful and humbled by the support shown to us these past few days,” Craig tweeted. “After much prayerful consideration, the timing to

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Vukmir raises $600k in first quarter for U.S. Senate bid

State Sen. Leah Vukmir raised $600,000 during the first three months of 2018, trailing the more than $1 million GOP rival Kevin Nicholson pulled in for the period. Vukmir, R-Brookfield, will report $650,000 cash on hand, her campaign said. The campaign did not release how much she spent between Jan.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Luther Memorial Church listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Luther Memorial Church in Madison, Dane County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits,

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Rep. Novak: Announces re-election bid

Contact: (608) 341-0252 Dodgeville – Wisconsin State Rep. Todd Novak announced his candidacy for re-election in the 51st Assembly District today. “Serving the residents of the 51st Assembly District has been the most rewarding and fulfilling job I have ever held,” said Novak. “I have made it a priority of

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Nehlen campaign: Response to Ryan’s April 11 statement

Contact: team@electnehlen.com In my earlier statement regarding Paul Ryan’s retirement, I was trying to be polite. In light of his statement about me, however, he was obviously undeserving of such graciousness. The reality is that Paul Ryan was a largely unaccomplished congressman, a disastrous vice presidential candidate, and a Speaker that

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