Dept. of Corrections: Minimum-Security Inmate Jennifer Drost Walks Away from Work Release Site in Kenosha County

Minimum-security inmate Jennifer Drost, confined at Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center, has walked away from a work release site in Kenosha County. The incident has been reported to the Racine County and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Offices. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this inmate should immediately contact law enforcement. Name: Jennifer Drost Year of Birth: 03/27/1977 Gender: Female Race: White Height: 5’09” Weight 193 lbs. Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Brown County of Conviction: Rock, Milwaukee Offense information is available on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.

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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett: Annual Property Assessments in Milwaukee Show Real Estate Values Are Up Throughout the City

Contact: Jeff Fleming, (414) 286-8580 MILWAUKEE— Property values across the City of Milwaukee are climbing according to the annual revaluation compiled by the City Assessors Office. Every Milwaukee Aldermanic district saw total property value increase, and in 13 of the 15 aldermanic districts, residential property values were up by more than 3%. “Assessments are a direct reflection of what the real estate markets say about our neighborhoods,” Mayor Tom Barrett said.  “The message from the markets is very positive for neighborhoods all across the City.” Approximately 150,000 assessment notices were mailed to Milwaukee property owners on Friday. 72% of those owners will

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Bradley Foundation: George Will To Emcee 2018 Bradley Prizes for 10th Year

CONTACT: Christine Czernejewski 202-368-0281 Washington, D.C. Awards Ceremony to be held May 15 Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today that George Will, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and conservative thinker, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 2018 Bradley Prizes, which honor scholars and practitioners whose accomplishments reflect the Bradley Foundation’s mission to restore, strengthen and protect the principles and institutions of American exceptionalism. The 15th annual awards ceremony will be held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  “George Will is one of the most revered conservative thought leaders of our time,” said Richard

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WisGOP: Will Senator Tammy Baldwin allow allies to continue their foreign policy obstruction?

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   [Madison, WI] — As America faces crucial foreign policy decisions in North Korea and Syria, Democrats are threatening to obstruct the president’s pick for Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. After spending 2017 playing political games with President Trump’s cabinet nominees, will Senator Baldwin continue her games as America’s safety and security hang in the balance – or will she hold her liberal allies accountable for picking party over country? “Mike Pompeo is highly qualified to serve as Secretary of State, a role that must be filled at this pivotal moment in American history,” said Alec Zimmerman,

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Rep. Tittl: To host foster care event in Manitowoc

Contact:  Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 266-0315 Free event brings together community members, state and local officials Madison: Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc), in collaboration with three courageous grandmothers in the Manitowoc community, will host a foster care event titled, “In the Best Interest of the Child” on Thursday, May 3rd. The half-day session will focus on the devastating effects of the opioid crisis on families and the foster care system. “Addiction affects more than just the addict,” said Rep. Tittl. “It creates complicated situations for children whose parents no longer have the ability or interest to care for them and other family

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Dept. of Transportation: State revokes auto dealers’ licenses

For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581   opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Investigations uncover odometer fraud and other violations After thorough investigations, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently imposed licensing sanctions against several auto dealers for odometer fraud and other violations. Odometer fraud is the resetting, disconnecting or altering a vehicle’s odometer to conceal the true mileage. This costs consumers millions of dollars each year. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section has ninefield investigation territories for handling consumer complaints. “Odometer and title fraud, along with unlicensed sales activity, are a continuous threat facing Wisconsin consumers,” said Dealer and Agent Section Chief

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Sen. Kapenga: Hosts listening session in Hartland on Wednesday

  Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174     Madison – State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Town of Delafield) will host a listening session with State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield) at the Hartland Public Library on Wednesday, April 25thfrom 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  The Hartland Public Library is located at 110 East Park Avenue in Hartland. “Listening sessions are a great opportunity for constituents of the 33rd Senate District to stay informed on legislative topics, share ideas, and voice their opinion,” said Senator Kapenga. “I look forward to meeting and hearing from constituents on the issues that are important to

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Ald. Lewis: Property in Granville BID being developed into funeral home

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis (414) 286-2868 The Granville Business Improvement District and Alderwoman Chantia Lewis welcome the newest location of Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home. Funeral home operator Arthur Reid Jr. has purchased the location, at the intersection of 76th Street and Calumet Road, with plans to raze the current building and develop the property. Groundbreaking is anticipated for later this year and the business, to be located at 7550 N. 76th St., is expected to open in 2019, according to the Granville BID. Mr. Reid’s career in funeral service goes back to the 1950s before starting his own business. This will

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Gov. Walker: Delivers remarks at the Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall groundbreaking ceremony at the Milwaukee School of Engineering

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   New academic hall will position MSOE at the forefront of artificial intelligence and other technologies    MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today visited the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall. The new $34 million facility was funded through a gift from Dr. Dwight and Dian Diercks. The Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall will help educate students, community members, and business leaders on how to utilize artificial intelligence technology.   “This new facility is not only an investment into MSOE,

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UW System: Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs James Henderson retires, Karen Schmitt named interim

CONTACT:  Stephanie Marquis, Director of Communications universityrelations@uwsa.edu or 608-263-1700 James P. Henderson, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the University of Wisconsin System, has announced that he will retire effective June 1, 2018. UW System President Ray Cross announced today that Karen R. Schmitt will serve as interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. She begins her new post on June 1. “Having the privilege to serve the System that provided the foundation for my academic career with a Ph.D. from UW-Madison in 1979 has truly been beyond anything I dreamed,” Henderson said. “The UW System is one of the

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WisDems: Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein, Kevin Nicholson’s biggest backer, named GOP’s top 2018 spender

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — In case you missed it, a new report from ABC News reveals that Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein “is involved in almost every single one of the top spending super PACs supporting [Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kevin] Nicholson.” With Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senate primary still four months away, the Illinois-based megadonor has already poured $17.4 million into 10 groups backing Kevin Nicholson’s candidacy. “Out-of-state billionaire Dick Uihlein isn’t even eligible to vote in Wisconsin’s Senate election, but that hasn’t stopped him from pouring in millions into our state to try to buy Kevin Nicholson a U.S. Senate seat,” said Brad Bainum, DPW

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International Foodservice Distributors Association: Award recognizes commitment to policies that support business growth

WASHINGTON, DC – The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) announced today that Congressman Grothman has been named a recipient of the 2018 Thomas Jefferson Award. The biannual award recognizes legislators whose voting record indicates strong support of policies that enable the U.S. foodservice distribution industry to create well-paying jobs, grow their businesses, and contribute to their local communities.   With a combined annual sales volume of almost $300 billion, foodservice distributors play a crucial role in our nation’s infrastructure. This industry ensures a safe and efficient supply chain of food and products for more than one million restaurants and foodservice

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Dept. of Corrections: Minimum-Security Inmate Jennifer Drost Walks Away from Work Release Site in Kenosha County

Minimum-security inmate Jennifer Drost, confined at Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center, has walked away from a work release site in Kenosha County. The incident has been reported to the Racine County and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Offices. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this inmate should immediately contact law enforcement.

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Bradley Foundation: George Will To Emcee 2018 Bradley Prizes for 10th Year

CONTACT: Christine Czernejewski 202-368-0281 Washington, D.C. Awards Ceremony to be held May 15 Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today that George Will, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and conservative thinker, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 2018 Bradley Prizes, which honor scholars and practitioners whose accomplishments reflect the

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Rep. Tittl: To host foster care event in Manitowoc

Contact:  Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 266-0315 Free event brings together community members, state and local officials Madison: Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc), in collaboration with three courageous grandmothers in the Manitowoc community, will host a foster care event titled, “In the Best Interest of the Child” on Thursday, May 3rd. The half-day

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Dept. of Transportation: State revokes auto dealers’ licenses

For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581   opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Investigations uncover odometer fraud and other violations After thorough investigations, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently imposed licensing sanctions against several auto dealers for odometer fraud and other violations. Odometer fraud is the resetting, disconnecting or altering

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Sen. Kapenga: Hosts listening session in Hartland on Wednesday

  Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174     Madison – State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Town of Delafield) will host a listening session with State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield) at the Hartland Public Library on Wednesday, April 25thfrom 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  The Hartland Public Library is located

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Ald. Lewis: Property in Granville BID being developed into funeral home

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis (414) 286-2868 The Granville Business Improvement District and Alderwoman Chantia Lewis welcome the newest location of Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home. Funeral home operator Arthur Reid Jr. has purchased the location, at the intersection of 76th Street and Calumet Road, with plans to raze the current building

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Gov. Walker: Delivers remarks at the Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall groundbreaking ceremony at the Milwaukee School of Engineering

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   New academic hall will position MSOE at the forefront of artificial intelligence and other technologies    MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today visited the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall. The

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UW System: Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs James Henderson retires, Karen Schmitt named interim

CONTACT:  Stephanie Marquis, Director of Communications universityrelations@uwsa.edu or 608-263-1700 James P. Henderson, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the University of Wisconsin System, has announced that he will retire effective June 1, 2018. UW System President Ray Cross announced today that Karen R. Schmitt will serve as interim Vice President

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WisDems: Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein, Kevin Nicholson’s biggest backer, named GOP’s top 2018 spender

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — In case you missed it, a new report from ABC News reveals that Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein “is involved in almost every single one of the top spending super PACs supporting [Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kevin] Nicholson.” With Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senate primary still four months away,

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International Foodservice Distributors Association: Award recognizes commitment to policies that support business growth

WASHINGTON, DC – The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) announced today that Congressman Grothman has been named a recipient of the 2018 Thomas Jefferson Award. The biannual award recognizes legislators whose voting record indicates strong support of policies that enable the U.S. foodservice distribution industry to create well-paying jobs, grow

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