TUE PM Update: Walker joining Pence at Wednesday events; former GOP Sen. Schultz doing fundraiser for Dem guv hopeful Evers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker is to introduce Vice President Mike Pence at an America First Policies event on the GOP tax overhaul in Milwaukee tomorrow, the White House said today. Pence is slated to arrive at General Mitchell International Airport at 3:30 p.m. and his remarks are scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Before Pence’s speech there is to b… 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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Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: To host Workers’ Memorial Day event April 28

Primary Contact: Tyler Tubbs, President, 715-205-0981 Secondary Contact: Bill Brockmiller, Treasurer, 608-386-0753 (La Crosse, Wisconsin) – Workers across various industries and occupations will be will be joined by community members on Saturday April 28, 2018 to honor workers killed and injured across Wisconsin. A new ten-name bronze plaque will be unveiled at this year’s ceremony.  An eleventh worker, train conductor Robert Hemling, died due to a work accident on March 27, 2018 at Cedar Creek Lumber (formerly Lake States Lumber) in Sparta. The tragedy involving Mr. Hemling occurred after the plaque was in production, however his name will also be read at

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Gov. Walker: Eagle River Site Earns Certified In Wisconsin® Designation

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   21-acre parcel becomes 20th site certified as ‘development-ready’ by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation   EAGLE RIVER – Governor Scott Walker today announced that a 21-acre parcel of land in Eagle River has been designated as a Certified In Wisconsin® development-ready site, a move aimed at attracting corporate development projects to the city.The site, owned by Ruedebusch Development and located near County Highway G and U.S. Highway 45 in Vilas County, is the state’s 20th Certified Site. The Certified In Wisconsin designation gives site selectors and business owners confidence that building plans will not be held up

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Asks President Trump To Stand Up To France, Germany, Others On Pharmaceutical Free Riding

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Foreign trading partners put unfair burden on American patients & economy Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his Administration addresses “free riding” by our trading partners on American innovative pharmaceuticals. The letter was also signed by 26 other members of Congress. Read the letter below. Dear Mr. President: I am writing to express my strong concerns in regard to the “free riding” of our trading partners on U.S. innovative pharmaceuticals. Among these issues include foreign government price controls, market

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement on air permit

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Racine, WI – Foxconn is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has issued air permits that are needed for the state-of-the-art advanced display manufacturing campus that we are building in Racine County.  Issuance of these permits allows our planning efforts to continue to move forward, and we are excited to see the project make important progress.  The recent public consultation on the permits allowed the public to offer comments, and we were pleased at the strong show of support for our project. In applying for these important permits, Foxconn has emphasized that we are fully committed

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Dept. of Revenue: Collections, March FY2018

CONTACT:  608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov ($ thousands)    Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY17 FY18 % change FY17 FY18 % change         Individual Income          307,518          129,177 -58.0%      5,359,121      5,426,255 1.3% adjusted          307,518          382,589 24.4%      5,359,121      5,679,668 6.0%           General Sales & Use          360,480          364,651 1.2%      3,403,633      3,560,291 4.6%           Corporate          181,283            97,089 -46.4%          622,174          509,458 -18.1%           Excise Taxes            51,192            49,363 -3.6%          470,777          453,219 -3.7%           Other              3,386              3,684

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Kohl campaign: U.S. Rep. Grothman Most Partisan Member of Congress from Wisconsin

Updated Lugar Center – McCourt School Bipartisan Index Underscores Grothman’s Partisanship, Inability to Work with Other Side Grafton – Glenn Grothman has once again been identified as one of the most partisan members in the House of Representatives by the Lugar Center- McCourt School Bipartisan Index. Ranking #410 out of 438 members, Grothman’s ranking makes him the most partisan member of Congress from Wisconsin. Being in the top 10% for partisanship is an improvement from Grothman’s ranking in 2017 as the most partisan member of Congress. Today’s ranking came after desperate efforts by Grothman to build his bipartisan credibility that

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Brings Congress to Sheboygan for Briefing

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Sheboygan, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will be holding a field briefing on May 1, 2018 on the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan campus. The subject of the briefing will be pollutants, ozone standards and the impact on local jobs, with a focus on the national one-size-fits-all ozone standard imposed on Sheboygan County. “The EPA’s application of the Clean Air Act’s ambient air quality standards have, for years, been devastating to businesses and motorists in Sheboygan County.” “The reason Sheboygan County has been saddled with restrictive air quality

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WisGOP: U.S. Sen. Baldwin Picks Party Over Country

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Won’t support Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State [Madison, WI] — Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that she would pick party over country and oppose President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Pompeo is a highly-qualified candidate who would serve the nation well during a pivotal point in American history, as crucial decisions on North Korea and Syria loom large. “While America’s safety and security hang in the balance, Senator Baldwin is continuing to play games with critical cabinet nominees,” said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. “America stands on

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Rep. Young: Grieves for recent Waffle House shooting victims

Rep. Young (608) 266-3786 MADISON – State Rep. Leon Young (D-Milwaukee) stated that, “The recent multiple shooting at the Waffle House in the Antioch neighborhood in Nashville, TN, illustrates the dire need for better gun safety.” Travis Reinking was arrested after eye witness reports stated that he opened fire with an AR-15 rifle on a Waffle House in Nashville, killing four people and injuring four others. Shortly before the shooting he parked his pickup truck in front of the restaurant for a few minutes, than open fire. Once inside while apparently attempting to reload, James Shaw Jr. age 29 seized

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Natural Resource Development Association: ICYMI: Aquila Editorial Highlights How Mining Will Offer a Bright Future to Marathon County

Contact: Nathan Conrad info@developourresources.org 608-556-1294 [Madison, Wis.] – In the wake of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous decision earlier this month to pass an ordinance that ensures mining would be conducted in a safe, sound, and responsible manner, the Natural Resource Development Association is highlighting an editorial first published in the Wausau Pilot and Review from Aquila Resources illustrating how the region can have environmental regulation and economic prosperity. Marathon County is facing an opportunity to embrace clean mining that would mean good-paying jobs and economic growth for local communities. “I have enjoyed meeting with local leaders and residents in

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Ranked Most Independent Member of Wisconsin Congressional Delegation

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Kind is ranked 21st most independent Member out of 438 U.S. House Members La Crosse – Today, the nonpartisan Lugar Center released their annual rankings of the most independent members of the House and Senate. The Lugar Center found that in the 115th Congress, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind ranked 21st in bipartisanship out of all 438 Members of the House and 1st in the Wisconsin congressional delegation. “When I’m holding Listening Sessions in Wisconsin or talking to folks at the YMCA and the grocery store, I often hear about the frustrations people have with how divided Congress is. Now more

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Wisconsin Republicans Have an Optimistic Story to Tell

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Walker’s reforms putting Wisconsin families first [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans have an optimistic story to tell – and are using that story to fight back against the risk of a blue wave this fall. Thanks to Governor Scott Walker’s bold reforms, Wisconsin’s comeback is real and hard-working families are winning. Find excerpts from Washington County Republican Party Chairman Jim Geldrich’s guest editorial in the Daily News below: A blue wave? Not so fast Daily News April 20, 2018   To a certain extent, it is customary for the minority party to gain seats during off-year

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Renard campaign: Calls on Government to Assist Northeast Wisconsin Farmers’ Recovery from Blizzard

Contact: Dylan Lange 920-304-6409 Info@RenardforSenate.com DE PERE, WI – “Right now we need maximum support from government agencies to eliminate any red tape and do what we can to help Northeast Wisconsin farmers,” said Alex Renard, 1st State Senate District Republican candidate. In an already difficult farm economy, the damage from the recent April snowstorm could be devastating for some farms. Today, Renard called upon federal and state officials to designate the region an agricultural disaster area and to expand awareness about how and when farmers should document damage. A little over a week ago, a blizzard dumped more than

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Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: To host Workers’ Memorial Day event April 28

Primary Contact: Tyler Tubbs, President, 715-205-0981 Secondary Contact: Bill Brockmiller, Treasurer, 608-386-0753 (La Crosse, Wisconsin) – Workers across various industries and occupations will be will be joined by community members on Saturday April 28, 2018 to honor workers killed and injured across Wisconsin. A new ten-name bronze plaque will be unveiled at

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Gov. Walker: Eagle River Site Earns Certified In Wisconsin® Designation

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   21-acre parcel becomes 20th site certified as ‘development-ready’ by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation   EAGLE RIVER – Governor Scott Walker today announced that a 21-acre parcel of land in Eagle River has been designated as a Certified In Wisconsin® development-ready site, a move aimed at attracting

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Asks President Trump To Stand Up To France, Germany, Others On Pharmaceutical Free Riding

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Foreign trading partners put unfair burden on American patients & economy Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his Administration addresses “free riding” by our trading partners on American innovative

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement on air permit

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Racine, WI – Foxconn is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has issued air permits that are needed for the state-of-the-art advanced display manufacturing campus that we are building in Racine County.  Issuance of these permits allows our planning efforts to continue to move forward, and

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Dept. of Revenue: Collections, March FY2018

CONTACT:  608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov ($ thousands)    Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY17 FY18 % change FY17 FY18 % change         Individual Income          307,518          129,177 -58.0%      5,359,121      5,426,255 1.3% adjusted          307,518          382,589 24.4%      5,359,121      5,679,668 6.0%          

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Brings Congress to Sheboygan for Briefing

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Sheboygan, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will be holding a field briefing on May 1, 2018 on the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan campus. The subject of the briefing will be pollutants, ozone standards and the impact on

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WisGOP: U.S. Sen. Baldwin Picks Party Over Country

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Won’t support Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State [Madison, WI] — Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that she would pick party over country and oppose President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Pompeo is a highly-qualified candidate who would serve the nation well

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Rep. Young: Grieves for recent Waffle House shooting victims

Rep. Young (608) 266-3786 MADISON – State Rep. Leon Young (D-Milwaukee) stated that, “The recent multiple shooting at the Waffle House in the Antioch neighborhood in Nashville, TN, illustrates the dire need for better gun safety.” Travis Reinking was arrested after eye witness reports stated that he opened fire with

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Natural Resource Development Association: ICYMI: Aquila Editorial Highlights How Mining Will Offer a Bright Future to Marathon County

Contact: Nathan Conrad info@developourresources.org 608-556-1294 [Madison, Wis.] – In the wake of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous decision earlier this month to pass an ordinance that ensures mining would be conducted in a safe, sound, and responsible manner, the Natural Resource Development Association is highlighting an editorial first

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Wisconsin Republicans Have an Optimistic Story to Tell

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Walker’s reforms putting Wisconsin families first [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans have an optimistic story to tell – and are using that story to fight back against the risk of a blue wave this fall. Thanks to Governor Scott Walker’s bold reforms, Wisconsin’s comeback

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