For the Freedom Caucus, it is seen as a victory in their mission: pursuing the conservative cause as they alone define it. For the left, it is seen as another sign that there is a solid chance they will take back control of the House — and maybe even the Senate — in the next election.
Moving the cenotaph and adding an explanatory plaque seems like a reasonable compromise. But it’s perfectly understandable why descendants of those whose lives were permanently altered during and for years after that war would rather it just go away.
CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin formally introduced legislation that supports Wisconsin’s manufacturing and shipbuilding industries. The Made in America Shipbuilding Act (S. 2731) strengthens Buy American requirements for the federal government’s purchase of ships by expanding current law to cover all federal agencies, all classes of ships and substantially more shipboard components, including items made in Wisconsin. Senator Baldwin unveiled the Made in America Shipbuilding Act in February at Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Co. in Superior to highlight her work fighting for strong Buy American standards to help boost Wisconsin’s manufacturing economy. “For decades in Wisconsin, we’ve worked to make things: paper,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Wednesday: Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com Newsmaker Luncheon ft. Acting Milwaukee Co. Sheriff Richard Schmidt Richard Schmidt will be the featured speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon, hosted jointly by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Schmidt, who was hired as a sheriff… 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 Forgot Password
CONTACT: Michelle Vetterkind (608) 255-2600 Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has named the panelists who will be asking questions during two televised statewide primary debates scheduled for July. The primary debate between Democrats in the gubernatorial primary will be held on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at NBC15 (WMTV-TV) in Madison. The debate between Republicans in the U.S. Senate primary will be held Saturday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at WSAW-TV in Wausau. The panelists for the Democratic gubernatorial primary will be: Jessica Arp, WISC-TV Emilee Fannon, WKOW-TV Leigh Mills, WMTV-TV (social media panelist) Lupita Montoto. La
CONTACT: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Menominee, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, checked off the final county on her 72-county Wisconsin Way tour Monday evening with a meet-and-greet event in Dunn County. “The support I am receiving in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties is incredibly encouraging,” Leah said. “As I run for U.S. Senate, my goal isn’t to impress people from the swamp. I’m focused on meeting Wisconsin veterans, farmers, teachers and small business owners and earning their trust and support for my campaign. “Across the state, I’ve heard that people want a U.S. Senator who will
CONTACT: Sen. Howard Marklein 608-588-5632 howard@howardmarklein.com Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced his intent to run for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein began circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2018 and is prepared to run. “It has been a privilege to work on behalf of the citizens of the 17th Senate District and all of rural Wisconsin in the State Senate,” Marklein said. “We accomplished a lot of great reform and delivered more funds to schools, roads and broadband! But there is more to do and I
CONTACT: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 Brian@keldaforgovernor.com MILWAUKEE, WI — In response to mounting pressure from activists, Ascension Wisconsin has announced it will pause its plan to cut vital health services from St. Joseph hospital. Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released the following statement calling on Ascension to make these changes permanent. “I want to congratulate the activists and advocates who fought to save vital medical services at St. Joe’s hospital. Today, I’m calling on Ascension Wisconsin to commit to permanently providing surgery and inpatient services at St. Joe’s. Anything less is unacceptable. “The health disparities faced by Wisconsin’s African American community
CONTACT: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Thiensville, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today returned to his alma mater, Homestead High School, to present the Congressional Award Medal to current student Zidao Wang. The Congressional Award Medal is earned by, on average, just 38 Wisconsinites each year. “The Congressional Award Medal is not given, but earned by young people around the country who have achieved personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development and citizenship.” “Zidao has shown tremendous leadership and initiative on his path to earning this award. He is truly one of Wisconsin’s best and I
CONTACT: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Secretary Sheila Harsdorf is reminding Wisconsin farmers who sustained property damage or livestock losses from recent snow storms to document and report losses to their county USDA Farm Service Agency offices. Many parts of Wisconsin received two feet or more of heavy, wet snow April 13-14. It caused roof collapses in barns that killed livestock in some cases. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has been in contact with the FSA state office since the storm. “It is critical that farmers document and report and
For the Freedom Caucus, it is seen as a victory in their mission: pursuing the conservative cause as they alone define it. For the left, it is seen as another sign that there is a solid chance they will take back control of the House — and maybe even the Senate — in the next election.
Moving the cenotaph and adding an explanatory plaque seems like a reasonable compromise. But it’s perfectly understandable why descendants of those whose lives were permanently altered during and for years after that war would rather it just go away.
CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin formally introduced legislation that supports Wisconsin’s manufacturing and shipbuilding industries. The Made in America Shipbuilding Act (S. 2731) strengthens Buy American requirements for the federal government’s purchase of ships by expanding current law to cover all federal agencies, all classes of ships
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Wednesday: Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com Newsmaker Luncheon ft. Acting Milwaukee Co. Sheriff Richard Schmidt Richard Schmidt will be the featured speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon, hosted jointly by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Schmidt, who was hired as a
CONTACT: Michelle Vetterkind (608) 255-2600 Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has named the panelists who will be asking questions during two televised statewide primary debates scheduled for July. The primary debate between Democrats in the gubernatorial primary will be held on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at
CONTACT: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Menominee, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, checked off the final county on her 72-county Wisconsin Way tour Monday evening with a meet-and-greet event in Dunn County. “The support I am receiving in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties is incredibly encouraging,” Leah
CONTACT: Sen. Howard Marklein 608-588-5632 howard@howardmarklein.com Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced his intent to run for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein began circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2018 and is prepared to run. “It has
CONTACT: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 Brian@keldaforgovernor.com MILWAUKEE, WI — In response to mounting pressure from activists, Ascension Wisconsin has announced it will pause its plan to cut vital health services from St. Joseph hospital. Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released the following statement calling on Ascension to make these changes permanent.
CONTACT: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Thiensville, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today returned to his alma mater, Homestead High School, to present the Congressional Award Medal to current student Zidao Wang. The Congressional Award Medal is earned by, on average, just 38 Wisconsinites each year. “The Congressional Award Medal is
CONTACT: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Secretary Sheila Harsdorf is reminding Wisconsin farmers who sustained property damage or livestock losses from recent snow storms to document and report losses to their county USDA Farm Service Agency offices. Many parts of Wisconsin received two feet