Pence in Milwaukee says national optimism ‘soaring’ due to Trump’s policies, tax overhaul

MILWAUKEE — Vice President Mike Pence says due to the federal tax overhaul and other policies backed by President Trump, optimism is “soaring.” The former Indiana governor said consumer confidence is now at an all-time high and the unemployment rate is the lowest in 17 years. He said since Trump took office, 3 million new jobs have been added, 36,000 of those in Wisconsin. “Jobs are coming back,… 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 *

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Calls On Trump Administration To Continue Fighting For Wisconsin Dairy In NAFTA Renegotiations

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer asking the Trump administration to continue to fight for Wisconsin dairy farmers as trade talks between the United States, Canada, and Mexico progress. Full letter below. Dear Ambassador Lighthizer, We write to you concerning the ongoing negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and to express our concerns with Canada’s Class 7 program. During the ongoing NAFTA modernization negotiations, it is critical that the Administration achieves its established

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Milwaukee ALd. Lewis: Be vigilant on Denim Day and beyond

Statement from Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Today I join others in wearing denim to dispel harmful myths about sexual violence and survivors. Denim Day was developed in response to a rape conviction overturned by the Italian Supreme Court in 1999. The justices stated that removing tight fitting jeans could not be possible if the victim were struggling; therefore, the victim must have assisted the attacker in removing her jeans, which they felt implied consent. Wearing jeans during this annual event has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. Women’s choice of fashion has nothing to

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement on water permit

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Racine, WI – ​Foxconn Technology Group is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has approved the City of Racine’s water diversion application.  This approval is a key part of the City’s infrastructure development that will benefit the job-creating growth that will be associated with our investment in Racine County and will facilitate development in the community as a technology manufacturing hub. Environmental sustainability is a priority for Foxconn, and that includes compliance with all appropriate laws, rules and regulations relating to water use, water quality and wastewater treatment that apply to our operations. As a global leader

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on DNR approval of Racine water diversion

Contacts: Ezra Meyer, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 20 (office) or emeyer@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin issued the following statement on the Department of Natural Resources’ approval of Racine’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water: “We’re reviewing the DNR’s decision and weighing our options in coordination with our coalition partners,” said Ezra Meyer, Water Resources Specialist. “This proposed diversion does not meet the letter or spirit of the Great Lakes Compact. Racine’s application is clear in stating that none of the diverted water from Lake Michigan would be used for public purposes, as required by the Compact and state law.”

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Foxconn: Local leaders applaud DNR approval of City of Racine’s water diversion request to serve Village of Mount Pleasant

For more information, contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – April 25, 2018 – The following statements were issued today regarding the Department of Natural Resource’s approval of the City of Racine’s straddling community water diversion application for Great Lakes water on behalf of the Village of Mount Pleasant: President David DeGroot, Village of Mount Pleasant: “The diversion request approved today is something the Village of Mount Pleasant has been considering for years as we have explored ways to support broader I-94 corridor development, creating even more Racine County jobs, patrons and residents. Foxconn’s investment has presented us with a great opportunity to do just

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Approves straddling community diversion application from city of Racine

CONTACT: Jim Dick, DNR Director of Communications, James.Dick@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-2773 MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources issued an approval today allowing the city of Racine to divert an annual average of 7 million gallons a day of water from Lake Michigan for its customers within the village of Mount Pleasant. The village of Mount Pleasant straddles the divide between the Lake Michigan basin and Mississippi River basin. For perspective, the total surface water withdrawn from Lake Michigan from all states in 2016 was reported as 9.6 billion gallons per day by the Great Lakes Commission. Racine’s requested 7 million gallons per

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Last Day of School for High Schools Changes to May 21

Contact: Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Office: (414) 475-8675 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Change in calendar due to snow day in February MILWAUKEE, WI — The end of the school year is approaching and Milwaukee Public Schools has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students. Due to the snow day on February 8, 2018, when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12. Wisconsin requires schools to provide a specific number of minutes of instruction for each grade level. Because there

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Lucas campaign: Statement from Earnell Lucas, candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff

Contact: Lucas For Milwaukee INFO@LUCASFORMKE.COM “It’s time to move forward and start a new chapter in the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Our citizens have had enough of the costly litigation, wasted taxpayers’ dollars and failures to respect human dignity. They want a Sheriff whose only focus is making our community strong and safe. “A lack of accountability for decisions made by those in charge have led us to where we are today. This August, the citizens of Milwaukee County have a choice to make: to continue with the failed policies and leadership of the past or commit to a fresh,

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Dem Governors Association: Two Peas in a Pod: Scott Walker and Mike Pence

Contact: Melissa Miller, 202-875-9188 miller@dga.net Today, Vice President Pence is in Wisconsin to bail out his buddy Governor Scott Walker’s floundering campaign. And it’s no wonder why Pence is committed to keeping Walker in power: the two are in lockstep when it comes to putting special interests and their campaign donors ahead of middle class families. “The people of Wisconsin know that Scott Walker and Mike Pence are two peas in a pod, putting national political ambitions and their special interest donors ahead of hard-working families and small businesses,” said DGA Press Secretary Melissa Miller. “Voters have had enough of

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Gov. Walker: Visits Farmers Impacted by April Blizzard in Northeast Wisconsin

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor encourages farmers who suffered damage to report it to their county Farm Services Agency (FSA) office   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today visited Birlings Bovines in Black Creek and Sievert Farms in Sobieski to hear from farmers who were impacted by the strong blizzard that covered much of the state with heavy snow from April 13 – 16, 2018. The storm caused property damage, including barn roof collapses that resulted in the loss of livestock in some cases. “Farmers were hit hard by the recent blizzard, and we want all farmers impacted to

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Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin Receives “A” Grade for Transparent Government

Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874   Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin Receives “A” Grade for Transparent Government   MADISON – The State of Wisconsin received an “A” grade by the United States Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) Education Fund for providing online access to government spending data.  U.S. PIRG issued their Following the Money 2018 report today which evaluates how all 50 states rank for openness and transparency related to government spending.  Wisconsin improved from No. 6 to No. 3 in the rankings from 2016 to 2018 in U.S. PIRG’s report.“Transparency and efficient use of taxpayer dollars is a top

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Rep. Anderson: We Need Humanity in Our Leaders

Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-8570 Madison – Today, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson announced a plan to triple the rents paid by some recipients of federal housing subsidies. In response, Rep. Anderson released the following statement: “Across the country, housing shortages and skyrocketing rents have pinched Americans of every stripe. The announcement from Secretary Ben Carson to raise the rents of the nation’s neediest is another in a series of callous steps to punish vulnerable Americans, while those at the top get all of the benefits. Just last week, it was announced that the nation’s largest

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Kohl campaign: Glenn Grothman Touts GOP Tax Scam

Contact: Rick Coelho, 262-236-6918 Glenn’s on board for huge federal transfers to big corporations and the very wealthiest. Does he support state taxpayer dollars for a foreign company? Grafton – Later this afternoon, Glenn Grothman will participate in a forum with Vice President Mike Pence, Governor Scott Walker, and Foxconn Technologies special assistant Louis Woo to tout the recent Republican tax package. Glenn’s inclusion is likely the latest reward for his steadfast support of the GOP line. This event comes as the American public has made clear they see through GOP PR offensive. A recent Wall Street Journal/NBC poll showed

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Calls On Trump Administration To Continue Fighting For Wisconsin Dairy In NAFTA Renegotiations

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer asking the Trump administration to continue to fight for Wisconsin dairy farmers as trade talks between the United States, Canada,

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Milwaukee ALd. Lewis: Be vigilant on Denim Day and beyond

Statement from Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Today I join others in wearing denim to dispel harmful myths about sexual violence and survivors. Denim Day was developed in response to a rape conviction overturned by the Italian Supreme Court in 1999. The justices stated that removing tight fitting jeans could not be

Read More »

Foxconn Technology Group: Statement on water permit

Media Contact: media@foxconn.com Racine, WI – ​Foxconn Technology Group is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has approved the City of Racine’s water diversion application.  This approval is a key part of the City’s infrastructure development that will benefit the job-creating growth that will be associated with our investment in

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on DNR approval of Racine water diversion

Contacts: Ezra Meyer, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 20 (office) or emeyer@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin issued the following statement on the Department of Natural Resources’ approval of Racine’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water: “We’re reviewing the DNR’s decision and weighing our options in coordination with our coalition partners,”

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Foxconn: Local leaders applaud DNR approval of City of Racine’s water diversion request to serve Village of Mount Pleasant

For more information, contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – April 25, 2018 – The following statements were issued today regarding the Department of Natural Resource’s approval of the City of Racine’s straddling community water diversion application for Great Lakes water on behalf of the Village of Mount Pleasant: President David DeGroot, Village of Mount

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Rep. Anderson: We Need Humanity in Our Leaders

Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-8570 Madison – Today, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson announced a plan to triple the rents paid by some recipients of federal housing subsidies. In response, Rep. Anderson released the following statement: “Across the country, housing shortages and skyrocketing rents have pinched

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Kohl campaign: Glenn Grothman Touts GOP Tax Scam

Contact: Rick Coelho, 262-236-6918 Glenn’s on board for huge federal transfers to big corporations and the very wealthiest. Does he support state taxpayer dollars for a foreign company? Grafton – Later this afternoon, Glenn Grothman will participate in a forum with Vice President Mike Pence, Governor Scott Walker, and Foxconn

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