ATC, ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Cooperative: Began filing Wisconsin regulatory application to build Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project

American Transmission Co.: Kaya Freiman, 877-506-6117,  kfreiman@atcllc.comITC Midwest: Tom Petersen, 319-297-6793, tpetersen@itctransco.com Dairyland Power Cooperative: Katie Thomson, 608-787-1323, katie.thomson@dairylandpower.com OR Deb Mirasola, 608-787-1378,deb.mirasola@dairylandpower.com   MADISON, Wis. – Following years of analysis and public outreach, American Transmission Co., ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Cooperative have begun filing their application for

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Foxconn

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – As Gov. Walker continues to prioritize Foxconn over Wisconsin-based businesses, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “It’s clear Gov. Walker wants to shore up his political future, but I don’t agree with

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Rep. Young: To host community form on stolen cars

MADISON – State Representative Leon Young (D-Milwaukee) When asked about the stolen car issues in Milwaukee, Rep. Young responded, “The rise in car thefts, carjacking and sometime fatal injury to innocent citizens of Milwaukee, I feel it’s time we take

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UW-Madison: Vice Chancellor Mailick steps down

Terry Devitt, (608) 262-8282, trdevitt@wisc.edu MADISON – Marsha Mailick, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s founding vice chancellor for research and graduate education, announced Thursday that she will step down from her post to return to the faculty. Mailick, who has been on temporary leave

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Riding in a self-driving shuttle at UW-Madison

I took a ride in a self-driving shuttle at UW-Madison, and got a firsthand look at how autonomous vehicles interact with a busy campus road. Demonstrations were held Tuesday and Wednesday this week, giving the the public a chance to

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Dept.of Transportation: Stay safe on the roads this growing season

Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov The Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges drivers to take extra caution as agricultural activity increases statewide. Tractors, trailers, and other farming equipment are recognized as essential agricultural tools and operate on Wisconsin roadways. Because

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Walker campaign: Wisconsin working as the comeback continues

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Walker joined Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday to talk about how Wisconsin is working, with Foxconn’s Louis Woo specifically crediting Gov. Walker as he discussed the company’s decision to invest in Wisconsin. Gov. Walker’s

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ATC, ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Cooperative: Began filing Wisconsin regulatory application to build Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project

American Transmission Co.: Kaya Freiman, 877-506-6117,  kfreiman@atcllc.comITC Midwest: Tom Petersen, 319-297-6793, tpetersen@itctransco.com Dairyland Power Cooperative: Katie Thomson, 608-787-1323, katie.thomson@dairylandpower.com OR Deb Mirasola, 608-787-1378,deb.mirasola@dairylandpower.com   MADISON, Wis. – Following years of analysis and public outreach, American Transmission Co., ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Cooperative have begun filing their application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the

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Brown County: Executive issues statement on passing of Harry Maier

Media Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is issuing the following statement in regards to the passing of former Green Bay Redevelopment Authority Chairman and journalist Harry Maier: “Harry was always generous with his time and was an early proponent of

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Foxconn

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – As Gov. Walker continues to prioritize Foxconn over Wisconsin-based businesses, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “It’s clear Gov. Walker wants to shore up his political future, but I don’t agree with this rush to sell out Wisconsin families and jeopardize access

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Unveils comprehensive action plan to combat Wisconsin’s growing drug epidemic

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind unveiled his comprehensive action plan to address the growing drug epidemic that has been hurting families and communities across Wisconsin. The plan was created in collaboration with Wisconsin law enforcement officials, community health centers, medical professionals, drug treatment officials,

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Rep. Young: To host community form on stolen cars

MADISON – State Representative Leon Young (D-Milwaukee) When asked about the stolen car issues in Milwaukee, Rep. Young responded, “The rise in car thefts, carjacking and sometime fatal injury to innocent citizens of Milwaukee, I feel it’s time we take action in arresting this very serious issue.” The public is

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UW-Madison: Vice Chancellor Mailick steps down

Terry Devitt, (608) 262-8282, trdevitt@wisc.edu MADISON – Marsha Mailick, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s founding vice chancellor for research and graduate education, announced Thursday that she will step down from her post to return to the faculty. Mailick, who has been on temporary leave since January, will continue her research on developmental disabilities at

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South Bend mayor to keynote Dem state convention

Pete Buttigieg, the South Bend, Ind., mayor who ran for national party chair a year ago, will by the keynote speaker at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s state convention in June. The Dem will meet in Oshkosh June 1-2. Buttigieg will address activists on the first night of the convention.

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One Wisconsin Now: Latest conference hosted by Tommy Thompson center continues promoting the right-wing agenda on the public dime

Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483   MADISON, Wis. — The Tommy Thompson Center is hosting a two-day conference in Madison with an agenda featuring right-wing activists and organizations receiving significant financial support from notorious right-wing funders the Bradley Foundation and the Koch brothers. The center is housed on the UW-Madison

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Urges local schools to apply for Wisconsin’s school safety grant initiative

Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today voiced his support of local schools applying for Wisconsin’s School Safety Grant Initiative. Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the opening of Wisconsin’s $100 million School Safety Grant Initiative. K-12 schools,

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Riding in a self-driving shuttle at UW-Madison

I took a ride in a self-driving shuttle at UW-Madison, and got a firsthand look at how autonomous vehicles interact with a busy campus road. Demonstrations were held Tuesday and Wednesday this week, giving the the public a chance to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of these technologies,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Votes to confirm Pompeo as Secretary of State

Contact: Ben Voelkel 202-228-0071 WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said this after voting to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State: “Mike Pompeo’s distinguished track record of service

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Dept.of Transportation: Stay safe on the roads this growing season

Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov The Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges drivers to take extra caution as agricultural activity increases statewide. Tractors, trailers, and other farming equipment are recognized as essential agricultural tools and operate on Wisconsin roadways. Because the equipment is heavy and often slow-moving, there are special

Read More »

Walker campaign: Wisconsin working as the comeback continues

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Walker joined Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday to talk about how Wisconsin is working, with Foxconn’s Louis Woo specifically crediting Gov. Walker as he discussed the company’s decision to invest in Wisconsin. Gov. Walker’s administration worked to secure the Foxconn investment to create jobs

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