THU PM Update: Sources: Walker to air first TV ads of his re-election bid next week

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker is going up on the air next week with the first TV ads of his re-election bid, according to multiple Dem sources. One Dem source said the initial buy is scheduled to run through the first week of July. Walker’s campaign declined comment. The guv released a series of digital ads after formally announcing in Nove… 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

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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 Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seeking approval to build an approximately 102- to 120-mile, 345-kilovolt transmission line from Dane County, Wisconsin, to Dubuque County, Iowa. The application filing process should be completed by the end of the month. The Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission

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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 Brown County’s Research and Innovation Park,” says Streckenbach. “I always appreciated Harry’s willingness to offer guidance to my office and support efforts to improve the quality of life for all Brown County residents through his commitment to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Marian and the

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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 to clean air, land and drinking water. Foxconn has a troubling record of environmental violations and workplace abuses. With billions of taxpayer dollars at stake, this rush to rubberstamp air pollution permits, water diversion requests and land condemnations is putting the health and safety of Wisconsin families at risk.”

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WiscDems: Mayor Pete Buttigieg to be keynote speaker at 2018 DPW state convention

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has announced that South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, a rising national star among Democrats, will be the keynote speaker at the Party’s 2018 State Convention in Oshkosh on Friday, June 1. The DPW State Convention will be held at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center in Oshkosh on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2.  “We are thrilled to welcome Mayor Pete to our state convention this year,” said Martha Laning, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “Mayor Pete’s leadership and energy to enact change both in

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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, and families of those suffering from addiction. “Our drug epidemic is an all-hands-on-deck moment in Wisconsin. We need a strong partnership at the federal, state and local level,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “In creating this plan, I have worked with people in our communities that are dealing with this crisis every day,

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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 crying out for something to be done swiftly and authoritatively by law makers , social service agencies as well as employers regarding the rising problem of stolen cars or “stollies” as they are sometimes called. Do we need more stringent laws? Is employment or counseling of the perpetrators an issues?

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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 the Waisman Center. Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education Norman Drinkwater will continue in the role until a successor is appointed. “I’ve made the difficult decision to step down from my role,” says Mailick. “Leading the research enterprise of such an amazing university has been a great privilege.

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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. See the release.  

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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 campus and is supported by $3 million in public tax dollars in the current budget cycle. One Wisconsin Now Deputy Director Mike Browne said this is the latest instance of the center promoting a right-wing agenda, on the public dime. “The Tommy Thompson Center is designed to apply a veneer

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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, both public and private, are encouraged to apply for the grants, which will be awarded starting in June. “Safety and security for our nation’s children should be our easiest policy decision as lawmakers at both the state and federal level,” said Congressman Duffy. “That’s why I recently requested at least $5

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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, all while scientists gathered valuable data on real-world performance. The university was designated in early 2017 as one of 10 automated vehicle proving grounds around the country. These proving grounds provide opportunities for testing and evaluation in many settings and weather conditions. “Public perception is the number one problem that

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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 to our country was recognized today by a majority of my colleagues. It is disappointing Senator Baldwin and so many Senate Democrats abandoned Senate tradition and put partisan politics ahead of supporting the confirmation of such a well-qualified individual to be our nation’s top diplomat.”

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Renard campaign: Proposes term limits, extension of no pay pledge to state budget

Contact: Dylan Lange 920-304-6409 Info@RenardforSenate.com   DE PERE, WI – “Too much time in Madison makes politicians too comfortable with the status quo,” stated Alex Renard, 1st State Senate District Republican candidate. “After so many years in office, they run out of fresh ideas and they often become disconnected from the people and the places they’re elected to represent.” If elected, Renard will propose an amendment to Wisconsin’s Constitution, which would place term limits on the Governor and on state legislators. “Term limits put state lawmakers on the clock to get things done,” said Renard. “For too long they have been able to get

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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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