MON PM Update: Michels passing on U.S. Senate bid, Flynn fights off charges on priest abuse scandal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP businessman Tim Michels, who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2004, told WisPolitics.com he is passing on another bid after receiving some late overtures. “I’m flattered to be considered once again to run for the US Senate. It’s clear that I’m the greatest candidate in the history of Wisconsin, to have never won anything,” Michel… 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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Transportation funding a key issue in 42nd AD GOP primary

Each Republican candidate vying to represent the 42nd Assembly District prioritizes the state’s transportation needs, although some are entertaining stronger action than others. The candidates’ ideas for funding Wisconsin’s roadways range from charging out-of-state residents to finding money within current budget constraints. All four GOP candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com as part of a series of interviews with contenders in special election primaries for the 42nd AD northeast of Madison and the 1st Senate District in northeastern Wisconsin. The primaries are May 15 with a general election June 12. The Dem candidate in the 42nd AD is Ann Groves Lloyd, a

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WisGOP: Wisconsin Republicans are delivering results and moving Wisconsin forward 

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Republicans set to gather in Milwaukee for 2018 convention [Madison, WI] — This coming Friday, Republicans from every corner of the state will gather in Milwaukee to celebrate our record of delivering results for hard-working Wisconsin families. Together, elected leaders and grassroots conservatives will organize to keep moving Wisconsin forward. The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Republican reforms have Wisconsin working again, and we are excited to feature our optimistic message of real results at convention this year. Thanks to Governor Scott Walker, Speaker Paul Ryan, and our

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SPJ Madison: Monthly meeting scheduled for May 14

SPJ Madison: To meet Monday, May 14, 6 pm SPJ Madison Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm, Monday, May 14, 2018 Next Door Brewing Co., 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison Agenda Call to order Approval of minutes Treasurer’s Report Membership Report President’s Report Watchdog Awards and more, recap SPJ Ethics Week Excellence in Journalism, September 2018 WCCA Annual report due May 30 Membership gift Upcoming events: WCIJ 10th anniversary (Sept. 6); WFOIC 40th anniversary Discussion: Madison Civics Club Discussion: Summer Picnic Discussion: Branding/Promotions Discussion: Website/Communications Action: Reimbursements New Business Adjourn Votes could be taken on any Action or New Business item

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Dept. of Natural Resources: The ultimate birder adventure – Horicon Marsh 21st Annual Bird Festival will be held May 10-14

CONTACT: Liz Herzmann, DNR wildlife conservation educator, 920-387-7893 HORICON, Wis. – Bird enthusiasts can experience the sights, sounds and natural beauty of birds in peak spring migration as the Horicon Marsh Bird Club hosts the 21st annual Bird Festival at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center May 10-14. From the backyard birder to the world traveler, four days of adventure await by foot, boat, bus and bicycle at Horicon Marsh, one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States. The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival is the oldest bird festival in Wisconsin. Highlights of this year’s Bird Festival include a keynote speech

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Dept. of Justice: Hosts internet crimes against children investigators in Green Bay for high-tech training

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Law enforcement and prosecutors from across Wisconsin and the Midwest attended the 2018 Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference in Green Bay today to receive highly specialized training focused on investigating and prosecuting technology-facilitated crimes against children by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). “I spent a large part of my nearly 30-year law enforcement career prosecuting sensitive crimes against children, and I swore to continue protecting Wisconsin’s children when I became Attorney General,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “This DOJ training, and the work accomplished because of Alicia’s Law, is guaranteeing that Wisconsin families

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Roys campaign fundraiser

Meet and Greet with Kelda Roys Tuesday, May 15 5-7 p.m. Brocach Irish Pub 7 W. Main Street Madison, WI For questions or to RSVP, contact Kimberly at kimberly@keldaforgovernor.com

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WisDems: ICYMI: Illinois to sue EPA over Foxconn pollution

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 “Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs from Foxconn without paying a dime and even they are skeptical and raising objections” MADISON — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced this week that Illinois intends to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by scandal-plagued Donald Trump appointee Scott Pruitt, for exempting Foxconn from key pollution controls that would have protected the air quality for residents of both Wisconsin and Illinois. “Gov. Scott Walker has failed to act in Wisconsinites’ best interests,” said Martha Laning, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “Illinois stands to gain thousands of

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One Wisconsin Now: Foxconn deal proving lucrative … for donors to Gov. Walker’s campaign

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Companies Whose Owners and Families Have Given $359,000 Land No-Bid Contracts for $4.5 Billion Taxpayer Subsidized Foxconn Project MADISON, Wis. — According to state campaign finance records, today’s announcement by Foxconn general contractor M+W Gilbane of subcontractors for their work on the $4.5 billion Wisconsin taxpayer subsidized project will be lucrative, for donors to Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign. “Gov. Walker uses our state tax dollars to help the people who donate to his campaigns,” said One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross. “And it looks like Foxconn and their general contractor are using

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Bryce campaign: Steil misleads on manufacturing background

Contact: press@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – In an interview on Sunday, Republican congressional candidate Bryan Steil repeatedly referred to his “nine years in manufacturing” as one of his credentials for representing the First District. But until pushed by the interviewer, Steil failed to mention that his experience was actually as the attorney for two different manufacturing companies. When confronted by the interviewer with the fact that “you’re not actually a manufacturer,” Steil claimed that “my focus in particular was business development, so how to grow those companies and how to grow jobs for those companies.” (full transcript) But contrary to Steil’s claim that he helped create more good-paying

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Transportation funding a key issue in 42nd AD GOP primary

Each Republican candidate vying to represent the 42nd Assembly District prioritizes the state’s transportation needs, although some are entertaining stronger action than others. The candidates’ ideas for funding Wisconsin’s roadways range from charging out-of-state residents to finding money within current budget constraints. All four GOP candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com as

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SPJ Madison: Monthly meeting scheduled for May 14

SPJ Madison: To meet Monday, May 14, 6 pm SPJ Madison Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm, Monday, May 14, 2018 Next Door Brewing Co., 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison Agenda Call to order Approval of minutes Treasurer’s Report Membership Report President’s Report Watchdog Awards and more, recap SPJ Ethics Week Excellence in Journalism,

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Dept. of Natural Resources: The ultimate birder adventure – Horicon Marsh 21st Annual Bird Festival will be held May 10-14

CONTACT: Liz Herzmann, DNR wildlife conservation educator, 920-387-7893 HORICON, Wis. – Bird enthusiasts can experience the sights, sounds and natural beauty of birds in peak spring migration as the Horicon Marsh Bird Club hosts the 21st annual Bird Festival at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center May 10-14. From the backyard birder

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Dept. of Justice: Hosts internet crimes against children investigators in Green Bay for high-tech training

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Law enforcement and prosecutors from across Wisconsin and the Midwest attended the 2018 Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference in Green Bay today to receive highly specialized training focused on investigating and prosecuting technology-facilitated crimes against children by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). “I

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Roys campaign fundraiser

Meet and Greet with Kelda Roys Tuesday, May 15 5-7 p.m. Brocach Irish Pub 7 W. Main Street Madison, WI For questions or to RSVP, contact Kimberly at kimberly@keldaforgovernor.com

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WisDems: ICYMI: Illinois to sue EPA over Foxconn pollution

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 “Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs from Foxconn without paying a dime and even they are skeptical and raising objections” MADISON — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced this week that Illinois intends to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by scandal-plagued Donald Trump appointee

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One Wisconsin Now: Foxconn deal proving lucrative … for donors to Gov. Walker’s campaign

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Companies Whose Owners and Families Have Given $359,000 Land No-Bid Contracts for $4.5 Billion Taxpayer Subsidized Foxconn Project MADISON, Wis. — According to state campaign finance records, today’s announcement by Foxconn general contractor M+W Gilbane of subcontractors for their work on the $4.5

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Bryce campaign: Steil misleads on manufacturing background

Contact: press@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – In an interview on Sunday, Republican congressional candidate Bryan Steil repeatedly referred to his “nine years in manufacturing” as one of his credentials for representing the First District. But until pushed by the interviewer, Steil failed to mention that his experience was actually as the attorney for

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