WED PM Update: Renard undecided on second bid for 1st SD; pro-Vukmir super PAC out with new TV, radio ad

From WisPolitics.com … — Alex Renard’s campaign says the Green Bay operations manager hasn’t yet made a decision about whether he’ll run for the 1st SD again this fall. Renard, who lost in the Republican primary for the seat to Rep. André Jacque yesterday, has until June 1 to turn in the 400 necessary signatures to get on the Aug. 14 primary ballot. Campaign spokesman Dylan Lange said Renard … 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

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on Meteor Timber’s petition for review by DNR secretary

Contact: Evan Feinauer, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 21 (office) or efeinauer@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin made the following statement upon submitting a response to Meteor Timber’s petition for review by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Dan Meyer on the recently reversed wetland fill permit: “Meteor Timber’s request that the Secretary, a political appointee, overrule the decision of an impartial administrative law judge is inappropriate and asks the Secretary to act beyond his legal authority. If the company does not agree with the judge’s decision, there is an authorized process for appealing that decision to a Circuit Court judge who

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WEDC: City of Beloit receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown project

WEDC investment to help fund construction of boutique hotel BELOIT – The City of Beloit is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help finance the redevelopment of a vacant office building into a luxury boutique hotel. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support conversion of a historic downtown building into a 34-room boutique hotel that will include a retail space and a chef-driven café. The redevelopment of the site will provide an anticipated 40 construction jobs and about 20 permanent hospitality jobs once Hotel Goodwin is open. The project will also add an

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WisDOT: Traffic changes planned for Verona Road (US 18/151) in Fitchburg

For more information, contact: Steven Theisen Verona Road Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 | steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov As a reminder, a major traffic switch is planned for this weekend – May 18-20 – on Verona Road (US 18/151) in Fitchburg. Please take time and forward this email to family, friends and co-workers who travel this area, and encourage them to sign up for Verona Road Project email updates! You can also watch the traffic switch video with others. What you need to know: The traffic switch and weekend lane closures will begin at 6 p.m. Friday (May 18) until Sunday afternoon (May 20). 6 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday (May 18-19) – Northbound

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Barron County District Attorney

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Brian Wright to the position of Barron County District Attorney. Wright will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barron County District Attorney Angela Beranek. “I am pleased to appoint Brian Wright to be the next District Attorney in Barron County,” said Governor Walker. “Wright’s legal experience, professionalism, and commitment to justice give me great confidence that he will serve the citizens of Barron County well.” Wright brings over 24 years of legal experience in civil, criminal, and administrative law to the position. Currently a solo practitioner

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on conclusion of litigation to protect House spending power

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON–House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today released the following statement after all parties settled in the case United States House of Representatives v. Alex M. Azar II, et al. This suit, originally known as House v. Burwell, was initiated to challenge the Obama administration’s action to spend money without a House appropriation. The settlement today at the DC Court of Appeals preserves a lower court ruling that found the executive branch did not have the authority to make the payments. “In a battle over the separation of powers, the House has prevailed. When former Speaker John Boehner

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WisDems: Rep. Bowen responds to Gov. Walker’s MPS comments

Contact: press@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from the First Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rep. David Bowen on comments Scott Walker made about Milwaukee Public Schools on Up Front with Mike Gousha this weekend: “After years of deliberately inadequate funding for Wisconsin schools, it’s unsurprising that Gov. Walker suggested he would like to double down on his ‘divide and conquer’ governing style and break up Milwaukee Public Schools. Rather than dictating how MPS operates, the state should make sure locally elected school boards and superintendents have the resources they need and the flexibility to use those resources

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Wisconsin Next PAC: Launches new ad ‘Endorsed’ for U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir

Contact: Alex Conant, ac@firehousestrategies.com GOP candidate’s Conservative record highlighted in new TV, radio, and digital ads Wisconsin Next PAC this morning launched an approximately $500,000 advertising campaign in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate and current Wisconsin State Senator Leah Vukmir. The multi-media ad boost will include TV, radio, and digital ads – titled ‘Endorsed‘ – highlighting Vukmir’s strong record as a consistent Conservative, endorsements of her candidacy by the Wisconsin Republican Party and Vukmir’s results-oriented leadership style that she’ll bring to Washington on behalf of Wisconsinites. Watch ‘Endorsed’ here. ‘Endorsed’ Ad Transcript: Narrator: “Why did the Wisconsin Republican Party officially endorse Leah Vukmir? Because

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Bryce campaign: Releases statement on Farm Bill negotiations

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI –  Randy Bryce released the following statement regarding the upcoming Farm Bill vote and ongoing negotiations. “Paul Ryan and his Republican cronies are taking a page from the Scott Walker playbook with a heartless plan that would take SNAP benefits away from up to 2 million people (citation). These cuts haven’t helped working families in Wisconsin, and they won’t help working families or local farmers around the country. What was once a bill that had broad bipartisan support has been unnecessarily politicized as the GOP desperately tries to convince the public that their party

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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce: SJA Financial Advisory, LLC joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that SJA Financial Advisory, LLC has joined the Chamber as its newest gold founding member, bringing the total number of businesses and organizations as members to more than 550. “We are pleased to welcome SJA Financial Advisory, LLC as our newest gold founding member of the LGBT Chamber,” said Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to working with their team to grow a more inclusive business community all across our state.” “SJA Financial Advisory, LLC

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Volk Field to host Northern Lightning exercise May 14-25

CONTACT: Capt. Eric Dunford| ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-427-1774 by Capt. Joe Trovato CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center will host aircraft and personnel from multiple active duty Air Force, National Guard and Navy units as part of the annual Northern Lightning Counterland training exercise May 14-25. Northern Lightning is one of seven Air National Guard joint accredited exercises held at a Combat Readiness Training Center. According to Col David May, the commander of Volk Field CRTC, Northern Lightning represents a one-of-a-kind training opportunity. “We are very excited to kick off our first of two Northern Lightning exercises

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: Dane County secures grant to bolster lakes cleanup efforts

Today Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced there will be more boots on the ground to help clean up our lakes because of an $80,000 grant the Land Conservation Division in the Land & Water Resources Department has been awarded from the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). Starting this summer, the grant dollars will be used to fund a conservation specialist to work directly with farmers on ways to reduce runoff. “People care deeply about our lakes, that’s why we continue to use every means possible, from the most advanced state of the art technology to the most basic

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on Meteor Timber’s petition for review by DNR secretary

Contact: Evan Feinauer, Clean Wisconsin, 608-251-7020 ext. 21 (office) or efeinauer@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin made the following statement upon submitting a response to Meteor Timber’s petition for review by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Dan Meyer on the recently reversed wetland fill permit: “Meteor Timber’s request that the

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WisDOT: Traffic changes planned for Verona Road (US 18/151) in Fitchburg

For more information, contact: Steven Theisen Verona Road Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 | steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov As a reminder, a major traffic switch is planned for this weekend – May 18-20 – on Verona Road (US 18/151) in Fitchburg. Please take time and forward this email to family, friends and co-workers

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Barron County District Attorney

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Brian Wright to the position of Barron County District Attorney. Wright will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barron County District Attorney Angela Beranek. “I am pleased to appoint Brian Wright to be the next District

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WisDems: Rep. Bowen responds to Gov. Walker’s MPS comments

Contact: press@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from the First Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rep. David Bowen on comments Scott Walker made about Milwaukee Public Schools on Up Front with Mike Gousha this weekend: “After years of deliberately inadequate funding for Wisconsin schools, it’s unsurprising that Gov.

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Wisconsin Next PAC: Launches new ad ‘Endorsed’ for U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir

Contact: Alex Conant, ac@firehousestrategies.com GOP candidate’s Conservative record highlighted in new TV, radio, and digital ads Wisconsin Next PAC this morning launched an approximately $500,000 advertising campaign in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate and current Wisconsin State Senator Leah Vukmir. The multi-media ad boost will include TV, radio, and digital ads

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Bryce campaign: Releases statement on Farm Bill negotiations

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI –  Randy Bryce released the following statement regarding the upcoming Farm Bill vote and ongoing negotiations. “Paul Ryan and his Republican cronies are taking a page from the Scott Walker playbook with a heartless plan that would take SNAP benefits away from up to

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