WED PM Update: Foxconn says plan to invest $10 billion in southeastern Wisconsin ‘remains unchanged’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Foxconn Technology Group insisted today it remains committed to its pledged $10 billion investment in southeastern Wisconsin, though the Taiwanese manufacturer also plans to make smaller screens at its Racine County site. The statement comes after a report from Nikkei Asian Review, which cites anonymous sources, that said Foxco… 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     Forgot Password

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps introduce bill to create national Green Alert program to find and protect missing veterans

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Corey Adams Searchlight Act named after Wisconsin veteran who died in 2017 La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind helped introduce the Corey Adams Searchlight Act, a bill led by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), and named in memory of Wisconsin Air Force veteran Corey Adams, who passed away in 2017 after going missing for 18 days. The bill will create a Green Alert program at the Department of Justice to support state and local efforts to locate and bring missing veterans home safely. “Every time we send off our troops to protect our freedom, we promise that

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan Veterans Health Care Reforms Pass the Senate

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s reforms strengthen opioid therapy safety and provide safer care for our veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms passed the Senate as part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018 and will improve care for millions of veterans in Wisconsin and across the country. The bipartisan, bicameral VA MISSION Act is a major reform that establishes a new community health care program with a streamlined set of rules that places a veteran and their doctor at the center of health care decisions. It strengthens the VA by addressing workforce shortages that prevent veterans from accessing timely care, and

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Nicholson campaign: Nicholson first to submit nominating signatures in U.S. Senate race

Marine and Political Outsider Has Maximum Signatures Allowed by Law Verified in Bid for U.S. Senate (Delafield) – Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson announced that he is the first U.S. Senate candidate to file nominating paperwork with the Wisconsin Election Commission and have his nomination signatures verified. Nicholson, the frontrunner in the Republican primary, leads the primary race in both reported polling – showing a consistent and growing double-digit lead – and in fundraising, where he has outraised his Republican primary opponent by a margin of more than 2-1. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

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RealClearPolitics: ‘Transforming the Wisconsin Economy’

“Transforming the Wisconsin Economy” will Convene Community Leaders to Talk Technology Jobs and Local Economy WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, May 31 RealClearPolitics will host Transforming the Wisconsin Economy: Fueling Job Growth with Software Skills at South Second in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lunch event will examine the growing tech community in Wisconsin and its resulting economic impact. The event will begin with a keynote interview featuring Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI). Senator Johnson will discuss initiatives throughout the state to promote the technology industry’s growth, to create a healthy environment for successful start-ups, and to retrain and equip workers for modern

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Dane County Sheriff Mahoney fundraiser

Wednesday, May 23 5 – 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney Hosted by Barbara DeMain 52 White Oaks Lane Madison Suggested contribution at the door: $50. All contributions gratefully accepted Contact: Melissa Mulliken 3306 Gregory Street Madison, WI  53711 608/231-3859 608/206-1818 (cell)

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Women’s March Wisconsin: Survivors of sexual assault “set the record straight” in regard to recent statements made by the Matt Flynn campaign.

CONTACT Sarah Pearson State Co-Chair Women’s March Wisconsin 414.366.5403 sarah@womensmarchwi.com Peter Isely Founding Member and former Midwest Director of SNAP (The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) 414.429.7259 peterisely@yahoo.com Spokespersons for sexual assault survivors will be outside the Milwaukee Press Club Luncheon on Tuesday May 22nd at 10:30am to answer questions related to the Child Victims Act and recent responses by the Flynn campaign. A list of specific questions regarding Matt Flynn’s involvement in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee child sex abuse scandal are included in this release. 1. Flynn says the criticism of his role in the Archdiocese of

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Brown County Deputy Exec. Flynt: Seeks declaratory judgment

Media Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 County Preemptively Strikes to Avoid Further Wasting of Taxpayer Money (Brown County, Wis.) – Today, County Executive Troy Streckenbach is taking preemptive action to finally resolve any alleged uncertainty surrounding the County sales tax needlessly caused by the actions of the Brown County Taxpayers Association (BCTA) and Milwaukee special interest group Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL). “I believe it is in the best interest of the taxpayers of Brown County to resolve this legal issue quickly,” says County Executive Troy Streckenbach. “The BCTA, through their initial lawsuit and their subsequent

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Szerlong campaign: Memorial Day — honoring America’s heroes

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong   608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Milton, Wisconsin- Republican Candidate for the 43rd Assembly Seat, Gabriel Szerlong made this statement honoring Memorial Day: “James A. Garfield was correct when he stated, “for love of country they accepted death.” I am truly grateful for the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. Without their fortitude, our Nation would be at risk of collapsing, or in ruin already. I am honored to have the opportunity to speak to their heroism, and reflect upon the devotion of the many men and women who gave their lives so that we might continue to

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First Lady Walker: Thanks U.S. Senate for recognizing the importance of trauma-informed care

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker released the following statement thanking Senator Ron Johnson (WI) and Senator Heidi Heitkamp (ND) for their leadership in passing Senate Resolution 346 which recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for TIC among federal programs and agencies, and declares the Month of May as National Trauma-Informed Care Month and May 22nd as National Trauma-Informed Care Day. “Declaring May 22nd as National Trauma-Informed Care Day and May as National Trauma-Informed Care Month brings us one step closer to improving the lives of children and families impacted by toxic stress and trauma,”

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Millies campaign: Jill Millies turns in over 2,300 nomination signatures for state of Wisconsin treasurer

Contact: Jill Millies (262-662-4738) May 22, 2018 JillsFlowers@aol.com Big Bend, WI—Jill Millies turns in over 2300 nomination signatures for State Treasurer on the Republican ticket. “I’m excited to announce I was able to turn in over 2300 nomination signatures with the help of family and all the friends we got the chance to meet along the way! I was given a lot of keen insight on peoples concerns for the Treasurers office.” said Jill Millies “I think she would make a fine State Treasurer. Jill Millies is a conservative Republican with common sense, who wants to bring back the auditing

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ACLU Wisconsin: Hires Sean Wilson as Smart Justice Statewide Organizer

CONTACT: Cassandra Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414-272-4032 x 217, media@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE — The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin (ACLU) has hired Milwaukee native Sean Wilson as its Smart Justice statewide organizer. Sean is an activist who grew up in Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood. As a formerly incarcerated person, Sean knows all too well the outcome of poor decisions – and has made a vow to advocate for justice, and also teach young people how to problem solve and create better conditions for themselves. “As someone that has lived experiences with the criminal justice system in this state, I feel that

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Wachs campaign meet and greet

Please join Penny Scheuerman for a Lake Geneva area meet and greet with Dana Wachs candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, Democrat Thursday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 7:00pm 290 Pearson Dr, Lake Geneva To RSVP, click here or email Christopher at events@danawachs.com! (RSVP not required but it helps us with planning!) If you are unable to attend but wish to contribute click here  If you want to learn more, click here to check out our website

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Gronik campaign: Andy Gronik offers his public support for the Child Victims Act

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Andy Gronik, released the following statement regarding his support of the Child Victims Act, and commending Women’s March Wisconsin for bringing attention to this important issue: “It is imperative for us to protect our children from sexual predators. The effects of these crimes stay with children throughout their entire lives. Often, these experiences are so scarring for the victim that it takes years for them to come forward. Child sex abuse is underreported, and the current statute of limitations in Wisconsin is a substantial barrier to victims seeking justice. That is

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps introduce bill to create national Green Alert program to find and protect missing veterans

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Corey Adams Searchlight Act named after Wisconsin veteran who died in 2017 La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind helped introduce the Corey Adams Searchlight Act, a bill led by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), and named in memory of Wisconsin Air Force veteran Corey Adams, who passed

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan Veterans Health Care Reforms Pass the Senate

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s reforms strengthen opioid therapy safety and provide safer care for our veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms passed the Senate as part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018 and will improve care for millions of veterans in Wisconsin and across the country. The bipartisan,

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RealClearPolitics: ‘Transforming the Wisconsin Economy’

“Transforming the Wisconsin Economy” will Convene Community Leaders to Talk Technology Jobs and Local Economy WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, May 31 RealClearPolitics will host Transforming the Wisconsin Economy: Fueling Job Growth with Software Skills at South Second in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lunch event will examine the growing tech community

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Dane County Sheriff Mahoney fundraiser

Wednesday, May 23 5 – 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney Hosted by Barbara DeMain 52 White Oaks Lane Madison Suggested contribution at the door: $50. All contributions gratefully accepted Contact: Melissa Mulliken 3306 Gregory Street Madison, WI  53711 608/231-3859 608/206-1818 (cell)

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Women’s March Wisconsin: Survivors of sexual assault “set the record straight” in regard to recent statements made by the Matt Flynn campaign.

CONTACT Sarah Pearson State Co-Chair Women’s March Wisconsin 414.366.5403 sarah@womensmarchwi.com Peter Isely Founding Member and former Midwest Director of SNAP (The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) 414.429.7259 peterisely@yahoo.com Spokespersons for sexual assault survivors will be outside the Milwaukee Press Club Luncheon on Tuesday May 22nd at 10:30am to

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Brown County Deputy Exec. Flynt: Seeks declaratory judgment

Media Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 County Preemptively Strikes to Avoid Further Wasting of Taxpayer Money (Brown County, Wis.) – Today, County Executive Troy Streckenbach is taking preemptive action to finally resolve any alleged uncertainty surrounding the County sales tax needlessly caused by the actions of the Brown

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Szerlong campaign: Memorial Day — honoring America’s heroes

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong   608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Milton, Wisconsin- Republican Candidate for the 43rd Assembly Seat, Gabriel Szerlong made this statement honoring Memorial Day: “James A. Garfield was correct when he stated, “for love of country they accepted death.” I am truly grateful for the sacrifices of our men and women

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ACLU Wisconsin: Hires Sean Wilson as Smart Justice Statewide Organizer

CONTACT: Cassandra Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414-272-4032 x 217, media@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE — The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin (ACLU) has hired Milwaukee native Sean Wilson as its Smart Justice statewide organizer. Sean is an activist who grew up in Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood. As a formerly incarcerated person, Sean knows

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Wachs campaign meet and greet

Please join Penny Scheuerman for a Lake Geneva area meet and greet with Dana Wachs candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, Democrat Thursday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 7:00pm 290 Pearson Dr, Lake Geneva To RSVP, click here or email Christopher at events@danawachs.com! (RSVP not required but it helps us with planning!) If you

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Gronik campaign: Andy Gronik offers his public support for the Child Victims Act

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Andy Gronik, released the following statement regarding his support of the Child Victims Act, and commending Women’s March Wisconsin for bringing attention to this important issue: “It is imperative for us to protect our children from sexual predators. The effects of

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