WisDems: Leah Vukmir: Anti-choice extremist

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is continuing to expose Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir’s support for extreme policies that would hurt hardworking Wisconsinites, today highlighting Vukmir’s hardline support for restricting

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss changes at the top of the Department of Corrections, the Foxconn flare-up and the Dem guv field.

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Rep. Subeck: Commemorates Memorial Day

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON –Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day. “On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. No matter

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Rep. Jacque: Receives Building Wisconsin Award

Contact: Kyle Schwarm 608-244-5883; kschwarm@abcwi.org MADISON, WI – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin presented State Representative André Jacque, R-De Pere, with a Building Wisconsin Award this week for his support of pro-construction initiatives during the 2017-18 legislative session.

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WIPPS lecture with Dr. Ed Stetzer

Billy Graham Center director to speak Sept. 13 at ninth Veninga Lecture Nationally recognized evangelist, author and executive director of the Billy Graham Center will headline the ninth Veninga Lecture on Religion and Society on September 13. Ed Stetzer, Ph.D.,

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Memorial Day observances and events

For information on observances at the state’s veterans’ homes, visit: https://dva.wi.gov/Documents/EventsHomepage/5.16.18%20-%20Memorial%20Day%20ceremonies.pdf For other events, visit Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search?search=Memorial+Day&filter=All+Content  

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Memorial Day observances and events

For information on observances at the state’s veterans’ homes, visit: https://dva.wi.gov/Documents/EventsHomepage/5.16.18%20-%20Memorial%20Day%20ceremonies.pdf For other events, visit Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search?search=Memorial+Day&filter=All+Content  

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Memorial Day observances and events

For information on observances at the state’s veterans’ homes, visit: https://dva.wi.gov/Documents/EventsHomepage/5.16.18%20-%20Memorial%20Day%20ceremonies.pdf For other events, visit Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search?search=Memorial+Day&filter=All+Content  

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Rep. Edming: Congratulates Local School Districts on Grant Awards

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) congratulated the school districts serving students in the 87th Assembly District that received a TEACH Grant to help improve and increase technology infrastructure in their schools. “During my time in office, improving access to the internet and technology for

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Kaul campaign: Turns in nomination signatures before deadline

UPDATED: 8,573 Wisconsinites Sign Josh Kaul’s Nomination Petitions MADISON — On Friday, May 25, Josh Kaul, candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, turned in 4,000 nomination signatures, the maximum allowed, a week before the deadline. With support from more than 350 volunteers across the state, the Kaul campaign collected more than

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Foxconn Racine County: Village committee recommends approval of Wisconsin contractor for demolition work

Media Contact: James Madlom 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Guelig Waste Removal recommended for two contracts MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. – Today, the Village of Mount Pleasant’s Finance, Legal and License Committee voted to recommend awarding Wisconsin-based Guelig Waste Removal And Demolition LLC (Guelig Waste Removal) with two contracts to conduct the first demolition

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WisDems: Leah Vukmir: Anti-choice extremist

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is continuing to expose Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir’s support for extreme policies that would hurt hardworking Wisconsinites, today highlighting Vukmir’s hardline support for restricting Wisconsin women’s access to a full range of health care

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Bryce campaign: Bryce turns in nomination signatures to qualify for the ballot

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE – Today, the Randy Bryce campaign turned their nomination papers with the maximum amount of 2,000 signatures needed to qualify for the ballot in November. “Since April 15, our 200+ county captains partnered with over 100 new volunteers to go from neighborhood to neighborhood

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Dept. of Revenue: Two sentenced after pleading guilty to tax fraud scheme

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Two Milwaukee residents were sentenced on May 22, 2018 in Milwaukee County Circuit Court for their involvement in a tax fraud scheme that defrauded the Wisconsin Department of Revenue out of $22,217 between January 2010 and October 2015. Raimone Lewis Sr., 50, and

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Sen. LeMahieu: Legislators announce key Highway 23 public hearing

Contact: Sen. Devin LeMahieu (608) 266-2056 Sen. Dan Feyen (608) 266-5300 Sen. Duey Stroebel (608) 266-7513 Rep. Terry Katsma (608) 266-0656 Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (608) 266-8530 Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt (608) 266-3156 Hearing Follows New State-Federal Analysis Supporting 4-Lane Expansion  Madison – Legislators representing citizens near the Highway 23 corridor from Plymouth

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In Superior, Sen. Baldwin calls for Senate vote on new bipartisan legislation to fight the opioid epidemic

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Bipartisan reforms will prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl and opioids from other countries, support first responders with lifesaving naloxone, invest in local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, and provide more resources for growing meth problem SUPERIOR, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable

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FRI REPORT: School funding panel co-chairs split on major funding formula overhaul

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/fri-report-school-funding-panel-co-chairs-split-on-major-funding-formula-overhaul/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report School funding panel co-chairs split on major funding formula overhaul 8 of 9 top-tier Dem guv candidates turn in signatures to speak at c… Please log in to

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss changes at the top of the Department of Corrections, the Foxconn flare-up and the Dem guv field.

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Rep. Subeck: Commemorates Memorial Day

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON –Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day. “On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. No matter how dangerous the threat, they bravely took on the daunting

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Rep. Jacque: Receives Building Wisconsin Award

Contact: Kyle Schwarm 608-244-5883; kschwarm@abcwi.org MADISON, WI – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin presented State Representative André Jacque, R-De Pere, with a Building Wisconsin Award this week for his support of pro-construction initiatives during the 2017-18 legislative session. The hard-hat award was presented at J. T. Schmidt Plumbing,

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WIPPS lecture with Dr. Ed Stetzer

Billy Graham Center director to speak Sept. 13 at ninth Veninga Lecture Nationally recognized evangelist, author and executive director of the Billy Graham Center will headline the ninth Veninga Lecture on Religion and Society on September 13. Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., will speak on “Christians in the Age of Outrage: How

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Memorial Day observances and events

For information on observances at the state’s veterans’ homes, visit: https://dva.wi.gov/Documents/EventsHomepage/5.16.18%20-%20Memorial%20Day%20ceremonies.pdf For other events, visit Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search?search=Memorial+Day&filter=All+Content  

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Memorial Day observances and events

For information on observances at the state’s veterans’ homes, visit: https://dva.wi.gov/Documents/EventsHomepage/5.16.18%20-%20Memorial%20Day%20ceremonies.pdf For other events, visit Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search?search=Memorial+Day&filter=All+Content  

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Memorial Day observances and events

For information on observances at the state’s veterans’ homes, visit: https://dva.wi.gov/Documents/EventsHomepage/5.16.18%20-%20Memorial%20Day%20ceremonies.pdf For other events, visit Travel Wisconsin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/search?search=Memorial+Day&filter=All+Content  

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Wisconsin Historical Society: West Mitchell Street Commercial Historic District placed on the State Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the West Mitchell Street Commercial Historic District in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County on the State Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2018. Polish immigrants arrived in Milwaukee in the 1860s and their numbers increased rapidly in the

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