TUE PM Update: Greater-than-expected federal transpo funds to go to I-94, bridge work; Lazar looking at Supreme Court bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state would use more than half of the $67.4 million in unexpected federal highway funds it received this fiscal year to help cover rebuilding I-94 north-south in Racine County, under a plan submitted to JFC for approval on Thursday. The proposal also would put $30 million into funding work on an additional 49 local bridges a… 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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Steil campaign: Grassroots leaders back Steil for Congress

Media Contact: Brandon VerVelde, Campaign Manager JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil announced today endorsements of his campaign from conservative grassroots leaders from across Southeast Wisconsin and every county in the district. Nancy Milholland, Racine County: “Bryan is a leader in the community and I know he’ll be a leader in Congress. He’ll fight for Southeast Wisconsin at every turn; that’s why we need to elect him to represent our district. I’m proud to endorse him!” John Macy, Waukesha County: “Bryan has been fighting for the conservative movement with us for the past two decades. He put

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Milwaukee Co. Exec. Abele: Thanks County Board Committee and chairman for unanimous support of Guy Smith

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Parks, Energy and Environment Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of Milwaukee County Parks Department MILWAUKEE, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Tuesday thanked Committee Chairman Jason Haas and the County Board Parks, Energy and Environment Committee for its unanimous support toward confirming Guy Smith to lead the Parks Department. “Guy has a passion for creating outdoor spaces that are beautiful, educational and fun, and his willingness to serve the County is undeniable,” said Abele. “Guy has been recognized for his strong capacity for

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Elder Rights Project: Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with events statewide

Contact: Attorney Andrea Gage-Michaels 920-432-4645 (work) 920-212-5269 (cell) alg@legalaction.org Milwaukee–The Elder Rights Project (ERP) is hosting outreach presentations and participating in community discussions throughout the state, including an event with Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, leading up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which lands on June 15. ERP, a joint collaboration of Legal Action of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Judicare, helps victims of crime who are age 60 and over with the civil legal needs that result from their victimization. In 2017, ERP Staff at Legal Action served 1,005 Elder Abuse Victims in 1,079 Cases. Through their in-depth work with

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL, state legal groups warn Education Sec. DeVos

Contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Letter explains how Obama-era suspension policy violates federal law, must be rescinded June 12, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Today conservative leaders across the country sent a letter, to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, explaining that the Obama-era “Dear Colleague” letter on suspension policy is an illegal federal intrusion into local K-12 public schools. According to the coalition letter, authored by WILL, the unlawful “Dear Colleague” letter continues to be used by career bureaucrats and others to impose unwarranted legal obligations resulting in bad disciplinary policy.

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Milwaukee Co. Supv. Dimitrijevic: Committee advances Dimitrijevic proposal to ban housing discrimination

Contact: Brian Rothgery, Public Information Manager 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – The Economic and Community Development Committee recommended adoption (3-1) of a proposal from Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic to change to Milwaukee County’s historic Fair Housing ordinance today, endorsing a measure to protect residents from discrimination based on their receipt of rental or housing assistance, commonly known as “Section 8.” “I want to thank the members of the Economic Development Committee for their support of safe, affordable, quality housing for everyone in our community. I’m encouraged by the willingness of parties who are typically in opposition to come together and find solutions

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Selected as Champion for the League of Municipalities 2017-2018 legislative session

Contact: Paulette Kozar Phone: 608-266-3156 Madison, WI – Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt was named as one of the League’s Municipal Champions for the 2017-2018 legislative session. He is one of eight Municipal Champions highlighted in the June issue of the league’s monthly magazine. Rep. Thiesfeldt was the Assembly lead author of Assembly Bill (AB) 78 /Act 137, “Get the Lead Out Act,” allowing municipalities and their water utilities to create financial assistance programs to help homeowners cover the cost of replacing private lead water service lines. The League also worked closely with Rep. Thiesfeldt and his staff on the introduction of

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Racine Co. Exec. Delegrave: Report: Foxconn development area stormwater controls effective at avoiding increase in downstream flooding risk

MEDIA CONTACT: M.T. Boyle(262) 636-3120MT.Boyle@racinecounty.com Report finds stormwater controls for the Foxconn Development Area will maintain or reduce flood flows Racine, Wis. – This week, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) released its floodplain evaluation of the Des Plaines River Watershed portion of the Foxconn development (Areas I and II of the Foxconn project area) in the Village of Mount Pleasant. The report found that the proposed stormwater controls for the area, based on existing stormwater ordinances, will effectively protect downstream rivers and land from increased flooding. “We applaud the work of the Village of Mount Pleasant and Foxconn

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Rep. Vruwink: Tourism season demands increased safety in construction zones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rep. Don Vruwink June 12, 2018 608-266-3790 Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) sent the following letter to Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary David Ross today: June 12, 2018 Dave Ross, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation P.O. Box 7910, Madison, WI 53707-7910 Dear Secretary Ross: I’m writing to share my constituents’ and my concerns about hazardous driving conditions on I-90/39 in construction zones between Illinois and Madison, specifically, the lack of shoulders along the roadway where the concrete barriers are. This allows no room for drivers to pull off in an emergency. The lack of shoulders makes it

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Dept. of Justice: AG Schimel welcomes attendees to AG’s Public Safety Summit focused on school safety

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Brad Schimel opened his annual AG’s Public Safety Summit. Nearly 200 law enforcement officers and school faculty will gather for the next three days to discuss school safety, the subject of this year’s summit, through educational tracks specific to an attendee’s profession, either law enforcement officer or school official. “Keeping children and faculty safe in our K-12 schools is a top priority at DOJ and our training will help strengthen the multi-disciplinary teams on the ground,” said Attorney General Schimel. “Instead of only including law enforcement and public safety leaders, we’ve added educators

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Sen. Cowles: Applauds announcement from Green Bay Packaging

NEWS RELEASE: For More Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Green Bay Packaging’s announcement to build a new $500 million facility in Northeast Wisconsin: “Green Bay Packaging has been a central member of Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry for decades, and I am very excited about the company’s announcement to reinvest in our region for decades to come. Along with the hundreds of employees with family-sustaining earnings that will be retained and the 200 additional jobs the company is expected to create, Green Bay Packaging’s

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Continues demanding action from Trump administration to hold drug companies accountable for massive price hikes

For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, once again pressed HHS Secretary Alex Azar to identify specific actions the Trump Administration is taking to bring down the prices of prescription drugs. In continuing to demand real action from the Trump Administration to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable, Senator Baldwin asked Secretary Azar again to commit to transparency for prescription drug companies that jack up their prices and make it harder for families to afford life-saving medications. “The evidence

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Steil campaign: Grassroots leaders back Steil for Congress

Media Contact: Brandon VerVelde, Campaign Manager JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil announced today endorsements of his campaign from conservative grassroots leaders from across Southeast Wisconsin and every county in the district. Nancy Milholland, Racine County: “Bryan is a leader in the community and I know he’ll

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Milwaukee Co. Exec. Abele: Thanks County Board Committee and chairman for unanimous support of Guy Smith

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Parks, Energy and Environment Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of Milwaukee County Parks Department MILWAUKEE, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Tuesday thanked Committee Chairman Jason Haas and the County Board Parks, Energy

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Elder Rights Project: Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with events statewide

Contact: Attorney Andrea Gage-Michaels 920-432-4645 (work) 920-212-5269 (cell) alg@legalaction.org Milwaukee–The Elder Rights Project (ERP) is hosting outreach presentations and participating in community discussions throughout the state, including an event with Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, leading up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which lands on June 15. ERP, a

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Milwaukee Co. Supv. Dimitrijevic: Committee advances Dimitrijevic proposal to ban housing discrimination

Contact: Brian Rothgery, Public Information Manager 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – The Economic and Community Development Committee recommended adoption (3-1) of a proposal from Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic to change to Milwaukee County’s historic Fair Housing ordinance today, endorsing a measure to protect residents from discrimination based on their receipt of rental

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Racine Co. Exec. Delegrave: Report: Foxconn development area stormwater controls effective at avoiding increase in downstream flooding risk

MEDIA CONTACT: M.T. Boyle(262) 636-3120MT.Boyle@racinecounty.com Report finds stormwater controls for the Foxconn Development Area will maintain or reduce flood flows Racine, Wis. – This week, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) released its floodplain evaluation of the Des Plaines River Watershed portion of the Foxconn development (Areas I and

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Rep. Vruwink: Tourism season demands increased safety in construction zones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rep. Don Vruwink June 12, 2018 608-266-3790 Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) sent the following letter to Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary David Ross today: June 12, 2018 Dave Ross, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation P.O. Box 7910, Madison, WI 53707-7910 Dear Secretary Ross: I’m writing to

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Sen. Cowles: Applauds announcement from Green Bay Packaging

NEWS RELEASE: For More Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Green Bay Packaging’s announcement to build a new $500 million facility in Northeast Wisconsin: “Green Bay Packaging has been a central member of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Continues demanding action from Trump administration to hold drug companies accountable for massive price hikes

For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, once again pressed HHS Secretary Alex Azar to identify specific actions the Trump Administration is taking to bring down the prices

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