WisGOP: In the news: Walker celebrates dairy month on farms across Wisconsin

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland – and Governor Scott Walker is fighting for our farmers. Governor Walker spent last weekend traveling across Wisconsin meeting with hard-working farmers to celebrate June Dairy Month. Check out some of the news about Governor Walker’s dairy breakfast stops statewide: From WISC-TV: People from around Rock County enjoyed the annual dairy breakfast Saturday morning … Gov. Scott Walker was there Saturday and helped serve food. The event is “just a great tradition here in the state of Wisconsin, making our way all over the place and seeing people and recognizing the importance

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Walker campaign: In the news: Scott Walker barnstorms the state to stand up for Wisconsin’s dairy industry

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker crisscrossed the state this past weekend to join folks at Flag Day parades and stand up for Wisconsin’s farmers and their families at dairy breakfasts. Governor Walker joined hard-working families this weekend to celebrate the American Flag, and what it stands for, and to stand up for Wisconsin’s dairy industry. Just last week, Gov. Walker took his commitment to our state’s dairy farmers to the next level by creating a task force that will help us create real solutions for farmers, processors and allied organizations. Gov. Walker is getting positive things

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Gov. Walker: Governor Walker, Green Bay Packaging Inc. announce $500 million expansion

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company to build new recycled paper mill, expand shipping container division for project expected to create at least 200 jobs statewide GREEN BAY – Governor Walker joined officials of Green Bay Packaging Inc. today to announce an investment of over $500 million that includes construction of a new recycled paper mill and an expansion of the company’s shipping container division – a project expected to create 200 jobs throughout the state. “Green Bay Packaging has been an integral part of Wisconsin’s manufacturing legacy for generations, and we are excited to see their ongoing commitment to

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Elections Commission denies ballot access to four Assembly candidates

The Elections Commission has unanimously voted to deny four Assembly candidates ballot access after challenges to their signatures were brought forward to the agency. One of the candidates knocked off the ballot yesterday was Democrat Charisse Daniels, who was looking to challenge GOP incumbent John Jagler in the 37th AD. A GOP-filed complaint accused Daniels of fraudulently obtaining some of the … 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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Wachs campaign: Dana Wachs stands with UPS workers as they vote to authorize strike of 260,000 workers

Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 225.610.8660 MADISON – Rep. Dana Wachs, a Democratic candidate challenging Scott Walker in November, issued a statement in support of UPS workers as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters negotiates a new labor contract. The Teamsters voted last week to authorize a strike of all 260,000 UPS workers. “Wisconsin doesn’t work if our workers aren’t respected. It’s about time that every worker be able to earn a fair, living wage at a safe job with decent working conditions. Labor unions are the backbone of a fair system. We’ve got to raise wages, respect our workers, and ensure

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker makes taxpayers finance his campaign operation, again

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Press Conference in Special Election Media Market on Election Day Shows Walker Sees Trouble for GOP MADISON, Wis. — Republican Gov. Scott Walker is using taxpayer resources to stage a “major” announcement this morning at a business run by a major GOP donor, in the midst of today’s special election in the Green Bay media market. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross said this “taxpayer-funded photo-op” was designed to influence today’s senate special election and is a clear violation of laws against the use of tax dollars to support political

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Democratic Governors Association: Statement on Scott Walker’s special election defeat

Contact: Jared Leopold, 202-772-5600 leopold@dga.net Tonight, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Scott Walker’s latest defeat in Wisconsin special elections: “Tonight’s special election win for Democrats in Wisconsin is more bad news and yet another ‘wake up call’ for Scott Walker, and he knows it. That’s why he was willing to break the law to avoid these elections being held at all. Tonight’s massive swing in a district that went for Trump by 18 points in 2018 and Walker by 23 in 2014 shows voters are ready for change after eight years of Walker putting politics

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Working Families Party: Statement on SD1 victory tonight for Caleb Frostman

Statement on SD1 victory tonight for Caleb Frostman: “It’s time for Scott Walker to ring the alarm bell once again. With Caleb Frostman’s win tonight in SD-1, Democrats are within striking distance of taking over the State Senate. Scott Walker’s unpopularity is powering Democratic wins across the state, from Patty Schachtner’s win in SD 10 to Rebecca Dallet’s election over a Koch brothers-funded candidate for state Supreme Court. We win when working people know the candidates are on our side, and when we are inspired to get out and do the work to elect champions that will fight for all

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WisGOP: In the news: Walker celebrates dairy month on farms across Wisconsin

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland – and Governor Scott Walker is fighting for our farmers. Governor Walker spent last weekend traveling across Wisconsin meeting with hard-working farmers to celebrate June Dairy Month. Check out some of the news about Governor Walker’s dairy breakfast

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Elections Commission denies ballot access to four Assembly candidates

The Elections Commission has unanimously voted to deny four Assembly candidates ballot access after challenges to their signatures were brought forward to the agency. One of the candidates knocked off the ballot yesterday was Democrat Charisse Daniels, who was looking to challenge GOP incumbent John Jagler in the 37th AD.

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