TUE PM Update: Dems blast Walker for sending troops to southern border; Ethics Commission names McCallum chair

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems are blasting Gov. Scott Walker for sending Wisconsin National Guard troops to the southern border as the Trump administration continues pursuing its family separation policy for undocumented migrants. But a Walker spokeswoman countered that the policy is a federal one, and didn’t take a position on the issue. The Departmen… 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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Nicholson campaign: Statement on illegal immigration and family separations

Delafield, WI – Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson issued the following statement regarding illegal immigration and family separations at the border of the United States: “As a father I feel great concern any time I see a child crying out of fear or desperation, anywhere in the world. In this case, I’m also angry with the many entrenched Washington politicians – like Tammy Baldwin – who have worked mightily to encourage the ‘catch and release’ illegal immigration policies that put innocent children in this position in the first place. We must stop illegal immigration by securing our southern border. 

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WisDems: Walker dodges question, issues non-response on family separation

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Other Governors including Republicans Baker and Hogan Have Pulled Guard Units from Border While Walker Remains Silent Earlier today, Scott Walker’s spokesperson issued the following statement following calls for Walker to follow in the steps of fellow governors of both parties and reverse his decision to send National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border: “Wisconsin’s National Guard troops are on administrative assignments, and the cost is being paid for by the federal government. The policy related to individuals seeking asylum is a federal policy, and those with concerns should contact their federal lawmakers.” In other words, he dodged

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Rep. Bowen: Gov. Walker sends WI National Guard to enforce Trump’s inhumane family separations

Contact: Rep. David Bowen, (608) 266-7671 MILWAUKEE – Governor Walker has announced he committed Wisconsin National Guard members to the U.S. border with Mexico to enforce the cruel Republican policy of separating asylum seeking families from one another at the border. Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “Governor Walker should immediately reverse his unconscionable decision to commit Wisconsin National Guard members to help Donald Trump and his Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, with their immoral policy of ripping children from their parents as they seek asylum in the United States. “The United Nations Human Rights Council called the Republican

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DATCP: Shining a light on conservation success: New Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Annual Report

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – A civic-minded farmer’s conservation efforts, washouts from a 2016 deluge in northern Wisconsin, and an unlikely alliance between farmers and lakeside homeowners highlight efforts to protect Wisconsin’s land and waters, detailed in the 2017 Land and Water Conservation Annual Report. Land and water conservation staff in the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection presented the report to the Land and Water Conservation Board at its June meeting in Madison. It is available online at https://datcp.wi.gov under the Publications menu. Conservation efforts in Wisconsin depend on county land conservation departments and landowners working

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Rep. Zepnick: Calls on Gov. Walker to end WI National Guard deployment to US-Mexico border

Contact: Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 Madison, WI- State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) joins Democrat Assembly leader Gordon Hintz, other Democratic lawmakers, Voces de la Frontera, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops along with millions of people around the world against the Trump administration’s reckless and immoral policy on child separation at America’s border with Mexico. “Governor Walker should heed the words of leaders like Cardinal Dolan and immediately suspend the WI National Guard deployment of troops being sent to the border. This is a wasteful, harmful, and un-American policy which does not deserve the time and talent of our brave

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Reiterates call to USDA Sec. Perdue to safeguard Wisconsin farmers facing impacts of tariff retaliation

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind reiterated his call on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to protect Wisconsin farmers facing economic uncertainty after the recent announcements of tariff retaliation by many major U.S. trading partners, including of China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union.  Rep. Kind has also requested a comprehensive plan by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to open new U.S. export markets. “Wisconsin farmers are the hardest working in the country. The last thing they need to be worried about is unfair tariffs being placed on their products – especially considering the tariffs

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Wisconsin Family Action: Federal court upholds Wisconsin’s Unborn Child Protection Act

Contact: Julaine Appling, President – 608-334-6435 Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals says lawsuit against the act is moot MADISON— Late yesterday the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that the lawsuit brought against Wisconsin’s long-standing Unborn Child Protection Act is moot because the plaintiff moved out of state, making her case null and void. Wisconsin’s Unborn Child Protection Act became law in 1997 and allows certain state officials and law enforcement agents to help pregnant women who are struggling with substance abuse, which of course helps both the mother and her unborn baby. “As Wisconsin, like

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WisDems: Reality check of Walker’s latest TV ad

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org WALKER CLAIMS TO BE AN “EDUCATION GOVERNOR” … THE FACTS SAY OTHERWISE. “For the past 7 years, Governor Walker has made historic cuts to Wisconsin’s K-12 public schools and the UW system. Walker’s policies have led to teacher shortages, skyrocketing school debt, and increased burden for local taxpayers. Meanwhile, he has funneled money toward unaccountable private schools, his wealthy campaign donors, and foreign corporations. Reality-check: Scott Walker is the anti-education governor.” — TJ Helmstetter, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson for 2018 governor race FACTS: The record cuts from the 2011-2013 budget have still not been restored,

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WisDems: Walker dodges question, issues non-response on family separation

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Other Governors including Republicans Baker and Hogan Have Pulled Guard Units from Border While Walker Remains Silent Earlier today, Scott Walker’s spokesperson issued the following statement following calls for Walker to follow in the steps of fellow governors of both parties and reverse his decision to send National

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DATCP: Shining a light on conservation success: New Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Annual Report

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – A civic-minded farmer’s conservation efforts, washouts from a 2016 deluge in northern Wisconsin, and an unlikely alliance between farmers and lakeside homeowners highlight efforts to protect Wisconsin’s land and waters, detailed in the 2017 Land and Water Conservation Annual Report. Land

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Reiterates call to USDA Sec. Perdue to safeguard Wisconsin farmers facing impacts of tariff retaliation

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind reiterated his call on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to protect Wisconsin farmers facing economic uncertainty after the recent announcements of tariff retaliation by many major U.S. trading partners, including of China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union.  Rep.

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WisDems: Reality check of Walker’s latest TV ad

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org WALKER CLAIMS TO BE AN “EDUCATION GOVERNOR” … THE FACTS SAY OTHERWISE. “For the past 7 years, Governor Walker has made historic cuts to Wisconsin’s K-12 public schools and the UW system. Walker’s policies have led to teacher shortages, skyrocketing school debt, and increased burden for

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