Nicholson campaign: Statement on Baldwin’s so-called concern for family separations along the border

Contact: 262-361-4266 press@NicholsonForSenate.com Baldwin only calls for action when it is politically advantageous June 20, 2018 – (Delafield, WI) – In a disastrous interview with CNN’s Brooke Baldwin earlier today, Senator Tammy Baldwin was unable to say whether she had stood up for families being separated at the border in 2014, despite feigned outrage today. Baldwin’s liberal outrage about family separations was non-existent when the same practice occurred under the Obama administration in 2014. Baldwin was asked on air: “As so many people in this country were certainly outraged by the cages, thermal blankets, and the facilities housing these kids

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WED PM Update: MU Law Poll: Walker above water, leads Dem rivals; Evers leads Dem guv field

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker’s job approval outweighs his disapproval for the first time in four years, President Trump is underwater and the challengers in both the guv and U.S. Senate fields are still largely unknown two months before the primary, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. The survey, the second 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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Dept. of Administration: Lt. governor joins local partners to highlight $500,000 in homeless case management services grants

Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362   Dept. of Administration: Lt. governor joins local partners to highlight $500,000 in homeless case management services grants   Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch today joined partners in Milwaukee and Racine to highlight $500,000 in Homeless Case Management Services Grants that have been awarded to 10 organizations across Wisconsin. “Today is a great day not just for the organizations that are on the front lines of efforts to end and prevent homelessness in our communities, but for the additional families who can now be provided with the supports they need to achieve financial stability and brighter

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Dept. of Revenue: Don’t wait to claim your Wisconsin child sales tax rebate

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Deadline is July 2 With just less than two weeks remaining in the filing period, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is urging eligible claimants to file for their $100 per child sales tax rebate. Claims must be filed by July 2, but DOR encourages those who are eligible not to wait until the last minute.  DOR estimates that roughly 670,000 households, with 1.22 million children in total, are eligible to file a claim. “Our message for people who are eligible to claim this rebate is to do it now,” said Department of Revenue

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Sieber campaign fundraiser

Tom Sieber for Assembly Monday, June 25 Riverside Ballroom 1560 Main St., Green Bay Join Hosts Ron Antonneau and former Brown County Treasurer Kerry Blaney in supporting Tom Sieber’s campaign for the 88th Assembly District.. Guest Speaker Minority Leader Gordon Hintz https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sieber-riverside Suggested Contribution:$25 All Contributions Welcome Host: $250 Sponsor: $100 Supporter: $50

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ADCC Milwaukee fundraiser

ADCC in MKE  Tuesday June 26, 4:30-7 p.m. Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water Street – Parking included! Questions? Email liz@assemblydemocrats.com   Help the ADCC by becoming a sponsor! $1000 – Majority Maker $500 – Change Maker $250 – Wave Builder $100 – Suggested contribution **All contributions gratefully accepted

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves funding for community projects

CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved nearly $1.7 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support three community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: City of Durand, Pepin County / Finance street and storm water improvements / $352,000 City of Gillett, Oconto County / Finance road projects / $944,974 Town of Oregon, Dane County / Finance road projects / $385,000 The BCPL operates entirely on program revenue, without taxpayer money, and distributes more than 96 cents of every dollar of interest earned on BCPL State Trust

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WisDems: Six months later: GOP tax scam unpopular and harming families

Contact: Courtney Beyer, 608-260-2409 MADISON — It’s been six months since the GOP tax plan was signed into law, and Wisconsinites have yet to see the benefits that Congressional Republicans, Scott Walker, and U.S Senate candidates Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson promised the law would bring. The plan, which gives 83% of its benefits to the top 1% of earners, showers wealthy corporations like Wells Fargo and Exxon with significant tax giveaways while causing health care premiums for working families to skyrocket. Additionally, now that their corporate tax cuts have ballooned the deficit, House Republicans are proposing devastating cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

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DCCC: Six Months After GOP Tax Scam Passage, Higher Costs for Families

CONTACT: Evan Lukaske | (516) 661-1025 Grothman Will Be Held Responsible by Voters Six months ago, Congressman Grothman and Washington Republicans passed a Republican tax scam that provided massive giveaways to corporations and the wealthiest Americans, and increased everyday costs – particularly healthcare premiums – for everyone else. The Republican tax scam capped the amount of money homeowners can deduct for state and local taxes, and repealed a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that will result in millions of Americans paying more for health care. The GOP tax scam blew a $1.9 trillion hole in the deficit, and Speaker Paul Ryan and

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Dept. of Administration: Lt. governor joins local partners to highlight $500,000 in homeless case management services grants

Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362   Dept. of Administration: Lt. governor joins local partners to highlight $500,000 in homeless case management services grants   Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch today joined partners in Milwaukee and Racine to highlight $500,000 in Homeless Case Management Services Grants that have been awarded to 10

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Sieber campaign fundraiser

Tom Sieber for Assembly Monday, June 25 Riverside Ballroom 1560 Main St., Green Bay Join Hosts Ron Antonneau and former Brown County Treasurer Kerry Blaney in supporting Tom Sieber’s campaign for the 88th Assembly District.. Guest Speaker Minority Leader Gordon Hintz https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sieber-riverside Suggested Contribution:$25 All Contributions Welcome Host: $250 Sponsor:

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ADCC Milwaukee fundraiser

ADCC in MKE  Tuesday June 26, 4:30-7 p.m. Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water Street – Parking included! Questions? Email liz@assemblydemocrats.com   Help the ADCC by becoming a sponsor! $1000 – Majority Maker $500 – Change Maker $250 – Wave Builder $100 – Suggested contribution **All contributions gratefully accepted

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DCCC: Six Months After GOP Tax Scam Passage, Higher Costs for Families

CONTACT: Evan Lukaske | (516) 661-1025 Grothman Will Be Held Responsible by Voters Six months ago, Congressman Grothman and Washington Republicans passed a Republican tax scam that provided massive giveaways to corporations and the wealthiest Americans, and increased everyday costs – particularly healthcare premiums – for everyone else. The Republican tax scam

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