Liegeois campaign: Mike Gallagher’s no good, very bad Thursday 

Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — In case his constituents didn’t notice yesterday, Rep. Gallagher had a no good, very bad Thursday afternoon. Here’s a timeline of event (all times Eastern as to reflect Recorded Vote Time): 2:11 p.m.: Representative Gallagher voted in favor of giving the President Carte Blanche Authority and spending for his unnecessary Wall on our Southern border while allowing our government to continue their policy of separating and incarcerating children and infants from their parents. He then lectures his constituents through a press release about decency and civility. 3:59 p.m.: Representative Gallagher votes in favor of the 2018 Farm

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Bristol, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 mini-grant program. The Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of PastPerfect and digitization. This year’s affiliate mini-grant program focused on projects and activities that strengthen a local organization’s ability to preserve historical collections and manage those collections and other resources. The projects supported in part by the mini-grant program are an important part of the work done by

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Black Earth Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org  608-261-9596 Black Earth, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 mini-grant program. The Black Earth Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of archival supplies, storage and conservation supplies. This year’s affiliate mini-grant program focused on projects and activities that strengthen a local organization’s ability to preserve historical collections and manage those collections and other resources. The projects supported in part by the mini-grant program are an important part of

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Appleton Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Appleton, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 mini-grant program. The Appleton Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of archival supplies and storage. This year’s affiliate mini-grant program focused on projects and activities that strengthen a local organization’s ability to preserve historical collections and manage those collections and other resources. The projects supported in part by the mini-grant program are an important part of the work done by

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Barnes campaign: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Mandela Barnes for lieutenant governor

Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Madison: The Mandela Barnes campaign is pleased to announce that Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) has endorsed our campaign for Lieutenant Governor. PPAWI endorses candidates who support access to family planning services and believe a woman should be able to make her own health care decisions without political interference. The endorsement comes at a critical time for Wisconsin Democrats, who are in the strongest position in a decade to retake control of the governorship, attorney general, and at least one branch of the state legislature. In such a heated midterm year, it’s important that

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AG Schimel: Joins CVS Health for announcement of in-store drug disposal boxes

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel joined CVS Health today to announce the company’s first in-store permanent drug disposal collection box in Wisconsin. This announcement from CVS Health joins Attorney General Schimel’s ongoing work to prevent prescription opioid abuse in Wisconsin through enforcement, prevention, and treatment. “Wisconsin has been a national leader on prescription drug disposal and I’m excited to see CVS Health expand their investment in Wisconsin’s efforts to cut down on the number of prescription drugs and medications falling into the wrong hands,” said Attorney General Schimel. “If more and more people continue to get hooked

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Heavy rains fuel floods, faster currents statewide

CONTACT: Capt. April Dombrowski, DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement’s Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills Section Chief, April.Dombrowski@wisconsin.gov; Joanne M. Haas, Public Information Officer for Bureau of Law Enforcement, joanne.haas@Wisconsin.gov MADISON — June storms packing heavy downpours have pushed lake and river levels into flood levels, tossed debris into waterways and accelerated currents statewide, signaling Wis. Department of Natural Resources officials to remind all water users to think safety by checking local water conditions and always wear a life jacket when on the water. Capt. April Dombrowski, head of the DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement’s Recreation Safety and Outdoor Skills Section, says the heavy

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Gov. Walker: Orders flags to half-staff honoring Staff Sgt. Krasean Clayborn of the U.S. Army

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Saturday, June 23, 2018, in honor of Staff Sergeant Krasean Clayborn of the U.S. Army. “Tonette and I are praying for the family of Staff Sergeant Krasean Clayborn. He was a patriot who served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He will be greatly missed.” Governor Walker’s executive … 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 *

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on finding a bipartisan fix to our immigration system

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Comes after a chaotic week of proposed partisan immigration reform bills La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on finding bipartisan fixes to our broken immigration system: “This week’s chaotic push – and failure – to fix our broken immigration system is another reminder that bipartisanship is the only path forward in finding a solution to any issue. In 2013, we had the opportunity to vote on a bipartisan immigration reform bill out of the Senate, but House Republicans refused to bring the bill to the floor for a

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Roys campaign: Andy Gronik endorses Kelda Roys for governor

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Today, business executive and candidate for governor Andy Gronik announced his endorsement of Kelda Roys. Gronik’s support comes less than a week after EMILY’s List endorsed Kelda and continues adding to her growing momentum. “It is my honor to endorse Kelda Roys for governor of Wisconsin,” said Andy Gronik. “I stood on that stage with all of those wonderful candidates – I like and respect every one of them, but that’s not the point. We need to choose the candidate that will beat Scott Walker in November. I believe that candidate is

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Gov. Walker: Visits Marathon County business producing 5 miles of concrete pipe for Foxconn’s state-of-the-art manufacturing campus

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 County Materials Corp. is a Wisconsin company working on Phase 1 Development for Foxconn MARATHON – Governor Scott Walker highlighted the statewide reach and benefits of Foxconn’s $10 billion investment in Wisconsin today by joining County Materials Corp. in Marathon. County Materials is producing more than five miles of concrete piping for Foxconn’s Mount Pleasant facility and is a Wisconsin company working on the Phase 1 site development. “The benefits of Foxconn are reaching every corner of the state,” said Governor Walker. “County Materials right here in North Central Wisconsin creates high-quality concrete and construction

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Roys campaign: Releases platform on reducing gun violence, A Safer Wisconsin

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI –Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released her plan to significantly reduce gun violence and the likelihood of mass shootings in Wisconsin.  A Safer Wisconsin. “We have no more important responsibility than to keep our children safe,” said Roys. “Yet unfortunately, our leaders continue to allow the specter of violence to loom large over their schools. My daughter should not be doing active shooter drills at daycare – no child should. As governor, I will work with across the aisle to pass common-sense gun safety reforms that will keep our communities safe, so

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FRI PM Update: Political Stock Report; remaining Dem guv candidates say they’ll stay in race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers POLITICAL STOCK REPORT –A collection of insider opinion– (Jun. 16-22, 2018) Rising Tammy Baldwin: Lately, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hasn’t been listing Wisconsin among the states that will determine control of the chamber this fall. Insiders point to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll to help explain why. The poll shows Bal… 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.

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Liegeois campaign: Mike Gallagher’s no good, very bad Thursday 

Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — In case his constituents didn’t notice yesterday, Rep. Gallagher had a no good, very bad Thursday afternoon. Here’s a timeline of event (all times Eastern as to reflect Recorded Vote Time): 2:11 p.m.: Representative Gallagher voted in favor of giving the President Carte Blanche Authority and spending

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Bristol, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 mini-grant program. The Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Black Earth Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org  608-261-9596 Black Earth, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 mini-grant program. The Black Earth Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Appleton Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Appleton, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 25 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $11,500 through the 2018 mini-grant program. The Appleton Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase

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Barnes campaign: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Mandela Barnes for lieutenant governor

Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Madison: The Mandela Barnes campaign is pleased to announce that Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) has endorsed our campaign for Lieutenant Governor. PPAWI endorses candidates who support access to family planning services and believe a woman should be able to make her own health

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AG Schimel: Joins CVS Health for announcement of in-store drug disposal boxes

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel joined CVS Health today to announce the company’s first in-store permanent drug disposal collection box in Wisconsin. This announcement from CVS Health joins Attorney General Schimel’s ongoing work to prevent prescription opioid abuse in Wisconsin through enforcement, prevention, and treatment. “Wisconsin has

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Heavy rains fuel floods, faster currents statewide

CONTACT: Capt. April Dombrowski, DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement’s Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills Section Chief, April.Dombrowski@wisconsin.gov; Joanne M. Haas, Public Information Officer for Bureau of Law Enforcement, joanne.haas@Wisconsin.gov MADISON — June storms packing heavy downpours have pushed lake and river levels into flood levels, tossed debris into waterways and accelerated currents statewide,

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Roys campaign: Andy Gronik endorses Kelda Roys for governor

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Today, business executive and candidate for governor Andy Gronik announced his endorsement of Kelda Roys. Gronik’s support comes less than a week after EMILY’s List endorsed Kelda and continues adding to her growing momentum. “It is my honor to endorse Kelda Roys

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Gov. Walker: Visits Marathon County business producing 5 miles of concrete pipe for Foxconn’s state-of-the-art manufacturing campus

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 County Materials Corp. is a Wisconsin company working on Phase 1 Development for Foxconn MARATHON – Governor Scott Walker highlighted the statewide reach and benefits of Foxconn’s $10 billion investment in Wisconsin today by joining County Materials Corp. in Marathon. County Materials is producing more

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Roys campaign: Releases platform on reducing gun violence, A Safer Wisconsin

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI –Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released her plan to significantly reduce gun violence and the likelihood of mass shootings in Wisconsin.  A Safer Wisconsin. “We have no more important responsibility than to keep our children safe,” said Roys. “Yet unfortunately, our leaders

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