Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Two Madison Dems are calling on guv candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race over his defense of the Milwaukee Archdiocese during the priest sexual abuse scandal. The move, from
Contact: Matthew Spencer, 608-266-9600 Matthew2.Spencer@Wisconsin.Gov Madison – Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin finalized a Model Resolution and application process for communities to become a Telecommuter Forward! Certified Community. 2017 Act 342, authored by Representative Romaine Quinn (R –
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org WALKER HAS BEEN TOO BUSY COZYING UP TO TRUMP TO STAND UP FOR WISCONSIN JOBS In response to the news that iconic Wisconsin company Harley-Davidson will be shifting some of its production overseas as a result of Donald Trump’s
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Luck, 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 Luck
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Brad Schimel partnered with the National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute (NAGTRI) to offer training for Wisconsin prosecutors and law enforcement on the investigation and prosecution of death cases resulting from overdoses of
Contacts: Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin, 608-807-6332 (mobile) or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Paul Zimmerman, Wisconsin Farm Bureau, 608-828-5708 (office) and pzimmerman@wfbf.com New NR 151 rules the result of collaboration MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin and Wisconsin Farm Bureau issued the following statement after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 La Crosse, 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
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org “WALKER REALITY CHECK” WILL PROVIDE THE FACTS TO COUNTER WALKER’S SPIN ON JOBS, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND MORE MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has launched a new accountability project to hold Governor Scott Walker accountable ahead of
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Deadline is July 2nd; DOR Cannot Accept Late Claims With just 7 days remaining in the filing period, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is urging eligible claimants to file for their $100 per
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org As Paul Ryan endorses Leah Vukmir, Uihlein goes even bigger for his “spawn[ed]” and “nurtur[ed]” candidate MADISON — Restoration PAC — bankrolled by nearly $5 million from Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein and his groups this cycle — is launching
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will be available at open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District throughout the month of July.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Two Madison Dems are calling on guv candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race over his defense of the Milwaukee Archdiocese during the priest sexual abuse scandal. The move, from Reps. Chris Taylor and Melissa Sargent, comes after several women’s
Contact: Matthew Spencer, 608-266-9600 Matthew2.Spencer@Wisconsin.Gov Madison – Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin finalized a Model Resolution and application process for communities to become a Telecommuter Forward! Certified Community. 2017 Act 342, authored by Representative Romaine Quinn (R – Barron) and Senator Howard Marklein (R – Spring Green), creates
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org WALKER HAS BEEN TOO BUSY COZYING UP TO TRUMP TO STAND UP FOR WISCONSIN JOBS In response to the news that iconic Wisconsin company Harley-Davidson will be shifting some of its production overseas as a result of Donald Trump’s economic policies, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin issued the following
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Luck, 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 Luck Area Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Brad Schimel partnered with the National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute (NAGTRI) to offer training for Wisconsin prosecutors and law enforcement on the investigation and prosecution of death cases resulting from overdoses of heroin and fentanyl. “In 2016, opioids killed 827 people in
Contacts: Scott Laeser, Clean Wisconsin, 608-807-6332 (mobile) or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Paul Zimmerman, Wisconsin Farm Bureau, 608-828-5708 (office) and pzimmerman@wfbf.com New NR 151 rules the result of collaboration MADISON, WI —Clean Wisconsin and Wisconsin Farm Bureau issued the following statement after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced updates to Natural Resources 151 to protect drinking water for
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 La Crosse, 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 La Crosse County Historical Society has received a mini-grant to
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org “WALKER REALITY CHECK” WILL PROVIDE THE FACTS TO COUNTER WALKER’S SPIN ON JOBS, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND MORE MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has launched a new accountability project to hold Governor Scott Walker accountable ahead of this November’s election. The project will include “Reality Checks” to
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Deadline is July 2nd; DOR Cannot Accept Late Claims With just 7 days 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,
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org As Paul Ryan endorses Leah Vukmir, Uihlein goes even bigger for his “spawn[ed]” and “nurtur[ed]” candidate MADISON — Restoration PAC — bankrolled by nearly $5 million from Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein and his groups this cycle — is launching a new $200,000 digital buy to promote Kevin Nicholson over
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will be available at open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District throughout the month of July. “My office is always available to help Wisconsinites that need