TUE PM Update: Dem Reps. Taylor, Sargent call on Flynn to guv bid; Dems target Walker over Trump’s Harley-Davidson comments

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 groups last month urged Flynn to leave the field. The former Milwaukee attorney… 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

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Public Service Commission: Releases model ‘Telecommuter Forward!’ resolution

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 a process for communities to become certified by the PSC as a Telecommuter Forward! Community. In order to become certified, Wisconsin cities, villages, towns or counties must adopt a resolution that includes a statement of support and commitment to promote telecommuting. The resolution must also designate a single point of

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WisDems: Harley-Davidson job losses: Walker owns this

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 statement: “It’s not enough for Governor Walker to issue a polite press release when Wisconsin jobs are at stake. It is true that Walker is afraid to stand up to Donald Trump, but he also owns this mess as much as Trump does. As governor, Walker has a responsibility to

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Luck Area Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

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 purchase of archival 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 the work done by local

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AG Schimel: Partners with National Association of Attorneys General to host drug overdose death investigation training in Milwaukee

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 Wisconsin,” said Attorney General Schimel. “We cannot stop this epidemic without prioritizing prevention, treatment, and enforcement. This training will help law enforcement and prosecutors in Wisconsin sharpen their enforcement skills when they are confronted with an overdose case involving heroin or fentanyl.” More than 120 law enforcement and prosecutors from

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Clean Wisconsin, Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on new drinking water protections

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 Northeast Wisconsin will take effect July 1: “These new protections are the result of tireless effort on the part of residents in Northeast Wisconsin to implore the state to address drinking water contamination, and we are pleased to see them take effect,” said Clean Wisconsin Water Program Director Scott Laeser. “Many

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Wisconsin Historical Society: La Crosse County Historical Society receives a mini-grant From the Wisconsin Historical Society

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 support the purchase of digitization and computer hardware. 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

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WisDems: Wis gov race heating up, Democrats launch new accountability project targeting Scott Walker

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 counter Walker’s false claims and spin, and materials generated by the project will live online at www.WalkerRealityCheck.com. “Governor Walker has failed the state on jobs, on healthcare costs, and so much more. Our schools are falling behind and our roads are crumbling. That’s why voters are so hungry for a change.

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Dept. of Revenue: Seven days remain to claim Wisconsin child sales tax rebate

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, 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. “Time is running out to claim your Child Sales Tax Rebate,” said Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler.

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WisDems: Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein drops $200K more for Nicholson

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 his Paul Ryan and Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed opponent Leah Vukmir, according to Politico’s Morning Score. The New York Times has described Uihlein’s prolific support for Nicholson’s candidacy — which includes more than $20 million that Uihlein has dumped into 11 groups backing Nicholson since 2017 — as a test “of whether big

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Representatives for Kind to  hold open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

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 a hand,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I hope people across Wisconsin join my staff at open office hours in their community to share their thoughts or seek help with a federal agency.” Rep. Kind’s office can assist Wisconsinites having issues dealing with the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Internal Revenue Service,

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Public Service Commission: Releases model ‘Telecommuter Forward!’ resolution

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

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WisDems: Harley-Davidson job losses: Walker owns this

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

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Luck Area Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

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

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AG Schimel: Partners with National Association of Attorneys General to host drug overdose death investigation training in Milwaukee

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

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Clean Wisconsin, Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on new drinking water protections

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

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Wisconsin Historical Society: La Crosse County Historical Society receives a mini-grant From the Wisconsin Historical Society

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

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WisDems: Wis gov race heating up, Democrats launch new accountability project targeting Scott Walker

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

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Dept. of Revenue: Seven days remain to claim Wisconsin child sales tax rebate

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,

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WisDems: Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein drops $200K more for Nicholson

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

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Representatives for Kind to  hold open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

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

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