U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy: “We saw just this week how the Supreme Court makes decisions that have a profound effect on the daily lives of Wisconsin families. It’s important that Wisconsinites have an independent Justice who will bring people together, side with them over powerful special interests, and protect the constitutional rights and freedoms of all Americans. This is no time for a divisive nominee.”

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Rep. Neubauer: It’s time for Foxconn to commit to community partnerships

Contact: Elizabeth Shimek (608) 237-9166/rep.neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov RACINE, WI – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Foxconn groundbreaking: “This groundbreaking is an opportunity for Foxconn to commit, not just to Governor Walker, but to the people of Racine and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our community and the state of Wisconsin are investing heavily in Foxconn and today we ask them to respond in kind, by investing in our community. “For 26 years, Racine has had the highest year-end unemployment rate in Wisconsin. While the Foxconn deal was not the one I wanted, we don’t have the luxury of letting

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Women’s March Wisconsin: Matt Flynn demonstrates misogyny and dishonesty in response to Democratic lawmakers’ call to drop out of gubernatorial race

CONTACT Peter Isely Founding Member and former Midwest Director of SNAP (The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) 414.429.7259 peterisely@yahoo.com Sarah Pearson State Co-Chair Women’s March Wisconsin 414.366.5403 sarah@womensmarchwi.com Flynn refuses to respond to specific questions regarding offending priests and directs demeaning comments to State Representative Chris Taylor On Tuesday, June 26th, State Representatives Chris Taylor and Melissa Sargent joined the call of Women’s March Wisconsin, clergy abuse survivors, and their allies for Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn to end his candidacy. Flynn acted as the chief lawyer for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee during the height of the priest

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

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Niagara, 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 Niagara 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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Wisconsin Historical Society: Oconto County Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oconto, 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 Oconto County Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of PastPerfect. 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 organizations

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Port Wing Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Port Wing, 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 Port Wing Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of PastPerfect, digitalization 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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Wisconsin Historical Society: Oregon Area Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oregon, 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 Oregon 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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WED PM Update: Evers trumpets Supreme Court ruling; court upholds medical malpractice caps

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling giving Tony Evers the power to pick his own attorney in a lawsuit over the administrative rules process is a “great win for common sense,” the state schools superintendent and Dem guv candidate said. The state DOJ, which had argued it should represent DPI even though the two have opposing v… 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    

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Prairie du Chien Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Prairie du Chien, 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 Prairie du Chien Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the purchase of PastPerfect 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

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Wisconsin Civil Justice Council: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision upholding limits on noneconomic damages

Contact: Bill G. Smith (608) 255-6083 Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 5-2 decision (Mayo v. Wisconsin Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund) upheld Wisconsin’s limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. Importantly, the Court reversed its 2005 decision, Ferdon v. Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund, which held unconstitutional Wisconsin’s previous limit on noneconomic damages. “The Court’s decision is a victory for the rule of law and reconfirms that the legislature, not the judiciary, is the proper branch of government to determine public policy,” said Bill G. Smith, president of the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council and Wisconsin Director for

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Gov. Walker: Foxconn myth vs. fact: Foxconn and Wisconsin’s environment

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Foxconn myth vs. fact: Foxconn and Wisconsin’s environment   MADISON — Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer, is investing $10 billion and creating 13,000 good-paying, family-supporting jobs in Wisconsin. This is the largest corporate attraction project in U.S. history as measured by jobs. To separate myth from fact, Governor Scott Walker’s office released the following information about Foxconn’s historic investment and Wisconsin’s environment: Myth vs. Fact: Foxconn and Wisconsin’s Environment Myth: Foxconn is exempt from environmental regulations—False. Fact: Foxconn is required to follow the same regulations as every other business including air permitting,

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Rep. Neubauer: It’s time for Foxconn to commit to community partnerships

Contact: Elizabeth Shimek (608) 237-9166/rep.neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov RACINE, WI – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Foxconn groundbreaking: “This groundbreaking is an opportunity for Foxconn to commit, not just to Governor Walker, but to the people of Racine and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our community and the state of

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Women’s March Wisconsin: Matt Flynn demonstrates misogyny and dishonesty in response to Democratic lawmakers’ call to drop out of gubernatorial race

CONTACT Peter Isely Founding Member and former Midwest Director of SNAP (The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) 414.429.7259 peterisely@yahoo.com Sarah Pearson State Co-Chair Women’s March Wisconsin 414.366.5403 sarah@womensmarchwi.com Flynn refuses to respond to specific questions regarding offending priests and directs demeaning comments to State Representative Chris Taylor On

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

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Niagara, 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 Niagara Area Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Oconto County Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oconto, 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 Oconto County Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Port Wing Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Port Wing, 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 Port Wing Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support

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

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oregon, 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 Oregon Area Historical Society has received a mini-grant to support the

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Prairie du Chien Historical Society receives a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Prairie du Chien, 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 Prairie du Chien Historical Society has received a mini-grant

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Wisconsin Civil Justice Council: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision upholding limits on noneconomic damages

Contact: Bill G. Smith (608) 255-6083 Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 5-2 decision (Mayo v. Wisconsin Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund) upheld Wisconsin’s limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. Importantly, the Court reversed its 2005 decision, Ferdon v. Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund, which held unconstitutional

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Gov. Walker: Foxconn myth vs. fact: Foxconn and Wisconsin’s environment

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Foxconn myth vs. fact: Foxconn and Wisconsin’s environment   MADISON — Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer, is investing $10 billion and creating 13,000 good-paying, family-supporting jobs in Wisconsin. This is the largest corporate attraction project in U.S. history as measured by

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