Rep. Plumer: Announces listening sessions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer, (608) 266-3404, Rep.Plumer@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison…Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) has scheduled two listening sessions for the week of July 9, 2018. Constituent service is his top priority and these sessions will give constituents of the 42nd Assembly District a chance to meet directly with their state representative. Additional listening sessions in the district will be announced as they are scheduled. Monday, July 9th from 6 PM – 7 PM Village of Cambria Jane Morgan Memorial Library 109 W Edgewater St. Cambria, WI 53923 Wednesday, July 11th from 6 PM – 7 PM

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Rep. Zepnick: Rejects call for Milwaukee police chief election

For Immediate Release July 3, 2018 Contact: Rep. Josh Zepnick 608-266-1707 Madison, WI – State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-9 Milwaukee) today, rejects the latest move by the Milwaukee Common Council to run the Police Department. Representative Zepnick announced his total opposition to using an election process to hire a future Milwaukee Police Chief. “The suggestion that another political campaign is what Milwaukee needs to hire a Police Chief is beyond absurd and totally unworkable. It is another sign many of the Aldermen feel the need to run the Milwaukee Police Department instead of doing their jobs,” stated Zepnick. Look at

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Named negotiator for Defense Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) was named by Speaker Paul Ryan to serve as an outside conferee to negotiate compromises between the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019. As a conferee, Congressman Sensenbrenner will represent the House Judiciary Committee in negotiations where the two chambers will reconcile differences between the two versions of the legislation. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “We must ensure the brave men and women in our military have adequate funding to accomplish their missions as safely and efficiently as possible.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Meets with Russian officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2018 Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this after meeting with Russian government officials in Moscow as part of a Congressional delegation: “I was pleased to participate in productive meetings with Russian officials that were the first steps in acknowledging areas of dispute, but also demonstrated a sincere desire on both sides to improve the relationship between our two countries and to continue the dialogue. As Chairman of the Europe Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I also expressed my willingness to help facilitate future discussions.”

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Roys campaign: ICYMI: Roys promises pardons if Roe is overturned

For Immediate Release July 3, 2018 Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 Brian@keldaforgovernor.com Kelda Roys: “The idea is that no one would ever serve a day in jail, no one would ever have a record, nobody would be convicted.” ICYMI: The Cap Times: Kelda Roys: If Roe v. Wade is overturned, I would pardon anyone charged under state law by Jessie Opoien, 7/3/2018 EXCERPTS: “…in this time of peril, certainly the most dangerous time for Roe v. Wade that we’ve ever had since 1973, it is essential that we elect somebody in Wisconsin who has been a champion on this issue and

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Kaul campaign: Kaul calls on Schimel to use portion of school safety grant funds for school mental health programs

MADISON — Former federal prosecutor and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is calling on Brad Schimel to use a portion of the remaining school safety grant funds to fulfill State Superintendent Tony Evers’ recent request for full funding of important mental health programs. Josh Kaul commented, “We must do more to make sure that kids come home from school each day excited about what they learned, not scared. Recent efforts to make our schools safer are a first step, but they are just that. We should be working to make schools safer by providing additional funding for mental

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Gov. Walker: Announces $500,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former dog track in Hudson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 WEDC funds will help fund demolition of area to make way for future mixed-use development and new baseball stadium HUDSON – In a move that marks a significant step toward the redevelopment of the former St. Croix Meadows Greyhound Racing Park, Governor Scott Walker today announced that the City of Hudson has received a $500,… 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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WisGOP: In case you missed it: Randy Bryce is a phony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Running as a labor activist, uncovered interview shows he called unions “lazy” & “dinosaurs” [Madison, WI] — Randy Bryce is a phony. While he runs around the 1st Congressional District touting his labor credentials, uncovered interviews show that he attacked unions during the Act 10 debate, calling them “lazy” and saying that they had become “dinosaurs.” Bryce’s uncovered remarks seem to have created a rift in the labor movement – with organizations now attacking Bryce over his hypocrisy. Check out the story from the Journal Sentinel here or find

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Gov. Walker: More than 555,000 families receiving the $100-per-child tax rebate

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced that more than 555,000 families will be receiving $100-per-child before the start of next school year because of the Child Tax Rebate. This rebate comes in addition to more than $8 billion in cumulative tax relief since Governor Walker took office. “It is great to see well over half a million households benefit from the Child Tax Rebate,” said Governor Walker, “Parents and grandparents all over Wisconsin have told me about how important the $100-per-child was to them. Getting ready for school can be a real financial challenge and the rebate will help

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Rep. Zepnick: Calls on Walker to use online sales tax dollars to help working families

For Immediate Release Contact: Rep. Josh Zepnick July 3, 2018 608-266-1707 July 3, 2018 Governor Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Madison, WI HAND DELIVERED Governor Walker: With the recent announcement that starting in October sales tax revenue from online purchases will be collected here in Wisconsin, I write to urge your consideration in shifting revenues collected to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program providing tax relief to working people. Sales tax hits households with incomes under $50,000 the hardest because they spend most of their monthly budget with very little room to put additional dollars into savings. According

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Door County Economic Development Corporation: SCEDC executive joins Door County Economic Development as executive director

Door County, USA – The Board of Directors of the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) selected Jim Schuessler to be the next Executive Director of the organization, following a search throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states. Schuessler will replace DCEDC Executive Director Caleb Frostman, who resigned earlier this spring. Schuessler will assume his duties July 16. Schuessler presently serves as business development manager for Sheboygan County Economic Corporation (SCEDC), in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, focused on business retention and expansion, entrepreneurial development, non-traditional finance, and workforce development solutions. “Door County markets its economic development efforts as enabling ‘Business by Nature,’” stated Schuessler.

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AG Schimel: Joins Milwaukee medical examiner, police chief to warn public on dangers of synthetic cannabinoids

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel, along with Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Dr. Brian Peterson and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, is warning citizens about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoid (“fake weed”) use, as Wisconsin has experienced two deaths in Milwaukee County in recent days, which may be linked to the use of synthetic cannabinoids. Photos of synthetic cannabinoid products found in Wisconsin are attached. “I’m making an appeal to any retailers who are selling these dangerous synthetic cannabinoids and demanding you pull them off your shelves immediately,” said Attorney General Schimel. “While it is too early to attribute

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WisDems: Pfizer hikes prescription drug prices despite big windfall under Vukmir, Nicholson-backed tax law

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org GOP tax law spikes health care premiums and sends more than 80 percent of cuts to the richest 1 percent and big corporations like Pfizer MADISON — Another day, another sign that the Republican tax law supported for U.S. Senate candidates Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson is disproportionately a giveaway to large corporations and the wealthiest Americans: Despite receiving an $11,000,000,000 windfall under the GOP tax law that passed in December, Big Pharma giant Pfizer is now raising prices on more than 40 prescription drugs. When the Republican tax law passed in December, Vukmir claimed it

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Walker campaign: Attending nearly 100 Independence Day parades across the state

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Governor, volunteers fan out to celebrate Independence Day with Veterans, families in all corners of Wisconsin [Madison, Wis.] – As Americans gather together to celebrate the birth of our country this week, Scott Walker’s campaign team will be joining Wisconsinites at nearly 100 Independence Day parades all across the state. “The organization and optimism of our grassroots supporters and volunteers are unmatched,” Walker Campaign Manager Joe Fadness said. “We’re planning to have campaign representatives at nearly 100 Independence Day parades in all corners of the state to join with Wisconsin’s hard-working families in supporting our Veterans

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Rep. Plumer: Announces listening sessions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer, (608) 266-3404, Rep.Plumer@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison…Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) has scheduled two listening sessions for the week of July 9, 2018. Constituent service is his top priority and these sessions will give constituents of the 42nd Assembly District a chance to meet

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Rep. Zepnick: Rejects call for Milwaukee police chief election

For Immediate Release July 3, 2018 Contact: Rep. Josh Zepnick 608-266-1707 Madison, WI – State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-9 Milwaukee) today, rejects the latest move by the Milwaukee Common Council to run the Police Department. Representative Zepnick announced his total opposition to using an election process to hire a future

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Named negotiator for Defense Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) was named by Speaker Paul Ryan to serve as an outside conferee to negotiate compromises between the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019. As a conferee,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Meets with Russian officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2018 Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this after meeting with Russian government officials in Moscow as part of a Congressional delegation: “I was pleased to participate in productive meetings with Russian officials that were the first steps in acknowledging

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WisGOP: In case you missed it: Randy Bryce is a phony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Running as a labor activist, uncovered interview shows he called unions “lazy” & “dinosaurs” [Madison, WI] — Randy Bryce is a phony. While he runs around the 1st Congressional District touting his labor credentials, uncovered interviews show that he

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Door County Economic Development Corporation: SCEDC executive joins Door County Economic Development as executive director

Door County, USA – The Board of Directors of the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) selected Jim Schuessler to be the next Executive Director of the organization, following a search throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states. Schuessler will replace DCEDC Executive Director Caleb Frostman, who resigned earlier this spring. Schuessler

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