U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court: “After reviewing this nominee’s record, I know why powerful special interests in Washington selected Judge Brett Kavanaugh to work on the Supreme Court for them, not the people of Wisconsin. “At a time when so many in Washington are working to overturn the law of the land that helps provide affordable health care for 133 million Americans with pre-existing conditions, including more than two million Wisconsinites, we cannot afford a nominee who could

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McCabe campaign meet and greet

Round-table, discussion-style Meet and Greet with Gubernatorial Candidate Mike McCabe: WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, from 8:30-10 p.m WHERE: Pat Skogen’s residence, 1913 12th Avenue, Monroe 53566 The location is only a few blocks from the Monroe Arts Center, where the Green County Democrats will be holding its Gubernatorial Candidate Forum from 6:30-8 p.m.

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Hartwig campaign: State Treasurer candidate Travis Hartwig endorsed by Pro-Life Wisconsin

Contact: Travis Hartwig – Campaign@TravisHartwig.com (BROOKFIELD) — State Treasurer Candidate Travis Hartwig announces key endorsement by Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund. He is the only Republican in the race for State Treasurer to receive this endorsement, highlighting his commitment to the pro-life movement and strong family values. Pro-Life Wisconsin describes Hartwig as 100% Pro-Life. “On August 14th, Republican voters have a clear choice; my opponent is pro-choice, I am prolife. I promise to stand by organizations like Pro-Life Wisconsin and protect each and every innocent human life, in every way that I can” Stated Hartwig. “We need elected leaders in all

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WisGOP: Far-left Sen. Baldwin won’t support President Trump’s Supreme Court pick

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Senator Tammy Baldwin – one of the most liberal senators from a state President Trump won in 2016 – has announced that she won’t support the president’s nominee for the Supreme Court. Following Baldwin’s rushed decision, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Morgan: “Baldwin’s reckless far-left record is once again on display – going so far as to oppose a highly qualified Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, for no reason beyond scoring points with her liberal Washington allies. Instead of standing up for Wisconsin families,

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Arctic Shipwreck in Manitowoc County listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Manitowoc, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Arctic Shipwreck in the vicinity of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Arctic, built in 1881, and sunk in 1930, is a tug that seems to straddle the two tug categories: harbor tug and lake tug. Although its construction identifies it as a harbor tug,

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Antelope Shipwreck in Ashland County listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 La Pointe, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Antelope Shipwreck in the vicinity of La Pointe, Ashland County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Antelope, built in 1861, and sunk in 1897, is a tug-barge, an early example of a passenger packet steamer that was converted to a lumber steamer, and later cut down and

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Gov. Walker: Orders flags to half-staff for Sun Prairie Volunteer Firefighter Captain Cory Barr

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff today through Saturday, July 14, 2018 in honor of Captain Cory Barr of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department. Governor Walker also released the following statement recognizing Captain Barr. Captain Cory Barr dedicated his life to protecting his community. Cory’s memory and legacy of selflessness and service will live on through his wife, daughters, and the members of his crew. Tonette and I have Cory’s family, his crew, and all those injured and affected by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers. Governor Walker’s executive order

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THU PM Update: Baldwin to oppose Trump’s SCOTUS nominee; new super PAC ad knocks Vukmir as a ‘typical politician’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won’t support President Trump’s pick of Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, saying she doesn’t have confidence he’ll be a “fair, impartial and independent” justice. The Madison Dem’s announcement this afternoon immediately drew fire from GOP rivals Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson, who knocked 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Task Force on Opioid Abuse meeting

Governor Scott Walker’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse Regular meeting is Friday, July 13, at Wisconsin State Capitol WHO: Task Force Co-Chairs Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and State Representative John Nygren and members of the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse WHAT: Regular meeting WHEN: Friday, July 13, 2018 9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Room 411S Credentialed members of the media are welcome.

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Mitchell campaign: Ahead of primary debate, Mahlon Mitchell releases ‘Together We Rise’ platform

Press Contact: Kirsten Allen 510-913-1837 kirsten@mahlonmitchell.com Includes proposals for raising wages, affordable health care, K-12 education, college affordability and criminal justice reform MILWAUKEE – Today, ahead of the first first broadcast debate, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mahlon Mitchell unveiled his Together We Rise platform. The five-part platform includes policy proposals for raising wages, healthcare, K-12 education, college affordability and criminal justice reform. “Wisconsin’s next governor must pursue bold and progressive policies that will ensure Wisconsinites in all 72 counties have the freedom to thrive,” said Mitchell. “We can imagine a state that is a national example for economic growth, family-supporting jobs and

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Dem guv candidate forum

WORT 89.9 FM, Isthmus, The Progressive magazine, and the Madison Public Library are sponsoring a candidate forum for all Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. All 8 campaigns have confirmed attendance. Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. Candidate Meet & Greet 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Live Broadcast Location: Madison Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 3rd Floor Community Room The forum will be emceed by Dylan Brogan of Isthmus, with questions posed by Isthmus Editor Judith Davidoff, The Progressive Managing Editor Bill Lueders, and WORT FM News Director Molly Stentz. The forum will also be

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Wisconsin Technical College System: Employer connections remain vital to WTCS Board

Conor Smyth, WTCS conor.smyth@wtcsystem.edu or (608) 266-2991 Officer elections tap two manufacturers and an ag industry leader La Crosse, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board on Wednesdayelected two manufacturers and a leading voice in the ag industry to lead the Board in the coming year. The Board elected S. Mark Tyler, founder and president of OEM Fabricators in Western Wisconsin, to a second term as Board President. OEM was recognized as Wisconsin’s Manufacturer of the Year, Medium Category, in both in 2006 and 2012. Tyler serves on a number of other Boards, including the UW Board of Regents and

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker: Wisconsin’s $100 million man

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘No Wisconsin Politician Has Raised More Campaign Cash For Himself or Been More Willing to Sell Us Out For a Campaign Contribution’ MADISON, Wis. — No other Wisconsin politician has crossed the threshold Scott Walker is expected to when he discloses his most recent round of campaign fundraising — shaking down donors for over $100 million for his campaigns for governor. In advance of a Walker media availability today to try to distract from the Democratic gubernatorial debate One Wisconsin Now Executive director Scot Ross denounced Walker for incessantly whining about campaign spending,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court: “After reviewing this nominee’s record, I know why powerful special interests in Washington selected Judge Brett Kavanaugh to work on the Supreme Court

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McCabe campaign meet and greet

Round-table, discussion-style Meet and Greet with Gubernatorial Candidate Mike McCabe: WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, from 8:30-10 p.m WHERE: Pat Skogen’s residence, 1913 12th Avenue, Monroe 53566 The location is only a few blocks from the Monroe Arts Center, where the Green County Democrats will be holding its Gubernatorial Candidate Forum from 6:30-8

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Hartwig campaign: State Treasurer candidate Travis Hartwig endorsed by Pro-Life Wisconsin

Contact: Travis Hartwig – Campaign@TravisHartwig.com (BROOKFIELD) — State Treasurer Candidate Travis Hartwig announces key endorsement by Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund. He is the only Republican in the race for State Treasurer to receive this endorsement, highlighting his commitment to the pro-life movement and strong family values. Pro-Life Wisconsin describes Hartwig

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Arctic Shipwreck in Manitowoc County listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Manitowoc, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Arctic Shipwreck in the vicinity of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Antelope Shipwreck in Ashland County listed in National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 La Pointe, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Antelope Shipwreck in the vicinity of La Pointe, Ashland County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for

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THU PM Update: Baldwin to oppose Trump’s SCOTUS nominee; new super PAC ad knocks Vukmir as a ‘typical politician’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won’t support President Trump’s pick of Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, saying she doesn’t have confidence he’ll be a “fair, impartial and independent” justice. The Madison Dem’s announcement this afternoon immediately drew fire from GOP rivals

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Task Force on Opioid Abuse meeting

Governor Scott Walker’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse Regular meeting is Friday, July 13, at Wisconsin State Capitol WHO: Task Force Co-Chairs Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and State Representative John Nygren and members of the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse WHAT: Regular meeting WHEN: Friday, July 13, 2018 9

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Mitchell campaign: Ahead of primary debate, Mahlon Mitchell releases ‘Together We Rise’ platform

Press Contact: Kirsten Allen 510-913-1837 kirsten@mahlonmitchell.com Includes proposals for raising wages, affordable health care, K-12 education, college affordability and criminal justice reform MILWAUKEE – Today, ahead of the first first broadcast debate, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mahlon Mitchell unveiled his Together We Rise platform. The five-part platform includes policy proposals for

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Dem guv candidate forum

WORT 89.9 FM, Isthmus, The Progressive magazine, and the Madison Public Library are sponsoring a candidate forum for all Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. All 8 campaigns have confirmed attendance. Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. Candidate Meet & Greet 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Live Broadcast

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker: Wisconsin’s $100 million man

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘No Wisconsin Politician Has Raised More Campaign Cash For Himself or Been More Willing to Sell Us Out For a Campaign Contribution’ MADISON, Wis. — No other Wisconsin politician has crossed the threshold Scott Walker is expected to when he discloses his most

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