Roys campaign: Kelda Roys stands out as clear winner of debate

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com A proven progressive champion, Roys is ready to lead Wisconsin Forward MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys’ campaign spokesman Brian Evans issued the following statement after Kelda’s commanding performance at tonight’s UWM Debate: “One thing is clear after tonight’s debate: Kelda Roys is ready to move Wisconsin forward. Kelda’s command of the issues and her focus on improving the lives of Wisconsinites set her apart from the rest of the field.” The following is a transcript of Kelda’s remarks at the debate: Q: Who on this stage would kill or stop the FOXCONN deal? K: raises

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Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin on great financial footing to win 21st Century

Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362 With the state’s employment at an historic high, unemployment at an historic low, and companies like technology manufacturing giant Foxconn and paper industry leader Green Bay Packaging choosing Wisconsin to locate or expand operations, Wisconsin is well on its way toward winning the 21st century. Thanks to common-sense reforms, smart fiscal management and continuing economic growth, our state budget has entered a new fiscal year in an outstanding position. Both property and income taxes are lower this year than they were in 2010, and we have ended every fiscal year since 2011 with a surplus,

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Bryce campaign: Senator Bernie Sanders and Randy Bryce to hold a rally and canvass launch in Janesville

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – On Saturday, July 14, Randy Bryce will host a rally and canvass launch in Janesville with Senator Bernie Sanders. After the event, attendees will phone bank and head out to knock on doors throughout the First Congressional District. WHERE: United Auto Workers, Local 95 1795 Lafayette St, Janesville, Wisconsin 53546 WHEN: Doors open at 4:15. The program will begin at 5. DETAILS: Media planning to attend are asked to RSVP through this link.

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WEDC to write off $1.1M loan to bankrupt waste-recycling company

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is writing off a more than $1 million loan the agency made to now-bankrupt Green Box in northeastern Wisconsin. The waste-recycling company and its owner, De Pere businessman Ron Van Den Heuvel, have been plagued by scandal for years, culminating in Van Den Heuvel earning a three-year prison sentence in January for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, while an … 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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THU AM Update: Baldwin raised nearly $4.4 million in Q2; Neubauer formally launches Supreme Court bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, announced today she raised nearly $4.4 million in the second quarter, which her campaign said was a record for a federal candidate from Wisconsin during the reporting period. Baldwin’s campaign did not say how much she spent during the report… 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.

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Baldwin campaign: Despite facing unprecedented outside special interest spending, Tammy Baldwin for Senate raises record-breaking nearly $4.4 million in second quarter

Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com More than 33,000 new supporters join the campaign this quarter to stand up to special interests spending more than $10 million to beat Tammy Baldwin WISCONSIN – Despite facing more outside spending than any Democratic Senator up in 2018, Tammy Baldwin for Senate today announced the campaign raised nearly $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, once again shattering previous records for a federal candidate in Wisconsin. “Wisconsinites continue to support Tammy Baldwin at historic levels because they know that she does right by Wisconsin no matter what it takes, and no matter what powerful interests stand

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Neubauer formally launches bid for state Supreme Court

Wisconsin Chief Appeals Courts Judge Lisa Neubauer formally launched her bid for the state Supreme Court today, becoming the first candidate to officially get in the race to replace longtime Justice Shirley Abrahamson. In launching her bid, Neubauer said she’s been endorsed by more than 150 current and former Wisconsin judges. That includes 18 from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. “I am called to public service and seek to ensure that our next justice has the experience and independence that Wisconsinites deserve on the state’s highest court,” said Neubauer, who turns 61 next week. Dem Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Neubauer to the Waukesha-based

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Baldwin raised nearly $4.4 million in second quarter

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, announced Thursday she raised nearly $4.4 million in the second quarter, which her campaign said was a record for a federal candidate from Wisconsin during the reporting period. Baldwin’s campaign did not say how much she spent during the reporting period. But her campaign said she finished with more than $7.2 million cash on hand to end June. She finished the first quarter with $7.8 million in the bank, meaning she spent more during the second quarter than she took in. Baldwin ran a series of TV ads during the three-month period. By comparison, Dem

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys stands out as clear winner of debate

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com A proven progressive champion, Roys is ready to lead Wisconsin Forward MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys’ campaign spokesman Brian Evans issued the following statement after Kelda’s commanding performance at tonight’s UWM Debate: “One thing is clear after tonight’s debate: Kelda Roys is ready to move

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WEDC to write off $1.1M loan to bankrupt waste-recycling company

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is writing off a more than $1 million loan the agency made to now-bankrupt Green Box in northeastern Wisconsin. The waste-recycling company and its owner, De Pere businessman Ron Van Den Heuvel, have been plagued by scandal for years, culminating in Van Den Heuvel earning

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Baldwin campaign: Despite facing unprecedented outside special interest spending, Tammy Baldwin for Senate raises record-breaking nearly $4.4 million in second quarter

Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com More than 33,000 new supporters join the campaign this quarter to stand up to special interests spending more than $10 million to beat Tammy Baldwin WISCONSIN – Despite facing more outside spending than any Democratic Senator up in 2018, Tammy Baldwin for Senate today announced the campaign raised

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Neubauer formally launches bid for state Supreme Court

Wisconsin Chief Appeals Courts Judge Lisa Neubauer formally launched her bid for the state Supreme Court today, becoming the first candidate to officially get in the race to replace longtime Justice Shirley Abrahamson. In launching her bid, Neubauer said she’s been endorsed by more than 150 current and former Wisconsin

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Baldwin raised nearly $4.4 million in second quarter

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, announced Thursday she raised nearly $4.4 million in the second quarter, which her campaign said was a record for a federal candidate from Wisconsin during the reporting period. Baldwin’s campaign did not say how much she spent during the reporting period. But her campaign said

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