FRI REPORT: Pocan recommends fellow Dems vote against his bill to abolish ICE

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Pocan recommends fellow Dems vote against his bill to abolish ICE GOP Assembly candidate Depperman signed Walker recall petition 31st SD Dem candidates say online sales taxes should go to boost budget before funding tax cuts 91st AD Dem candidates support gas tax hike, other options to bolste… 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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31st SD Dem candidates say online sales taxes should go to boost budget before funding tax cuts

Jon Schultz, a Democrat running to replace state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout in western Wisconsin’s 31st SD, says he wouldn’t mind reducing the state income tax given new revenues from online remote sales tax collection. But he told WisPolitics.com in an interview this week it’s more important for areas such as transportation and public education to receive the extra revenue first. The expansion of the state’s coffers stems from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to begin collecting sales tax for purchases made by a state’s residents from a company physically located outside the given state. Gov. Scott Walker

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91st AD Dem candidates support gas tax hike, other options to bolster transpo fund

All four of the Dems aiming to fill outgoing state Rep. Dana Wachs’ seat in the Assembly say upping the gas tax is a key step toward solving the state’s transportation woes. Still, the Eau Claire-based candidates disagree on exactly how much it should be increased by and what other options are on the table in addressing the issue. Rich Postlewaite, a 55-year-old economics and government professor at UW-Stout, is perhaps the most bullish on the gas tax, telling WisPolitics.com this week he’d support increasing it between 7 cents and 10 cents before again indexing it, which pegs the gax

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Gov. Walker: $32 million Milwaukee Tool expansion project receives support from WEDC; company to create 350 new jobs

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor joins local and regional officials at groundbreaking for company’s new R&D facility BROOKFIELD – Governor Scott Walker announced today that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is providing Milwaukee Tool Co. with $8 million in state tax credits to support the company’s plans to build a $32 million R&D facility in Brookfield – a project expected to create 350 new jobs. “A little more than two years ago, Milwaukee Tool announced the expansion of their headquarters creating nearly 600 jobs in Brookfield, and now we are here today to announce yet another expansion that

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WisDems: #FBF: DPW commemorates Scott Walker’s entry into presidential race

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Today, we commemorate the third anniversary of Scott Walker’s announcement that he would be running for president… which kicked off 71 days of campaign gaffes before Walker ultimately limped out of the race. “Scott Walker has always put his own ambitions over the needs of Wisconsin’s families. That has never been better illustrated than during his ill-fated presidential campaign, during which he criss-crossed the country making gaffe after gaffe while ignoring his responsibilities at home. Wisconsinites don’t need four more years of a career politician like Scott Walker. Wisconsin needs a governor who will focus on

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WisDems: Demand more information on Ron Johnson’s Russia trip

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org “At best, Ron Johnson is a foolish, oblivious cog in Russia’s efforts to undermine our democracy. At worst, he’s deeply corrupt.” MADISON — In light of special counsel Robert Mueller’s decision to indict 12 Russian intelligence agents in connection with 2016 hacking efforts to interfere in our nation’s elections, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is demanding more information on Sen. Ron Johnson’s secret all-GOP trip to Russia last week, after which Johnson downplayed the threat of Russian election interference, saying “[it’s] not the greatest threat[s] to our democracy” and “when you look at threats to this

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Roys campaign: Highlights from Kelda Roys’ stand out debate

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys’ campaign spokesman Brian Evans issued the following statement after Kelda’s commanding performance at last night’s UWM Debate: “One thing is clear after last night’s debate: Kelda Roys is ready to move Wisconsin forward. Kelda’s command of the issues and her detailed plans to improve the lives of Wisconsinites set her apart from the rest of the field.” The following clips illustrate why Kelda is ready to move Wisconsin forward: “I welcome any company, large or small, who wants to start here or grow here…” “The real threat to the public

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Nicholson campaign: Statement on Wisconsin Right to Life PAC endorsement

(Delafield, WI) – Cheyenne Foster, Campaign Manager for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Right to Life PAC Endorsement of Kevin Nicholson: “The Wisconsin Right to Life PAC endorsement of Kevin Nicholson is a direct rebuke of the misleading attacks that Leah Vukmir and her allies have made on Kevin’s pro-life beliefs. While Kevin was not raised in a pro-life home, his faith, the birth of his children, and his time spent in combat where he saw the loss of innocent life made an enormous impact on his views, leading to his

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Public Health Madison and Dane County: Dane County bird tests positive for West Nile Virus

Contact: Sarah Mattes, (608) 242-6414, smattes@publichealthmdc.com  Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) reports that a dead bird found in Dane County has West Nile virus. This is the first bird that tested positive for West Nile virus in Dane County this year since monitoring for the mosquito-transmitted virus began May 1st. “Finding this bird reminds us that West Nile Virus is still with us and residents need to continue their efforts to prevent mosquito bites,” says John Hausbeck, PHMDC Environmental Health Supervisor. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Five government transparency groups file amicus brief in electronic records case

Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Argue that record custodians must provide electronic copies of electronic records when requested Milwaukee, WI — On Monday, a coalition of five organizations from across the political spectrum filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals arguing that record custodians must provide electronic copies of electronic records when requested. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, the Badger Institute, and Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin filed their brief supporting Bill Lueders, Managing Editor

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker hits heights of hypocrisy in appearance before armed service veterans in Fox Valley

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Walker Panders While Policies Allow For-Profit Colleges to Prey on Vets MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker appeared before a gathering of armed services veterans in the Fox Valley today to ostensibly thank them for their service. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross slammed Walker for his hypocrisy in light of his policies that leave veterans vulnerable to being preyed upon by the predatory for-profit college industry. “If Scott Walker really wanted to show respect for our veterans his policies would reflect that,” said Ross. “But rolling back state protections from the

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on indictment of Russian intelligence officers

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this after Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced indictments against Russian intelligence officers related to the 2016 presidential election: “While Congress was assured by the Obama administration that safeguards were in place to protect our elections from Russian election meddling, any foreign interference in our elections is unacceptable. During my recent trip to Moscow, this issue was raised repeatedly and Russia was warned that any future attempts would further harm our already stressed relationship.”

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Bryce’s new TV ad calls for sensible gun laws

Dem 1st CD candidate Randy Bryce released a new TV ad today in which he calls for sensible gun policies. In the ad, Bryce says before he wore a hard hat, he wore an Army helmet and qualified as an expert shot. He says he respects an American’s right to carry a weapon as he pulls a rifle from a case and loads it. “I don’t respect the NRA profit machine that lets guns into the hands of criminals and… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial

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Gov. Walker: $32 million Milwaukee Tool expansion project receives support from WEDC; company to create 350 new jobs

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor joins local and regional officials at groundbreaking for company’s new R&D facility BROOKFIELD – Governor Scott Walker announced today that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is providing Milwaukee Tool Co. with $8 million in state tax credits to support the company’s plans to

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WisDems: Demand more information on Ron Johnson’s Russia trip

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org “At best, Ron Johnson is a foolish, oblivious cog in Russia’s efforts to undermine our democracy. At worst, he’s deeply corrupt.” MADISON — In light of special counsel Robert Mueller’s decision to indict 12 Russian intelligence agents in connection with 2016 hacking efforts to interfere in

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Roys campaign: Highlights from Kelda Roys’ stand out debate

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys’ campaign spokesman Brian Evans issued the following statement after Kelda’s commanding performance at last night’s UWM Debate: “One thing is clear after last night’s debate: Kelda Roys is ready to move Wisconsin forward. Kelda’s command of the issues and her

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Nicholson campaign: Statement on Wisconsin Right to Life PAC endorsement

(Delafield, WI) – Cheyenne Foster, Campaign Manager for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Right to Life PAC Endorsement of Kevin Nicholson: “The Wisconsin Right to Life PAC endorsement of Kevin Nicholson is a direct rebuke of the misleading attacks that Leah

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Five government transparency groups file amicus brief in electronic records case

Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 Argue that record custodians must provide electronic copies of electronic records when requested Milwaukee, WI — On Monday, a coalition of five organizations from across the political spectrum filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals arguing

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker hits heights of hypocrisy in appearance before armed service veterans in Fox Valley

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Walker Panders While Policies Allow For-Profit Colleges to Prey on Vets MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker appeared before a gathering of armed services veterans in the Fox Valley today to ostensibly thank them for their service. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on indictment of Russian intelligence officers

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this after Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced indictments against Russian intelligence officers related to the 2016 presidential election: “While Congress was assured by the Obama administration that safeguards were in place to protect our elections from Russian election

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Bryce’s new TV ad calls for sensible gun laws

Dem 1st CD candidate Randy Bryce released a new TV ad today in which he calls for sensible gun policies. In the ad, Bryce says before he wore a hard hat, he wore an Army helmet and qualified as an expert shot. He says he respects an American’s right to

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