Arts Wisconsin, League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Seek nominations for  2018 Arts in the Community Awards

Contact: Anne Katz, Arts Wisconsin 608 255 8316| akatz@artswisconsin.org The tenth annual Arts in the Community Awards, presented by Arts Wisconsin in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, honor communities and civic leaders around the state for championing the arts as integral to economic, educational and community vitality.  The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 31, 2018.  Visit www.artswisconsin.org for full nomination information. The award winners will be recognized at the League of Municipalities’ annual conference in Wisconsin Dells on Thursday, October 25.   In addition, Anne Katz, Arts Wisconsin Executive Director, will lead a workshop  discussion on Wisconsin’s creative sector at the conference.  The awards are original works of glass art

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One Wisconsin Now: Republican county sheriffs defending Brad Schimel on rape kit backlog have backlog of over 630 rape kits

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Washington DC-Based Group Taps People Who Are Part of the Problem to Defend Brad Schimel on Rape Kit Backlog MADISON, Wis. — The Washington DC-based Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) has announced an ad buy to try to defend Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel’s mishandling of a backlog of untested rape kits in Wisconsin. But One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross noted that the individuals featured in the ad are part of the problem as the two Sheriffs have over 630 untested kits between them. “By any objective measure, Brad Schimel has

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: How would you balance it? County seeks to preserve service priorities, asks public for input

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Online tool at ABetter414.com enables residents to dive into the County’s budget and share their priorities in closing the 2019 budget gap MILWAUKEE, Monday, July 16, 2018 – Milwaukee County is again asking everyone in the county to use an online tool to see how they’d balance the budget and share their priorities, County Executive Chris Abele announced today. Using the web-based tool at ABetter414.com, anyone who lives or works in Milwaukee County or uses County services can give their input on how to fill the budget shortfall, whether by increasing revenue, cutting certain services or a

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Gov. Walker: Attends opening of Farm Discovery Center

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Highlights the importance of Wisconsin agriculture MANITOWOC – Governor Scott Walker and Secretary Sheila Harsdorf of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today participated in the opening of the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is an education center and tourist destination that will help families learn more about where their food comes from. The State of Wisconsin provided a $5 million grant from the 2015-17 state budget to help fund the Center. “The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will give children, including Wisconsin’s future farmers, and their families the

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MON PM Update: Walker raised nearly $5.5 million; Johnson, Ryan push back on Trump Russia comments

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker raised nearly $5.5 million over the first six months of 2018, about one-third less than he pulled in for the same time period four years ago as he geared up for re-election. Walker also will report nearly $6 million in the bank compared to $7.6 million cash on hand he had at the end of June 2014. Then, Walker r… 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

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UW-Madison: New study finds far fewer middle-skill jobs in US than estimated

CONTACT: Matias Scaglione, matias.scaglione@wisc.edu, (608) 890-1675 Significantly fewer “middle-skill” jobs exist in the U.S. than previously estimated, according to new research from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at UW-Madison. Using a new skills index based on federal data, the study finds that 16 percent of all jobs require training beyond high school but less than a bachelor’s degree, compared to previous estimates of one-third to more than one-half of total employment. The new publication, based on 2016 data, finds these jobs are highly concentrated in a small number of occupations, such as first-line supervisors of office and administrative support

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Flynn campaign: Matt Flynn blasts Scott Walker for meeting with Russian spy

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Flynn says now, more than ever, we need a governor we can trust to stand up to America’s enemies and adversaries (Milwaukee) – Today as President Donald Trump betrayed our country in his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S. Department of Justice arrested Maria Butina and charged her with conspiracy to act as a Russian agent. Butina has been in the United States posing as a gun-rights activist with the National Rifle Association (NRA). In 2015, shortly before he launched his failed presidential campaign, Scott Walker met with Butina and allegedly

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Walker campaign: Scott Walker and Wisconsin Republicans announce strong finance period with $8.6 million cash on hand

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Total for governor, lieutenant governor, Republican Party of Wisconsin exceeds same time period in 2014 [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker and Wisconsin Republicans announced today that they have more than $8.6 million cash on hand at the conclusion of the recent June 30 finance reporting period. That amount exceeds the more than $8.4 million they had on hand after the same time period four years ago. “I’m grateful for the continued support from across our state as we fight to keep moving Wisconsin forward,” Governor Walker said. “We’ve built a strong campaign, and our grassroots army

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on U.S.-Russia relationship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2018 Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this regarding the relationship between the United States and Russia: “Our deteriorating relationship with Russia has but one cause: Russia’s bad behavior. The list is long: the invasion of Georgia and eastern Ukraine, the illegal ‘annexation’ of Crimea, political assassinations, the downing of MH17, Russia’s complicity in the slaughter in Syria, and Russian meddling in our elections and the politics of other nations, to name just a few. As much as I would prefer a better relationship with Russia, it can only happen

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Sen. Vukmir: Milwaukee Tool expansion project a win for Wisconsin jobseekers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Friday, July 13, 2018 (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov Brookfield, Wis. — State Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, issued the following statement Friday following the announcement that Milwaukee Tool Company plans to build a $32 million Research and Development facility in Brookfield – a project expected to create 350 new jobs: “Today’s announcement is fantastic news for Wisconsin with 350 new good-paying jobs on the way for our hard-working working families. “Just two years ago, Milwaukee Tool expanded its site and created 600 new jobs — proof that our policies are breeding success and creating a

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on Russia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2NkS35D CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the following statement: “There is no question that Russia interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world. That is not just the finding of the American intelligence community but also the House Committee on Intelligence. The president must appreciate that Russia is not our ally. There is no moral equivalence between the United States and Russia, which remains hostile to our most basic values and ideals. The United States must be focused on

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Dept. of Military Affairs: National Guard, Wisconsin Emergency Management to conduct disaster exercise

CONTACT: Lt. Col. Mickey Kirschenbaum | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 702-426-9288 by Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs VOLK FIELD, Wis. — A natural disaster can strike any time, and the National Guard, along with state and county emergency management agencies, will conduct a disaster readiness exercise called PATRIOT North, beginning Tuesday, July 17. PATRIOT North is a joint agency civilian and military exercise, sponsored by the National Guard Bureau (NGB), taking place at Fort McCoy Total Force Training Center and Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wisconsin, July 17-19. This training exercise — designed to require civilian emergency management and responders work

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Gov. Walker: Announces $8 million in funding to address transportation needs of Wisconsin workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 SUSSEX – Governor Scott Walker today announced the Commute to Careers program, an $8 million multi-agency initiative that will support efforts statewide to eliminate transportation barriers for workers seeking to advance their careers or enter the workforce. The program will be funded by the Wisconsin Departments of Workforce Development (DWD) and Transportation (WisDOT). “Given Wisconsin’s record low unemployment rate, it is more important now than ever to assist those who want to enter the workforce, but face transportation barriers to doing so,” said Governor Walker, who made the announcement

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Gov. Walker: ICYMI: Amazon celebrates more than 4,000 full-time employees in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Over the weekend, Amazon announced they have more than 4,000 full-time employees in Wisconsin which greatly surpasses the company’s original plan to hire 1,250 people. In addition, $1 billion has been added into Wisconsin’s economy between 2014 and 2017 due to Amazon’s investments, according to the company. “Reaching more than 4,000 full-time, permanent employees is an incredible milestone for Amazon and Wisconsin,” said Governor Scott Walker. “The fact that Amazon more than tripled its initial job-creation projections in Wisconsin is a monumental success story. Thanks to Amazon

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Arts Wisconsin, League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Seek nominations for  2018 Arts in the Community Awards

Contact: Anne Katz, Arts Wisconsin 608 255 8316| akatz@artswisconsin.org The tenth annual Arts in the Community Awards, presented by Arts Wisconsin in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, honor communities and civic leaders around the state for championing the arts as integral to economic, educational and community vitality.  The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 31,

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One Wisconsin Now: Republican county sheriffs defending Brad Schimel on rape kit backlog have backlog of over 630 rape kits

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Washington DC-Based Group Taps People Who Are Part of the Problem to Defend Brad Schimel on Rape Kit Backlog MADISON, Wis. — The Washington DC-based Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) has announced an ad buy to try to defend Wisconsin Attorney General Brad

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: How would you balance it? County seeks to preserve service priorities, asks public for input

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Online tool at ABetter414.com enables residents to dive into the County’s budget and share their priorities in closing the 2019 budget gap MILWAUKEE, Monday, July 16, 2018 – Milwaukee County is again asking everyone in the county to use an online tool to see how they’d

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Gov. Walker: Attends opening of Farm Discovery Center

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Highlights the importance of Wisconsin agriculture MANITOWOC – Governor Scott Walker and Secretary Sheila Harsdorf of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today participated in the opening of the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is an education center

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UW-Madison: New study finds far fewer middle-skill jobs in US than estimated

CONTACT: Matias Scaglione, matias.scaglione@wisc.edu, (608) 890-1675 Significantly fewer “middle-skill” jobs exist in the U.S. than previously estimated, according to new research from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at UW-Madison. Using a new skills index based on federal data, the study finds that 16 percent of all jobs require training

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on U.S.-Russia relationship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2018 Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this regarding the relationship between the United States and Russia: “Our deteriorating relationship with Russia has but one cause: Russia’s bad behavior. The list is long: the invasion of Georgia and eastern Ukraine,

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Sen. Vukmir: Milwaukee Tool expansion project a win for Wisconsin jobseekers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Friday, July 13, 2018 (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov Brookfield, Wis. — State Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, issued the following statement Friday following the announcement that Milwaukee Tool Company plans to build a $32 million Research and Development facility in Brookfield – a project expected

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on Russia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2NkS35D CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the following statement: “There is no question that Russia interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world. That is not just the finding

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