U.S. Rep. Duffy: Co-Introduces Ag Guestworker Reform Bill

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today co-introduced the Ag and Legal Workforce Act. The legislation creates a new, workable agricultural guestworker program, known as the H-2C program, to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers have access to a reliable workforce. “Wisconsin farmers deserve a modern, commonsense guestworker program to maintain a strong workforce,” said Congressman Duffy. “I’m proud to co-introduce the Ag and Legal Workforce Act to ensure that our farmers have access to the experienced workforce they need for their farms to not only survive, but to

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WED PM Update: Flynn, Nicholson launch first TV ads; MU Law poll shows tightening GOP U.S. Senate primary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem guv candidate Matt Flynn and GOP Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson released the first TV ads of their campaigns today as the latest Marquette University Law School continued to find big swaths of undecided voters in both races. Meanwhile, Dem guv candidate Tony Evers is set to go up on the air July 31 while activist Mike McCa… 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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Rep. Tittl: Manitowoc receives lead service line replacement funds

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl July 18, 2018 (608) 266-0315 Madison: Today Manitowoc was named one of 42 Wisconsin communities receiving funds for the replacement of lead service lines in homes, schools and daycare facilities. Over $26 million was awarded over two years through a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources funding program. “Clean, safe drinking water is a fundamental necessity,” said Rep. Tittl (R-Manitowoc). “As the city works to replace its lead service lines, I am grateful to the State for making this funding available.” Manitowoc has been awarded $650,000 through the program, $350,000 for 2017 and $300,000 for 2018. There

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Speaker Ryan: Names Farm Bill conference committee members

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today named Republican lawmakers to the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill. Last month, the House passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, which includes critical reforms to close the skills gap and help more Americans move from welfare to work. “We see this Farm Bill as pivotal for building a sturdier ladder of opportunity in America,” Speaker Ryan said. “With all this momentum in our economy, there could not be a better time to help more people move from welfare to work. This is a chance to close the skills

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Roys campaign: Roys endorsed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com   MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys has secured the endorsement of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a champion for women, families, and hard-working Americans. Gillibrand, like Kelda, has been a strong advocate for universal pre-k, paid family and medical leave, and tackling the student loan debt crisis.   “I first heard about [Kelda Roys] from her incredible campaign ad about fighting for the issues that matter most to real people,” tweeted Gillibrand. “Candidates like Kelda are exactly why I started [Off The Sidelines], and I’m so proud to endorse her for governor of Wisconsin.”

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Democratic Governors Association: Video: Late night hosts highlight Scott Walker’s ties to arrested Russian operative

Contact: Melissa Miller, 202-875-9188 miller@dga.net Last night, late night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Governor Scott Walker’s ties to recently arrested Russian operative Maria Butina. Yesterday, Walker’s campaign refused to either confirm or deny whether Walker was the candidate referenced in an FBI affidavit related to Butina’s arrest. While running for President in 2015, Walker met with Butina and spoke with her in Russian. She also attended his presidential campaign launch. Watch what late night tv had to say about Walker’s ties to Butina: Stephen Colbert: Jimmy Kimmel:

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Kaump campaign: Kaump has plan for childhood financial literacy

Contact: Philip Gorman Wisconsin for Kaump (608) 395-8941 info@kaumpforstatetreasurer.com As Treasurer Kaump would return to the Office programs she previous administered, considers crucial. (Madison, WI) Cynthia Kaump officially announces today her plan to restore the “Childhood Literacy Program” in the Office of the State Treasure if elected. This is one of many programs that was shut down under the current State Treasurer. “Decades of research supports the fact, children with a minimal baseline of financial education perform better with their credit scores, earn more income, and overall are much more successful in life. This is why financial literacy is crucial

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WisDems: What’s Walker hiding?

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Scott Walker can’t seem to get his facts straight about Russian agent; Washington Post contradicts Walker spokesman’s story  Here’s what we know: While Scott Walker was traipsing around the country on his presidential campaign, he met with alleged Russian agent Maria Butina and her alleged boss Aleksandr Torshin at an NRA event, and Butina later attended Walker’s presidential announcement event. We also know that Walker’s PAC accepted over $1 million from Putin-connected oligarch Len Blavatnik, whose contributions have come under scrutiny as part of the special counsel’s investigation. Further, Walker has declined to take a position in response to a question about Trump’s

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WisGOP: Sheriffs across Wisconsin support Schimel for Attorney General

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Bipartisan group of law enforcement officers backs Brad Schimel’s campaign [Madison, WI] — Brad Schimel is law enforcement’s pick for Attorney General. Earlier this week, a group of sheriffs came out in support of AG Schimel’s reelection, touting the work that he did to end the state’s rape kit backlog and his efforts to help keep schools safe. Check out excerpts of the Journal Sentinel’s coverage of Brown County Sheriff John Gossage, Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer, and Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson supporting Schimel below: “Brad Schimel took action on the backlog of the rape kits and got results,” Cramersays in the

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Sen. Cowles: Thousands of lead water pipes being removed thanks to loan program

For More Information: Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 (920) 660-0615 As Future of Federal Funding is Uncertain, Wisconsin Is Ready to Rid Our State of Lead Pipes GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker announced more than $26 million in federal funding distributed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as principal forgiveness loans, which effectively operate as grants, to assist communities in replacing lead service lines connecting a house to a water main, usually under a road: “Wisconsin has over 170,000 lead service lines, and an EPA study showed

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Sen. Johnson: Shares Wisconsin tariff stories with President Trump

Contact: Ben Voelkel   WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Wednesday to President Donald Trump detailing concerns the senator heard from Wisconsin businesses at a trade and tariffs roundtable earlier this week. “A sad fact repeatedly reported at the roundtable was that the primary beneficiaries of the trade war are these Wisconsin businesses’ global competitors, including those competitors located in China,” Senator Johnson wrote. “I urge you and your trade representatives to understand the plight of businesses struggling during this period of extreme uncertainty, and do everything in your power

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One Wisconsin Now: The rest of the picture: $3.5 million in NRA support paved the way for accused spy to get personal access to Scott Walker

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 25 Years of Gun Group Support of Walker Used by Russians in Their Alleged U.S. Spy Operation MADISON, Wis. — A photo featuring Gov. Scott Walker and an accused Russian spy meeting at a National Rifle Association (NRA) event has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent days. According to One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross there’s more to the picture, namely Walker’s 25 year relationship with the NRA that has netted $3.5 million for his campaign coffers. “The NRA got in on the ground floor with Scott Walker, doling out

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Nicholson campaign: Releases first television ad of primary

 (Delafield, WI) – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding the Nicholson for Senate Campaign’s television ad buy: “The Nicholson for Senate campaign has placed its first television ad buy of the primary. The ad, titled ‘Future,’ highlights Nicholson’s conservative outsider status, his service as a combat Marine, and the ultimate sacrifice made by so many that gave their lives in service to our country. Nicholson then underscores his own frustration that career politicians in Congress are wasting this critical moment in history, as demonstrated by their failure to build President

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Kurtz campaign: Kurtz supports bi-partisan solution for contaminated wells

Contact: Tony Kurtz KurtzforAssembly@gmail.com Wonewoc, WI – Recent news of well contamination in Northern Juneau County has left some residents concerned about the quality of their water and their access to clean water in the future. On Wednesday, Tony Kurtz expressed his support for bi-partisan legislation to fix the problem. “Our immediate priority needs to be making sure that the people affected have clean water,” said Kurtz. “This past session, legislators introduced a bi-partisan bill that would increase funding for private well testing and expand eligibility for the DNR’s well compensation grant program. I support this legislation, because it gives people the

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Co-Introduces Ag Guestworker Reform Bill

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today co-introduced the Ag and Legal Workforce Act. The legislation creates a new, workable agricultural guestworker program, known as the H-2C program, to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers have access to a

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Rep. Tittl: Manitowoc receives lead service line replacement funds

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl July 18, 2018 (608) 266-0315 Madison: Today Manitowoc was named one of 42 Wisconsin communities receiving funds for the replacement of lead service lines in homes, schools and daycare facilities. Over $26 million was awarded over two years through a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources funding

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Speaker Ryan: Names Farm Bill conference committee members

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today named Republican lawmakers to the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill. Last month, the House passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, which includes critical reforms to close the skills gap and help more Americans move from welfare

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Roys campaign: Roys endorsed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com   MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys has secured the endorsement of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a champion for women, families, and hard-working Americans. Gillibrand, like Kelda, has been a strong advocate for universal pre-k, paid family and medical leave, and tackling the student

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Democratic Governors Association: Video: Late night hosts highlight Scott Walker’s ties to arrested Russian operative

Contact: Melissa Miller, 202-875-9188 miller@dga.net Last night, late night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Governor Scott Walker’s ties to recently arrested Russian operative Maria Butina. Yesterday, Walker’s campaign refused to either confirm or deny whether Walker was the candidate referenced in an FBI affidavit related to Butina’s arrest. While running

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Kaump campaign: Kaump has plan for childhood financial literacy

Contact: Philip Gorman Wisconsin for Kaump (608) 395-8941 info@kaumpforstatetreasurer.com As Treasurer Kaump would return to the Office programs she previous administered, considers crucial. (Madison, WI) Cynthia Kaump officially announces today her plan to restore the “Childhood Literacy Program” in the Office of the State Treasure if elected. This is one

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WisDems: What’s Walker hiding?

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Scott Walker can’t seem to get his facts straight about Russian agent; Washington Post contradicts Walker spokesman’s story  Here’s what we know: While Scott Walker was traipsing around the country on his presidential campaign, he met with alleged Russian agent Maria Butina and her alleged boss Aleksandr Torshin at

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WisGOP: Sheriffs across Wisconsin support Schimel for Attorney General

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Bipartisan group of law enforcement officers backs Brad Schimel’s campaign [Madison, WI] — Brad Schimel is law enforcement’s pick for Attorney General. Earlier this week, a group of sheriffs came out in support of AG Schimel’s reelection, touting the work that he did to end

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Sen. Johnson: Shares Wisconsin tariff stories with President Trump

Contact: Ben Voelkel   WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Wednesday to President Donald Trump detailing concerns the senator heard from Wisconsin businesses at a trade and tariffs roundtable earlier this week. “A sad fact repeatedly reported at the roundtable

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One Wisconsin Now: The rest of the picture: $3.5 million in NRA support paved the way for accused spy to get personal access to Scott Walker

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 25 Years of Gun Group Support of Walker Used by Russians in Their Alleged U.S. Spy Operation MADISON, Wis. — A photo featuring Gov. Scott Walker and an accused Russian spy meeting at a National Rifle Association (NRA) event has been the subject

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Nicholson campaign: Releases first television ad of primary

 (Delafield, WI) – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding the Nicholson for Senate Campaign’s television ad buy: “The Nicholson for Senate campaign has placed its first television ad buy of the primary. The ad, titled ‘Future,’ highlights Nicholson’s conservative outsider

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Kurtz campaign: Kurtz supports bi-partisan solution for contaminated wells

Contact: Tony Kurtz KurtzforAssembly@gmail.com Wonewoc, WI – Recent news of well contamination in Northern Juneau County has left some residents concerned about the quality of their water and their access to clean water in the future. On Wednesday, Tony Kurtz expressed his support for bi-partisan legislation to fix the problem. “Our immediate

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