U.S. Sen. Johnson: Ensures continuation of Wisconsin’s key role in national security

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — Two Wisconsin-based national programs championed for years by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) are included in the final text of the report from the Senate and House conference on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), released today. The conference report calls for three littoral combat ships (LCS), an increase from one in the version the Senate passed earlier this year. The report also includes more funding for the Army’s Humvee replacement, the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). Throughout the NDAA process, Sen. Johnson pushed for amendments and met with conferees in order to secure

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: House passes Sensenbrenner bill to protect private property rights

Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: House passes Sensenbrenner bill to protect private property rights Washington, D.C.—Today, the House unanimously passed Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner’s (WI-05) Private Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1689). The bill addresses the controversial Supreme Court decision in the 2005 case Kelo v. City of New London, which expanded the eminent domain power granted by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. In Kelo, the Court ruled that “economic development” can be justified as a “public use” under the Constitution’s Takings Clause. To combat this expansion of power, H.R. 1689 would make any state or locality that uses the economic development justification for eminent domain

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Farmers share perspectives on dairy oversupply management strategies

Danielle Endvick Communications Director Wisconsin Farmers Union 715.723.5561 A July 19 webinar shared farmer perspectives of one management strategy to reduce milk oversupply. Farmers from Scenic Central Milk Producers, Dairy Farmers of America, and Land O’Lakes talked about their personal experiences with the base-excess plans launched by their cooperatives. A base-excess plan assigns each cooperative member a “base” level of production pegged to the farm’s production history, and then assesses an “excess” fee on any milk that the farm produces beyond the base. Base-excess plans are usually a temporary response to a particular market condition. The plans executed by Scenic

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National Organization for Women: Madison and Wisconsin chapters endorse Sheila Stubbs for state Assembly

Media contact Lindsay Lemmer President, Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women President, Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women 608.217.5217 madtownnow@gmail.com Madison, Wis. The Madison and Wisconsin chapters of the National Organization for Women announced their endorsement of Shelia Stubbs for the 77th District seat of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Chapters president Lindsay Lemmer released the following statements. “Shelia Stubbs is a tireless fighter for what is right whose work as an advocate, a neighborhood organizer, and an elected leader have been marked by outstanding service standing up for her community and advancing equality for all. She

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Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2018 Media Hall of Fame honorees

contact: Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 26, 2018. “We are so pleased to honor this group of highly talented and thoughtful individuals,” said LaToya Dennis, press club president. “It’s not every day that you come across people so dedicated to excellence. This group of inductees has helped to set the bar and inspire us all.” The 2018 inductees to the Media Hall of Fame are: Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel John

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Aging & Disability Resource Center: The Wait for Long Term Care Services Is Finally Over

CONTACT: Laurie Ropson, Outreach Coordinator Phone: 920-448-6458 Email: ropson_lr@co.brown.wi.us ADRC of Brown County to hold Celebration Event Wednesday, July 25, 9 a.m. Green Bay, WI – ADRC of Brown County announced today the wait for 3,164 persons who needed long-term care services is a thing of the past. Over the past three years, ADRC has been dedicated to helping these older adults and persons with disabilities move off the wait list to the Family Care or IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) program of their choice.  It’s been a long wait and a win-win for both taxpayers and persons on wait lists. Family Care and

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Dept. of Transportation: Have the proper ID to vote? If not, start the process for a free ID from DMV

WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov The Wisconsin 2018 partisan primary is weeks away and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to be sure people know how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Most persons already have valid identification for voting purposes (driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, passport, etc.). There is no separate “voter ID.” Anyone unsure if their identification meets the requirements should visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website to check. For persons who need identification to show at the polls for voting, DMV offers free Wisconsin IDs

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MON PM Update: Flynn continues to defend archdiocese work; DC-based group doing digital ad for Mitchell

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem guv candidate Matt Flynn today continued to defend his work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese, insisting reporters were misreading a deposition from the former archbishop in which he testified the lawyer kept a list of priest accused of sexually abusing minors. Flynn told reporters that referenced a list of lawsuits against the … 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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ADCC Eau Claire fundraiser

Monday, July 30 Rep. Dana Wachs, Assembly Democratic Leadership & Eau Claire Area Candidates Candidates in attendance: Jodi Emerson (AD-91), Eric Larsen (AD-91), Rich Postelwaite (AD-91), Thomas Vue (AD-91), Wren Keturi (AD-67), Wendy Sue Johnson (AD-68), Charlie Warner (AD-93) 5 – 7 p.m. Lazy Monk Brewing , 97 West Madison Street Eau Claire WI Sponsorship levels: $500, $250, $150 Suggested Contribution: $50 Contact liz@assemblydemocrats.com

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Barnes campaign: Releases first video ads

Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Milwaukee: The Mandela Barnes campaign has begun releasing its first round of video ads ahead of the August 14th Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor. The first video, a 3-minute piece called “Meet Mandela,” about growing up in the 53206 ZIP code and what great things are still possible in Wisconsin, has racked up over 20,000 viral views before the first ad buy. Other, bite-sized video ads have started to debut as well, which outline Mandela’s platform “The Essentials of Opportunity.” Those essentials are healthcare, public education, environmental protection, and a fair economy. “Meet Mandela” and all other campaign ads for

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Nicholson outraised Vukmir in Q2, but Vukmir had more money in bank

Kevin Nicholson outraised GOP U.S. Senate rival Leah Vukmir in the second quarter, according to their campaign finance filings. But Vukmir, a state senator, had more in the bank than the business consultant and former Marine. Nicholson also raised slightly less during the three-month period than he did in the first quarter of 2018. Vukmir’s report shows the state senator from Brookfield listed $668,788 in receipts, $489,552 in expenses and $816,917 in the bank. Nicholson, meanwhile, raised just more than $1 million, spent just less than $1.1 million and had $769,514 cash on hand. He also listed $25,000 in debts

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: WEDC Secretary Mark R. Hogan, DOA Secretary Ellen Nowak recognize Merrill Steel for role in Foxconn construction

Merrill Steel is one of eight Wisconsin companies awarded contracts for the Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park’s Multipurpose Building SCHOFIELD, WI. JULY 23, 2018 – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary Mark R. Hogan and Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Ellen Nowak highlighted the statewide reach and benefits of Foxconn’s $10 billion investment in Wisconsin today by visiting Merrill Steel in Schofield. Merrill Steel is one of the eight prime contractors for construction of a multipurpose building in Phase 1 of Area 1 of the Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park in Mount Pleasant. “Contracts like those awarded

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: House passes Sensenbrenner bill to protect private property rights

Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: House passes Sensenbrenner bill to protect private property rights Washington, D.C.—Today, the House unanimously passed Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner’s (WI-05) Private Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1689). The bill addresses the controversial Supreme Court decision in the 2005 case Kelo v. City of New London, which expanded the eminent domain

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National Organization for Women: Madison and Wisconsin chapters endorse Sheila Stubbs for state Assembly

Media contact Lindsay Lemmer President, Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women President, Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women 608.217.5217 madtownnow@gmail.com Madison, Wis. The Madison and Wisconsin chapters of the National Organization for Women announced their endorsement of Shelia Stubbs for the 77th District seat of the

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Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2018 Media Hall of Fame honorees

contact: Joette Richards, (262)894-2224 admin@milwaukeepressclub.org www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 26, 2018. “We are so pleased to honor this group of highly talented and thoughtful individuals,”

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ADCC Eau Claire fundraiser

Monday, July 30 Rep. Dana Wachs, Assembly Democratic Leadership & Eau Claire Area Candidates Candidates in attendance: Jodi Emerson (AD-91), Eric Larsen (AD-91), Rich Postelwaite (AD-91), Thomas Vue (AD-91), Wren Keturi (AD-67), Wendy Sue Johnson (AD-68), Charlie Warner (AD-93) 5 – 7 p.m. Lazy Monk Brewing , 97 West Madison Street

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Barnes campaign: Releases first video ads

Contact: Justin Bielinski justin@mandelabarnes.com 414-208-9283 Milwaukee: The Mandela Barnes campaign has begun releasing its first round of video ads ahead of the August 14th Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor. The first video, a 3-minute piece called “Meet Mandela,” about growing up in the 53206 ZIP code and what great things are still possible in

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: WEDC Secretary Mark R. Hogan, DOA Secretary Ellen Nowak recognize Merrill Steel for role in Foxconn construction

Merrill Steel is one of eight Wisconsin companies awarded contracts for the Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park’s Multipurpose Building SCHOFIELD, WI. JULY 23, 2018 – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary Mark R. Hogan and Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Ellen Nowak highlighted the statewide reach and benefits

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