TUE PM Update: Roth aims for quick vote in Senate on Kimberly-Clark tax incentive package

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Sen. Roger Roth today pushed for a quick Senate vote on a tax incentive package for Kimberly-Clark after the company indicated it was open to accepting state help to keep open a Fox Valley factory. The Appleton Republican also said he will need GOP and Dem votes to pass the Foxconn-style incentives in the Senate. But Majorit… 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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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Domestic violence survivor threatened by ICE, End Abuse and RISE call on agency to stop the intimidation immediately

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Representatives of End Domestic Abuse WI, the statewide coalition representing domestic violence shelters across Wisconsin, and RISE Law Center, a legal aid office for immigrant and undocumented survivors of violence, expressed outrage at recent actions taken by ICE representatives against María Portgual, a survivor of domestic violence who has lived in Wisconsin for over 20 years. Directors from the two organizations emphasized the appalling nature of ICE’s use of threats of deportation against a victim of domestic violence in order to locate her abuser, a man with whom

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One Wisconsin Now: More donors to Gov. Walker’s campaign get Foxconn contracts

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Those Who Give Keep Getting’ As Total of Donations to Scott Walker From Businesses Snagging Contracts Surpasses $582,000 MADISON, Wis. — A review of campaign finance records reveals companies with connections to Gov. Walker’s political campaigns continue to be awarded contracts as part of the $4.5 billion taxpayer-subsidized Foxconn project in Southeastern Wisconsin. According to reports and reviews of campaign finance information, individuals associated with companies receiving contracts announced today have donated over $44,000 to Scott Walker. “Scott Walker cut a desperate deal that doles out the biggest state tax subsidy ever to

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on USDA aid package

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte. “The $12 billion package of assistance for farmers announced today is temporary relief. While it’s appreciated that the administration is showing support for farmers who have been financially struggling, they would benefit long-term from trade negotiations being ironed out. Farmers want trade, not aid, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau hopes to see progress on trade agreements soon.”

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves nearly $2 million for community projects

CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved nearly $2 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support nine community projects in Wisconsin.  Board Chair Brad Schimel and Commissioner Doug La Follette voted in favor of the loans with Commissioner Matt Adamczyk voting against them. The BCPL approved the following loans: Town of Brooklyn, Green County / Finance roadwork / $150,000 Village of Elk Mound, Dunn County / Purchase skidsteer / $40,000 Town of Holland, La Crosse County / Finance fire truck / $286,959.67 Hortonville Area School District, Outagamie County /

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Lt. guv candidate forum

Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee 1342 N Astor St Milwaukee, WI 53202 You may at RSVP: magv.wi@gmail.com Mothers Against Gun Violence will be co-hosting the Lt. Governor forum. This non-partisan event is an opportunity for all of us to become better-informed citizens and have a voice in the democratic process. All lieutenant governor candidates have been invited. In Wisconsin the role of lieutenant governor is important. In addition to being first in the line of succession if the governor cannot fulfill their duties, the lieutenant governor works as an arm

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Pro-Nicholson super PAC releases new TV ad praising him as ‘new kind of leader in Wisconsin’

A super PAC backing GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson released a new TV ad today that calls him a “new kind of leader in Wisconsin.” Restoration PAC said it is spending just more than $750,000 to run the ad statewide on cable and broadcast TV through the Aug. 14 GOP primary against state Sen. Leah Vukmir. The narrator in the spot says Nicholson is “as tired of Washington as we are. He’ll c… 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

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WisPolitics Midday: Movement on Kimberly-Clark tax incentives plus a new TV ad from Gov. Scott Walker

WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum, is a newscast covering everything you need to know about Wisconsin politics and policy in around two minutes.  Check out it out online at http://wispolmidday.libsyn.com/ or subscribe via iTunes or the Google Play Music App. Just search WisPolitics Midday. Today’s newscast covers a potential tax incentive package for Kimberly-Clark to save around 500 jobs, a new 60-second TV ad from Gov. Scott Walker and the state attorney general announcing a new round of school safety grants.  

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U.S. Rep. Duffy and U.S. Sen. Johnson: Support Gov Walker’s request for federal disaster aid for northwestern Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday July 24, 2018 Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, and Senator Ron Johnson today sent a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Scott Walker’s request for federal disaster aid for northwestern Wisconsin. The aid request is in response to massive June flooding in the area. Read the entire letter below. “Mr. President: “We respectfully request that you promptly consider the July 20, 2018 request from Gov. Scott Walker for a major disaster declaration in six Wisconsin counties. The request for

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Receives Brewers Association Legislative Champion Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Abby Cohen (on behalf of the Brewers Association) abby@rosengrouppr.com (646) 695-7044 Kind recognized for support of America’s craft brewers WASHINGTON • July 24, 2018—The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—presented Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) with its Legislative Champion Award. Rep. Kind was among five deserving legislators recognized for their leadership, dedication and support of small and independent craft brewers. The award was presented by Bob Pease, president & CEO of the Brewers Association and Tami Plourde and Joe Katchever, co-owners of Pearl Street Brewing in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Rep. Kind

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Congressional Progressive Caucus: Releases annual People’s Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2018 Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 “A Progressive Path Forward” invests in a future where all Americans can succeed, not just those at the top WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), led members of the CPC in introducing the FY 2019 People’s Budget: A Progressive Path Forward. The People’s Budget creates a blueprint for a government that invests in our communities, not corporate CEOs, by making bold investments in health care, infrastructure, education, and other areas that face steep cuts in

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: Domestic violence survivor threatened by ICE, End Abuse and RISE call on agency to stop the intimidation immediately

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Representatives of End Domestic Abuse WI, the statewide coalition representing domestic violence shelters across Wisconsin, and RISE Law Center, a legal aid office for immigrant and undocumented survivors of violence, expressed outrage at recent actions taken by ICE

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One Wisconsin Now: More donors to Gov. Walker’s campaign get Foxconn contracts

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Those Who Give Keep Getting’ As Total of Donations to Scott Walker From Businesses Snagging Contracts Surpasses $582,000 MADISON, Wis. — A review of campaign finance records reveals companies with connections to Gov. Walker’s political campaigns continue to be awarded contracts as part

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on USDA aid package

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte. “The $12 billion package of assistance for farmers announced today is temporary relief. While it’s appreciated that the administration is showing support for farmers who have

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Lt. guv candidate forum

Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee 1342 N Astor St Milwaukee, WI 53202 You may at RSVP: magv.wi@gmail.com Mothers Against Gun Violence will be co-hosting the Lt. Governor forum. This non-partisan event is an opportunity for all of us to become

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Receives Brewers Association Legislative Champion Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Abby Cohen (on behalf of the Brewers Association) abby@rosengrouppr.com (646) 695-7044 Kind recognized for support of America’s craft brewers WASHINGTON • July 24, 2018—The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—presented Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) with its Legislative Champion Award.

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Congressional Progressive Caucus: Releases annual People’s Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2018 Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 “A Progressive Path Forward” invests in a future where all Americans can succeed, not just those at the top WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC),

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