WED PM Update: Walker calls on Flynn to drop out of the guv’s race; Kapenga opposes Kimberly-Clark tax incentive plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker took to Twitter today to call on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race due to his legal work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese. “I call on all other candidates to join me in stating that Flynn’s actions disqualify him from serving and that he should drop out,” Walker said in the twe… 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

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to pass career and technical education bill

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov House Sends Bill to President’s Desk to Become Law Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher and his colleagues in the House passed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. The bipartisan bill seeks to modernize career and technical education opportunities for students so they are better prepared to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy. It has now passed both the House and Senate unanimously and will be sent to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Click here to read the bill. Congressman Mike Gallagher: “Northeast Wisconsin is home to some of the hardest working people in the

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Midday: A GOP Assemblyman blames a staffer for a tweet he calls racist; Dems file a complaint against AG Schimel

WisPolitics Midday is a daily podcast that tells you everything happening in Wisconsin politics and policy in about two minutes.  Our Wednesday newscast reports on GOP Rep. Thomas Weatherston, who is blaming a staffer for a tweet from his account he’s deeming racist. It also reports on state Dems filing a complaint against Attorney General Brad Schimel for alleged campaign finance violations. Check out via the following link.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Google Play under WisPolitics Midday.

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Nation Consulting: New billboard in Speaker Paul Ryan’s district counting down to the expiration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

For More Information: Thad Nation, 414.412.7814 LWCF will expire on September 30th JANESVILLE — A new electronic billboard in Paul Ryan’s District is counting down the days and minutes to the expiration of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America’s most important conservation and recreation program, responsible for protecting parks, trails, wildlife refuges and recreation areas at the federal, state and local level. For over 52 years, it has provided critical funding for land and water conservation projects, access to recreation, and the continued historic preservation of our nation’s iconic landmarks. LWCF

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MKE Dems: Endorses Earnell Lucas for Sheriff

Contact: Shyla Deacon – Communications Secretary communications_secretary@milwaukeedems.org 414-939-3367 MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s Chairman Christopher Walton announced today that the county party unanimously endorses Earnell Lucas in the upcoming Democratic Primary election for Milwaukee County Sheriff. The following are his remarks: “As Chairman of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, it is my great honor to announce our endorsement of Earnell Lucas to be the Democratic nominee for Milwaukee County Sheriff.  Earnell has the experience and judgment needed to restore trust in the Sheriff’s Office and is the only candidate in this race who represents the values of

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Roys campaign: Calls out Walker for hiding his true position on choice

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com   MADISON, WI — Today, at an event for the #Fight4Her campaign, Kelda Roys criticized Governor Scott Walker for hiding his anti-choice, anti-Roe position from Wisconsin voters.   “Scott Walker has been one of the most anti-choice, anti-women governors in the history of Wisconsin,” said Roys. “Yet now, he wants us to believe that Roe is not under threat and that Wisconsin women are not at risk of losing the right to choose. Well, we are. I refuse to allow Scott Walker to run from his anti-choice past and hide his true position from Wisconsin

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Gov. Walker: Promotes worker training investments at Waukesha County Technical College

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 PEWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker today promoted the importance of workforce development while visiting Waukesha County Technical College. While on campus, Governor Walker toured a robotics workshop where he discussed the importance of skills development for high-tech jobs.   “Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century and part of that is making sure our workforce has the skills to compete in the global economy,” said Governor Walker. “By investing in our workforce through training programs, like those offered at Waukesha County Technical College, we are investing in our state’s future. Through our over $365 million investment

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Dept. of Workforce Development: June unemployment rates decline in 70 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties over year

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce   40 Wisconsin counties, 17 cities experience or tie lowest June unemployment rate on record   MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin.  The estimates include updates to May 2018 and preliminary estimates for June 2018.  These numbers are not seasonally adjusted.  The estimates show: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary June 2018 unemployment rates declined in 11 of the states 12 metro areas over

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WisDems: Scott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — In a letter to the White House co-signed by 31 Republican governors, Scott Walker reiterated his support for anti-healthcare and anti-choice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Walker has spent his career attacking Wisconsinites’ health care options, so it only makes sense that he supports someone who would do the same on the Supreme Court,” said Martha Laning, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “The far-right agenda that Kavanaugh and Walker ascribe to will only bring pain and hardship for the people of Wisconsin.” Kavanaugh was selected by President Trump because he would be

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Sen. Hansen: Statement on Kimberly-Clark bailout

Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 KIMBERLY-CLARK BAILOUT “While I am pleased to hear that there is an opportunity to avoid the closure of Kimberly-Clark’s Cold Spring and Neenah Nonwovens facilities I still have serious concerns. “At a time when there is a worker shortage and the Legislature is offering over $100 million to Kimberly-Clark to keep the mills open it is deeply disappointing that K-C’s precondition for accepting such a generous offer from the taxpayers is to force their workers to accept deep cuts to their pay and benefits. “Under the bill introduced earlier by Senator Roth, there is no guarantee

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WisDems: New Video: Meet Wisconsin’s GOP U.S. Senate candidates

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Ahead of tomorrow’s first Wisconsin GOP Senate primary broadcast debate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is today releasing a video showcasing the five ultra-conservative Republican candidates participating in the debate. Without further ado, here’s an introduction to Leah Vukmir, Griffin Jones, George Lucia, Kevin Nicholson, and Charle… 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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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to pass career and technical education bill

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov House Sends Bill to President’s Desk to Become Law Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher and his colleagues in the House passed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. The bipartisan bill seeks to modernize career and technical education opportunities for students so they are

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Nation Consulting: New billboard in Speaker Paul Ryan’s district counting down to the expiration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

For More Information: Thad Nation, 414.412.7814 LWCF will expire on September 30th JANESVILLE — A new electronic billboard in Paul Ryan’s District is counting down the days and minutes to the expiration of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America’s most important

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MKE Dems: Endorses Earnell Lucas for Sheriff

Contact: Shyla Deacon – Communications Secretary communications_secretary@milwaukeedems.org 414-939-3367 MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s Chairman Christopher Walton announced today that the county party unanimously endorses Earnell Lucas in the upcoming Democratic Primary election for Milwaukee County Sheriff. The following are his remarks: “As Chairman of the Democratic Party of

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Roys campaign: Calls out Walker for hiding his true position on choice

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com   MADISON, WI — Today, at an event for the #Fight4Her campaign, Kelda Roys criticized Governor Scott Walker for hiding his anti-choice, anti-Roe position from Wisconsin voters.   “Scott Walker has been one of the most anti-choice, anti-women governors in the history of Wisconsin,” said

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Dept. of Workforce Development: June unemployment rates decline in 70 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties over year

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce   40 Wisconsin counties, 17 cities experience or tie lowest June unemployment rate on record   MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment

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WisDems: Scott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — In a letter to the White House co-signed by 31 Republican governors, Scott Walker reiterated his support for anti-healthcare and anti-choice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Walker has spent his career attacking Wisconsinites’ health care options, so it only makes sense that he

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Sen. Hansen: Statement on Kimberly-Clark bailout

Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 KIMBERLY-CLARK BAILOUT “While I am pleased to hear that there is an opportunity to avoid the closure of Kimberly-Clark’s Cold Spring and Neenah Nonwovens facilities I still have serious concerns. “At a time when there is a worker shortage and the Legislature is offering over $100

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WisDems: New Video: Meet Wisconsin’s GOP U.S. Senate candidates

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org MADISON — Ahead of tomorrow’s first Wisconsin GOP Senate primary broadcast debate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is today releasing a video showcasing the five ultra-conservative Republican candidates participating in the debate. Without further ado, here’s an introduction to Leah Vukmir, Griffin Jones, George Lucia, Kevin Nicholson, and Charle…

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