Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Guv campaigns take differing approaches to providing staffers health insurance McCabe says Dem field following his lead on key issues Nauta says it’s time for a
Contact: Garren Randolph, info@lucasformke.com MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Today, Earnell Lucas, Democratic candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, released the following statement: “A scurrilous attack was made by my opponent, right-wing acting sheriff Richard Schmidt, questioning my qualifications to become the next
Contact: Matthew Spencer, 608-266-9600 Matthew2.Spencer@Wisconsin.Gov Madison – This week, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a new energy efficiency program, intended to serve Wisconsin’s rural and agricultural energy customers. The new program focuses on the agricultural and industrial needs of
Cable WI – Yesterday, Husky Energy announced their plan to rebuild the Superior Refinery. In response, 25th Senate District Candidate James Bolen released the following statement: “It’s great news for Northwestern Wisconsin. The Husky Energy refinery is an economic driver
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Today, Trump Administration Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is visiting Wisconsin. He is holding at least one off-the-record event in Sheboygan. This comes just days after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org What excuse will Kooyenga make this time? MADISON — Three months after state Rep. Dale Kooyenga promised to reimburse taxpayers $30,000 for a legal settlement over Kooyenga’s unlawful removal of a sign he found personally distasteful,
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov State’s first ever sales tax holiday runs August 1-5 Starting next Wednesday, August 1, Wisconsin shoppers will enjoy a five-day sales tax holiday. During this time, they will not be charged state and local sales
On this week’s episode, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Patrick Marley, who’s filling in for WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross, and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss where the Senate stands on the Kimberly-Clark incentive package; last night’s U.S. Senate Republican primary debate; and Dem guv candidate Matt Flynn’s pushback on calls to end his campaign due to his defense of the Milwaukee Archdiocese during the priest abuse scandal.
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bipartisan VET-2-FARM Act connects veterans with farmers and resources to help start their own farms after serving La Crosse – This week, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Veteran Empowerment and Training to Facilitate Agricultural Revitalization and
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 600 lives saved by organ donations in 2017 MAPLE BLUFF – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker today hosted 357 family members representing 85 organ donors at the Executive Residence for the 26th
Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579 With union roots, Barnes best understands issues facing working Wisconsinites “Mandela Barnes grew up in a proud union family and understands the importance of having strong unions in order to sustain and grow Wisconsin’s middle class,” said Phil
Bill Nauta, a 65-year-old retired army officer, doesn’t think Andre Jacque’s eight years as a representative are excessive compared to the lengthy tenure of some other members. But it’s long enough to make him think he’d be a better fit
A new TV ad from the super PAC backing U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir knocks Republican opponent Kevin Nicholson over his Dem past and ties to former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The 30-second ad from Wisconsin Next PAC notes Nicholson, former
Dean Raasch in 1987 was 19-years-old and faced a rare and vicious form of leukemia that meant he had a nine-out-of-10 chance he wouldn’t live past five years. The state of medical research in the late ‘80s offered Raasch one
The DSPS Madison office has relocated to the Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705. Our reception area is located on the 2nd Floor. Please note all walk-in counters have resumed operation at the new location.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New polling data is good for Dems; 1st CD Candidate Cathy Myers launches new TV ad; State Rep Dale Kooyenga to reimburse state today.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Guv campaigns take differing approaches to providing staffers health insurance McCabe says Dem field following his lead on key issues Nauta says it’s time for a ‘fresh face’ to represent 1st SD Raasch, Sortwell vie for
Contact: Garren Randolph, info@lucasformke.com MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Today, Earnell Lucas, Democratic candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, released the following statement: “A scurrilous attack was made by my opponent, right-wing acting sheriff Richard Schmidt, questioning my qualifications to become the next Milwaukee County Sheriff. Specifically, my opponent alleged that I would
Contact: Matthew Spencer, 608-266-9600 Matthew2.Spencer@Wisconsin.Gov Madison – This week, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a new energy efficiency program, intended to serve Wisconsin’s rural and agricultural energy customers. The new program focuses on the agricultural and industrial needs of Wisconsin’s rural communities, by offering over $8 million in incentives.
Cable WI – Yesterday, Husky Energy announced their plan to rebuild the Superior Refinery. In response, 25th Senate District Candidate James Bolen released the following statement: “It’s great news for Northwestern Wisconsin. The Husky Energy refinery is an economic driver in this part of the state. Not only does it
Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Today, Trump Administration Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is visiting Wisconsin. He is holding at least one off-the-record event in Sheboygan. This comes just days after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited the state. Reaction from DPW: “It’s no wonder Ryan
Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org What excuse will Kooyenga make this time? MADISON — Three months after state Rep. Dale Kooyenga promised to reimburse taxpayers $30,000 for a legal settlement over Kooyenga’s unlawful removal of a sign he found personally distasteful, Kooyenga still hasn’t written a check. “Wisconsinites expect better out
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov State’s first ever sales tax holiday runs August 1-5 Starting next Wednesday, August 1, Wisconsin shoppers will enjoy a five-day sales tax holiday. During this time, they will not be charged state and local sales tax on a variety of items including clothing, computers and
On this week’s episode, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Patrick Marley, who’s filling in for WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross, and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss where the Senate stands on the Kimberly-Clark incentive package; last night’s U.S. Senate Republican primary debate; and Dem guv candidate Matt Flynn’s pushback on calls to end his campaign due to his defense of the Milwaukee Archdiocese during the priest abuse scandal.
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Bipartisan VET-2-FARM Act connects veterans with farmers and resources to help start their own farms after serving La Crosse – This week, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Veteran Empowerment and Training to Facilitate Agricultural Revitalization and Mobilization Act, or VET-2-FARM Act, which will help veterans start their
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 600 lives saved by organ donations in 2017 MAPLE BLUFF – Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker today hosted 357 family members representing 85 organ donors at the Executive Residence for the 26th annual Gift of Life Medal Ceremony. The ceremony honors citizens
Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579 With union roots, Barnes best understands issues facing working Wisconsinites “Mandela Barnes grew up in a proud union family and understands the importance of having strong unions in order to sustain and grow Wisconsin’s middle class,” said Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO. “In the Assembly, Barnes
Bill Nauta, a 65-year-old retired army officer, doesn’t think Andre Jacque’s eight years as a representative are excessive compared to the lengthy tenure of some other members. But it’s long enough to make him think he’d be a better fit for the 1st Senate District than the De Pere Assemblyman.
A new TV ad from the super PAC backing U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir knocks Republican opponent Kevin Nicholson over his Dem past and ties to former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The 30-second ad from Wisconsin Next PAC notes Nicholson, former president of the College Democrats of America, wrote a letter
Dean Raasch in 1987 was 19-years-old and faced a rare and vicious form of leukemia that meant he had a nine-out-of-10 chance he wouldn’t live past five years. The state of medical research in the late ‘80s offered Raasch one hope to prolong his life — a bone marrow transplant.
The DSPS Madison office has relocated to the Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705. Our reception area is located on the 2nd Floor. Please note all walk-in counters have resumed operation at the new location. Our phone number will remain the same. Please click here for a
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New polling data is good for Dems; 1st CD Candidate Cathy Myers launches new TV ad; State Rep Dale Kooyenga to reimburse state today.