Democratic gubernatorial forum

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CHRIS ABELE HOSTING DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM Abele invites Milwaukee County residents to attend public forum Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will host a public forum for the Democratic candidates for governor on Friday, August 3rd from 1pm to 3pm to

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Rep. Ballweg: Back-to-school sales tax holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2018 Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 August 1-5, 2018 Madison… A bipartisan bill signed into law earlier this year created a $100 per-child tax rebate and a five day sales tax holiday. Beginning August

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WisDems: Response to Walker reinsurance program

For Immediate Release July 29, 2018 Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Upon news that Scott Walker’s reinsurance program has received a waiver from the Trump administration, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement, attributable to TJ Helmstetter, DPW spokesperson

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UW System: Wisconsin Idea Summit explores a smart future: How will smart technology create tomorrow’s Wisconsin?

CONTACT: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-263-1700 universityrelations@uwsa.edu John Mielke, UW-Parkside 262-595-3226 mielkej@uwp.edu Digi.City founder Chelsea Collier headlines Aug. 7 event at UW-Parkside As emerging technologies broaden and increase access to information, more than 600 cities and regions around the world are projected to invest over $400 billion in the next

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Democratic gubernatorial forum

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CHRIS ABELE HOSTING DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM Abele invites Milwaukee County residents to attend public forum Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will host a public forum for the Democratic candidates for governor on Friday, August 3rd from 1pm to 3pm to facilitate a discussion about issues facing Milwaukee County, including the

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Dept. of Corrections: Minimum-Security Inmates Complete Technical College Certificate Program for Construction

FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR MADISON COLLEGE: Cary Heyer, 608-246-6443 CHeyer@madisoncollege.edu MADISON – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Department Secretary Cathy Jess joined Madison College President Jack E. Daniels, family, and friends to congratulate 11 Wisconsin Correctional Center System inmates graduating from Madison College’s Construction Essentials certificate program.

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Gov. Walker: Midwest paper group committed to hiring up to 321 jobs, $30 million investment to reconfigure the former Appleton Coated paper mill in Outagamie County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker announces $1.8 million in state tax credits to support job creation in the Fox Valley COMBINED LOCKS – Governor Scott Walker joined Midwest Paper Group today as the company announced it is committed to creating up to

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Rep. Edming: Congratulates additional school safety grant recipients

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 Bruce, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, and Edgar School Districts awarded grants EAU CLAIRE – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined school officials and members of law enforcement as Attorney General Brad Schimel announced additional School Safety Grant awards today in Eau Claire.  Among the grants announced today were

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Vukmir campaign: Statement on Baldwin’s $32.6 trillion plan for single-payer healthcare

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. –  Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir released the following statement Monday upon news that Sen. Bernie Sanders’ government-run health care — supported by Wisconsin’s ultra-liberal senator Tammy Baldwin — would cost $32.6 trillion: “It’s outrageous. Sen. Baldwin has zero regard for Wisconsin taxpayers. We cannot afford $32.6

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Rep. Ballweg: Back-to-school sales tax holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2018 Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 August 1-5, 2018 Madison… A bipartisan bill signed into law earlier this year created a $100 per-child tax rebate and a five day sales tax holiday. Beginning August 1st through August 5th sales tax will not be charged

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Roys campaign: Condemns Walker’s attacks on health insurance

For Immediate Release July 29, 2018 Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561, brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys issued a strong rebuke in response to Walker’s latest attempt to distract from his abysmal record on healthcare. Roys is available for comment on Walker’s press conference in Green Bay. To reach her, email

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WisDems: Response to Walker reinsurance program

For Immediate Release July 29, 2018 Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Upon news that Scott Walker’s reinsurance program has received a waiver from the Trump administration, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement, attributable to TJ Helmstetter, DPW spokesperson for 2018 gubernatorial election: “Scott Walker claims premiums are going

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WisGOP: Governor Walker makes one millionth phone call of 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Republican Party of Wisconsin achieves major milestone in voter contact efforts [Madison, WI] — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin was joined by Governor Scott Walker in Chippewa Falls to make the one millionth phone call by the party

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