THU PM Update: Ethics Commission hires new administrator

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission has a new administrator: Dan Carlton, a staff attorney for the Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections. Carlton will serve out the remaining four-year term that ends

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Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative: Board elects officers

For more information, contact: Melissa Duffy 608-334-0624 mduffy@commongroundhealthcare.org BROOKFIELD, WIS. (July 31, 2018) – The Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC) board of directors voted to elect Keisha Krumm as Chairman of the Board at its June meeting. Amy Murphy was

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Rep. Tittl: More safety grants awarded in Manitowoc

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 266-0315 Madison: Today the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced two more schools in Manitowoc will receive grant funding through the School Safety Grant program. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Grade School will receive $15,749 and Saint John’s

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Kitchens campaign: Receives endorsements from conservation groups

CONTACT:  Rep. Joel Kitchens                                                                                    (920) 597-6434 Representative Joel Kitchens has received endorsements from the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters and the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund in his re-election bid to represent the 1st Assembly District.  These endorsements are in recognition of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads Senate effort to force a vote to overturn Trump administration’s junk health insurance rule that eliminates protections for pre-existing conditions

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225   New Trump Administration Junk Insurance Rule Would Allow Insurance Companies To Deny Coverage To People With Pre-Existing Conditions Or Refuse To Cover Essential Health Care Like Prescription Drugs, Mental Health Care, Substance Abuse Treatment, Emergency Room Services,

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Roys campaign: An open letter to Wisconsin teachers

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com   MADISON, WI — The following is an open letter from Kelda Roys to Wisconsin teachers. We encourage publications to run Kelda’s letter in your opinion sections.   This is a message of hope. A

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WisPolitics Midday – Aug. 2, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin releases an ad attacking her top GOP rivals; U.S. Sen Ron Johnson is aiming to meet with US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh this month; and the 1st CD Republican debate is

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THU PM Update: Ethics Commission hires new administrator

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission has a new administrator: Dan Carlton, a staff attorney for the Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections. Carlton will serve out the remaining four-year term that ends July 1, 2019, and earn a salary of $101,000, per

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Rep. Felzkowski: Applauds Republican strategy to lower healthcare costs

Federal Government Approves Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski 608-266-7694   Madison, WI – This Sunday, Governor Walker announced that the federal government has approved the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan, a concept that aims to protect Wisconsinites from rising healthcare costs. The Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan is

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Fox Cities Chamber: To host public policy luncheon on cybersecurity

For information contact: Emily Feagles Marketing & Communications efeagles@foxcitieschamber.com APPLETON, Wis. (August 2, 2018) – The Fox Cities Chamber will host a luncheon event on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pullman’s at Trolley Square in Appleton. Learn how to protect your company, your information and your future from experts

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Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative: Board elects officers

For more information, contact: Melissa Duffy 608-334-0624 mduffy@commongroundhealthcare.org BROOKFIELD, WIS. (July 31, 2018) – The Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC) board of directors voted to elect Keisha Krumm as Chairman of the Board at its June meeting. Amy Murphy was elected as the Board’s Vice-Chair, and Mary Rehberg was re-elected

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Dept. of Corrections: Announces recruitment fairs for open security positions

FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Department Secretary Cathy Jess, who began her career as a correctional officer, today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Corrections will be hosting local career fairs throughout the state of Wisconsin between August 13th and 30th as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to recruit workers

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Rep. Tittl: More safety grants awarded in Manitowoc

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 266-0315 Madison: Today the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced two more schools in Manitowoc will receive grant funding through the School Safety Grant program. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Grade School will receive $15,749 and Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran School will receive $16,809. “Schools in our community

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NARAL: New poll shows suburban women support abortion rights regardless of party affiliation

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2018 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org   Suburban women also say abortion will be a key issue in their 2018 vote A recent poll conducted by GBA Strategies on behalf of NARAL Pro-Choice America found that suburban women in battleground districts support abortion rights, disagree with their anti-choice Republican Member of Congress

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Nicholson campaign: Baldwin’s attack ad proves she knows Kevin Nicholson can beat her in November

Contact: 262-361-4266 press@NicholsonForSenate.com (Delafield, WI) – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding Tammy Baldwin’s recently released attack ad: “In career politician Tammy Baldwin’s latest attack ad, she spends time on each major candidate: 44% pro-Baldwin; 43% anti-Nicholson; 13% anti-Vukmir.

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Kitchens campaign: Receives endorsements from conservation groups

CONTACT:  Rep. Joel Kitchens                                                                                    (920) 597-6434 Representative Joel Kitchens has received endorsements from the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters and the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund in his re-election bid to represent the 1st Assembly District.  These endorsements are in recognition of his leadership on conservation issues in the assembly, particularly those

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads Senate effort to force a vote to overturn Trump administration’s junk health insurance rule that eliminates protections for pre-existing conditions

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225   New Trump Administration Junk Insurance Rule Would Allow Insurance Companies To Deny Coverage To People With Pre-Existing Conditions Or Refuse To Cover Essential Health Care Like Prescription Drugs, Mental Health Care, Substance Abuse Treatment, Emergency Room Services, Maternity Care And More In Accordance With The Congressional Review

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Rahlf campaign: John Muir chapter of Sierra Club endorses Chris Rahlf

Contact: Chris Rahlf Phone: 920-858-2350 The Wisconsin chapter of Sierra Club has over 18,000 members and supporters  CEDARBURG – Chris Rahlf, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 60, today issued the following statement: “I’m proud to have the endorsement of the Wisconsin chapter of the Sierra Club. The chapter

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Roys campaign: An open letter to Wisconsin teachers

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com   MADISON, WI — The following is an open letter from Kelda Roys to Wisconsin teachers. We encourage publications to run Kelda’s letter in your opinion sections.   This is a message of hope. A promise to you of what kind of governor I will

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WisPolitics Midday – Aug. 2, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin releases an ad attacking her top GOP rivals; U.S. Sen Ron Johnson is aiming to meet with US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh this month; and the 1st CD Republican debate is tonight. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If

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