THU News Summary: DPI’s budget plan; DOJ studying 3D-printed guns

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys endorsed by 18 elected officials in Madison and throughout Dane County

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI – Kelda Roys has secured the endorsement of 18 state and local elected officials throughout Dane County. Roys has been endorsed by: State Representative Lisa Subeck, Dane County Board Supervisors Tanya Buckingham, Kelly Danner, Richard Kilmer, Steve Peters, and Heidi Wegleitner, Madison Common Council Alders Mark Clear, Denise DeMarb, Sara Eskrich, Amanda Hall, Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Arvina Martin, and Matt Phair. Middleton City Council Alder Emily Kuhn, Sun Prairie Common Council Alder Emily Rose Lindsey, Monona City Council Alde Molly Grupe, Sun Prairie School Board Member Bryn Horton. “I am proud to have

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Working Families Party: Endorses Rep. Evan Goyke for reelection

CONTACT: Maria Langholz, (715) 209-6463 MILWAUKEE — This morning the Wisconsin Working Families Party announced their support for the reelection of Democratic State Representative Evan Goyke. Goyke has been in the State Assembly since 2013. During his time in office, he has led several successful bipartisan legislative efforts, including helping to bring a close to the troubled Lincoln Hills juvenile prison. He represents the 18th District, where he is a resident and homeowner in the Historic Concordia Neighborhood on Milwaukee’s near west side. His primary election is August 14th and the general election is November 6th. “We are proud to

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin: Statement on State Superintendent Tony Evers $20 million proposal for after school programs

Contact: Andrew Gussert (608) 213-8585 MADISON – The Wisconsin Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs endorses kids, not candidates, and supports policies, not political campaigns. Our Clubs work with over 144,000 children at 159 sites across 57 cities, more than any other organization in the state outside of our public school system. When an elected official makes a policy pledge that impacts Wisconsin clubs, we want the public to know, because we want more elected officials supporting kids. We applaud State Superintendent Tony Evers commitment to invest $20 million in the future of Wisconsin after school programming, including the promise

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WisGOP: Foxconn’s impact reaches every corner of Wisconsin

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — All over Wisconsin you can see the impact that Foxconn’s historic investment is having on the state. While Democrats are determined to tarnish the company as they try to take down Scott Walker, Wisconsin workers are already winning from the thousands of jobs and billions in investment that will come from Foxconn’s historic move. “Thanks to the leadership of Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin workers from across the state are already seeing the real benefits of Foxconn’s historic investment,” said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. “Sadly, the Democrats are

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Keyes campaign: Reps. Kolste, Spreitzer, and Vruwink endorse Brittany Keyes

Contact: Douglas Wilde (608) 436-8685 campaign@keyesforwisconsin.com BELOIT – Dr. Brittany Keyes, candidate for Wisconsin’s 31st Assembly District, is pleased to announce endorsements from State Representatives Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Deb Kolste (D-Janesville), and Don Vruwink (D-Milton)—all of whom represent neighboring districts. Rep. Deb Kolste, the Ranking Democrat on the 2017 Assembly Committee on Health, cited Keyes’s career as an asset. “Brittany’s background as a health care provider will be an asset to the Assembly. Her firsthand experience will help us build a health care system that serves everyone in Wisconsin.” “Brittany Keyes is an exceptional candidate,” said Rep. Don Vruwink. “She

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American Dairy Coalition: Applauds Rep. John Faso for encouraging FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to enforce the already established definition of “milk”

Media Contact: Laurie Fischer CEO 920-965-6070 info@americandairycoalitioninc.com August 1, 2018 — The American Dairy Coalition’s members appreciate Rep. John Faso’s (R-NY) recent letter written to FDA Commission Gottlieb where Rep. Faso explains that the definition of milk is crystal-clear for determining what constitutes “milk,” yet there has been a clear rise in the prevalence of non-dairy products using the term “milk” as part of their marketing efforts and branding. Rep. Faso’s letter expresses his concerns that allowing plant-based products to be labeled as milk not only misleads consumers, but also negatively impacts family farmers as demand for FDA defined milk

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WEAC: Recommends Brittany Keyes in Assembly District 31

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Brittany Keyes in Assembly District 31. “Brittany Keyes believes all children should have the same opportunity for success, no matter where they live or what their family circumstances,” said Ron Martin, an Eau Claire eighth grade teacher and WEAC president. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who respect educators’ voices.” “Public schools are important to our communities. Decisions in the State Assembly should be based on what’s best for students,” Martin said. “Elected officials, educators and our entire communities should be working together to support local public schools.” “Teachers work hard

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Baldwin targets GOP rivals in new TV ad

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin takes a shot at her GOP rivals in a TV spot for the first time with a new ad that includes a knock on Kevin Nicholson over a media report that he worked as a consultant for companies that have laid off nearly 1,900 people since 2015. The spot opens with pictures of all three candidates on the screen as the narrator asks, “Who will stand up for Wisconsin jobs?” The narrator says Baldwin has worked to “make sure our government buys American and hires American,” but Nicholson and Leah Vukmir disagree. The narrator adds Vukmir

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THU AM Update: Baldwin targets GOP rivals in new TV ad

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin takes a shot at her GOP rivals in a TV spot for the first time with a new ad that includes a knock on Kevin Nicholson over a media report that he worked as a consultant for companies that have laid off nearly 1,900 people since 2015. The spot opens with pictures of all… 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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DC Wrap: Johnson, Baldwin split on new short-term health care plans rule

Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Note: This is the last DC Wrap newsletter until Congress is back from the August recess. Thanks for reading! Quotes of the week, July 27-Aug. 2 I certainly don’t like playing shutdown politics. – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, in response to President Trump’s comments on Twitter that he’d be willing to shutdown the government if Congress doesn’t implement tougher immigration laws and pump more money into a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. FYI @PressSec, buying beer & wine is

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THU News Summary: DPI’s budget plan; DOJ studying 3D-printed guns

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** The news cycle never stops, which is why WisPolitics.com has introduced Midday. You can get your news fix in under 2 minutes through this new podcast. Check out WisPolitics Midday: http://wispolmidday.libsyn.com/ And subscribe via iTunes and the Google Play Music App. Just search WisPolitics Midday.

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Working Families Party: Endorses Rep. Evan Goyke for reelection

CONTACT: Maria Langholz, (715) 209-6463 MILWAUKEE — This morning the Wisconsin Working Families Party announced their support for the reelection of Democratic State Representative Evan Goyke. Goyke has been in the State Assembly since 2013. During his time in office, he has led several successful bipartisan legislative efforts, including helping

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WisGOP: Foxconn’s impact reaches every corner of Wisconsin

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — All over Wisconsin you can see the impact that Foxconn’s historic investment is having on the state. While Democrats are determined to tarnish the company as they try to take down Scott Walker, Wisconsin workers are already winning from the thousands of

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Keyes campaign: Reps. Kolste, Spreitzer, and Vruwink endorse Brittany Keyes

Contact: Douglas Wilde (608) 436-8685 campaign@keyesforwisconsin.com BELOIT – Dr. Brittany Keyes, candidate for Wisconsin’s 31st Assembly District, is pleased to announce endorsements from State Representatives Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Deb Kolste (D-Janesville), and Don Vruwink (D-Milton)—all of whom represent neighboring districts. Rep. Deb Kolste, the Ranking Democrat on the 2017 Assembly

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American Dairy Coalition: Applauds Rep. John Faso for encouraging FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to enforce the already established definition of “milk”

Media Contact: Laurie Fischer CEO 920-965-6070 info@americandairycoalitioninc.com August 1, 2018 — The American Dairy Coalition’s members appreciate Rep. John Faso’s (R-NY) recent letter written to FDA Commission Gottlieb where Rep. Faso explains that the definition of milk is crystal-clear for determining what constitutes “milk,” yet there has been a clear

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WEAC: Recommends Brittany Keyes in Assembly District 31

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Brittany Keyes in Assembly District 31. “Brittany Keyes believes all children should have the same opportunity for success, no matter where they live or what their family circumstances,” said Ron Martin, an Eau Claire eighth grade teacher and WEAC

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Baldwin targets GOP rivals in new TV ad

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin takes a shot at her GOP rivals in a TV spot for the first time with a new ad that includes a knock on Kevin Nicholson over a media report that he worked as a consultant for companies that have laid off nearly 1,900 people since

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THU AM Update: Baldwin targets GOP rivals in new TV ad

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin takes a shot at her GOP rivals in a TV spot for the first time with a new ad that includes a knock on Kevin Nicholson over a media report that he worked as

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