THU PM Update: Flynn continues attacks on Dem rivals; Soglin releases three new ads

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Matt Flynn continued to attack his Dem guv rivals today as the primary turns to the final days, slamming Kelda Roys and Mahlon Mitchell as “identity politics candidates” and again calling into question the electability of state schools Superintendent Tony Evers. The Milwaukee attorney and former state Dem Party chair has consi… 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 Me     Forgot Password

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Matt Flynn helped cover up abuse by sexual predators

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — A recent report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows that Matt Flynn has been lying to the voters of Wisconsin after it was revealed that he knew about the transfer and cover-up of sexual predators. Despite these revelations, almost all other Democrat candidates have failed to speak out against Flynn’s disqualifying record. Check out the full recap of the story of Matt Flynn knowing about the transfer and cover-up of sexual predators here or read excerpts below. Bice: Democratic candidate Matt Flynn’s statements on pedophile priests undermined by 1992 case Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dan Bice August 8,

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FWD.us: Education and community leaders call on lawmakers to permanently protect dreamers from deportation

Contact: press@fwd.us DACA recipient Betsabe Flores (top right corner) addresses a roundtable discussion hosted by FWD.us in Milwaukee on the threats facing the DACA program. MILWAUKEE, WI – FWD.us today hosted a roundtable discussion with local education leaders, community advocates and concerned citizens at the Schlitz Park “Bottlehouse B” building on the dire threat to DACA, which could bring life-altering consequences for hundreds of thousands of hardworking young people and their families, employers, and communities. The event coincides with the start of hearings in the federal court case Texas v. Nielsen, filed by seven states and led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the constitutionality

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Rep. Macco: Leads stakeholder roundtable discussion on economic development in the Green Bay area

CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MACCO                             (608) 266-0485 Green Bay… Today, State Representatives John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and David Steffen (R-Howard) hosted the second annual Green Bay Area Economic Development Roundtable discussion along with stakeholders, including local leadership.  Representative Macco released the following statement: “Green Bay’s economic future could not look brighter!  Today’s meeting with stakeholders was intended to continue to increase the positive trajectory of the Green Bay area’s economy by discussing ongoing and potential future efforts on various topics, including education, workforce, quality of living, infrastructure and technology.  Last   year’s meeting resulted in some amazing changes here in Green Bay

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WisPolitics Midday – August 9, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Dem gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn says Gov. Walker would “have [Tony Evers] for lunch.” And we learn who Dem gubernatorial candidates would vote for, if not for themselves. DOJ recovers $11,000 in litigation costs from Democrats…. 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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Bryce campaign: Releases healthcare platform

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2018 Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, Randy Bryce released his healthcare platform. The platform includes passing Medicare for All, tackling the opioid crisis, and lifting restrictions on Medicare negotiating drug prices. “Healthcare was one of the main reasons I got into this race. I survived cancer when I didn’t have health insurance. My Mom has MS. My Dad has Alzheimer’s. I know what it’s like to have your life turned upside down because of not having health insurance. And I worry that if we don’t reform our flawed healthcare system, more people are going to suffer. I

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Launch campaign to reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – As the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is scheduled to expire on Sep. 30, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters launched a campaign this week calling on Congress to reauthorize and fully fund America’s best parks program. The state’s conservation voters are urging Speaker Paul Ryan to be a leader, reauthorize the LWCF permanently, and protect the public places both he and his constituents enjoy. The campaign includes videos, the first of which launched today. It highlights the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the LWCF’s role

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Berntsen International: Encourages homeowners, contractors to always call before digging

Linda Abbott, labbott@berntsen.com, 608.826-6215 National 811 Day Promotes Safe Digging Practices to Protect Underground Utilities MADISON, Wisconsin—Out of sight and often out of mind, underground utilities—electricity, gas, water, telephone and high-speed Internet—are vital to our everyday life.  Yet every ten minutes an underground utility is damaged because someone digs without calling 811. Known as Diggers Hotline in Wisconsin, 811 is a national network of call centers that provide valuable information to homeowners and contractors about the location of underground utilities.  Every digging project requires a call to 811.  Calling a few days ahead gives utility companies time to have locators mark underground

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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Turnout history for Wisconsin partisan primaries

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – Turnout for Wisconsin’s Partisan Primary over the last decade has averaged 15.23 percent of the voting-age population, ranging from a high of 19.6 percent in 2010 to a low of 8.96 percent in 2008. The Wisconsin Elections Commission does not make turnout predictions, but provides historical data, which is a good predictor. Points to consider: Turnout in the 2014 and 2016 Partisan Primaries was nearly identical – 14.46 and 14.47 percent. Turnout in the 2012 Partisan Primary was 19.45 percent largely attributed to a competitive Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

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Sen. Shilling: Weekly Democratic radio address: Primary Election reminder

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D – La Crosse) (608)266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/shillingradio080918.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. “Wisconsin’s Fall Primary Election is just around the corner! I know, I know, you’re in the midst of summer fun. But on Tuesday, August 14th, voters have the opportunity to head to the polls and make their voices heard. “Casting a ballot only takes

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Helping small contractors & suppliers expand qualified workforce

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 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is spearheading a multi-agency state effort to equip small construction businesses and suppliers with the tools they need to access both capital and qualified workers to compete for Wisconn Valley-related projects. Two Wisconn Valley Small Business Capacity Building Sessions targeting smaller contractors — including those owned by women, minorities and veterans — will be held in Milwaukee and Racine later this month. “Competition for job candidates is at an all-time high in construction,” said Brian Mitchell, president of Choice Construction, Inc.

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Alderman Donovan: Eight dead in eight days – what Milwaukee needs to do to turn things around but won’t

Contact: (414) 286-3533 rdonov@milwaukee.gov Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan The carnage continues as countless shootings have devastating impact on neighborhoods I don’t mean to offend anyone, but it is time for the mayor to take a dump or get off the pot. If my blunt reference offends, I sincerely apologize to the offended. But right now we need blunt talk and we need action! Outside of the obligatory press conference feigning outrage and demanding that the violence stops, the mayor offers nothing. He needs to start delivering for our neighborhoods or step aside. I’m talking about the very essence of

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Matt Flynn helped cover up abuse by sexual predators

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — A recent report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows that Matt Flynn has been lying to the voters of Wisconsin after it was revealed that he knew about the transfer and cover-up of sexual predators. Despite these revelations, almost all other Democrat candidates have

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FWD.us: Education and community leaders call on lawmakers to permanently protect dreamers from deportation

Contact: press@fwd.us DACA recipient Betsabe Flores (top right corner) addresses a roundtable discussion hosted by FWD.us in Milwaukee on the threats facing the DACA program. MILWAUKEE, WI – FWD.us today hosted a roundtable discussion with local education leaders, community advocates and concerned citizens at the Schlitz Park “Bottlehouse B” building on the dire threat to

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Rep. Macco: Leads stakeholder roundtable discussion on economic development in the Green Bay area

CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MACCO                             (608) 266-0485 Green Bay… Today, State Representatives John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and David Steffen (R-Howard) hosted the second annual Green Bay Area Economic Development Roundtable discussion along with stakeholders, including local leadership.  Representative Macco released the following statement: “Green Bay’s economic future could not look brighter! 

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WisPolitics Midday – August 9, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Dem gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn says Gov. Walker would “have [Tony Evers] for lunch.” And we learn who Dem gubernatorial candidates would vote for, if not for themselves. DOJ recovers $11,000 in litigation costs from Democrats…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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Bryce campaign: Releases healthcare platform

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2018 Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, Randy Bryce released his healthcare platform. The platform includes passing Medicare for All, tackling the opioid crisis, and lifting restrictions on Medicare negotiating drug prices. “Healthcare was one of the main reasons I got into this race. I survived

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Launch campaign to reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – As the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is scheduled to expire on Sep. 30, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters launched a campaign this week calling on Congress to reauthorize and fully fund America’s best parks

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Berntsen International: Encourages homeowners, contractors to always call before digging

Linda Abbott, labbott@berntsen.com, 608.826-6215 National 811 Day Promotes Safe Digging Practices to Protect Underground Utilities MADISON, Wisconsin—Out of sight and often out of mind, underground utilities—electricity, gas, water, telephone and high-speed Internet—are vital to our everyday life.  Yet every ten minutes an underground utility is damaged because someone digs without calling 811.

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Sen. Shilling: Weekly Democratic radio address: Primary Election reminder

Contact: Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D – La Crosse) (608)266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/shillingradio080918.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Helping small contractors & suppliers expand qualified workforce

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 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is spearheading a multi-agency state effort to equip small construction businesses and suppliers with the tools they need to access both capital and qualified workers to compete for Wisconn

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