WEAC: Recommends Sarah Godlewski for state treasurer

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 Wisconsin needs a fiscal watchdog to keep public schools and our economy strong, teachers say The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer in Tuesday’s Primary Election. “Sarah Godlewski has a strong understanding of the important position the State Treasurer has within Wisconsin state government,” said Ron Martin, an Eau Claire social studies teacher and WEAC president. “Her strength in understanding the importance of financial transparency and internal controls is most impressive.” “Public schools are economic drivers in our communities,” Martin said. “Sarah Godlewski will be a strong advocate for our public

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MON PM Update: Dems call Schimel’s school safety grants rollout a ‘political gimmick’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems are slamming AG Brad Schimel’s rollout of school safety grants as a “political gimmick.” State Dem Party Chair Martha Laning said today while Dems support the grants as necessary for protecting the state’s kids, Schimel and the Department of Justice have failed to send the money to schools soon enough. “It says a lot abou… 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    

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WisGOP: Kelda Roys highlighted in HuffPost as a ‘hypocrite for Foxconn stance’

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Roys just latest candidate in far-left primary to face questions over honesty [Madison, WI] — Democrats have been tripping all over themselves in their dangerous race to the left to see who can go the furthest in opposing the good-paying, family-supporting jobs Gov. Walker helped bring to Wisconsin with the recruitment of Foxconn and its $10 billion investment. In a stunning display of hypocrisy revealed by the HuffPost, Madison liberal Kelda Roys has gone so far as to oppose Foxconn even though she previously spearheaded similar legislation – when it benefited her favored Madison suburb

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92nd AD Dem hopefuls highlight rural roots

The three Dems looking to unseat Rep. Treig Pronschinske in western Wisconsin’s 92nd AD are highlighting their rural roots ahead of tomorrow’s primary. The winner will go on to face the freshman Republican from Mondovi in the November general election. In separate interviews with WisPolitics.com over the last few weeks, the Democrats — Rob Grover, Max Hart and Desiree Gearing-Lancaster — all touted their understanding of rural issues. Grover, a 32-year-old former Trempealeau County jailer, small business owner and farmer, stressed boosting rural economic development as a way to attract young people back to his area of the state. Among

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Wisconsin’s cities and villages benefit from recovery, but growth is uneven

Contact: Jerry Deschane, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities (608) 347-1792 Report Also Finds Potential Increase in “Dark Store” Appeals MADISON—While Wisconsin’s cities and villages continue to benefit from the long economic recovery, the results have been unequal with smaller communities often seeing less progress, according to a report released today by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. The report, “The 2018 State of Wisconsin’s Cities and Villages,” shows new development in cities and villages rose to $5.6 billion in 2016, the largest increase since before the Great Recession. Development added an average of 1.8% to property values, also the fastest

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Columbia County District Attorney

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Columbia County District Attorney   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as Columbia County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Columbia County District Attorney Jane Kohlwey whose resignation is effective January 5, 2019. The new appointee will serve out the remainder of the unexpired term and will be up for election in November 2020. Please submit the following: Cover Letter Short Resume References (list of 3-4) D.A. Application: found on Governor Walker’s website www.walker.wi.gov. (Select “Menu” at the top right

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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s picnic at the zoo

Saturday, September 8, 2018 Mayor Barrett’s Annual Picnic at the Zoo 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226 All Contributions Gratefully Accepted Parking and Zoo Admission is Included For questions, please contact Zach at zach@barrettformilwaukee.com

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Scmidt campaign: Sheriff Schmidt joins the resistance

Campaign: (414) 202-6226 Info@schmidt4sheriff.com MILWAUKEE, WI, August 13, 2018 …. Sheriff Richard Schmidt will appear on the debut of “The Forum hosted by Sherwin Hughes” on WRRD 1510 AM, FROM 10:30 am to 11:00 am for a no holds barred interview. Sheriff Stated: “If anyone seeks to harm one of our residents based on race, national origin, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If we have to strengthen the law–then that is exactly what we will pursue.” “As the elected Sheriff, I will lobby our state lawmakers for even stronger

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One Wisconsin Now: Will Brad Schimel fire himself?

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Attorney General Said He Terminated Employee for Violating Open Records Law, But Schimel Himself Sought to Hide Records of Junket to Hate Group Conference MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel said in comments to the media that he fired Ed Wall, the author of a tell all book critical of his performance in office, because he said Wall sought to subvert the state open records law. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross asked how Schimel intends to sanction himself for his attempts to evade disclosure about his attending a conference hosted

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Wisconsin Public Health Association, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards: Announce 2017-18 Friends of Public Health

The Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) today unveiled a list of state legislators selected as “Friends of Public Health” for the 2017-18 legislative session. The 2017-18 “Friend of Public Health” recipients include the following legislators: Rep. Mark Born                                  Rep. Rob Brooks                                Rep. Cindi Duchow Rep. Mary Felzkowski                       Rep. John Jagler                                  Rep. Joel Kitchens Rep. Scott Krug                                  Rep. Amy Loudenbeck                       Rep. Dave Murphy Rep. Jeff Mursau                                Rep. Todd Novak                                Rep. John Nygren Rep. Mike Rohrkaste                          Rep. Ken Skowronski                         Rep. John Spiros Rep.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: 58th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Wade House

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Greenbush, Wis. – Join over 75 of Wisconsin’s best artisans and craftspeople as they display and sell their wares at the 58th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Wade House. “Wade House’s Annual Arts and Crafts fair is one of the oldest fairs in eastern Wisconsin,” said David Warner site director at Wade House. “There’s something for everyone at this event; from arts and crafts to stagecoach rides and a wide array of culinary delights. All of our guests will enjoy this special event.” The exhibitors employ a variety of mediums including creative metal art,

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Credit unions’ net income, loan growth again up by double digits

Contact: Bob Nenno, DFI Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – Net income and total lending grew by double digits at Wisconsin’s 127 state-chartered credit unions in the second quarter of 2018 compared to same quarter in 2017, according to data released today by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). In the three months ending June 30, 2018: Net income totaled $204.4 million, up 19.1% from $171.6 million in 2017. Total loans were $28.8 billion, up 11% from $25.9 billion. Net worth was 11.29%, up from 10.95%. The delinquent loan ratio was 0.62%, down from 0.63%. “In the second quarter of 2018, state-chartered

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins U.S. Rep. Wenstrup to introduce bipartisan bill supporting veterans’ service organizations

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse– Last week, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced the Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018 (H.R. 6661). Currently, the Internal Revenue Code is written to only allow tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(19) veterans’ service organizations that maintain a membership of at least 90 percent wartime veterans. This legislation would lift the wartime service requirement for congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organizations to accept tax-deductible donations, thus better representing the 2.4 million veterans who honorably served outside of wartime. “Veterans’ service organizations in Wisconsin are an important part of many veterans’ lives,

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Voces de la Frontera Action: Echoes of David Clarke: Milwaukee’s Sheriff Schmidt threatens immigrant rights organizers with arrest

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a Monday, August 13th, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt seemed to threaten criminal charges against Voces de la Frontera Action for sending a mailer to voters condemning his office’s collaboration with the Trump Administration and ICE in the separation o… 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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Nicholson campaign: Kevin Nicholson supports President Trump’s trade agenda

Contact: 262-361-4266 press@NicholsonForSenate.com August 13, 2018 – (Delafield, WI) – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s trade policies and their effect on Harley Davidson: “As Kevin said on the radio today, the President’s policies will help Harley Davidson succeed in new markets and make a boycott unnecessary. The President’s goal is that Wisconsin companies succeed and not have to face tariffs abroad.” On the Stephen Scaffidi radio program, Kevin spoke at length about the issue: Scaffidi: Before we get to all the election stuff here I want to

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WEAC: Recommends Sarah Godlewski for state treasurer

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519 Wisconsin needs a fiscal watchdog to keep public schools and our economy strong, teachers say The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) recommends Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer in Tuesday’s Primary Election. “Sarah Godlewski has a strong understanding of the important position the State Treasurer has within

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92nd AD Dem hopefuls highlight rural roots

The three Dems looking to unseat Rep. Treig Pronschinske in western Wisconsin’s 92nd AD are highlighting their rural roots ahead of tomorrow’s primary. The winner will go on to face the freshman Republican from Mondovi in the November general election. In separate interviews with WisPolitics.com over the last few weeks,

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Wisconsin’s cities and villages benefit from recovery, but growth is uneven

Contact: Jerry Deschane, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities (608) 347-1792 Report Also Finds Potential Increase in “Dark Store” Appeals MADISON—While Wisconsin’s cities and villages continue to benefit from the long economic recovery, the results have been unequal with smaller communities often seeing less progress, according to a report released

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Columbia County District Attorney

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Columbia County District Attorney   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as Columbia County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Columbia County District Attorney Jane Kohlwey

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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s picnic at the zoo

Saturday, September 8, 2018 Mayor Barrett’s Annual Picnic at the Zoo 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226 All Contributions Gratefully Accepted Parking and Zoo Admission is Included For questions, please contact Zach at zach@barrettformilwaukee.com

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Scmidt campaign: Sheriff Schmidt joins the resistance

Campaign: (414) 202-6226 Info@schmidt4sheriff.com MILWAUKEE, WI, August 13, 2018 …. Sheriff Richard Schmidt will appear on the debut of “The Forum hosted by Sherwin Hughes” on WRRD 1510 AM, FROM 10:30 am to 11:00 am for a no holds barred interview. Sheriff Stated: “If anyone seeks to harm one of

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One Wisconsin Now: Will Brad Schimel fire himself?

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Attorney General Said He Terminated Employee for Violating Open Records Law, But Schimel Himself Sought to Hide Records of Junket to Hate Group Conference MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Brad Schimel said in comments to the media that he fired Ed Wall, the

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Wisconsin Public Health Association, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards: Announce 2017-18 Friends of Public Health

The Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) today unveiled a list of state legislators selected as “Friends of Public Health” for the 2017-18 legislative session. The 2017-18 “Friend of Public Health” recipients include the following legislators: Rep. Mark Born                                 

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins U.S. Rep. Wenstrup to introduce bipartisan bill supporting veterans’ service organizations

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse– Last week, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced the Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018 (H.R. 6661). Currently, the Internal Revenue Code is written to only allow tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(19) veterans’ service organizations that maintain a membership

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Voces de la Frontera Action: Echoes of David Clarke: Milwaukee’s Sheriff Schmidt threatens immigrant rights organizers with arrest

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a Monday, August 13th, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt seemed to threaten criminal charges against Voces de la Frontera Action for sending a mailer to voters condemning his office’s collaboration with the Trump Administration and ICE in the separation

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Nicholson campaign: Kevin Nicholson supports President Trump’s trade agenda

Contact: 262-361-4266 press@NicholsonForSenate.com August 13, 2018 – (Delafield, WI) – Ronica Cleary, Communications Director for Marine veteran and political outsider Kevin Nicholson, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s trade policies and their effect on Harley Davidson: “As Kevin said on the radio today, the President’s policies will help Harley Davidson

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