WED PM Update: Marquette Law poll shows tight races for guv, U.S. Senate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The first post-primary Marquette University Law School Poll found tight races for guv and U.S. Senate. In the guv’s race, the survey found the race tied among likely voters with 46 percent of respondents each backing Gov. Scott Walker and state schools Superintendent Tony Evers. Meanwhile, Libertarian Phil Anderson was at 6 per… 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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WisPolitics Midday – August 22, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: We’ll tell you the findings of the new Marquette Law Poll out this afternoon and Dems are asking more questions about the FoxConn investment in Wisconsin…. 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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Evers campaign: Statement on recent polling

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Today, Tony Evers for Wisconsin Campaign Manager Maggie Gau released the following statement on recent polling: “Tony Evers clearly has the momentum in the opening days of the general election. No matter what poll you look at, Tony has eliminated any advantage Walker has had– which is why we are seeing millions spent against him by Walker’s special interest friends. “The issues that voters care most about – education, health care and roads – are the issues Tony has been talking about throughout this campaign. “After eight years, Wisconsin voters have had enough of typical politician

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WisDems: Responds to Marqutte poll results

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The follow is a response from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on results from today’s Marquette University Law School poll. “Since January, Wisconsin Democrats have faced off against outside spending and won three major races, and it was the power of our people that helped us across the finish line. Wisconsin Democrats are energized like never before, and ready to do the hard work that needs to get done to send Tony Evers to the governor’s office, re-elect our Senator Tammy Baldwin, and elect Democrats up and down the ballot who share

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Wisconsin Working Families Party: Endorses Nikiya Dodd for Milwaukee alderwoman

CONTACT: Maria Langholz, (715) 209-6463 Nikiya Dodd will be a working families champion on the Milwaukee Common Council MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Working Families Party today announced their support for Nikiya Dodd in her run for the Milwaukee Common Council, Fifth District Aldermanic seat. The Party recently scored significant victories for progressive candidates in the August 14 primaries, including lieutenant governor candidate Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee County sheriff candidate Earnell Lucas, Sarah Godlewski, the Democratic nominee for state treasurer, and Randy Bryce, who won the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s first congressional district. The politically potent organization made strategic primary endorsements to ensure

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Sen. Cowles, Rep. Kerkman: Audit analyzes use of forestry account funds

For More Information Contact: Senator Cowles ~ 800.334.1465 Representative Kerkman ~ 888.529.0061 MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its audit of the Forestry Account, which is administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Forestry Account funds DNR’s forestry program and related administrative activities. The largest source of revenue for the Forestry Account in fiscal year (FY) 2016-17 was the forestry mill tax, which was eliminated beginning with property tax assessments as of January 1, 2017. In FY 2016-17, DNR and other state agencies spent an estimated $121.6 million in state and federal funds from

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Voce de la Frontera: More of the same: Milwaukee sheriff’s new ICE collaboration policy still separates families

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Milwaukee, WI — On Tuesday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office announced in a letter that they will no longer be honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcmeent (ICE) detainer requests, which the Trump Administration has used to separate hundreds of Milwaukee immigrant families. Instead, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt announced that his deputies will now notify ICE even in absence of a judge’s warrant when they are about to release someone ICE has targeted for deportation, giving ICE hours to come and arrest the person for deportation and separation from their family. In the words of Acting Sheriff Schmidt’s new policy directive announced

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Gov. Walker: Celebrates broadband growth in Wisconsin

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Participates in Wisconsin Independent Network’s Ribbon Cutting EAU CLAIRE – Governor Scott Walker celebrated Wisconsin’s continued growth in broadband access today at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Wisconsin Independent Network’s (WIN) new headquarters in Eau Claire. WIN purchased, renovated, and moved into a 31,000 square-foot building in an effort to expand employment opportunities and create a more collaborative office space. “Wisconsin Independent Network is opening the door for opportunities for Wisconsinites to gain critical access to broadband and information while also creating jobs in our communities,” said Governor Walker. “WIN’s new expansion will help enhance

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Vukmir campaign: MU Law Poll puts Leah Vukmir within 2 points of Tammy Baldwin

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — The Marquette University Law School released a new pollWednesday that has the Wisconsin Senate race within two points among likely voters with Tammy Baldwin at 49 percent and Leah Vukmir at 47 percent. “Despite already spending $5 million on political commercials, Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin is in the fight of her life because she clearly represents the far-left of the Democratic Party supporting socialized health care, the Iran nuclear deal, and refusing to fund a border wall,” Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward said. “This poll shows momentum continues to build for Wisconsin’s Leah Vukmir, a nurse and military mom who will enact an economic agenda that will lower taxes, reduce regulations, create jobs and put

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Rep. Taylor: Gov. Walker thinks taxpayer money grows on trees

Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Uses state plane to further a political purpose rather than better Wisconsin MADISON – Earlier this week, documents revealed the extent to which Gov. Scott Walker has used a state airplane to further his political career. In fact, an investigation of state records showed that Gov. Walker has racked up 869 flights costing taxpayers more than $800,000 in the last two years. “I am disturbed that Gov. Walker would spend almost $3,500 on air travel in one day, part of which was to visit the opening of a fake women’s health center,” said Rep. Chris Taylor

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DWD: July unemployment rates decline in all Wisconsin metro areas over year 

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722  MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. The estimates include updates to June 2018 and preliminary estimates for July 2018.  Unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted.  T… 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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Vukmir campaign: Wisconsinites deserve to know if Two-Faced Tammy stands with Tony Evers on releasing criminals into communities

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – With Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers promising to put violent criminals back on our streets, Wisconsinites ought to know where Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin stands on this specific issue. In the past, Baldwin voted against building a new prison for Wisconsin criminals. “As a state legislator, Two-Faced Tammy voted against building new prisons, saying money should be spent elsewhere. Her radical position falls in line with Tony Evers, who she calls a ‘champion for children,’ and his dangerous proposal to prematurely release repeat violent criminals,” said Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward.

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One Wisconsin Now: Statement on that poll over there

MEDIA CONTACT Analiese Eicher, Program Director analiese@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 449-5218 ‘Charles Franklin Has Proven If You Poll Scott Walker Supporters, Scott Walker Will Do Okay.’ MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements on the latest Charles Franklin poll, held a week after approximately 104,000 more Democrats voted in the gubernatorial primary than voted in the Republican U.S. Senate primary. “Charles Franklin has proven if you poll Scott Walker supporters, Scott Walker will do okay.”

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WisPolitics Midday – August 22, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: We’ll tell you the findings of the new Marquette Law Poll out this afternoon and Dems are asking more questions about the FoxConn investment in Wisconsin…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free

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Evers campaign: Statement on recent polling

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Today, Tony Evers for Wisconsin Campaign Manager Maggie Gau released the following statement on recent polling: “Tony Evers clearly has the momentum in the opening days of the general election. No matter what poll you look at, Tony has eliminated any advantage Walker has had– which

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WisDems: Responds to Marqutte poll results

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The follow is a response from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on results from today’s Marquette University Law School poll. “Since January, Wisconsin Democrats have faced off against outside spending and won three major races, and it was the power of our

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Sen. Cowles, Rep. Kerkman: Audit analyzes use of forestry account funds

For More Information Contact: Senator Cowles ~ 800.334.1465 Representative Kerkman ~ 888.529.0061 MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its audit of the Forestry Account, which is administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Forestry Account funds DNR’s forestry program and related administrative activities. The

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Voce de la Frontera: More of the same: Milwaukee sheriff’s new ICE collaboration policy still separates families

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Milwaukee, WI — On Tuesday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office announced in a letter that they will no longer be honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcmeent (ICE) detainer requests, which the Trump Administration has used to separate hundreds of Milwaukee immigrant families. Instead, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt announced that

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Gov. Walker: Celebrates broadband growth in Wisconsin

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Participates in Wisconsin Independent Network’s Ribbon Cutting EAU CLAIRE – Governor Scott Walker celebrated Wisconsin’s continued growth in broadband access today at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Wisconsin Independent Network’s (WIN) new headquarters in Eau Claire. WIN purchased, renovated, and moved into a 31,000 square-foot

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Vukmir campaign: MU Law Poll puts Leah Vukmir within 2 points of Tammy Baldwin

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — The Marquette University Law School released a new pollWednesday that has the Wisconsin Senate race within two points among likely voters with Tammy Baldwin at 49 percent and Leah Vukmir at 47 percent. “Despite already spending $5 million on political commercials, Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin is in the fight of her life

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Rep. Taylor: Gov. Walker thinks taxpayer money grows on trees

Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Uses state plane to further a political purpose rather than better Wisconsin MADISON – Earlier this week, documents revealed the extent to which Gov. Scott Walker has used a state airplane to further his political career. In fact, an investigation of state records showed that Gov.

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DWD: July unemployment rates decline in all Wisconsin metro areas over year 

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722  MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. The estimates include updates to June 2018 and preliminary estimates for July 2018.  Unemployment

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Vukmir campaign: Wisconsinites deserve to know if Two-Faced Tammy stands with Tony Evers on releasing criminals into communities

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – With Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers promising to put violent criminals back on our streets, Wisconsinites ought to know where Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin stands on this specific issue. In the past, Baldwin voted against building a new prison for Wisconsin criminals.

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One Wisconsin Now: Statement on that poll over there

MEDIA CONTACT Analiese Eicher, Program Director analiese@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 449-5218 ‘Charles Franklin Has Proven If You Poll Scott Walker Supporters, Scott Walker Will Do Okay.’ MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements on the latest Charles Franklin poll, held a week after approximately 104,000 more Democrats

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