WED PM Update: DGA, WMC out with new guv’s race ads; Pence in Milwaukee tomorrow for Vukmir fundraiser

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A group affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association has released three new digital ads knocking Gov. Scott Walker on healthcare, education and roads. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is taking jabs at Dem guv candidate Tony Evers in a new TV spot for giving “fat raises” to bureaucrats instead of inves… 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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AFP-WI: New Baldwin Bill threatens affordable health care options

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org   MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday criticized new legislation introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin that limits access to affordable health care options and pointed to the bill as yet another reason why Tammy Baldwin is unfit to represent the Badger State. The group also earlier today announced its first television ad buy in the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race to supplement its activists’ efforts to defeat Sen. Baldwin this November.   AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott made the following statement:   “Tammy Baldwin is trying to take away Wisconsinites’ new opportunity for accessing quality, affordable health insurance. This is typical of her big-government, Washington-knows-best approach to

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WisDems: Flip Flop: Vukmir now supports* billionaires buying U.S. senators

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org FLIP FLOP: Vukmir Now Supports* Billionaires Buying U.S. Senators *If they’re trying to buy a U.S. Senate seat for her, that is MADISON — Out-of-state billionaires buying a U.S. Senate election? Republican Senate candidate Leah Vukmir was against it before she was for it — and now she’s reaping the benefits of millions in spending from the out-of-state billionaire Koch brothers, as they seek to beat U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: THEN — Leah Vukmir, 8/6/18: “[A] particular out of state donor is spending as much money…to…almost try and buy a Senate seat and that’s not what Wisconsin politics

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WisDems: Tomorrow: Mandela Barnes and local leaders to wrap up “Hands Off Our Care” tour in Madison with focus on women’s health care

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — Democratic lt. governor nominee Mandela Barnes will make the final stop of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s “Hands Off Our Care” tour TOMORROW in Madison. Barnes, joined by local leaders and health care advocates, will speak specifically to Scott Walker’s extreme agenda that has severely limited women’s access to a full range of health care options. As Governor, Scott Walker passed a 20-week abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. During his 2010 campaign, he went so far as to say he wanted to make abortion illegal–even in cases where the woman’s life is at stake. He’s made devastating

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One Wisconsin Now: Not the same guy anymore: Data shows Gov. Walker more than doubled taxpayer charged flights from 2011 to 2017

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 After Eight Years in the Governor’s Mansion Walker All in on Sticking Taxpayers With Tab for Fly Arounds MADISON, Wis. — Over his eight years as Governor, Scott Walker has grown accustomed to the perks of the office. A particular favorite, according to a One Wisconsin Now investigation, is taxpayer financed travel in state owned aircraft. Records show the state’s first flier has more than doubled the tab for air travel between 2011 and 2017, starting at $155,548 in 2011 and exploding to $326,705 in 2017. “Scott Walker isn’t the same guy who

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Rep. Kind: Tours flooded areas in Wisconsin and discusses next steps in recovery process

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Rep. Kind toured the Town of Leon in Monroe County with community leaders and Monroe County Law Enforcement La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind toured the Town of Leon in Monroe County with local community leaders and law enforcement to assess the damage caused by recent flooding and severe storms. “The damage to our homes, businesses, roads and farms is devastating. While the true extent of the destruction is still unknown in many counties, I am encouraged to see a coordinated response by emergency workers and local community leaders to help rebuild and repair our

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Green Bay Packaging places emphasis on sustainability at groundbreaking

For More Information: Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after attending Green Bay Packaging’s groundbreaking at the site of their planned $500 million facility in Northeast Wisconsin: “Today was a great day for Northeast Wisconsin. With the groundbreaking for Green Bay Packaging’s new facility this morning, the largest economic development project in Brown County history reached a major milestone. Whether it’s the approximately 1.5 million man-hours and 1,000 construction workers that will work on this project or the 600 jobs that will be retained and up to 200

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Alderman José G. Pérez: Statement on Harley-Davidson anniversary

Welcome those celebrating Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez I want to offer a proud and hearty “Welcome!” to everyone participating in this coming weekend’s 115th anniversary celebration for Harley-Davidson. The diverse thundering herd of Harley enthusiasts converging on Milwaukee – including thousands of visitors from across the U.S. and the world – is exciting to behold and truly enriches our great city and the region. While in Milwaukee I strongly encourage our visitors to make sure they stop in at the Harley-Davidson Museum, located in the 12th District at S. 6th and W. Canal Streets, and also make sure to

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Anderson campaign: Gubernatorial debate forum to include 4 candidates

Contact: Phil Anderson Phone: 608-361-8608 Email: phil@4PhilAnderson.org Fitchburg, WI, August 29th, 2018 – On Thursday August 30th, Wisconsin International Radio will be sponsoring a gubernatorial debate, at the Elks Lodge #410 in Madison Wisconsin. “I’m really looking forward to the back and forth between candidates- we have many ideas and positions to share, and the public will benefit from knowing more about their options in November,” states Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for Governor. The event begins at 5pm with a social, with the debate itself starting at 6:30pm. Questions have been submitted by the candidates to the moderator, Miles Kristan,

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Anderson campaign: Gubernatorial debate forum to include 4 candidates

Contact: Phil Anderson Anderson for WI Governor Phone:  608-361-8608 Email:    phil@4PhilAnderson.org   Fitchburg, WI, August 29th, 2018 – On Thursday August 30th, Wisconsin International Radio will be sponsoring a gubernatorial debate, at the Elks Lodge #410 in Madison Wisconsin. “I’m really looking forward to the back and forth between candidates- we have many ideas and positions to share, and the public will benefit from knowing more about their options in November,” states Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for Governor. The event begins at 5pm with a social, with the debate itself starting at 6:30pm. Questions have been submitted by the candidates to the moderator, Miles Kristan,

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AFP-WI: New Baldwin Bill threatens affordable health care options

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org   MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Wednesday criticized new legislation introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin that limits access to affordable health care options and pointed to the bill as yet another reason why Tammy Baldwin is unfit to represent the Badger State. The group also earlier today

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WisDems: Tomorrow: Mandela Barnes and local leaders to wrap up “Hands Off Our Care” tour in Madison with focus on women’s health care

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — Democratic lt. governor nominee Mandela Barnes will make the final stop of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s “Hands Off Our Care” tour TOMORROW in Madison. Barnes, joined by local leaders and health care advocates, will speak specifically to Scott Walker’s extreme agenda that has severely limited women’s

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One Wisconsin Now: Not the same guy anymore: Data shows Gov. Walker more than doubled taxpayer charged flights from 2011 to 2017

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 After Eight Years in the Governor’s Mansion Walker All in on Sticking Taxpayers With Tab for Fly Arounds MADISON, Wis. — Over his eight years as Governor, Scott Walker has grown accustomed to the perks of the office. A particular favorite, according to

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Green Bay Packaging places emphasis on sustainability at groundbreaking

For More Information: Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after attending Green Bay Packaging’s groundbreaking at the site of their planned $500 million facility in Northeast Wisconsin: “Today was a great day for Northeast Wisconsin. With the groundbreaking

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Alderman José G. Pérez: Statement on Harley-Davidson anniversary

Welcome those celebrating Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez I want to offer a proud and hearty “Welcome!” to everyone participating in this coming weekend’s 115th anniversary celebration for Harley-Davidson. The diverse thundering herd of Harley enthusiasts converging on Milwaukee – including thousands of visitors from across the U.S.

Read More »

Anderson campaign: Gubernatorial debate forum to include 4 candidates

Contact: Phil Anderson Phone: 608-361-8608 Email: phil@4PhilAnderson.org Fitchburg, WI, August 29th, 2018 – On Thursday August 30th, Wisconsin International Radio will be sponsoring a gubernatorial debate, at the Elks Lodge #410 in Madison Wisconsin. “I’m really looking forward to the back and forth between candidates- we have many ideas and

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Anderson campaign: Gubernatorial debate forum to include 4 candidates

Contact: Phil Anderson Anderson for WI Governor Phone:  608-361-8608 Email:    phil@4PhilAnderson.org   Fitchburg, WI, August 29th, 2018 – On Thursday August 30th, Wisconsin International Radio will be sponsoring a gubernatorial debate, at the Elks Lodge #410 in Madison Wisconsin. “I’m really looking forward to the back and forth between candidates- we

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