Abrahamson undergoing cancer treatment, plans to serve full term

Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until the end of her term, which ends in 2019. “I’ve not changed my mind on either point,” she said in a statement today. “The people of this state ele… 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

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WisPolitics Midday – August 31, 2018

On today’s Wispolitics MidDay: UW Oshkosh ordered to pay its foundation $15 million New poll shows 1st congressional district race in a dead heat … 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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WisDOJ: Baraboo sexual predator convicted of four felonies faces up to 137 years in prison

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the successful prosecution of 53-year-old Sean G. Moore of Baraboo, Wis. Moore was found guilty in Juneau County Circuit Court of charges of Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child (At Least Three Violations of 1st Degree Sexual Assault), and three other felonies relating to the sexual assault of a child. “With this conviction, justice has finally been served to this victim,” said Attorney General Schimel. “I spent a better part of my prosecutorial career in the sensitive crimes unit, helping survivors find their voice to hold their offenders accountable for truly

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WisDems: Healthcare advocates join Democrats across Wisconsin to slam Walker for sabotaging health care access

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — Health care advocates and local medical professionals were joined by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tony Evers and lt. governor nominee Mandela Barnes in stops across the state this week as part of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s “Hands Off Our Care” tour. Wisconsinites slammed Scott Walker for a number of moves that have restricted health care access and increased costs for consumers, including Walker’s refusal to accept federal money to expand BadgerCare, a move that cost nearly 70,000 Wisconsinites affordable coverage and cost state taxpayers over $1 billion. The Evers campaign also released its first campaign ad of

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DNR: Public meeting regarding 2018-19 ruffed grouse hunting season to be held Sept. 6 in Rhinelander

CONTACT:  Scott Karel, DNR Regulation Policy Specialist, 608-267-2452 RHINELANDER, Wis. – A public meeting regarding the 2018-19 ruffed grouse hunting season will be held Thursday, Sept. 6.  Department of Natural Resources staff will be present to discuss a proposal to shorten the ruffed grouse hunting season this fall – the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Rhinelander DNR Service Center, 107 Sutliff Ave., Rhinelander. Public comments will be accepted at the meeting, and may also be submitted through an online survey open from Sept. 5-12 on the ruffed grouse webpage. For more information regarding ruffed grouse in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “ruffed grouse.”

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Rep. Taylor: Gov. Walker flew to film campaign commercial on Wisconsin taxpayer’s dime

Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Last week, documents revealed the extent to which Gov. Scott Walker has used a state airplane to further this political career. The documents showed that Gov. Walker racked up 993 flights costing taxpayers more than $900,000 in the last three years. Today, newly uncovered documents show that Gov. Walker flew to Rhinelander at a cost of $2,017 to film a campaign commercial nearby. In response, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am outraged but not surprised that Gov. Walker once again appears to be skirting the limits of Wisconsin’s campaign finance

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Evers campaign: Inside Elections moves WI-gov race from lean R to toss-up

Contact: press@tonyevers.com(608) 501-2762 Madison, WI–Today, Inside Election’s editor Nathan Gonzales moved the Wisconsin gubernatorial race from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up”, the latest sign of momentum building behind Tony Evers’ campaign. Earlier this week, a Suffolk University/Journal Sentinel poll showed Evers leading Walker, and warned of potential ‘Walker-fatigue’ from midterm voters. The Evers campaign also announced last week that it raised $1 million from more than 4,000 donors in just the first week following the primary. “This rating change confirms everything we’ve seen on the ground: Tony Evers has all the momentum as we head into the final two months of this campaign,” said Tony for Wisconsin Campaign

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Shrader campaign fundraiser

Monday, Sept. 10 Art Shrader (AD-50) in Madison With Special Host Congressman Mark Pocan 4:30-7 p.m. Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E Main St Patron $1000, Host $500, Sponsor $250, Supporter $100 RSVP to will@assemblydemocrats.com

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Court interpreter training planned for Madison

CONTACT: Carmel Capati Office of Court Operations (608) 266-8635 Madison, Wis. (August 31, 2018) – The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for interpreter training to be held in Madison onSaturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 at the Pyle Center. While Spanish interpreters are most often requested by the courts, increased efforts are being made to recruit qualified interpreters for many other languages, such as Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Hmong, Karen, Lao, Punjabi, and Vietnamese. The courts generally use interpreters in over 55 different languages each year, including sign language. Limited scholarships are available for some non-Spanish

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Rep. Sargent: Statement on reports Gov. Walker misused taxpayer dollars

Contact: Maddie Zimmerman, Maddie.Zimmerman@legis.wi.gov, 440-725-9466 MADISON – Today, One Wisconsin Now announced open records reveal Scott Walker recently used state resources for traveling to Rhinelander to film a campaign ad for his re-election bid. State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is an egregious misuse of state resources. The people of Wisconsin don’t send us their hard-earned money so politicians like Scott Walker can go gallivanting around Wisconsin filming campaign ads for their re-election. Clearly, Scott Walker’s power has gone to his head so much that he no longer can discern between what’s right and what’s wrong.”

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Szerlong campaign: Happy Labor Day

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong   608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Monday, September 3th is Labor Day- This year, Labor Day ushers in a triumphant celebratory spirit Wisconsin has not seen in many years. “As we move forward, my vision for a Stronger Wisconsin is a promise to continue, and even work to lower the current unemployment rate by ensuring legislation passed does not hinder businesses in their growth.” said Gabriel Szerlong “I have been on the campaign trail for 3 months, and as I have met people throughout the 43rd, I’ve found they are excited to share how happy they are being able to work

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Discusses John McCain on CNN

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, made the following comments about the late Sen. John McCain during an interview on CNN Friday morning. Video of Sen. Johnson’s comments can be found here. “John obviously was a larger-than-life figure, and if there is one word that I think symbolizes John, in the end it was healing. He was a feisty guy. You could get in an argument with him pretty fast, but then he was really one of the first people to stand up and say ‘Okay, let’s figure out how we can come

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Speaker Ryan: Remarks honoring Sen. John McCain

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made the following remarks at today’s service in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda honoring the late Sen. John McCain, as prepared for delivery: On behalf of a grateful nation and Congress, I want to begin by giving thanks to the McCain family, for your many years of service to the country.  We share your anguish in losing this great man. Rarely does this glorious Rotunda fall silent at this hour.  On a day like this, John would usually be bounding right through here, visitors turning to each other asking if that’s

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WisDOJ: Silver Alert issued for Osseo man; DOJ drone locates missing man

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel announced today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as a “drone,” was used to locate a missing person on Tuesday, August 28 after a DOJ Silver Alert was issued for a 68 year old Osseo man. “Previously, if a person had gone missing in a field or large rural area, many hours and personnel resources would have been used to search the areas,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “Thanks to quick thinking by the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office, and DCI’s UAV pilot,

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Abrahamson undergoing cancer treatment, plans to serve full term

Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until the end of her term, which ends in 2019. “I’ve

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WisPolitics Midday – August 31, 2018

On today’s Wispolitics MidDay: UW Oshkosh ordered to pay its foundation $15 million New poll shows 1st congressional district race in a dead heat … 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

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WisDems: Healthcare advocates join Democrats across Wisconsin to slam Walker for sabotaging health care access

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — Health care advocates and local medical professionals were joined by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tony Evers and lt. governor nominee Mandela Barnes in stops across the state this week as part of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s “Hands Off Our Care” tour. Wisconsinites slammed Scott Walker

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Evers campaign: Inside Elections moves WI-gov race from lean R to toss-up

Contact: press@tonyevers.com(608) 501-2762 Madison, WI–Today, Inside Election’s editor Nathan Gonzales moved the Wisconsin gubernatorial race from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up”, the latest sign of momentum building behind Tony Evers’ campaign. Earlier this week, a Suffolk University/Journal Sentinel poll showed Evers leading Walker, and warned of potential ‘Walker-fatigue’ from midterm voters. The Evers campaign also announced last

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Shrader campaign fundraiser

Monday, Sept. 10 Art Shrader (AD-50) in Madison With Special Host Congressman Mark Pocan 4:30-7 p.m. Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E Main St Patron $1000, Host $500, Sponsor $250, Supporter $100 RSVP to will@assemblydemocrats.com

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Court interpreter training planned for Madison

CONTACT: Carmel Capati Office of Court Operations (608) 266-8635 Madison, Wis. (August 31, 2018) – The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for interpreter training to be held in Madison onSaturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 at the Pyle Center. While Spanish interpreters are most often requested by

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Rep. Sargent: Statement on reports Gov. Walker misused taxpayer dollars

Contact: Maddie Zimmerman, Maddie.Zimmerman@legis.wi.gov, 440-725-9466 MADISON – Today, One Wisconsin Now announced open records reveal Scott Walker recently used state resources for traveling to Rhinelander to film a campaign ad for his re-election bid. State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is an egregious misuse of state

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Szerlong campaign: Happy Labor Day

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong   608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Monday, September 3th is Labor Day- This year, Labor Day ushers in a triumphant celebratory spirit Wisconsin has not seen in many years. “As we move forward, my vision for a Stronger Wisconsin is a promise to continue, and even work to lower the current

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Discusses John McCain on CNN

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, made the following comments about the late Sen. John McCain during an interview on CNN Friday morning. Video of Sen. Johnson’s comments can be found here. “John obviously was a larger-than-life figure, and if there is one

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Speaker Ryan: Remarks honoring Sen. John McCain

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made the following remarks at today’s service in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda honoring the late Sen. John McCain, as prepared for delivery: On behalf of a grateful nation and Congress, I want to begin by giving thanks to the McCain

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