WED PM Update: New round of Walker, Evers ads; Baldwin, Vukmir trade jabs over health care, Tomah VA

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers’ new TV ad says it’s time for a guv who “cares about us,” while Gov. Scott Walker launched a new spot charging his Dem rival can’t be trusted to keep Wisconsin safe. The Evers spot, the second of the state superintendent’s general election bid, opens with the narrator saying Evers believes “What’s best for our kids i… 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

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WisPolitics Midday – September 12, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Kimberly-Clark wants WI legislature to sign off on an incentive plan by the end of the month. Republican AG Brad Schimel launches first TV ad with 63 sheriffs, including 12 Democrats showing support. … 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: Randy Bryce endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress, citing his commitment to issues affecting the health and safety of fire fighters and his support of unions in Wisconsin. “This endorsement is an honor. Having marched alongside my fellow union brothers and sisters from the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin in the fight for working people during the Act 10 protests, their support now means so much to me,” said Randy Bryce. “For too long, Paul Ryan and the Republicans have listened to everyone except Wisconsin’s working people– and

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Response to Planned Parenthood’s new president

Media Contact: Heather Weininger “As Planned Parenthood’s new president, Dr. Leana Wen, makes her debut it is abundantly clear that the work of Wisconsin Right to Life and other pro-life advocates is going to be harder than ever,” said Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “In announcing Dr. Wen, Planned Parenthood has indicated that their primary goal is to make abortion mainstream health care. Dr. Wen is an emergency room physician. How can a doctor who is supposed to protect and save lives consider abortion, a violent act that brutally kills an unborn child, mainstream health care?

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Dept. of Justice: Racine County sexually violent person to remain committed

RACINE, Wis. – On Friday, a Racine County jury agreed with the State and denied Dennis Yarber’s petition for discharge. Yarber, 69, has been committed as a sexually violent person under Chapter 980 since September 2016. Chapter 980 of the Wisconsin Statutes relates to the control, care, and treatment of sexually violent persons. Under Wisconsin law, a person may be subject to a civil commitment when the person has been convicted of a sexually violent offense, has a mental disorder, and is dangerous to others because the mental disorder makes it likely he or she will commit further acts of

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Foxconn senior advisor to keynote 2018 Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Summit

The Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Summit, the largest single convening of veteran-friendly employers in Wisconsin, provides Wisconsin’s businesses with critical information on employing veterans or military family members. Human resources professionals, corporate veteran resource group members, and employers of every size will hear from industry experts and community leaders on how they can attract and retain military veteran employees. Our Veterans in the Workforce Summit Keynote Speaker will be Christopher “Tank” Murdoch, Special Advisor to Foxconn’s Wisconsin operations and a retired Navy Captain. Murdoch will discuss Foxconn’s military veteran recruitment campaign to hire 3,000 veterans. Other speakers include representatives from Baird,

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Gov. Walker: Badger Meter to create 40 jobs in Racine

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company to relocate operations from Arizona to Wisconsin MADISON – Badger Meter, a developer of flow measurement products, is expanding its operations in Racine – a project expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years. “We applaud Badger Meter for its decision to continue to invest and grow in Wisconsin,” said Governor Scott Walker. “As an industry leader and innovator, the company’s most recent investment will enhance the long-term growth opportunities at its Racine operation and position Badger Meter for continued success.” In 2010, Badger Meter acquired Arizona-based Cox Instruments, which focuses on

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DHS: State, counties, tribes commit to transformation of behavioral health system for children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2018 CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 State, counties, tribes commit to transformation of behavioral health system for children Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care designed to help children reach their full potential At a meeting today in the Wisconsin Dells, more than 400 behavioral health professionals furthered their commitment to Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care, a Department of Health Services (DHS) initiative to enhance the public behavioral health system’s care and treatment services for children. Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care is not a service or a program. It is a way of addressing barriers to

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Liegeois campaign: Calls on Mike Gallagher to return corporate PAC money

For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com *** Press Release *** Beau Liegeois calls on Mike Gallagher to return corporate PAC money   Green Bay — Earlier today, Beau Liegeois called on Mike Gallagher to give back the Corporate PAC money he has received this election cycle. In Mike Gallagher’s first-term, he has received over $300,000 from Corporate PACs. Mike Gallagher says one thing in his T.V. commercials, and then goes to Washington and votes in favor with his special interest donors. Actions speak louder than words, and we need leaders in Congress who will represent the values

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Walker campaign: Launches statewide TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to seep Wisconsin families safe 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2018 Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com VIDEO: Walker campaign launches statewide TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to seep Wisconsin families safe  After failing to protect our children from porn-watching teacher, Evers supports plan that would mean thousands of violent criminals back in our communities [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign on Wednesday launched its next TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to keep Wisconsin children and families safe. After siding with unions and failing to revoke the teaching license of a porn-watching teacher who commented on the bodies of middle school girls, Evers supports a plan to cut the

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New Walker TV ad attacks Evers on prison plan

Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign opened a new line of attack on Dem rival Tony Evers today, charging in a new TV ad the state superintendent wants to cut the prison population in half, which would mean releasing violent criminals “back into our communities.” The new TV ad builds on Walker’s previous attacks on Evers over a Middleton teacher who viewed pornography at school and made inappropriate comme… 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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UW-Stout: Pathways Forward major donors news conference

TO: All media FROM: Doug Mell, Executive Director of Communications and External Relations DATE: Sept. 12, 2018 SUBJECT: Pathways Forward major donors news conference Sept. 14 UW-Stout Chancellor Bob Meyer will be joined by three major donors in announcing more than $10 million in gifts to Stout University Foundation at a news conference Friday, Sept. 14. The news conference, open to media, will be held at 1 p.m. in the Overlook Lounge on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center, 302 10th Ave. E. The lounge is above the west entrance of the building. Free parking is available in lot 29, 300 13th Ave.

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WisPolitics Midday – September 12, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Kimberly-Clark wants WI legislature to sign off on an incentive plan by the end of the month. Republican AG Brad Schimel launches first TV ad with 63 sheriffs, including 12 Democrats showing support. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Foxconn senior advisor to keynote 2018 Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Summit

The Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Summit, the largest single convening of veteran-friendly employers in Wisconsin, provides Wisconsin’s businesses with critical information on employing veterans or military family members. Human resources professionals, corporate veteran resource group members, and employers of every size will hear from industry experts and community leaders

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Gov. Walker: Badger Meter to create 40 jobs in Racine

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company to relocate operations from Arizona to Wisconsin MADISON – Badger Meter, a developer of flow measurement products, is expanding its operations in Racine – a project expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years. “We applaud Badger Meter for its decision to

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Liegeois campaign: Calls on Mike Gallagher to return corporate PAC money

For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com *** Press Release *** Beau Liegeois calls on Mike Gallagher to return corporate PAC money   Green Bay — Earlier today, Beau Liegeois called on Mike Gallagher to give back the Corporate PAC money he has received this election cycle. In

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Walker campaign: Launches statewide TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to seep Wisconsin families safe 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2018 Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com VIDEO: Walker campaign launches statewide TV ad showing Tony Evers can’t be trusted to seep Wisconsin families safe  After failing to protect our children from porn-watching teacher, Evers supports plan that would mean thousands of violent criminals back in our communities [Madison, Wis.]

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New Walker TV ad attacks Evers on prison plan

Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign opened a new line of attack on Dem rival Tony Evers today, charging in a new TV ad the state superintendent wants to cut the prison population in half, which would mean releasing violent criminals “back into our communities.” The new TV ad builds on Walker’s

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UW-Stout: Pathways Forward major donors news conference

TO: All media FROM: Doug Mell, Executive Director of Communications and External Relations DATE: Sept. 12, 2018 SUBJECT: Pathways Forward major donors news conference Sept. 14 UW-Stout Chancellor Bob Meyer will be joined by three major donors in announcing more than $10 million in gifts to Stout University Foundation at a

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