THU PM Update: Fitzgerald urges Shilling to gauge support among Dem caucus for Kimberly-Clark incentive package

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today pressured Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling to gauge how many of her caucus members back an incentive package for Kimberly-Clark as Gov. Scott Walker implored the chamber to pass the bill. But Shilling, D-La Crosse, accused Fitzgerald and fellow GOP Sen. Roger Roth, one of the bill’… 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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Foxconn: Request for proposal calls for innovative upgrades to Foxconn Place Chippewa Valley in downtown Eau Claire

For Immediate Release September 13, 2018 Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Office will serve as West Central Wisconsin hub for attracting talent and building supply chain partnerships, while adding to vibrant downtown community Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) announced today it has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design / Build firms to provide design services to modernize and enhance Foxconn Place Chippewa Valley at Haymarket Landing on 200 & 210 Eau Claire St., and 4 South Barstow in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Foxconn is looking for a firm that can develop a state-of-the-art co-working space that reflects the innovative

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Gov. Walker: Requests FEMA conduct damage assessments for flooding and tornado damage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Walker has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) in Wisconsin beginning September 24, 2018 for flood and tornado damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure. This is the first step in requesting a federal disaster declaration. “Many Wisconsin families are hurting following the devastating flooding and tornado outbreak that has impacted our state in the last three weeks,” said Governor Walker. “We want to get federal disaster relief as quickly as possible to help these families and communities recover.”

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Kenosha Water Utility kicks off lead service replacement program

Madison – Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-Fond du Lac) announced that on Sept. 18 he will be present at a ceremony in which the first state resident to benefit from Act 137 begins removal of lead pipes. This law, authored by Rep. Thiesfeldt and Sen. Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), provides a mechanism for communities to provide financial assistance programs to replace customer-owned lead water service lines (laterals). Homeowners are responsible for the laterals from their homes to the property line, while the city maintains the pipes from the property line to the water main. On Sept. 18, a local plumbing contractor

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One Wisconsin Now: Delivers testimony before federal government committee considering changes to student loan rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 KENOSHA, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher today delivered testimony at a public hearing before a federal negotiated rule-making committee convened by the U.S Department of Education. The committee has been tasked with proposing changes to rules governing federal student loans and accrediting higher education institutions, including for profit colleges, so that students can use their federal loans there to help finance their education. Eicher opened noting: “Since Secretary DeVos took office she has made every effort to reverse course on higher

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WisDems: Walker ducks roads questions in Milwaukee, his administration’s plan fops in La Crosse

For Immediate Release September 13, 2018 Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Sec. Ross Admits Walker Neglected Roads, Mum on Gottlieb Criticism Scott Walker was in Milwaukee this morning, and once again, he refused to take responsibility for his failure to fix Wisconsin’s roads. When asked about the “Scottholes” campaign, Walker proceeded to blame his predecessor while claiming that he’s “made significant investments in transportation and we will do so going forward.” But that doesn’t exactly square with what Walker’s Transportation Sec. Dave Ross said in La Crosse Tuesday night. In a forum with the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce, Ross admitted

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls on Governor Scott Walker and FEMA to expedite assistance to Wisconsinites impacted by flooding and severe storms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9-13-18 Contact: Aaron White, Phone: 202-225-5506 or Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Assistance for Wisconsin communities at risk of being delayed by Hurricane Florence La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Governor Scott Walker to expedite damage assessments and request a disaster declaration for Wisconsin communities impacted by recent flooding and severe storms. This comes as Hurricane Florence moves closer to hitting many East Coast states, potentially slowing the movement of recovery funds from FEMA and other departments with discretionary emergency funding. “I’m calling on FEMA and the Governor to work

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Speaker Ryan: House passes America’s Water Infrastructure Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2p3ExJB CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on the passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act: “Every community depends on water infrastructure. America’s water infrastructure not only facilitates commerce within our borders, but it connects U.S. producers and consumers with the international marketplace. With this bill, the ports, dams, and waterways that keep America running will receive the improvements they need. “Through the Water Resources Development Act, we are authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies to undertake projects to upgrade water

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AARP Wisconsin: Wisconsin consumers putting their digital IDs at risk, says AARP survey

MADISON, WISCONSIN – As data breach incidents proliferate, a new AARP survey finds that that an alarming number of Wisconsin residents have failed to take the basic precautions against identity fraud. In response, AARP and the AARP Fraud Watch Network launched a campaign to raise awareness of identity theft risks and educate consumers on how to enhance the safety of their personal information. Reports of data breaches have become commonplace – from Equifax to Target, Uber and Home Depot. According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, there have been more than 2,000 data breaches since 2015, impacting over 7 billion records.

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Nicholson: Statement on comments disparaging MPS students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2018 Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement regarding a recent Right Wisconsin article that singled out students of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for disparaging comments. “As a product of Milwaukee Public Schools and former MPS teacher, I am disgusted by the use of the word “convicts” to describe MPS students. This language not only degrades and dehumanizes some of the best and brightest children in our state – many of whom I have taught – but also perpetuates the hateful stereotype that inner city children

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Gov. Walker: Encourages nominations for the Fourth Annual Wisconsin Job Honor Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – The Wisconsin Job Honor Awards is accepting nominations for their fourth annual event. The awards celebrate Wisconsinites who have overcome significant barriers to employment and the employees who hire them. The awards are presented as part of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Future Wisconsin Summit to be held at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on November 28, 2018. Nominations are due September 30 and can be submitted at http://www.jobhonor.org/wisconsin-nominate-employee-or-employer/.

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WisPolitics Midday – September 13, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Fundraising update for Dem Gov candidate Tony Evers Gov Walker calls on the legislature to pass Kimberly-Clark incentive package. … 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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One Wisconsin Now: Student debt becomes WisGOP 2018 panic room issue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 TV Ads and Back Channel Communications Don’t Make Up for Five Years of Blocking Common Sense State Plan to Help With Student Loan Debt Crisis MADISON, Wis. — According to an email obtained by One Wisconsin Now, the office of Rep. John Nygren, the influential Assembly Republican chair of the budget writing Joint Committee on Finance, has been seeking information about a program in Connecticut that helps borrowers there refinance their student loans at lower interest rates. This after Nygren, Gov. Scott Walker and the

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Foxconn: Request for proposal calls for innovative upgrades to Foxconn Place Chippewa Valley in downtown Eau Claire

For Immediate Release September 13, 2018 Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Office will serve as West Central Wisconsin hub for attracting talent and building supply chain partnerships, while adding to vibrant downtown community Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) announced today it has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design

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One Wisconsin Now: Delivers testimony before federal government committee considering changes to student loan rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 KENOSHA, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher today delivered testimony at a public hearing before a federal negotiated rule-making committee convened by the U.S Department of Education. The committee has been tasked

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls on Governor Scott Walker and FEMA to expedite assistance to Wisconsinites impacted by flooding and severe storms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9-13-18 Contact: Aaron White, Phone: 202-225-5506 or Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Assistance for Wisconsin communities at risk of being delayed by Hurricane Florence La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Governor Scott Walker to expedite damage assessments and request a

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Speaker Ryan: House passes America’s Water Infrastructure Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2p3ExJB CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on the passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act: “Every community depends on water infrastructure. America’s water infrastructure not only facilitates commerce within our borders, but it connects

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Nicholson: Statement on comments disparaging MPS students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2018 Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement regarding a recent Right Wisconsin article that singled out students of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for disparaging comments. “As a product of Milwaukee Public Schools and former MPS

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WisPolitics Midday – September 13, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Fundraising update for Dem Gov candidate Tony Evers Gov Walker calls on the legislature to pass Kimberly-Clark incentive package. … 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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One Wisconsin Now: Student debt becomes WisGOP 2018 panic room issue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 TV Ads and Back Channel Communications Don’t Make Up for Five Years of Blocking Common Sense State Plan to Help With Student Loan Debt Crisis MADISON, Wis. — According to an email obtained by One

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