The WisOpinion Insiders give their take on former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s prison reform ideas. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Approves Contract to Reconstruct Black Earth Bridges MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today approved a $2.8 million emergency contract to reconstruct two US 14 bridges in Black Earth damaged by flooding in August.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is urging 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,
Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Scott Walker Has Undermined Protections for Wisconsinites with Pre-existing Conditions for Nearly a Decade Today, as the Walker administration tries to paper over its terrible record on health care, it’s important to remind Wisconsinites again about the
Contact: Elizabeth Shimek, 608-237-9166 Rep. Neubauer testifies in front of U.S. Department of Education Students, not predatory institutions, deserve support & protection RACINE, WI – State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) testified in front of the U.S. Department of Education yesterday
Gener8tor has unveiled the Project North initiative, an exclusive corporate innovation group including some of the state’s biggest companies. After building out this network behind closed doors for three years, gener8tor co-founder Troy Vosseller says the project was “becoming
Members of a commission tasked with tackling legislation on the use of police body cams agree that the Legislature should set some minimum standards on their implementation statewide. But they vary greatly on the parameters of the bill, as well
Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Foxconn Issues Request for Proposal for Design Enhancements to Foxconn Place Green Bay Calls for ideas to upgrade landmark downtown building, The Watermark, which will house a Wisconn Valley Innovation Center and serve as Foxconn’s North East Wisconsin
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Sept. 20 in Appleton: “How the Paper Industry is Navigating the New Economy” WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Paper Council and WAGET, is staging a panel discussion at the Paper Discovery Center in Appleton
Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com Over 100 VETERANS FOR TAMMY Announced at Milwaukee Event Wisconsin veterans from across the state and every branch of U.S. military back U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan leadership and stand up against special interest attacks MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Saving Our Small Towns: Governor Walker Announces $4 Million in New Direct Assistance Available to Businesses, Homeowners Impacted by Flooding WEDC, WHEDA launching new programs to provide small businesses and homeowners with forgivable or
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov In Case You Missed It: Rep. Ron Kind’s Office Now Accepting Applications for National Service Academies La Crosse –U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s office is now accepting applications from individuals interested in attending one of our nation’s
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 TONY-MENTUM: Cook Political Report Moves WI-Gov Race from Lean R to Toss-up Madison, WI — Today, the Cook Political Report moved the Wisconsin gubernatorial race from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up”, another key sign of momentum building
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com VIDEO: In New TV Ad to Air During Packers Game, Lieutenant Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch Sets the Record Straight on Pre-Existing Conditions Lieutenant governor shares her story as cancer survivor, says she’s “shocked” at false attacks by
Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 The Hill on Tuesday put Wisconsin on its top 10 Senate races most likely to flip list saying… “Baldwin was never among those mentioned by Democratic and Republican leaders as being particularly vulnerable. She is now.” Senate rankings: 10
Could people be growing tired of the cultural wars and instead just want political leaders who focus on better schools, roads, health care and jobs, more than some minuscule tax cut?
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson, who once presided over the largest expansion of Wisconsin’s prison system, said one of the biggest regrets of his political career was his role in building so many prisons in Wisconsin and getting “caught up in the hysteria of lockin’ ‘em up.”
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Group’s New Ad Spotlights Real Costs of Evers’ Policies MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Friday announced a new $1.3 million ad buy to supplement its grassroots efforts urging Wisconsinites to vote against Tony Evers in the race
Attorney General Schimel is a judicial branch lap dog. He takes his direction from the judiciary rather than the citizens of Wisconsin who elected him.
The WisOpinion Insiders give their take on former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s prison reform ideas. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Approves Contract to Reconstruct Black Earth Bridges MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today approved a $2.8 million emergency contract to reconstruct two US 14 bridges in Black Earth damaged by flooding in August. Governor Walker declared a State of Emergency in Wisconsin on
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is urging 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
Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Scott Walker Has Undermined Protections for Wisconsinites with Pre-existing Conditions for Nearly a Decade Today, as the Walker administration tries to paper over its terrible record on health care, it’s important to remind Wisconsinites again about the governor’s nearly decade-long attack on protections for people with pre-existing
Contact: Elizabeth Shimek, 608-237-9166 Rep. Neubauer testifies in front of U.S. Department of Education Students, not predatory institutions, deserve support & protection RACINE, WI – State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) testified in front of the U.S. Department of Education yesterday in the third and final public comment hearing on Secretary
Gener8tor has unveiled the Project North initiative, an exclusive corporate innovation group including some of the state’s biggest companies. After building out this network behind closed doors for three years, gener8tor co-founder Troy Vosseller says the project was “becoming an open secret.” “We wanted to formally reveal Project
Members of a commission tasked with tackling legislation on the use of police body cams agree that the Legislature should set some minimum standards on their implementation statewide. But they vary greatly on the parameters of the bill, as well as what measures it should include to govern things such
Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Foxconn Issues Request for Proposal for Design Enhancements to Foxconn Place Green Bay Calls for ideas to upgrade landmark downtown building, The Watermark, which will house a Wisconn Valley Innovation Center and serve as Foxconn’s North East Wisconsin hub for talent and partners Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Sept. 20 in Appleton: “How the Paper Industry is Navigating the New Economy” WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Paper Council and WAGET, is staging a panel discussion at the Paper Discovery Center in Appleton on Thurs. Sept. 20. Confirmed panel members include: Rep. Katrina
Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com Over 100 VETERANS FOR TAMMY Announced at Milwaukee Event Wisconsin veterans from across the state and every branch of U.S. military back U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan leadership and stand up against special interest attacks MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced VETERANS FOR TAMMY, a coalition of over
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Saving Our Small Towns: Governor Walker Announces $4 Million in New Direct Assistance Available to Businesses, Homeowners Impacted by Flooding WEDC, WHEDA launching new programs to provide small businesses and homeowners with forgivable or no-interest loans for flood-related cleanup, repairs COON VALLEY – Wisconsin
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov In Case You Missed It: Rep. Ron Kind’s Office Now Accepting Applications for National Service Academies La Crosse –U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s office is now accepting applications from individuals interested in attending one of our nation’s service academies. Students must submit their applications by Friday, October 19,
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 TONY-MENTUM: Cook Political Report Moves WI-Gov Race from Lean R to Toss-up Madison, WI — Today, the Cook Political Report moved the Wisconsin gubernatorial race from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up”, another key sign of momentum building behind Tony Evers’ campaign. This change follows the Evers campaign’s
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com VIDEO: In New TV Ad to Air During Packers Game, Lieutenant Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch Sets the Record Straight on Pre-Existing Conditions Lieutenant governor shares her story as cancer survivor, says she’s “shocked” at false attacks by Tony Evers and his Democrat allies [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker
Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 The Hill on Tuesday put Wisconsin on its top 10 Senate races most likely to flip list saying… “Baldwin was never among those mentioned by Democratic and Republican leaders as being particularly vulnerable. She is now.” Senate rankings: 10 seats most likely to flip The Hill Sept. 11, 2018
Could people be growing tired of the cultural wars and instead just want political leaders who focus on better schools, roads, health care and jobs, more than some minuscule tax cut?
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson, who once presided over the largest expansion of Wisconsin’s prison system, said one of the biggest regrets of his political career was his role in building so many prisons in Wisconsin and getting “caught up in the hysteria of lockin’ ‘em up.”
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Group’s New Ad Spotlights Real Costs of Evers’ Policies MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Friday announced a new $1.3 million ad buy to supplement its grassroots efforts urging Wisconsinites to vote against Tony Evers in the race for governor. The 30-second spot underscores Evers’ support for policies
Attorney General Schimel is a judicial branch lap dog. He takes his direction from the judiciary rather than the citizens of Wisconsin who elected him.