Foxconn Technology Group: Kicks off fall 2018 Wisconsin college career fair recruitment program with ‘Foxconn Day’ at UW-Milwaukee

Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Foxconn makes first round of visits to colleges and universities as it accelerates efforts to hire 13,000 employees in Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced a university and college recruitment program to employ Wisconsin college students, beginning with a “Foxconn Day” career and hiring information session at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. “Foxconn Day” and the 2018 Fall College Career Fair drive will connect college students to job openings at Foxconn through face-to-face sessions between Foxconn staff, students and academic faculty. Foxconn will be visiting nine, possibly more, higher education institutions throughout Wisconsin, making appearances at college career fairs to

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MON PM Update: Barnes, Kleefisch trade barbs on anthem allegations

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem LG candidate Mandela Barnes today called GOP incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch a liar for suggesting without proof that he knelt during the national anthem at the opening of the Wisconsin State Fair. Kleefisch originally raised the allegation on Twitter Sept. 6 that Wisconsin “neighbors” told her Barnes had knelt for the national… 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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Sen. Cowles: Helps break ground for new STEM center

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Brown County STEM Innovation Center, a three-story, multi-tenant office and laboratory building to be constructed on the UW-Green Bay campus: “Northeast Wisconsin has increasingly become one of the key hubs in Wisconsin’s economy, and UWGB has been an essential part of preparing the region’s workforce for over 50 years. Working to adapt to and evolve with the needs of the region, the addition of an engineering program at UWGB and other learning opportunities stationed in

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Gov. Walker: Black Hawks heading to North Carolina to aid in Hurricane Florence relief

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Wisconsin Army National Guard aviators are actively conducting relief operations in support of civil authorities in North Carolina as the state grapples with the fallout of Hurricane Florence. Governor Scott Walker authorized Wisconsin’s support after North Carolina requested two UH-60s as well as 12 crew and support staff from the Wisconsin National Guard – approximately half of the contingent of Soldiers that departed from Wisconsin Sept. 14 – via an Emergency Management Assistance Compact – or EMAC, request. One aircraft embarked on a swift water rescue mission while the other conducted a patient

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Gov. Walker: Announces $3.6 million in Fast Forward Dual Enrollment grants to help more than 1,000 teachers, 209 school districts

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Gov. Walker: Announces $3.6 million in Fast Forward Dual Enrollment grants to help more than 1,000 teachers, 209 school districts   WAUSAU – Governor Scott Walker today announced $3.6 million in Dual Enrollment Fast Forward grants will be awarded to 14 technical schools to help students across the state at 209 school districts. The Governor made the announcement at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau. “We are providing Wisconsin students with a leg up by providing access to post-secondary education before they graduate from high school,” said Governor Walker. “Through $3.6 million in Fast Forward Dual

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WisGOP: Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Wisconsin Hispanics are winning with Republican reforms [Madison, WI] — In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Republican Party of Wisconsin honors the achievements of Americans of Hispanic heritage throughout Wisconsin. Hispanics are an integral part of our American family. The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Ivan Gamboa, Chair of the WISGOP Hispanic Heritage Council “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Hispanics and recognize the influence they have had on our state and country. Hispanic-Americans have served in leadership roles in our communities, defended

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Hosts roundtable in Platteville with Wisconsin farmers, workers and manufacturers to discuss safeguarding Wisconsin’s rural economy

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Rural Economy Roundtable focused on Wisconsin businesses impacted by increased steel and aluminum tariffs and tariff retaliation Platteville – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind hosted a roundtable in Platteville to listen and hear directly from Wisconsin workers, farmers and manufacturers about the impact of increased steel and aluminum tariffs and the subsequent retaliation on Wisconsin exports. The attendees of the roundtable also discussed how to best safeguard the health of Wisconsin’s rural economy. “Industries and businesses that Wisconsin is proud of, like our world-class dairy, pork, and manufacturing, are facing damage to their bottom

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Vukmir campaign: Veterans choose Leah: Baldwin ‘let down our brothers and sisters over at the Tomah VA’

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 50 days from Election Day, veterans hit social media to share why they’re supporting Leah for Senate Brookfield, Wis. — The Veterans Choose Leah coalition began its #50days50vets campaign Monday. Each day from now until Election Day, another Wisconsin veteran will share a video sharing why he or she is supporting Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate, and how Senator Ba… 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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Brown County: Groundbreaking for game changing STEM Innovation Center

Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 Center Promotes Private/Public Collaboration, Innovation, Entrepreneurship (Brown County, Wis.) – Governor Scott Walker, Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary L. Miller and Einstein Project CEO Kelly Ellis helped break ground on the transformative Brown County STEM Innovation Center on the UW-Green Bay campus. “This STEM Innovation Center is the future of Brown County with regards to helping create long-term, family-supporting jobs,” says Streckenbach. “For me, this day represents being a hands-on partner for providing solutions to help secure our region’s manufacturing future, helping create economic development for years to come, and

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century: Tax relief, worker training, children’s health among Gov. Walker’s priorities in next state budget 

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Priorities included in state agency budget requests due today   MADISON – Tax relief, worker training initiatives, and children’s health will be among the top priorities for the 2019-2021 state budget proposal, Governor Scott Walker announced today. These priorities are included in Governor Walker’s cabinet agency budget recommendations which are due today, September 17, 2018. “Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century,” Governor Walker said. “More people are working this year than ever before in our state’s history, wages are up, and our unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 2.8% this year. We’ve made incredible

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Toft campaign: Steve Toft announces new radio ad

Todd McClain – Chief of Staff, 719-629-8930 First-time candidate launches first radio ad of the campaign Osseo, WI – Steve Toft today announced a radio ad buy across the 3rd Congressional District, which highlights his military background and the need to replace Ron Kind in Congress. The ad will begin playing on stations across the 3rd on Monday, September 17th through the end of the month. “Over 30 years ago, I took an oath to defend my nation at any cost. It was an oath that changed the course of my life and made me the leader that I am today,” said Toft.

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month

CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 MADISON – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th), Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa released the following statement: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the long and storied history of Latinos in America. For generations, they have come here to raise families, work hard and celebrate their culture in our great nation of immigrants. It’s my honor and privilege to be the first Latina elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature as a representative of the 8th Assembly District. I’m inspired every day by the leadership and perseverance of the Latino community in

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Foxconn Technology Group: Kicks off fall 2018 Wisconsin college career fair recruitment program with ‘Foxconn Day’ at UW-Milwaukee

Media Contacts: media@foxconn.com Foxconn makes first round of visits to colleges and universities as it accelerates efforts to hire 13,000 employees in Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced a university and college recruitment program to employ Wisconsin college students, beginning with a “Foxconn Day” career and hiring information session at

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MON PM Update: Barnes, Kleefisch trade barbs on anthem allegations

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem LG candidate Mandela Barnes today called GOP incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch a liar for suggesting without proof that he knelt during the national anthem at the opening of the Wisconsin State Fair. Kleefisch originally raised the allegation on Twitter Sept. 6 that

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Sen. Cowles: Helps break ground for new STEM center

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Brown County STEM Innovation Center, a three-story, multi-tenant office and laboratory building to be constructed on the UW-Green Bay campus: “Northeast Wisconsin has increasingly become

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WisGOP: Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Wisconsin Hispanics are winning with Republican reforms [Madison, WI] — In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Republican Party of Wisconsin honors the achievements of Americans of Hispanic heritage throughout Wisconsin. Hispanics are an integral part of our American family. The Republican Party of Wisconsin

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Hosts roundtable in Platteville with Wisconsin farmers, workers and manufacturers to discuss safeguarding Wisconsin’s rural economy

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Rural Economy Roundtable focused on Wisconsin businesses impacted by increased steel and aluminum tariffs and tariff retaliation Platteville – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind hosted a roundtable in Platteville to listen and hear directly from Wisconsin workers, farmers and manufacturers about the impact of

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Brown County: Groundbreaking for game changing STEM Innovation Center

Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 Center Promotes Private/Public Collaboration, Innovation, Entrepreneurship (Brown County, Wis.) – Governor Scott Walker, Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary L. Miller and Einstein Project CEO Kelly Ellis helped break ground on the transformative Brown County STEM Innovation Center on the UW-Green

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century: Tax relief, worker training, children’s health among Gov. Walker’s priorities in next state budget 

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Priorities included in state agency budget requests due today   MADISON – Tax relief, worker training initiatives, and children’s health will be among the top priorities for the 2019-2021 state budget proposal, Governor Scott Walker announced today. These priorities are included in Governor Walker’s cabinet

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Toft campaign: Steve Toft announces new radio ad

Todd McClain – Chief of Staff, 719-629-8930 First-time candidate launches first radio ad of the campaign Osseo, WI – Steve Toft today announced a radio ad buy across the 3rd Congressional District, which highlights his military background and the need to replace Ron Kind in Congress. The ad will begin playing

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month

CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 MADISON – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th), Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa released the following statement: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the long and storied history of Latinos in America. For generations, they have come here to raise families,

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