THU PM Update: Evers calls for reinvesting in K-12 in State of Education address

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers today declared the state’s priorities were “out of whack” as he delivered his annual state of education speech. Republicans, meanwhile, seized on his comments that he’s open to tax hikes to continue knocking the Dem nominee as a threat to Wisconsin’s economy. And Gov. Scott Walker released the 21… 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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Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Asks Kimberly-Clark to delay Sept. 30 decision regarding closure of Cold Spring facility

Media Contact: Raquel Lamal Red Shoes (920) 574-3253 raquel@redshoesinc.com APPLETON, Wis. (September 20, 2018) – The following is a statement from Peter Thillman, vice president of economic development for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce:  “For 146 years, the people and surrounding businesses of the Fox Cities and Kimberly-Clark have worked together to manufacture paper products that are known and recognized around the world. It’s on this foundation of our shared long-term history and partnership that we ask Kimberly-Clark to delay the September 30th decision regarding the possible closure of its Cold Spring facility. While we are in the midst of a

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WisEye, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1st CD debate

WHEN: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Oak Creek council chambers, 8040 South 6th St. WisconsinEye & JS Online Team Up to Present  Randy Bryce & Bryan Steil Debate from Oak Creek In one of the nation’s targeted congressional races, Democrat Randy Bryce and Republican Bryan Steil will face off in a debate to be held Friday evening, October 19 at the Oak Creek City Hall. The debate is being held 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.

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Gov. Walker: Awards $7 million in broadband expansion grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Preliminary grants have been awarded to serve 1,100 businesses and 14,000 homes MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and the Public Service Commission (PSC) today announced $7 million in new Broadband Expansion Grant Awards. The 37 new grants will extend high-speed internet access to as many as 1,100 business locations and 14,000 residential locations. The awards announced today are preliminary. They will be finalized upon the issuance of the Commission’s written decision and the expiration of a 10-day appeal process. “Because of the truly transformative power of broadband we are

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Steil campaign: Kenosha Professional Police Association board endorses Steil

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 20, 2018 Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil announced today the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association board of directors. The endorsement adds to the list of law enforcement officials and organizations supporting Steil. On Wednesday, all six sheriffs in the First Congressional District, both Democrats and Republicans, endorsed Steil. Bryan Steil: “I am proud to have the trust and confidence of the Kenosha Professional Police Association board of directors. These officers put their lives on the line to fight crime and respond to the

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Milwaukee County Board: Resists review of homelessness funding

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2018 Contact: Deanna Alexander 414-939-9339 or deanna.alexander@milwaukeecountywi.gov Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Patti Logsdon, and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez wrote and submitted to the County Board, a resolution aimed at helping to house the part of Milwaukee’s homeless population that federal funding is unable to assist. No committee chair was willing to schedule that time-sensitive resolution, file 18-686, for a hearing in time to help arrange housing before the end of the year. The Supervisors have issued the following joint statement: “While the county has done a

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Kathy Bernier for 23rd Senate District

September 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse MADISON – Kathy Bernier of Chippewa Falls has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 23rd Senate District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Kathy understands the challenges farmers are experiencing right now. She knows we need investment in our roads and bridges, in rural broadband and our main street businesses if our small, rural communities are going to survive,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations Rob Richard. The 23rd Senate District includes portions of Chippewa, Clark, Dunn,

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Walker campaign: VIDEO: Walker Campaign unveils Child Care Tax Credit policy proposal to make child care affordable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 20, 2018 Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com TV ad included in policy rollout to highlight how Child Care Tax Credit will make child care more affordable [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker today revealed the third policy proposal of his agenda to keep Wisconsin working for generations to come, describing his plan to offer a Child Care Tax Credit – an initiative designed to make child care more affordable for Wisconsin’s working families. As part of the governor’s policy rollout, the Walker campaign launched its next statewide TV ad and provided a policy paper detailing the proposal that

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Agriculture endorse Jesse James for 68th Assembly District

September 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON – Jesse James of Altoona has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 68th Assembly District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Jesse understands that many small towns are dependent on the success of the surrounding farming community,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Governmental Relations Rob Richard. “His commitment to developing rural economic development opportunities and holding the line on excessive regulations for farmers convinced our local interview committee that he will best represent their interests in Madison.” The 68th Assembly District

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Walker touts proposed childcare tax credit

Gov. Scott Walker’s latest TV ad touts a new proposal to provide a tax credit of up to $6,000 to help cover the cost of childcare. The proposal was included in the Department of Revenue’s budget request, which was released Monday. In the ad, Walker introduces himself and says, “this is our future” as the ad shows a young boy. The ad then shows Walker surrounded by kids in a daycare setting as he s… 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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Rep Hintz: Foxconn deception continues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2018 Contact: Aaron Collins, 608.266.2254 Foxconn “sneak peek” appropriates images lifted from Google search MADISON – This week, Foxconn released a “sneak peek” video of their future campus in Mount Pleasant. The 4-minute video is supposed to give an overview and virtual reality tour of the future complex. However, a basic Google image search reveals the video uses images that appear to just be randomly lifted from the internet, passing them off as representations of the future Foxconn site. For example, an image of a “community park” on the Foxconn campus can actually be identified

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Sen. Larson: Statement on the state of education in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sen Larson September 20, 2018 608.266.7505 Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Larson released the following statement regarding the State of Education in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin was once, and will again be, a national leader on public education. We are a state that knows the importance of a robust and well-funded public education system and we are a state that values our educators. We can restore our position as an education innovation leader and restore our reputation of forward thinking when it comes to educating our children. I support Tony Evers’ plan to address these inadequacies and to

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Cosponsors bipartisan bill giving students more transparency when choosing a college or technical school

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9-20-18 Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the bipartisan College Transparency Act, which will enable students and families to make more informed choices about their post-secondary education options. “Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District is home to six UW-system schools, four technical colleges and one private university, all of which offer Wisconsin students outstanding, and unique, opportunities to earn a degree and a better life,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “The bipartisan College Transparency Act will help students choose the school that best fits their needs, and will give families peace

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WisDems: ICYMI: Journal Sentinel – “Walker gives no details on how state would ensure pre-existing coverage if Affordable Care Act is suspended”

For Immediate Release September 20, 2018 Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Scott Walker has no plan to deliver on his false promise to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. The Walker-approved lawsuit against the ACA would effectively end the protections, and today Walker’s campaign failed to offer specifics on how he could restore them at the state level. When you consider his long record of attacking health care in Wisconsin, this latest revelation should surprise no one. Walker has never worried about protecting Wisconsinites’ access to health care, and he has no plans to start

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Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Asks Kimberly-Clark to delay Sept. 30 decision regarding closure of Cold Spring facility

Media Contact: Raquel Lamal Red Shoes (920) 574-3253 raquel@redshoesinc.com APPLETON, Wis. (September 20, 2018) – The following is a statement from Peter Thillman, vice president of economic development for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce:  “For 146 years, the people and surrounding businesses of the Fox Cities and Kimberly-Clark have worked

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WisEye, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1st CD debate

WHEN: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Oak Creek council chambers, 8040 South 6th St. WisconsinEye & JS Online Team Up to Present  Randy Bryce & Bryan Steil Debate from Oak Creek In one of the nation’s targeted congressional races, Democrat Randy Bryce and Republican Bryan Steil will face off in a

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Gov. Walker: Awards $7 million in broadband expansion grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Preliminary grants have been awarded to serve 1,100 businesses and 14,000 homes MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and the Public Service Commission (PSC) today announced $7 million in new Broadband Expansion Grant Awards. The 37 new grants will extend

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Steil campaign: Kenosha Professional Police Association board endorses Steil

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 20, 2018 Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil announced today the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association board of directors. The endorsement adds to the list of law enforcement officials and organizations supporting Steil. On

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Milwaukee County Board: Resists review of homelessness funding

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2018 Contact: Deanna Alexander 414-939-9339 or deanna.alexander@milwaukeecountywi.gov Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Patti Logsdon, and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez wrote and submitted to the County Board, a resolution aimed at helping to house the part of Milwaukee’s

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Kathy Bernier for 23rd Senate District

September 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Volunteers for Agriculture® Endorse MADISON – Kathy Bernier of Chippewa Falls has been endorsed by the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee for the 23rd Senate District. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Kathy understands the challenges farmers are experiencing

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Walker touts proposed childcare tax credit

Gov. Scott Walker’s latest TV ad touts a new proposal to provide a tax credit of up to $6,000 to help cover the cost of childcare. The proposal was included in the Department of Revenue’s budget request, which was released Monday. In the ad, Walker introduces himself and says, “this

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Rep Hintz: Foxconn deception continues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2018 Contact: Aaron Collins, 608.266.2254 Foxconn “sneak peek” appropriates images lifted from Google search MADISON – This week, Foxconn released a “sneak peek” video of their future campus in Mount Pleasant. The 4-minute video is supposed to give an overview and virtual reality tour of

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Sen. Larson: Statement on the state of education in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sen Larson September 20, 2018 608.266.7505 Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Larson released the following statement regarding the State of Education in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin was once, and will again be, a national leader on public education. We are a state that knows the importance of a

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Cosponsors bipartisan bill giving students more transparency when choosing a college or technical school

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9-20-18 Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the bipartisan College Transparency Act, which will enable students and families to make more informed choices about their post-secondary education options. “Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District is home to six UW-system schools,

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WisDems: ICYMI: Journal Sentinel – “Walker gives no details on how state would ensure pre-existing coverage if Affordable Care Act is suspended”

For Immediate Release September 20, 2018 Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Scott Walker has no plan to deliver on his false promise to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. The Walker-approved lawsuit against the ACA would effectively end the protections, and today Walker’s campaign failed

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