WisPolitics Midday – Sept. 21, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ files a new lawsuit against Feds Democratic Governors Association attacks Gov Walker over not taking federal money to expand Medicaid. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,

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Bryce campaign: Announces debate participation

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, First Congressional District candidate Randy Bryce announced his participation in three debates. The debates will be held across the district in order to allow voters from every corner of Southeastern Wisconsin an opportunity

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Schimel campaign: Josh Kaul: AWOL

Contact: Johnny Koremenos, 262-706-1649 [BROOKFIELD, Wis…] Weeks ahead of the November election, Josh Kaul sightings in Wisconsin have come few and far between. Kaul has gone AWOL from the campaign trail, and still hasn’t weighed in on substantive policy positions

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DWD: Wisconsin ranks 1st nationally in manufacturing jobs added over last three months

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce  MADISON – The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state-by-state employment and unemployment rankings showing that Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry continues to

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UW System: Gov. Thompson to lead UW System Business Council

MEDIA CONTACT: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195 hlaroi@uwsa.edu universityrelations@uwsa.edu MADISON – Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has been appointed to lead the statewide business council formed by University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross. The UW System Business Council, comprised of

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the debate over health care, the dispute with 1st CD Dem Randy Bryce’s family and the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.

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DATCP: Applications accepted through November 2 for dairy processor grants

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 rickhummell@wisconsin.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – Wisconsin dairy processors are invited to apply for Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Dairy Processor Grants intended to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain

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WisPolitics Midday – Sept. 21, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ files a new lawsuit against Feds Democratic Governors Association attacks Gov Walker over not taking federal money to expand Medicaid. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view

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Bryce campaign: Announces debate participation

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, First Congressional District candidate Randy Bryce announced his participation in three debates. The debates will be held across the district in order to allow voters from every corner of Southeastern Wisconsin an opportunity to hear Randy’s vision for building a bigger table. The

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Schimel campaign: Josh Kaul: AWOL

Contact: Johnny Koremenos, 262-706-1649 [BROOKFIELD, Wis…] Weeks ahead of the November election, Josh Kaul sightings in Wisconsin have come few and far between. Kaul has gone AWOL from the campaign trail, and still hasn’t weighed in on substantive policy positions and voters are noticing. While Brad Schimel is traveling Wisconsin

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WisDems: DPW Chair responds to Trump’s tweets attempting to discredit Dr. Ford, Kavanaugh’s accuser

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning on tweets from President Trump attempting to discredit Dr. Christine Blasey Ford who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. “What an absolutely shameful thing for President Trump to say. I cannot begin

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DWD: Wisconsin ranks 1st nationally in manufacturing jobs added over last three months

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce  MADISON – The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state-by-state employment and unemployment rankings showing that Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry continues to add jobs at a historic rate, with Wisconsin ranking 1st nationally

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UW System: Gov. Thompson to lead UW System Business Council

MEDIA CONTACT: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195 hlaroi@uwsa.edu universityrelations@uwsa.edu MADISON – Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has been appointed to lead the statewide business council formed by University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross. The UW System Business Council, comprised of more than two dozen business and industry leaders from across

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Fon du Lac County GOP: Baldwin should recuse herself from Kavanaugh vote

Contact: Rohn W. Bishop rohnnyb@msn.com 920-210-1063 @RohnWBishop Fond du Lac County – In a strident display of swamp politics, the lawyers representing Christine Blasey Ford, the woman making dubious accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, were caught yesterday planning a $1,000 per person fundraiser for Baldwin’s campaign. “This obvious

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the debate over health care, the dispute with 1st CD Dem Randy Bryce’s family and the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.

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Gov. Walker: Highlights Wisconsin’s strong economy at the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 WAUSAU – Governor Scott Walker today joined Wisconsin chamber of commerce professionals from across Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference to discuss the importance of workforce development as Wisconsin’s economy continues to grow. “With our unemployment rate at or below 3%

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A Better Mount Pleasant: Mount Pleasant moves forward with eminent domain against two homeowners, additional landowner files restraining order against village

Mount Pleasant homeowners currently fighting the village’s authority to take their property under eminent domain in pending lawsuits have received a 90 day notice to vacate their property. The Village of Mount Pleasant also notified them in a separate letter of immediate actions to beginning cutting down trees and removing

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DATCP: Applications accepted through November 2 for dairy processor grants

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 rickhummell@wisconsin.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 MADISON – Wisconsin dairy processors are invited to apply for Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Dairy Processor Grants intended to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. DATCP is

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