WisDems: Scott Walker’s Transportation Sec. was shopping Wisconsin’s highways to a foreign billionaire

Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org We already knew Scott Walker has failed to fix Wisconsin’s roads problem, but today we found out he tried to pass the buck across the pond. The Journal Sentinel reported that Walker’s Transportation Secretary met with a mysterious London billionaire to talk about selling off Wisconsin’s highways: Gov. Scott Walker’s transportation secretary told business officials and others last week he had talked to a London financier about selling off Wisconsin’s highways but had rejected the idea. Transportation Secretary Dave Ross told a group last week that Walker’s administration was adopting new ways of getting its work done and mentioned in passing his

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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 the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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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 debates are: WisconsinEye in Oak Creek Kenosha News, Racine Journal Times, and Carthage College in Kenosha WCLO, Janesville Gazette, and WFAW-AM in Rock County “Randy looks forward to speaking to voters directly and sharing with them why his experience as a working person makes him most qualified to represent Wisconsin’s

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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 highlighting his efforts to keep Wisconsin safe, Josh Kaul is nowhere to be found. Even his website is anemic, sparsely populated with nothing more than talking points and vague platitudes. “Josh Kaul is AWOL, so what is he hiding? He wouldn’t know the difference between Wautoma and Wabeno, he’s making

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FRI REPORT: After lull in first year, Ethics Commission’s investigation spending in line with old GAB’s

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report After lull in first year, Ethics Commission’s investigation spending in line with old GAB’s Corrections seeks $129M in next budget for overtime pay, $14.2M for Lincoln Hills plan Public Defender Board seeks $33M more to boost pay for private attorneys Week ahead Political TV Names in the news L… 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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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 to imagine what Dr. Ford and her family are experiencing right now, and for Republicans to crucify a woman who has done something that takes such bravery is outrageous. “Sexual assault is not a partisan issue. We all need to do our part to make sure survivors of sexual violence

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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 in the number of manufacturing jobs added from June 2018 through August.  Additionally, the 12-month increase in manufacturing jobs through August 2018 outpaced 48 other states and was Number 1 in the Midwest.  Wisconsin’s addition of 1,500 manufacturing jobs in August ranked 3rd nationally and 1st in the Midwest. Department of Workforce

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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 Wisconsin, is designed to foster increased dialogue with corporate leaders and to better align the university with the needs and expectations of employers. “We are pleased Gov. Thompson agrees to chair this important leadership council,” President Cross said. “Gov. Thompson’s proven record of economic development reflects his tireless commitment to

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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 conflict of interest disqualifies Tammy Baldwin from having the independence to cast a fair vote in the conformation of Judge Kavanaugh.” Said Rohn Bishop, Chairman of the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County, “It’s bad enough that Baldwin announced she’d oppose Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings while

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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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WisGOP: Tammy Baldwin hiding from her role in the Tomah VA scandal

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Senator Tammy Baldwin is going to extreme lengths to cover up her disastrous role at the Tomah VA. Baldwin was the only Senator to receive an official government report showing the over-prescription of opioids at the Tomah VA, yet she failed to act on it. After it was discovered that she had the report, Baldwin did everything she could to cover the story up to save her political career. Listen to the full story from 1130 WISN here or read more about it below: The Terrible Truth About Tammy Baldwin and The Tomah VA

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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% for seven consecutive months, it’s clear our state is moving forward, and we need to make sure Wisconsinites have the skills to fill the jobs that are available today and jobs that will be a part of our state’s future,” said Governor Walker. “By investing in education, fabrication labs, youth

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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 vegetation – claiming the property already belongs to the village. Copies of the notices and court filings are attached below. Another Mount Pleasant landowner has filed a restraining order and injunction against the Village of Mount Pleasant in response to a Temporary Limited Easement and jurisdictional offer issued by the

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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 accepting applications through November 2, 2018. “The demand for quality Wisconsin dairy products continues to grow,” said Kathy Schmitt, director of DATCP’s Agriculture and Food Center. “To meet the demand, dairy processors need to be innovative, efficient and adaptable. They need to be able to meet a number of regulatory

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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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