TUE PM Update: Kimberly-Clark says it will wait until after extraordinary session to decide Fox Valley plant’s fate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Kimberly-Clark, which previously said it wanted lawmakers to act on an incentive package by Sept. 30, now says it will wait to see the results of an extraordinary session next month before making any decisions on closing a plant in the Fox Valley. But it remained unclear if Senate Republicans would be able to muster the 17 vote… 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

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Rep. Vos fundraiser

Fundraiser for Speaker Robin Vos with special guest  U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson Friday, Oct. 12 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:15 PM U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson remarks.  At the home of Mary Diem & David Stauffacher 2309 S Browns Lake Drive Burlington, WI Please RSVP to assemblyrepublicans@gmail.com Host Levels Available: $1000 $500 $250 $100 Suggested contribution

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Issue statement on LWCF expiration

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – The House of Representatives, under Speak Paul Ryan, failed to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before its Sept. 30 deadline. Executive Director Kerry Schumann issued this statement on behalf of Wisconsin’s conservation voters: “It’s outrageous Congress is allowing the Land and Water Conservation Fund to expire. It’s even more appalling that Wisconsin native Speaker Paul Ryan has ignored the deadline and done nothing. Speaker Ryan may be on his way out, but he still needs

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Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin maintains high score in Center for Digital Government’s 2018 Digital States Survey

Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362 MADISON – Wisconsin maintained its high score of A- in the newest Center for Digital Government survey of the 50 states’ use of digital technologies to improve service delivery, increase capacity, and reach policy goals, the center announced today. Wisconsin’s grade in the biennial survey is unchanged from 2016 and up from a B in 2014. The state’s grade was a C+ in 2010. States in the A range “show results across all survey categories. Modernization is used to realize operational efficiencies and strategic priorities. There is evidence of meaningful collaboration, and performance measures and

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WisDems: Blockbuster new reports show Walker’s mismanagement of state facilities worse than we thought

Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Walker Lied About Knowledge of Lincoln Hills Crisis, Winnebago Mental Health Institute Staff Shortages Worsen Scott Walker’s failure to oversee Wisconsin’s state facilities has been well documented, but it might be even worse than we thought. A blockbuster new WSAW investigation shows that Walker hasn’t been telling the truth about his knowledge and response to the Lincoln Hills crisis. According to the report, Walker likely knew about the problems at Lincoln Hills much sooner, and just days before the initial story broke, Walker cancelled an independent policy review and assessment of the facility. From the investigation: In the days leading

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces nearly $88,000 grant to Chippewa Valley Technical College to improve educators’ understanding of Hmong history and culture

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Grant will bring educators together from CVTC, Northcentral Technical College, Western Technical College, and the Eau Claire, Wausau, La Crosse, Cornell, and Elk Mound School Districts to participate in a study travel experience and create culturally sensitive curriculum for students across Wisconsin Eau Claire – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced an $87,615 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program for Chippewa Valley Technical College. The grant will fund a study-abroad experience for program participants that includes a 4-week visit to Hmong villages and schools in Thailand, so educators

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 2, 2018

Legislature announces special session next month to vote on an incentives package for Kimberly-Clark. UW reports enrollment decline. … 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: Mental health care advocates criticize Leah Vukmir’s opposition to coverage expansions

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org “As a nurse, I find it shameful that Leah Vukmir would oppose efforts to help patients struggling with mental health issues with their illness, with their addictions” –Nurse and former state Rep. Sandy Pasch MADISON — Today, Wisconsin mental health care advocates held a media call to highlight a new Democratic Party of Wisconsin report on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir’s record of blocking and voting against expanded coverage for mental health care and substance abuse treatments. During the call, nurse and former state Rep. Sandy Pasch and

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin’s Foxconn bonus: Foxconn to expand Wisconn Valley innovation network with new Foxconn Place in downtown Racine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company purchases three-story building for new facility that will serve as a hub for developing “smart city” technologies with academic, government and community partners MADISON – Governor Scott Walker is commending the Foxconn Technology Group today for announcing their plans to open an innovation center in downtown Racine in which the company will work with community partners to develop and implement “smart city” innovations. Foxconn Place Racine and the Wisconn Valley Innovation Center will connect Foxconn with institutions of higher education, businesses, local governments and the community to bring

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Schimel campaign: Our AG, Brad Schimel, launches ad highlighting advocacy on behalf of children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Johnny Koremenos, 262-706-1649 Lifelong Prosecutor Helped Found Waukesha’s Child Advocacy Center Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel highlights his advocacy on behalf of abused children in his latest campaign ad. Brad Schimel has spent his career helping survivors of abuse get justice, and the help they need to heal and thrive No candidate for Attorney General, in the history of the State of Wisconsin, has more experience prosecuting sensitive crimes He’s the only candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General this year that has any experience prosecuting sexual assault and abuse cases Brad’s dedication to survivors of abuse makes

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Foxconn: Purchases downtown Racine property to support “Smart City” initiatives across Wisconsin

For Immediate Release October 2, 2018 To establish Foxconn Place Racine as a regional center for developing novel technologies and implementing innovative solutions to enhance quality of life Racine, WI – ​Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced the purchase of One Main Centre in downtown Racine, WI for the development of Foxconn Place Racine and Wisconn Valley Innovation Center. Located at One Main Street, Foxconn Place Racine will encompass a state-of-the-art co-working space and become a model for smart city pilot programs that leverage and reflect the transformational technologies to be built and enabled by Foxconn. Together with the Wisconn

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Village of East Troy receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment project

WEDC investment to help fund renovation of vacant bank building into microbrewery and restaurant EAST TROY, WI. Oct. 2, 2018 – The Village of East Troy is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help finance the renovation of a vacant downtown building into a new microbrewery and restaurant, a project expected to provide a significant boost to the village’s business district. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will be used for restoration work on the former State Bank of East Troy building, which is more than 120 years old and has been vacant since

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Edgewood College: Launches inTuition grant for 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (October 2, 2018) – Edgewood College today announced the inTuition Grant program. inTuition will enable academically talented students to enjoy the benefits of a small college experience, at a tuition rate comparable to Wisconsin’s flagship university, UW-Madison. Dr. Scott Flanagan, President of Edgewood College, made the announcement this afternoon at a meeting of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU). “Over the past few weeks, Edgewood College has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations for excellence in delivering on our promise to help students

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Democratic support for her resolution to overturn the Trump administration’s expansion of junk insurance plans

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 With 49 Senators to vote for Baldwin’s resolution, two Republicans are needed to pass it in the Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today is the first day that the Trump Administration’s expansion of junk health insurance plans goes into effect and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced she has secured the support of every Senate Democrat on her legislation to overturn these plans that don’t have to cover pre-existing conditions and essential services like prescription drugs, emergency room visits and maternity care. Senator Baldwin has introduced a Senate resolution to overturn the

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Schimel out with new TV ad highlighting advocacy for abused children

Republican AG Brad Schimel released a new TV ad touting his commitment to victims of crime. The ad begins with footage of Schimel speaking at the front of a courtroom while a male narrator claims Schimel, as a prosecutor, “wanted to do more to help victims.” Footage then features a yellow house as the narrator describes it’s a project Schimel helped create that is “a safe place where abused ki… 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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Rep. Vos fundraiser

Fundraiser for Speaker Robin Vos with special guest  U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson Friday, Oct. 12 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:15 PM U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson remarks.  At the home of Mary Diem & David Stauffacher 2309 S Browns Lake Drive Burlington, WI Please RSVP to assemblyrepublicans@gmail.com Host Levels Available: $1000 $500

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Issue statement on LWCF expiration

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – The House of Representatives, under Speak Paul Ryan, failed to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before its Sept. 30 deadline. Executive Director Kerry Schumann issued

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WisDems: Blockbuster new reports show Walker’s mismanagement of state facilities worse than we thought

Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Walker Lied About Knowledge of Lincoln Hills Crisis, Winnebago Mental Health Institute Staff Shortages Worsen Scott Walker’s failure to oversee Wisconsin’s state facilities has been well documented, but it might be even worse than we thought. A blockbuster new WSAW investigation shows that Walker hasn’t been telling the truth

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces nearly $88,000 grant to Chippewa Valley Technical College to improve educators’ understanding of Hmong history and culture

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Grant will bring educators together from CVTC, Northcentral Technical College, Western Technical College, and the Eau Claire, Wausau, La Crosse, Cornell, and Elk Mound School Districts to participate in a study travel experience and create culturally sensitive curriculum for students across Wisconsin Eau Claire

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 2, 2018

Legislature announces special session next month to vote on an incentives package for Kimberly-Clark. UW reports enrollment decline. … 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: Wisconsin’s Foxconn bonus: Foxconn to expand Wisconn Valley innovation network with new Foxconn Place in downtown Racine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company purchases three-story building for new facility that will serve as a hub for developing “smart city” technologies with academic, government and community partners MADISON – Governor Scott Walker is commending the Foxconn Technology Group today for announcing their

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Edgewood College: Launches inTuition grant for 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (October 2, 2018) – Edgewood College today announced the inTuition Grant program. inTuition will enable academically talented students to enjoy the benefits of a small college experience, at a tuition rate comparable to Wisconsin’s flagship university, UW-Madison.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Democratic support for her resolution to overturn the Trump administration’s expansion of junk insurance plans

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 With 49 Senators to vote for Baldwin’s resolution, two Republicans are needed to pass it in the Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today is the first day that the Trump Administration’s expansion of junk health insurance plans goes into effect and

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