NASWA: Announces new members of Board of Directors

Media Contact: Michelle Marshel Director of External Relations Phone: 202-999-0168 Email: mmarshel@naswa.org WASHINGTON – The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) elected its 2019 association year board of directors during the Annual Workforce Summit and UI Directors’ Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. NASWA membership, comprised of state and U.S. territory workforce agency staff nationwide, selected new board members and an executive committee to represent its regions. The board’s duties are to direct the business of the association. “These Board members represent the talent and expertise of those spearheading workforce development efforts across the country,” said Scott B. Sanders, Executive Director. “We are

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Bryce campaign: Calls on Bryan Steil to disavow GOP efforts to gut coverage for people with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – A recent poll shows that 75% of Americans want to keep ACA protections for pre-existing conditions. In public appearances and campaign statements, Bryan Steil has claimed he will “protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.” However, the Trump administration and the Attorneys General of 20 states, including Wisconsin, are pursuing a case that would strip healthcare away from millions of Americans– specifically those with pre-existing conditions. Not to mention his mentor, Paul Ryan, has made his career by trying to take away health care from millions of Americans. Today, Randy Bryce calls on Bryan Steil to stand up to Scott Walker,

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UW-Madison: National Academy reports seen as beacons for civil public discourse

CONTACT: Dominique Brossard (608) 263-3073, dbrossard@wisc.edu MADISON – In an era of fake news and widespread disinformation campaigns aimed at confusing and polarizing public discourse in the United States, a new study provides a glimmer of hope and a roadmap for fostering honest public debate, at least around issues of science and technology. Writing this week (Oct. 2, 2018) in the journal P… 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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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker’s brief presidential campaign followed by even shorter taxpayer-funded flights

MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Among the most egregious examples of Gov. Scott Walker’s “serial misuse and abuse” of the taxpayer-funded state plane are the ridiculously short flights he took at times, charging taxpayers to fly he and his entourage distances as short as 24 miles from Appleton to Green Bay. “Scott Walker has used and abused public funds and violated the public trust,” said Joanna Beilman-Dulin, One Wisconsin Now Research Director, who investigated Walker’s plane travel. “Scott Walker has treated the state plane as his personal campaign shuttle.” After his disastrous run

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Earns support from victim advocates

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin today announced new endorsements from several prominent victim advocacy organizations from communities across Wisconsin, demonstrating continued momentum in the effort’s bipartisan statewide coalition. In addition to the growing list of key endorsements from victim service groups, elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and statewide associations, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin has garnered significant public support across the state, with thousands signing the petition backing of the effort. These new endorsements mark significant growth to an already impressive list of support from Wisconsin’s victim advocacy community for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. “Marsy’s law provides victims with the

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Hutton campaign: Hutton an advocate for his constituents at the State Capitol

Contact: Rob Hutton (414) 380-9665 rob@rob-hutton.com Brookfield, WI – Rob Hutton’s campaign has released a video featuring 13th Assembly District residents Sam and Joanna Hughes. “My favorite part of being your state representative is helping constituents successfully navigate difficult issues that involve state government,” Hutton said. “It was my privilege to come alongside and help the Hughes family. I look forward to continuing to represent individuals and families of the 13th Assembly District.” Please use the link to view the video in your browser: https://rob-hutton.com/hughes

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WisGOP: Obama and big government special interests swoop in to take Wisconsin backward

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   [Madison, WI] — After eight years of failed leadership and pushing support for big government special interests, Barack Obama is back and endorsing Wisconsin Democrats running for office this fall. Time and again, big government special interests have shown they plan to dump resources into Wisconsin. Now they’re calling on their biggest proponent to help prop up the Democrats in Wisconsin. “Big government special interests won’t rest until they have control again in Wisconsin – that’s why they’re sending their top ally, Barack Obama, to campaign here,” said Mark Morgan, Executive Director for the

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker, GOP seek lame duck session to send $100 million to corporation that’s had $1 in net state tax since 2013

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Senate Republican leader Scott Fitzgerald today announced he will ask the Senate to convene in an extraordinary session after the November general election to consider a $100 million incentive package for the Kimberly Clark corporation, which has, according to state records, paid $1 in net state income tax since 2013. The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross: “This is the definition of corruption. What else would you call Scott Walker and the Republicans using a lame duck session full of potentially un-elected

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Walker campaign: Launches ad contrasting Walker’s lower taxes with Evers’ plans for higher taxes

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign on Tuesday launched a new TV ad featuring Carol, a senior citizen living independently who demonstrates how Tony Evers’ policies would make life harder for people like her and take Wisconsin backward – and how Scott Walker’s bold leadership has made her life easier and will continue to move the state forward. Th… 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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NASWA: Announces new members of Board of Directors

Media Contact: Michelle Marshel Director of External Relations Phone: 202-999-0168 Email: mmarshel@naswa.org WASHINGTON – The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) elected its 2019 association year board of directors during the Annual Workforce Summit and UI Directors’ Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. NASWA membership, comprised of state and U.S. territory workforce

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Bryce campaign: Calls on Bryan Steil to disavow GOP efforts to gut coverage for people with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – A recent poll shows that 75% of Americans want to keep ACA protections for pre-existing conditions. In public appearances and campaign statements, Bryan Steil has claimed he will “protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.” However, the Trump administration and the Attorneys General of 20 states, including Wisconsin, are pursuing a

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Earns support from victim advocates

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin today announced new endorsements from several prominent victim advocacy organizations from communities across Wisconsin, demonstrating continued momentum in the effort’s bipartisan statewide coalition. In addition to the growing list of key endorsements from victim service groups, elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and statewide associations,

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Hutton campaign: Hutton an advocate for his constituents at the State Capitol

Contact: Rob Hutton (414) 380-9665 rob@rob-hutton.com Brookfield, WI – Rob Hutton’s campaign has released a video featuring 13th Assembly District residents Sam and Joanna Hughes. “My favorite part of being your state representative is helping constituents successfully navigate difficult issues that involve state government,” Hutton said. “It was my privilege to come

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker, GOP seek lame duck session to send $100 million to corporation that’s had $1 in net state tax since 2013

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Senate Republican leader Scott Fitzgerald today announced he will ask the Senate to convene in an extraordinary session after the November general election to consider a $100 million incentive package for the Kimberly Clark corporation, which has, according

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Walker campaign: Launches ad contrasting Walker’s lower taxes with Evers’ plans for higher taxes

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign on Tuesday launched a new TV ad featuring Carol, a senior citizen living independently who demonstrates how Tony Evers’ policies would make life harder for people like her and take Wisconsin backward – and how Scott Walker’s bold leadership has made her life easier and

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