TUE PM Update: Walker, Schimel address WMC luncheon; Pence to campaign in WI for Walker tomorrow

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel are warning against a change in course a month out from the November elections. Speaking to the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce State of Wisconsin Business and Industry luncheon in Madison, Walker suggested he was a victim of his own success as some look at the economy. “Sometimes ou… 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

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Glenn Grothman’s second TV ad focuses on drug costs, opioid epidemic

Republican 6th CD incumbent Glenn Grothman’s second TV ad of his campaign focuses on health care. The 30-second spot begins with Grothman standing up and directly facing the camera, claiming he “won’t’ take a dime from pharmaceutical companies. Grothman then claims Americans consume 80 percent of the world’s painkillers despite making up a fraction of the world’s population. The shot then pivots to show Grothman talking to a woman behind a desk as the Glenbeulah Republican touts legislation he introduced that would restrict the amount of pills per prescription and creating a new anti-opioid task force. “American medical costs are

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 9, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Coverage of last night’s Senatorial debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers launches two new ads against Gov. Scott Walker. Gov. Walker runs first of it’s kind, “Gas Pump” ads. … 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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Liegeois campaign: Beau Liegeois, candidate for U.S. Congress, calls for two debates against opponent

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — Today, Beau Liegeois, candidate for U.S. Congress, hand-delivered a letter to Mike Gallagher’s office calling for two debates leading up to the November 6th election. Highlighted in the letter, Beau said, “As the November mid-term election fast approaches, it is paramount that the constituents of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District are able to hear from the candidates that would represent them in Washington, D.C. The United States Congress will be facing real challenges on issues that affect each and every individual in communities across Northeast Wisconsin…”

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Goirski campaign: David Gorski gets Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) nod in Assembly run

Contact: David Gorski gorskidavid60@gmail.com, 715 213 2223 For Immediate Release October 9 2018 Wisconsin Rapids—David Gorski, Democratic Party nominee for the 72nd State Assembly received the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) endorsement. This is the second run for the office by David Gorski who was the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2016. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the embodiment of community virtue, our fire fighters” said Gorski. “Professional Fire Fighters whether appreciated, ignored, taken for granted or acclaimed are there for us 24/7, 365 days a year.” Gorski, is a Democrat and member of the Progressive

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: $900K grant awarded to Milwaukee County to fight opioid abuse, homelessness among women involved in street prostitution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Federal DOJ grant helps County expand partnership with Benedict Center, offer extended Housing Navigation services under the Housing First model MILWAUKEE, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded Milwaukee County a $900,000 grant to battle opioid abuse and related issues, aimed at addressing the unique needs of women involved in street prostitution and sex trafficking, County Executive Chris Abele announced today. “This grant will help us not only reduce a burden on the criminal justice system, but also empower women toward better lives,”

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One Wisconsin Now: Incoming Wisconsin Broadcasters board chair featured in Paul Ryan Super PAC ad attacking Wisconsin Democrat Randy Bryce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Ms. Douglass Can Be as Big a Right-Wing Partisan Republican as She Wants, But She Can’t Also be Trusted Representative for Broadcast Trade Association’ Madison – The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) advertises itself as a trade group dedicated to doing “ … all things necessary and proper to encourage and promote customs and practices which will strengthen and maintain the broadcast industry to the end that it may best serve the public.” One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross questioned how incoming WBA Board Chair

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Vukmir campaign: Leah forces Baldwin to defend her inaction at Tomah, vote against Kavanaugh and BaldwinCare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 DEBATE RECAP The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Leah Vukmir reminded voters how Senator Baldwin turned her back on our veterans at the Tomah VA. “[During an exchange over the scandal at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where opioids were overprescribed to veterans, that the debate grew most heated. Vukmir accused Baldwin of turning “her back on the veterans of the Tomah VA” and sitting on an inspector general’s report about problems at the facility. She thrust a copy of an ethics complaint filed by one of Baldwin’s

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Sieber campaign: Tavern League of Wisconsin endorses Tom Sieber

Tom Sieber, C 920.680.6366 (Green Bay)—Democratic challenger Tom Sieber earned more support this week as the Tavern League of Wisconsin voted unanimously to endorse his candidacy. “We wish you continued success,” said Chris Marsicano, President of the Tavern League. “We hope to work with you to ensure your victory on Election Day!” The Tavern League joins the long list of supporters which include International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 420, United Food and Commercial Workers, Clean Water Action, Green Bay Area Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 141, Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, UA

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Marklein campaign: 109 local leaders endorse Senator Howard Marklein for re-election

For Immediate Release – October 9, 2018 Contact – Sen. Howard Marklein – 608-588-5632, howard@howardmarklein.com Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced 109 local leaders throughout the 17th Senate District have officially endorsed his candidacy for re-election. “I am honored and humbled that 109 leaders in our community have stepped forward to tell their families, friends and neighbors that they support me for re-election to the State Senate,” Marklein said. “The endorsement of mayors, sheriffs, local government officials, police chiefs and others tell me that we have done good work together. Their endorsement speaks volumes

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Protect Our Care: Fact-check: Leah Vukmir can’t rewrite history

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 Prior to ACA Insurance Companies Routinely Denied Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions WISCONSIN – During last night’s debate between Senator Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir, Vukmir, a long time, rabid proponent of repealing the Affordable Care Act, including its protections for people with pre-existing conditions, claimed that people with pre-existing conditions would continue to have coverage even if the Affordable Care Act were repealed. This is false. The facts: Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance companies had the ability to deny or drop coverage based on a pre-existing

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Vukmir makes alternate reality claim that pre-existing condition discrimination was never a problem

For Immediate Release– October 9, 2018 Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org In U.S. Senate debate Vukmir makes stunningly false claim that pre-existing conditions discrimination was not an issue before passage of the Affordable Care Act Milwaukee: In a debate Monday evening U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir made the startling assertion that before the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions was prevented by federal law. This shockingly false claim contradicts both the historical record and the lived experiences of thousands of Wisconsinites who were subjected to discrimination before the ACA made it

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WisDems: Walker’s Rx Record: Higher costs and less coverage for Wisconsin seniors

For Immediate Release October 9, 2018 Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org This week, as Tony Evers rolls out his new plan to lower prescription drug costs, Wisconsinites are reminded of Scott Walker’s record of undermining insurance coverage and raising out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsinites. Last year, Wisconsin spent $8.46 billion on retail prescription drug sales, 17th highest in the nation. You would think Wisconsin’s governor would have been working to bring those costs down – especially for seniors. Instead, Walker actually tried to cut SeniorCare twice, once in 2011, and again in 2015. His proposals would have slashed benefits for seniors by

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Foxconn: Issues request for proposal to convert downtown Racine location into smart city co-working innovation space

For Immediate Release October 9, 2018 Takes first steps to enhance and transform Foxconn Place Racine into a hub for “Smart City” initiatives and programs Milwaukee, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design / Build firms to propose innovative design concepts for the new Foxconn Place Racine, located at the current One Main Centre in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Foxconn Place Racine will become a co-working environment for public-private partnerships focused on promoting smart city initiatives and programs that leverage the AI 8K+5G ecosystem that Foxconn is building in Wisconsin. It will also

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Gov. Walker: Highlights state’s growing economy and the continued commitment from Wisconsin businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker discussed Wisconsin’s economic growth today at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce’s (WMC) State of Wisconsin Business and Industry Lunch in Madison. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has been at or below 3.0% for seven consecutive months continuing a state record. “We’re seeing the best overall economic performance in Wisconsin in a generation,” said Governor Walker. “Our unemployment rate has been at or below 3.0 percent for seven straight months, incomes are up, and we’re top 10 in the nation for manufacturing jobs since taking office. We are

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Glenn Grothman’s second TV ad focuses on drug costs, opioid epidemic

Republican 6th CD incumbent Glenn Grothman’s second TV ad of his campaign focuses on health care. The 30-second spot begins with Grothman standing up and directly facing the camera, claiming he “won’t’ take a dime from pharmaceutical companies. Grothman then claims Americans consume 80 percent of the world’s painkillers despite

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 9, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Coverage of last night’s Senatorial debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers launches two new ads against Gov. Scott Walker. Gov. Walker runs first of it’s kind, “Gas Pump” ads. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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Liegeois campaign: Beau Liegeois, candidate for U.S. Congress, calls for two debates against opponent

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — Today, Beau Liegeois, candidate for U.S. Congress, hand-delivered a letter to Mike Gallagher’s office calling for two debates leading up to the November 6th election. Highlighted in the letter, Beau said, “As the November mid-term

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: $900K grant awarded to Milwaukee County to fight opioid abuse, homelessness among women involved in street prostitution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Federal DOJ grant helps County expand partnership with Benedict Center, offer extended Housing Navigation services under the Housing First model MILWAUKEE, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded Milwaukee County a $900,000 grant

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One Wisconsin Now: Incoming Wisconsin Broadcasters board chair featured in Paul Ryan Super PAC ad attacking Wisconsin Democrat Randy Bryce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Ms. Douglass Can Be as Big a Right-Wing Partisan Republican as She Wants, But She Can’t Also be Trusted Representative for Broadcast Trade Association’ Madison – The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) advertises itself as a

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Sieber campaign: Tavern League of Wisconsin endorses Tom Sieber

Tom Sieber, C 920.680.6366 (Green Bay)—Democratic challenger Tom Sieber earned more support this week as the Tavern League of Wisconsin voted unanimously to endorse his candidacy. “We wish you continued success,” said Chris Marsicano, President of the Tavern League. “We hope to work with you to ensure your victory on

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Protect Our Care: Fact-check: Leah Vukmir can’t rewrite history

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 Prior to ACA Insurance Companies Routinely Denied Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions WISCONSIN – During last night’s debate between Senator Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir, Vukmir, a long time, rabid proponent of repealing the Affordable Care Act, including its protections

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Vukmir makes alternate reality claim that pre-existing condition discrimination was never a problem

For Immediate Release– October 9, 2018 Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org In U.S. Senate debate Vukmir makes stunningly false claim that pre-existing conditions discrimination was not an issue before passage of the Affordable Care Act Milwaukee: In a debate Monday evening U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir made the startling

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Gov. Walker: Highlights state’s growing economy and the continued commitment from Wisconsin businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker discussed Wisconsin’s economic growth today at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce’s (WMC) State of Wisconsin Business and Industry Lunch in Madison. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has been at or below 3.0% for seven consecutive months continuing

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