Republican Attorneys General Association: Brad Schimel says challenger Josh Kaul gave lenient sentences to heroin, crack dealers

By Molly Beck and Keegan Kyle Milwaukee Journal Sentinel https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/12/brad-schimel-and-josh-kaul-accuse-each-other-having-records-making-them-unfit-lead-state-department/1588195002/ Heroin and crack cocaine distributors agreed to prison sentences far below maximum penalties in three cases handled by Democratic attorney general candidate Josh Kaul when he was a federal prosecutor in

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Volunteers for Agriculture®: Endorses Attorney General Brad Schimel

Contact: Paul Zimmerman, Executive Director of Governmental Relations 608.828.5708 MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Brad Schimel for Attorney General in the November 6 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Brad Schimel’s adherence

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Kids Forward: New Trump rule a direct attack on immigrant families

CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward wwolf@kidsforward.net<mailto:wwolf@kidsforward.net>, 608-284-0580 x 304 MADISON, WI – On Wednesday, the Trump Administration published a proposed rule that will endanger the health of millions of immigrant families, especially children. The proposed rule will

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WisGOP: Schimel is fighting for Wisconsin families

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   WisGOP: Schimel is fighting for Wisconsin families With no experience, we can’t trust Josh Kaul to keep us safe [Madison, WI] —Brad Schimel is a career prosecutor who is dedicated to keeping Wisconsin families

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Vukmir campaign: UNC/Harvard study proves Vukmir right on oral chemotherapy

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Policy Increased Costs Of Oral Chemotherapy For Some By Nearly $150 Per Month Brookfield, Wis. — A study from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School proves nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir right on the unintended consequences of the oral

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Submits FOIA requests regarding recent ICE raids in Wisconsin

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 Over his six years in the U.S. House of Representatives, this is the first time Pocan has had to file a FOIA request to receive information from a federal agency WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Immigration and Customs

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Republican Attorneys General Association: Brad Schimel says challenger Josh Kaul gave lenient sentences to heroin, crack dealers

By Molly Beck and Keegan Kyle Milwaukee Journal Sentinel https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/12/brad-schimel-and-josh-kaul-accuse-each-other-having-records-making-them-unfit-lead-state-department/1588195002/ Heroin and crack cocaine distributors agreed to prison sentences far below maximum penalties in three cases handled by Democratic attorney general candidate Josh Kaul when he was a federal prosecutor in Baltimore. Attorney General Brad Schimel and Republican allies say the

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Hartwig campaign: Democrat candidate for state treasurer promises to cut millions in funding for schools & libraries

Contact: Travis Hartwig – Campaign@TravisHartwig.com, 262-441-9062 (MADISON, WI) – From the start of her campaign, Democrat Candidate for State Treasurer, Sarah Godlewski has been advocating that the State Treasurer’s office use it’s role as a trustee on several low interest trust funds worth around $1.2 billion to refinance private student loan debt. This

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Volunteers for Agriculture®: Endorses Attorney General Brad Schimel

Contact: Paul Zimmerman, Executive Director of Governmental Relations 608.828.5708 MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee has endorsed Brad Schimel for Attorney General in the November 6 election. VFA is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. “Brad Schimel’s adherence to the rule of law is the predominant reason why

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Walker campaign: “Tony Evers: You Just Can’t Do That” ad shows Wisconsin farmer concerned about Evers’ tax hikes, pleased with Walker’s tax cuts

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – On Wednesday, Scott Walker’s campaign released a statewide TV adfeaturing Cal, the owner of a third generation family farm in Wisconsin who is concerned about the negative impacts Tony Evers’ tax increases will have on farmers like him. The ad follows the release of

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Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce: New correctional training program will tackle labor shortage, recidivism

For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 MADISON – Gov. Scott Walker announced a new plan on Thursday to invest in worker training programs at Wisconsin’s correctional facilities. The technical training centers would partner with local technical colleges and private employers to help prepare incarcerated individuals for available jobs once

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Kids Forward: New Trump rule a direct attack on immigrant families

CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward wwolf@kidsforward.net<mailto:wwolf@kidsforward.net>, 608-284-0580 x 304 MADISON, WI – On Wednesday, the Trump Administration published a proposed rule that will endanger the health of millions of immigrant families, especially children. The proposed rule will change how the government determines who gets admitted to the

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Americans For Prosperity Wisconsin: Lauds Walker plan to grow workforce and reform criminal justice system

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org AFP-WI Lauds Walker Plan to Grow Workforce and Reform Criminal Justice System MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Thursday lauded Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Kleefisch’s new workforce training investment as a proposal that could grow Wisconsin’s workforce, increase safety, and expand opportunities for people who

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WisGOP: Schimel is fighting for Wisconsin families

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   WisGOP: Schimel is fighting for Wisconsin families With no experience, we can’t trust Josh Kaul to keep us safe [Madison, WI] —Brad Schimel is a career prosecutor who is dedicated to keeping Wisconsin families safe. At tonight’s debate Schimel showed Wisconsinites that he’s fighting

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Baldwin campaign: Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions outline the clear choice between Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir

Contact: Press@TammyBaldwin.com New Marquette Poll: 93% of Wisconsin voters say it’s important to require coverage for pre-existing conditions MADISON — In a new Tammy Baldwin for Senate ad, Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions outline the choice this election between Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir: “It’s a pretty clear choice. Leah Vukmir is

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Wisconsin DOT: State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin DOT: State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service The Wisconsin State Patrol’s annual awards ceremony, held Thursday at the State Capitol, recognized 25 law enforcement officers for lifesaving efforts and exemplary public service. Seven officers received awards

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Great Lakes Center: Review describes remarkably weak study of school cost and productivity

Contacts William J. Mathis: (802) 383-0058, wmathis@sover.net Beth C. Rubin: (848) 932-0677, beth.rubin@gse.rutgers.edu Great Lakes Center: (517) 203-2940, greatlakescenter@greatlakescenter.org EAST LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2018) — A recent report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty claims that Wisconsin does not get a good return on its educational investment. This study has been

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