WisDems: President Obama to campaign for Wisconsin Democrats on Oct. 26

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to welcome President Barack Obama to Wisconsin on Friday, October 26 to campaign with Senator Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers, and Democratic candidates up and down the ballot ahead of the November 6 election. President Obama will also be joined by Congresswoman Gwen Moore, congressional candidates Randy Bryce and Dan Kohl, and other statewide and local elected officials and candidates. “We are so excited to have the opportunity to host President Obama in our great state of Wisconsin,” said Martha Laning, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

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Fitzgerald, Shilling debate potential for ‘blue wave’ in state Senate elections this fall

Shifting political winds at the national level are reducing the chance of a blue wave come November, at least according to GOP Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. The Juneau Republican at a WisPolitics.com luncheon Tuesday cited more favorable congressional and presidential approval ratings as reasons the forecast for the GOP Senate caucus should be read as optimistic. “There’s probably not a… 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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Independent spending helps bring top legislative races into focus

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Independent spending helps bring top legislative races into focus State GOP seeks names of DPI employees responsible for plagiarism in budget request Stroebel working on five bills to change school referendum process Fitzgerald, Shilling debate potential for ‘blue wave’ in state Senate electio… 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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WisGOP: Requests records related to Tony Evers’ plagiarism – ‘Who is responsible?’

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Party holding Evers accountable over his education budget proposal plagiarism    [Madison, WI] — Following the breaking news of Tony Evers’ plagiarism in his most recent state budget proposal, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is filing an open records request with the Department of Public Instruction related to the plagiarized portions of the budget in question, as well as any communications between DPI staff and the Evers campaign. Evers’ budget copied verbatim from numerous sources without properly citing them, including Wikipedia and a blog post by an intern from a think tank. Read the story here. “This

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Bryce campaign fundraiser

State Senator Chris Larson • Nick Nuccio and Angelina Cruz INVITE YOU TO JOIN MARTY SUCHORSKI AND ANDY SUCHORSKI AND RANDY “IRONSTACHE” BRYCE TO MEET AND GREET RANDY BRYCE CANDIDATE FOR US CONGRESS Saturday, October 20th 4 – 6pm At the home of Marty Suchorski – 8720 W. Elm Ct. Franklin, WI 53132 Suggested Contribution Levels Co-Chair $250 | Co-Host $100 | Supporter $25 | Grassroots $10 Or just come and meet Randy! To RSVP: Contact Dan at Dan@RandyBryceForCongress.com Contribute online at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wisc1020# PAID FOR BY RANDY BRYCE FOR CONGRESS

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: $9.3 million approved for community projects

CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – At their October 16 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) approved nearly $9.3 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support three community projects in Wisconsin.  Board Chair Brad Schimel and Commissioner Doug La Follette voted in favor of the loans with Commissioner Matt Adamczyk voting against them. The BCPL approved the following loans: Town of Amnicon, Douglas County / Purchase dump truck / $179,950 City of Green Bay, Brown County / Finance economic development projects / $2,000,000 City of West Allis, Milwaukee County / Finance economic development projects /

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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 spending proposals from the guv candidates; President Trump’s upcoming visit to Mosinee; and prospects for a post-election extraordinary session.

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Wisconsin Towns Association: Rep. Loudenbeck receives Friend of Towns Award

Contact: Mike Koles WTA Executive Director (715) 526-3157 Representative Amy Loudenbeck of the 31st Assembly District was awarded the 2017-18 Friend of the Towns Award for her efforts on behalf of town interests. “Representative Loudenbeck’s breadth and depth of knowledge of town issues empowers her to uniquely serve the citizens of the 31st,” said Mike Koles, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Towns Association. “This doesn’t happen by accident. Representative Loudenbeck’s dedication to researching and learning directly from town officials and citizens is extraordinary. We are continually impressed with her pursuit of constituent opinions and solutions to their challenges.” Friends of

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Dept. of Justice: AG Schimel’s reforms improving turnaround of evidence at State Crime Lab but more support needed through funding, staffing and technology

MADISON, WIS. – Casework times in most units at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory (WSCLB) continue to improve even as evidence submissions remain high. “I am immensely proud of our crime lab team; but we are always striving to better serve Wisconsin’s law enforcement agencies who rely on us to help them get justice for victims,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “I am well aware of the workload pressures they face, and getting them the help they need is my number one priority in our budget request.” An internal analysis of case work at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory (WSCL)

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One Wisconsin Now: OWN’s Scot Ross to provide post-gubernatorial debate television analysis

MEDIA CONTACT Analiese Eicher, Program Director analiese@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 449-5218 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross will be providing live, post- gubernatorial debate analysis tonight at 10pm as part of the award winning “Unspun” political commentary team on Madison’s NBC 15 TV. In addition to heading the state’s preeminent progressive research and communications shop, Ross has played critical roles in numerous statewide and state legislative campaigns and served as a top aide at the state Department of Justice. “We’ve been tracking Scott Walker for the better part of his quarter century in what he refers to as

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WisGOP: Sets field program record for doors knocked in a midterm election

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Most voter contact door knocks ever in a Midterm Election for WISGOP [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin’s Republican volunteers are fired up. With today’s door knock by Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has knocked on more doors than ever during a Midterm Election. Thanks to the hard work of countless WISGOP volunteers, the Party has made well over 1 million door knocks this election cycle. Following today’s record-breaking voter contact, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released this statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I’ve always said that our grassroots volunteers are the best

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Trump campaign rally in Mosinee

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Mosinee, WI Central Wisconsin Airport Airport Hangar 400 Aviation Way Mosinee, WI 54455 New York, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced President Trump’s next stop on his national midterm campaign tour with a MAGA Rally on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm CDT at Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, Wisconsin. This is the seventeenth rally that President Trump has held in Wisconsin and the second rally in the Mosinee/Wausau area since he first began his race for president in June, 2015. President Trump is expected to discuss the success of the

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Janesville League of Women Voters discussion

For more information contact: Heide Keith, secretary Janesville LWV Cell: 608.576.0676 Janesville League of Women Voters: Host a series of discussions following viewings of Race – The Power of an Illusion JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville League of Women Voters’ Diversity Committee will host a series of viewings and discussions of Race – The Power of an Illusion.   When we say “race”, we make an assumption that the world’s people can be divided biologically along racial lines. Where did this idea come from?  Is it science, or is it myth?  The three-part film Race – The Power of an Illusion explores the

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One Wisconsin Now: Will Scott Walker fly to the debate?

PRESS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Gubernatorial Debate Question: Will Scott Walker Fly There? Traffic Can Be Tough on the Beltline… MADISON, Wis. — Facing a commute of over 12 miles from the governor’s mansion on the East side of Madison to a television studio on the West side of Madison for a debate this evening, One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross asked the question on everyone’s mind about Scott Walker, will he fly? “The beltline in Madison can be tough commute and Scott Walker has shown time and again he has no shame when it

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WisDems: President Obama to campaign for Wisconsin Democrats on Oct. 26

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to welcome President Barack Obama to Wisconsin on Friday, October 26 to campaign with Senator Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers, and Democratic candidates up and down the ballot ahead of the November 6 election. President Obama will also

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Independent spending helps bring top legislative races into focus

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Independent spending helps bring top legislative races into focus State GOP seeks names of DPI employees responsible for plagiarism in budget request Stroebel working on five bills to change school referendum process Fitzgerald, Shilling debate potential

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Bryce campaign fundraiser

State Senator Chris Larson • Nick Nuccio and Angelina Cruz INVITE YOU TO JOIN MARTY SUCHORSKI AND ANDY SUCHORSKI AND RANDY “IRONSTACHE” BRYCE TO MEET AND GREET RANDY BRYCE CANDIDATE FOR US CONGRESS Saturday, October 20th 4 – 6pm At the home of Marty Suchorski – 8720 W. Elm Ct.

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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 spending proposals from the guv candidates; President Trump’s upcoming visit to Mosinee; and prospects for a post-election extraordinary session.

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Trump campaign rally in Mosinee

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Mosinee, WI Central Wisconsin Airport Airport Hangar 400 Aviation Way Mosinee, WI 54455 New York, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced President Trump’s next stop on his national midterm campaign tour with a MAGA Rally on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30

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Janesville League of Women Voters discussion

For more information contact: Heide Keith, secretary Janesville LWV Cell: 608.576.0676 Janesville League of Women Voters: Host a series of discussions following viewings of Race – The Power of an Illusion JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville League of Women Voters’ Diversity Committee will host a series of viewings and discussions

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One Wisconsin Now: Will Scott Walker fly to the debate?

PRESS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Gubernatorial Debate Question: Will Scott Walker Fly There? Traffic Can Be Tough on the Beltline… MADISON, Wis. — Facing a commute of over 12 miles from the governor’s mansion on the East side of Madison to a television studio on the

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