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Viewpoint Luncheon: Can the Private Sector Help Address Greater Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Woes? Monday, Dec. 10 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Potawatomi Hotel and Casino | Milwaukee The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s series of reports on local government infrastructure has pointed to vast repair and replacement needs that exceed the financial capacity of the region’s major governments to address them. What role might private sector financing play in addressing local governments’ capital needs? Would public-private partnerships work for big projects like a new criminal courthouse or the Domes, and what are the downsides? Can private philanthropy do more, or is the capacity
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Walker campaign: Wisconsin Builders Association endorses Walker Walker cut taxes for families and streamlined the permitting process for builders [Madison, Wis.] – The Wisconsin Builders Association endorsed Scott Walker in his reelection bid, citing his commitment to keeping taxes low and his efforts to streamline the application and approval process for permits. The Wisconsin Builders Association and the governor have partnered together on several important initiatives including eliminating the state portion of the property tax and retaining the historic tax credit. Thanks to Scott Walker’s reforms, unemployment has been at or below 3 percent for eight
Contact: Lori Nachtwey (920) 469-3110 x119 lnachtwey@wihumane.org Wis. Humane Society: Halloween safety tips for pets GREEN BAY – Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it may not be your pet’s favorite holiday. In fact, it can be very frightening and even dangerous. The Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus recommends the following tips to keep your animals safe this Halloween. Keep Halloween candy out of reach. According to the national Pet Poison Helpline, during the week of Halloween, calls to the helpline increase by 12 percent, making it the call center’s busiest time of year. All candy is
Contact: John Jacobson, (608) 255-7473 WPT: Rep. Vruwink named property taxpayer champion MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. announced today that Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) will be named a Property Taxpayer Champion for his work in the 2017-2018 legislative session. “With thousands of farm members located in every corner of the state, our organization has been happy to work with Rep. Vruwink on issues impacting Wisconsin’s family farms and agriculture heritage. Since his inauguration in 2017, not only was he appointed to the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Rural Development Committee, and the important Dairy Task Force 2.0 but has been readily
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce WisDWD: Year over year unemployment rates decline or hold steady in all 12 Wisconsin metro areas For 59th consecutive month MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. The estimates include updates to August 2018 and preliminary estimates for September 2018. Unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted. The estimates show: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September 2018 unemployment rates declined in all 12 of Wisconsin’s metro
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Walker campaign: Walker’s real leadership and record of results earns support of farmers, small businesses, workers [Madison, Wis.] – As the November election countdown heads into single-digits, Wisconsin small businesses and agricultural leaders are announcing their support for Scott Walker’s record of results and leadership in sparking Wisconsin’s comeback – which has resulted in more jobs and higher wages for hard-working families. At each event, Scott Walker discussed our record of real leadership in reducing both the tax burden on families and burdensome regulation on small businesses. The governor encouraged supporters to remain active during this campaign
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Evers campaign: With Trump in Wisconsin today, Evers campaign launches new video “Own Words” “Wisconsin Has Tremendous Problems…The Roads Are A Disaster” – President Trump With President Trump in Wisconsin campaigning with Scott Walker today, the Evers campaign released a new web video “Own Words.” The video highlights some of President Trump’s sharpest insults lobbed at Scott Walker for his mismanagement of Wisconsin. Back when they were primary opponents in the Fall of 2015, Trump slammed Walker for letting the state’s roads fall into disrepair, calling them “a disaster.” Trump is just one of several prominent Republicans
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6th CD Dem Dan Kohl accused opponent Glenn Grothman of voting to effectively abolish protections for pre-existing conditions, while the Republican congressman denied the charge as the two candidates met for their first debate last night. Kohl and Grothman both said they support providing protections for those with pre-existing conditions. The two also offered similar views on ways to lower the cost of health care. Still, the candidates differed significantly on issues such as climate change and abortion rights. Kohl’s charge against Grothman over protections for pre-existing conditions put the two in the throes of a health care debate affecting
Viewpoint Luncheon: Can the Private Sector Help Address Greater Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Woes? Monday, Dec. 10 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Potawatomi Hotel and Casino | Milwaukee The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s series of reports on local government infrastructure has pointed to vast repair and replacement needs that exceed the financial capacity
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Walker campaign: Wisconsin Builders Association endorses Walker Walker cut taxes for families and streamlined the permitting process for builders [Madison, Wis.] – The Wisconsin Builders Association endorsed Scott Walker in his reelection bid, citing his commitment to keeping taxes low and his efforts to streamline the
Contact: Lori Nachtwey (920) 469-3110 x119 lnachtwey@wihumane.org Wis. Humane Society: Halloween safety tips for pets GREEN BAY – Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it may not be your pet’s favorite holiday. In fact, it can be very frightening and even dangerous. The Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay
Contact: John Jacobson, (608) 255-7473 WPT: Rep. Vruwink named property taxpayer champion MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. announced today that Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) will be named a Property Taxpayer Champion for his work in the 2017-2018 legislative session. “With thousands of farm members located in every corner of
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce WisDWD: Year over year unemployment rates decline or hold steady in all 12 Wisconsin metro areas For 59th consecutive month MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Walker campaign: Walker’s real leadership and record of results earns support of farmers, small businesses, workers [Madison, Wis.] – As the November election countdown heads into single-digits, Wisconsin small businesses and agricultural leaders are announcing their support for Scott Walker’s record of results and leadership in sparking
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Evers campaign: With Trump in Wisconsin today, Evers campaign launches new video “Own Words” “Wisconsin Has Tremendous Problems…The Roads Are A Disaster” – President Trump With President Trump in Wisconsin campaigning with Scott Walker today, the Evers campaign released a new web video “Own Words.” The video
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6th CD Dem Dan Kohl accused opponent Glenn Grothman of voting to effectively abolish protections for pre-existing conditions, while the Republican congressman denied the charge as the two candidates met for their first debate last night. Kohl and Grothman both said they support providing protections for those with pre-existing conditions.