WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 29, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Tony Evers campaign releases some fundraising information. Gov Walker launches 33rd ad of the campaign. AG candidates trade barbs in new TV ads. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

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Speaker Ryan: Names members to Cyberspace Solarium Commission

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today announced that he has appointed Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Dr. Samantha Ravich, and Mr. Frank Cilluffo to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. The commission, established by the National Defense Authorization Act,

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WisDems: Counting down the ways Vukmir sold out Wisconsin

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org #8. Vukmir Sided With Special Interests Over Asbestos Victims — Including Veterans And Working People Vukmir twice voted for a bill that restricted asbestos victims’ rights and chance at justice, siding with corporate interests and against Wisconsin

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Walker outraises Evers thanks to $3.5 million from state GOP

Gov. Scott Walker outraised Dem rival Tony Evers in the most recent reporting period, thanks to a $3.5 million boost from the state GOP. Walker reported raising $7.7 million from Sept. 1-Oct. 22. He also spent $10.2 million over the period and had $1.6 million left in the bank. Evers,

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Gov. Walker announces $400,000 for non-profits to help veteran entrepreneurs

MADISON — Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Dan Zimmerman announced today $400,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. “We are proud to support veterans who are choosing to invest in

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 29, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Tony Evers campaign releases some fundraising information. Gov Walker launches 33rd ad of the campaign. AG candidates trade barbs in new TV ads. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to

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Speaker Ryan: Names members to Cyberspace Solarium Commission

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today announced that he has appointed Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Dr. Samantha Ravich, and Mr. Frank Cilluffo to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. The commission, established by the National Defense Authorization Act, aims to develop a clear path forward for U.S. cybersecurity

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Gov. Walker: Announces no-interest loans now available for southwestern Wisconsin business owners affected by flooding

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 WEDC awards $605,000 grant for loan program to assist small businesses in paying for restoration and related costs MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded a $605,000 grant to the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (MRRPC) to

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WisDems: Counting down the ways Vukmir sold out Wisconsin

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org #8. Vukmir Sided With Special Interests Over Asbestos Victims — Including Veterans And Working People Vukmir twice voted for a bill that restricted asbestos victims’ rights and chance at justice, siding with corporate interests and against Wisconsin veterans and working people MADISON — Eight days out from Election

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Republican Attorneys General Association: Schimel speaks about record with WUWM

Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Republican Attorneys General Association: Schimel speaks about record with WUWM Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for re-election to continue his multifaceted approach to curbing the opioid epidemic, protecting the elderly and keeping schools safe. The Attorney General’s record was highly praised in the Gazette Xtra. Schimel

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