FRI REPORT: With Walker out, GOP field wide open to challenge Evers, run for Senate in 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report With Walker out, GOP field wide open to challenge Evers, run for Senate in 2022 NextGen say its efforts to drive youth turnout helped elect Evers New faces to join Legislature’s ranks Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch QUOTES OF THE WEEK We’ve come a long way together, … 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

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First Lady Walker: Welcomes U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to Wisconsin for Trauma-Informed Care discussion

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MILWAUKEE – First Lady Tonette Walker today hosted a discussion about Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and resilience with U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams at the Medical College of Wisconsin. “Trauma-Informed Care can help children across our entire state, country and our world,” said Mrs. Walker. “But, we cannot do it without help, because everyone has a role to play. We need more people coming together from across our entire nation to advocate for TIC. Thank you to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams for standing with us to help improve outcomes for children.” Since 2011, Mrs.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Honors Veterans and Servicemembers on Veterans Day

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement honoring Wisconsin Veterans and Servicemembers ahead of Veterans Day: “This Sunday, we come together to honor the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s Veterans, Servicemembers and their families as we commemorate Veterans Day. The men and women of our Armed Forces have served this great nation with honor, pride and distinction. We must honor our nation’s heroes year-round, and ensure we keep our promises to them when they return home to Wisconsin,” said Rep. Ron Kind. Rep. Kind has introduced several bills within the last year aimed

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Annual Association of School Economics Teachers Conference

Join us for the 29th Annual Association of School Economics Teachers (ASET) Conference, November 29th at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee. Tim O’Driscoll will be awarded the James Flora Teaching Award for his lifetime achievements in economics education. Topics and speakers will include: Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) Dashboards and The Econ Lowdown: They’re the Real Deal Doug Young CEO/Head Coach, The Wiser Choice Understanding Fiscal Responsibility: More Lessons to be Learned Amanda Gasper Financial Literacy Coordinator, UW-La Crosse Financial Literacy: It Make$ Cents

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 9, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: WI Republican leaders looking to roll back authorities given to the Gov by the legislature. JFC hearing for Kimberly-Clark financial package hearing date set. … 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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Constitution Party of Wisconsin: Considers itself well-positioned to make significant impact in 2020

MADISON – The General Election on Tuesday, November 6, was dominated, as it always is, by only two major parties. Yet the field of candidates was rife with alternative political perspectives, chief among them being those of the Constitution Party of Wisconsin (CPoW). “Even though Republicans struggled to avoid it, social issues were definitely on the ballot in 2018,” said Andrew Zuelke, CPoW Chairman. “We are the only Party upholding the principles of constitutionally limited government that also ardently defends the rights of the unborn, proudly campaigns for traditional marriage and the natural family, and seeks to uphold the historic Christian moral

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Gov. Walker: Invites students to decorate the Capitol Christmas Tree with “America’s Dairyland” ornaments

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON– Governor Scott Walker asked art teachers, parents, and children from across Wisconsin to help decorate the 2018 State Capitol Christmas Tree by making ornaments for this year’s tree. The theme for the 2018 Capitol Christmas Tree will be “America’s Dairyland.” “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is more than a strong part of our state’s economy, it’s part of our history,” said Governor Walker. “This year in tribute to our dairy farmers and our state’s world-renowned dairy industry, I am inviting children from across Wisconsin to send in ‘America’s Dairyland’ themed ornaments to decorate the Capitol Christmas Tree.”

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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 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded a $155,000 grant to the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) to provide no-interest loans to businesses in the region that were impacted by the severe weather and flooding in September. Businesses in five counties will be eligible for microloans of up to $15,000, which will provide them with a short-term source of funds for repair work and operating expenses until more long-term recovery funding can be secured. The loans have a two-year repayment period, with payments deferred for at least

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Wisconsin Community Action Program Association: Donates materials to Wisconsin Historical Society for future research use

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) recently donated materials to the Wisconsin Historical Society that consist of board and committee minutes, annual reports, newsletters, press releases and subject files on WISCAP initiatives. “The donation from WISCAP will be a great tool for researchers and others needing first person resources for work on community action programs,” said Matt Blessing, State Archivist for the Wisconsin Historical Society. WISCAP, the statewide association for Wisconsin’s sixteen community action agencies, was incorporated on March 1, 1974. The private, not-for-profit corporation works to bring economic self-sufficiency to Wisconsin’s low-income

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Darling re-appointed JFC chair

Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, has been re-appointed co-chair of Joint Finance, tying her for the most terms leading the powerful budget committee. Darling has led the committee since the 2011-12 session other than a brief period when Dems won back control of the Senate after the June 2012 recall elections. She also  previously chaired it in 2003-04. Next session will tie her with Sen. Walte… 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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Sen. Darling: Named Co-Chair of Budget-Writing Committee

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 608-266-5830 Madison – State Senator Alberta Darling will return as the Senate Co-Chair of the powerful, budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. This week, State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) re-appointed Senator Darling as co-chair. Senator Fitzgerald says taxpayers can count on Senator Darling’s leadership. “Alberta has done a fantastic job presiding over the Joint Finance Committee. Her leadership and principled approach have left Wisconsin on a sound financial footing with each budget she has been involved in,” Fitzgerald said, “I am proud to appoint her again and look forward to working with her.” Senator Darling

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Honors Veterans and Servicemembers on Veterans Day

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement honoring Wisconsin Veterans and Servicemembers ahead of Veterans Day: “This Sunday, we come together to honor the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s Veterans, Servicemembers and their families as we commemorate Veterans Day. The men and

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Annual Association of School Economics Teachers Conference

Join us for the 29th Annual Association of School Economics Teachers (ASET) Conference, November 29th at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee. Tim O’Driscoll will be awarded the James Flora Teaching Award for his lifetime achievements in economics education. Topics and speakers will include: Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D. Federal Reserve Bank of

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 9, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: WI Republican leaders looking to roll back authorities given to the Gov by the legislature. JFC hearing for Kimberly-Clark financial package hearing date set. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and

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Gov. Walker: Invites students to decorate the Capitol Christmas Tree with “America’s Dairyland” ornaments

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON– Governor Scott Walker asked art teachers, parents, and children from across Wisconsin to help decorate the 2018 State Capitol Christmas Tree by making ornaments for this year’s tree. The theme for the 2018 Capitol Christmas Tree will be “America’s Dairyland.” “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is more

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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 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded a $155,000 grant to the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) to provide no-interest loans to businesses in the region that were impacted by the severe weather and flooding in September.

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Wisconsin Community Action Program Association: Donates materials to Wisconsin Historical Society for future research use

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) recently donated materials to the Wisconsin Historical Society that consist of board and committee minutes, annual reports, newsletters, press releases and subject files on WISCAP initiatives. “The donation from WISCAP will be a great tool for researchers

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Darling re-appointed JFC chair

Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, has been re-appointed co-chair of Joint Finance, tying her for the most terms leading the powerful budget committee. Darling has led the committee since the 2011-12 session other than a brief period when Dems won back control of the Senate after the June 2012 recall

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Sen. Darling: Named Co-Chair of Budget-Writing Committee

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 608-266-5830 Madison – State Senator Alberta Darling will return as the Senate Co-Chair of the powerful, budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. This week, State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) re-appointed Senator Darling as co-chair. Senator Fitzgerald says taxpayers can count on Senator Darling’s leadership. “Alberta

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