MON PM Update: Evers seeks $94,600 transition budget; Vos re-elected speaker

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Tony Evers’ transition team is seeking $94,600, most of which would go for seven staff positions to help the guv-elect prepare to take office. The request is higher than 2010 and 2002, the last two times a non-incumbent guv was elected. Sixteen years ago, Dem Jim Doyle requested $87,500, while Republican Scott Walker sought $82… 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 Me     Forgot

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Assembly Republicans re-elect Vos as speaker

Assembly Republicans today unanimously voted to keep Robin Vos, R-Rochester, as speaker as the chamber prepares to come back next session with a 63-36 majority. Members also unanimously supported Tyler August, of Lake Geneva, as speaker pro tempore; Jim Steineke, of Kaukauna, as majority leader; Dan Knodl, of Germantown, as majority caucus chair; Romaine Quinn, of Barron, as majority caucus vice chair; Jessie Rodriguez, of Oak Creek, as secretary; and Samantha Kerkman, of Salem, as sergeant at arms. And they voted to elect Rep. Mary Felzkowski, of Irma, as assistant majority leader, an office previously held by Rep. Rob Brooks,

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Rep. Shankland: Statement and lingering questions on New Point Forward proposal  

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland, (608) 267-9649 STEVENS POINT – Today, UW-Stevens Point released a second proposal to address their budget shortfall. In response, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) issued the following statement: “Since UWSP introduced the Point Forward proposal in March, I’ve heard from faculty, staff, college students, alumni, parents, high school students, high school counselors, community members, business leaders, local elected officials, regents, and state policymakers about it. My number one priority throughout this process has been to listen to these stakeholders and advocate for them, especially for sustainable state funding to our UW System. “I want to recognize and

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One Wisconsin Now: Rep. Vos selected to lead Assembly Republican caucus, not state of Wisconsin

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Vos Should Choose Another Road, Drop Divisive Attacks on Will of Wisconsin Voters MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Robin Vos was selected leader of the Assembly Republican caucus by his colleagues today. Despite Vos and his fellow Republicans garnering only 45 percent of the votes cast in State Assembly races while Democrats swept every statewide office on the ballot, Republicans will return as the Assembly majority for the 2019-20 legislative session. Despite the lack of any electoral mandate, Vos has indicated he intends to convene a lame duck session of the legislature to

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Rep. Considine: Statement on Baraboo photo

CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Baraboo – Recently, a photo resurfaced showing a group of Baraboo high school students performing a Nazi salute. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) said the following in response to the photo: “This photo is a clear reminder of the racism that is still present in our Baraboo community and in our country. Having worked in the Baraboo School District and lived in this area for many years, I am extremely disappointed and I believe we can all do better than this, including our young people. This incident is a slap in the face to all of

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Dept. of Children and Families:  Governor’s outstanding adoptive parent awards presented

Contact: Gina Paige ― 608-266-9000 (MADISON) ― The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored five special adoptive families today by presenting them with the 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Adoptive Award. The awards were presented during a celebration at the State Capitol as part of Wisconsin’s month-long recognition of National Adoption Month. The awards recognize Wisconsin families who have opened their hearts to provide safe and loving homes to children in need of a permanent home. Nominations were received from adoption workers, children’s advocates, and citizens from all corners of Wisconsin, with recipients chosen based upon their stories of exceptional

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Depts. of Corrections, Workforce Development: New job center builds on department’s success training inmates for careers in the community

FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR DWD: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov OREGON – Lt. Governor Kleefisch joined the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to celebrate the opening of a new Job Center at Oakhill Correctional Institution (OCI). “Educating inmates in our Correctional facilities not only reduces recidivism, but it also brings much-needed talent back into our economy,” said Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. “Here in Wisconsin, our historically low unemployment requires us to recruit and train talent that is oftentimes overlooked. I am proud of our $3 million investment in workforce training for inmates,

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One Wisconsin Now: Statements on Baraboo High School nazi salute photo

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘This is Why Leadership Matters’ MADISON, Wis. — A photo of a group of Baraboo High School students giving nazi salutes and making other white nationalist gestures surfaced today and is the subject of state, national and international media reporting. The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross: “This is why leadership matters. “These teenagers have watched Donald Trump outright endorsing white nationalism, while Republicans leading Wisconsin state government have sat silently and refused to stand up to Trump and strongly and directly denounce his racism, xenophobia and

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Sen. Erpenbach: Statement on photo of Baraboo High School students

Contact: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 “There is no place for hatred, intolerance and racism in our society. Unfortunately, based on what these students see coming from the White House, some of them may believe what they have done is acceptable. It is absolutely not. Leaders, from the President on down, need to condemn racism in all its forms and work toward a world where we learn from the mistakes of history.”

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Know Wisconsin’s trespass law before hunting

Contact: Paul Zimmerman, 608.828.5708 MADISON – With the upcoming deer hunting season, hunters and rural landowners should be aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law. According to the law, hunters must obtain written or verbal permission to hunt on someone’s land. “The best way to ensure a safe and enjoyable hunting season is good communication between rural landowners and hunters,” Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Executive Director of Governmental Relations Paul Zimmerman said. “If landowners are having issues with trespassers, they should call their county sheriff’s office as DNR wardens do not have the authority to investigate trespassing complaints.” Hunters are required to make

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UW System: President Cross statement on UW-Stevens Point plan

MEDIA CONTACT: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195, hlaroi@uwsa.edu universityrelations@uwsa.edu MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross issued this statement Monday on today’s UW-Stevens Point plan: “I want to thank faculty, staff, students, Provost Greg Summers and Chancellor Bernie Patterson who collaboratively developed this new vision for UW-Stevens Point. Respecting Shared Governance, university leaders and the advisory committee listened to a broad range of campus and community voices, and crafted a plan through a deliberate, thoughtful process. I look forward to the next steps, including additional review by campus stakeholders and the Board of Regents.”

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UW-Stevens Point: Unveils plan for new kind of regional university

Media Relations 715-346-2490 ucm@uwsp.edu www.uwsp.edu/ucm As it approaches its 125th year, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point plans to continue to evolve in a way university officials say could become a national model – by making programs more career-focused while weaving a liberal arts education throughout the curriculum. A plan for a new kind of regional university was unveiled to UW-Stevens Point students and faculty and staff members earlier today. “We’re creating new possibilities for students of all ages,” Chancellor Bernie Patterson said. “This new kind of regional university for the 21st century will produce graduates who are among the best prepared

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 12, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Assembly Republicans meet to hold leadership elections Speaker Robin Vos says he won’t let Gov.-elect Tony Evers “screw up” the Foxconn deal … 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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Gov.-elect Evers: Announces chief of staff and transition team director, co-chairs

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 MADISON – Today, Governor-Elect Tony Evers announced key leadership personnel for his Transition Team and the Office of the Governor. Maggie Gau, Governor-Elect Evers’ campaign manager, will become Governor-Elect Evers’ Chief of Staff. JoAnne Anton will serve as Transition Director, and Transition Team Co-Chairs who will assist with recruiting and appointing members of Governor-Elect Evers’ Administration and developing priorities for his first-term agenda. “The people of Wisconsin voted for a change last week, and today we’re ready to get to work putting the people of Wisconsin first,” said Governor-Elect Evers. “As I said all along during the campaign, my

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Evers names Gau chief of staff, Anton transition director

Maggie Gau, who served as Tony Evers’ campaign manager for his successful guv bid and previously worked as a legislative aide in the state Capitol, will become his chief of staff. Meanwhile, JoAnne Anton, who formerly worked as U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s state director and now leads his philanthropic organization, will be the director of Evers’ transition team, the campaign announced today. Evers’ campaign also announced five co-chairs: * Chuck Pruitt, a partner and co-managing director of the A.B. Data Group. He’s also a former member of the UW System Board of Regents. * Amy Traynor, an Eau Claire teamer

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Assembly Republicans re-elect Vos as speaker

Assembly Republicans today unanimously voted to keep Robin Vos, R-Rochester, as speaker as the chamber prepares to come back next session with a 63-36 majority. Members also unanimously supported Tyler August, of Lake Geneva, as speaker pro tempore; Jim Steineke, of Kaukauna, as majority leader; Dan Knodl, of Germantown, as

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Rep. Shankland: Statement and lingering questions on New Point Forward proposal  

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland, (608) 267-9649 STEVENS POINT – Today, UW-Stevens Point released a second proposal to address their budget shortfall. In response, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) issued the following statement: “Since UWSP introduced the Point Forward proposal in March, I’ve heard from faculty, staff, college students, alumni, parents, high

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Rep. Considine: Statement on Baraboo photo

CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Baraboo – Recently, a photo resurfaced showing a group of Baraboo high school students performing a Nazi salute. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) said the following in response to the photo: “This photo is a clear reminder of the racism that is still present in our

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Depts. of Corrections, Workforce Development: New job center builds on department’s success training inmates for careers in the community

FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR DWD: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov OREGON – Lt. Governor Kleefisch joined the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to celebrate the opening of a new Job Center at Oakhill Correctional Institution (OCI). “Educating inmates in our Correctional facilities

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One Wisconsin Now: Statements on Baraboo High School nazi salute photo

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘This is Why Leadership Matters’ MADISON, Wis. — A photo of a group of Baraboo High School students giving nazi salutes and making other white nationalist gestures surfaced today and is the subject of state, national and international media reporting. The following are

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Sen. Erpenbach: Statement on photo of Baraboo High School students

Contact: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 “There is no place for hatred, intolerance and racism in our society. Unfortunately, based on what these students see coming from the White House, some of them may believe what they have done is acceptable. It is absolutely not. Leaders, from the President on down,

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Know Wisconsin’s trespass law before hunting

Contact: Paul Zimmerman, 608.828.5708 MADISON – With the upcoming deer hunting season, hunters and rural landowners should be aware of Wisconsin’s trespass law. According to the law, hunters must obtain written or verbal permission to hunt on someone’s land. “The best way to ensure a safe and enjoyable hunting season

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UW System: President Cross statement on UW-Stevens Point plan

MEDIA CONTACT: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195, hlaroi@uwsa.edu universityrelations@uwsa.edu MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross issued this statement Monday on today’s UW-Stevens Point plan: “I want to thank faculty, staff, students, Provost Greg Summers and Chancellor Bernie Patterson who collaboratively developed this new vision for UW-Stevens

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UW-Stevens Point: Unveils plan for new kind of regional university

Media Relations 715-346-2490 ucm@uwsp.edu www.uwsp.edu/ucm As it approaches its 125th year, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point plans to continue to evolve in a way university officials say could become a national model – by making programs more career-focused while weaving a liberal arts education throughout the curriculum. A plan for a

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 12, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Assembly Republicans meet to hold leadership elections Speaker Robin Vos says he won’t let Gov.-elect Tony Evers “screw up” the Foxconn deal … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view

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Gov.-elect Evers: Announces chief of staff and transition team director, co-chairs

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 MADISON – Today, Governor-Elect Tony Evers announced key leadership personnel for his Transition Team and the Office of the Governor. Maggie Gau, Governor-Elect Evers’ campaign manager, will become Governor-Elect Evers’ Chief of Staff. JoAnne Anton will serve as Transition Director, and Transition Team Co-Chairs who will assist

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Evers names Gau chief of staff, Anton transition director

Maggie Gau, who served as Tony Evers’ campaign manager for his successful guv bid and previously worked as a legislative aide in the state Capitol, will become his chief of staff. Meanwhile, JoAnne Anton, who formerly worked as U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s state director and now leads his philanthropic organization,

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