Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republican lawmakers have floated the possibility of pushing the 2020 presidential primary off the April ballot in a move that would possibly help the chances conservative Justice Daniel Kelly retain his seat
For Immediate Release November 15, 2018 Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON – The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on news that legislative Republicans are considering passing legislation during their lame-duck session to reschedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEcNovember 15th, 2018 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR DWD: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov OSHKOSH – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Cathy Jess and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) leaders visited Oshkosh Correctional Institution to tout inmate apprenticeship programs which prepare
Gov. Scott Walker made a pitch to pass an incentive bill to keep a Kimberly-Clark plant open in Wisconsin as part of his first public comments to reporters since his loss in last week’s re-election. Walker, addressing reporters from his
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New staffing announcements for Gov.-elect Tony Evers. 14th Assembly District Republican candidate concedes. Senate Democrats announce Joint Finance Committee members. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here
MADISON— In celebration of its one year anniversary, the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership will host a free conference on November 30 at the Pyle Center on the UW-Madison campus. The conference will feature policymakers and empirical researchers
Contact: Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, 608-266-5340 Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is State Representative Dianne Hesselbein with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. On November 11th, Americans celebrated Veterans Day. On this day we especially honor those who performed the highest duty any
In the budget approved by the Common Council this week, Alderman Bauman successfully sponsored multiple amendments to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight in the City of Milwaukee. Alderman Bauman’s amendments enhance Milwaukee roadway infrastructure through increased funds of $1
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Four counties awarded $250,000 for crisis stabilization services The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department Children and Families (DCF) awarded a $250,000 grant to Columbia, Green Lake, Sauk, and Waushara counties,
MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov TO: Milwaukee County homelessness partners, advocates and all county residents FROM: County Executive Chris Abele RE: Community Update: Homelessness in Milwaukee County As a part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, I wanted to
Nearly 900 people in Wisconsin died from opioid overdoses in 2017 – more fatalities that year than were claimed by highway accidents. How can technology help to fight this societal scourge? Learn more from a panel of experts at the Tuesday,
Representative Robert Brooks, Chair Senator Lena Taylor, Vice Chair Tuesday, November 20, 2018 10:00 a.m. Room 225 Northwest, State Capitol Madison, WI Presentations by invited speakers, including a representative of the Department of Children and Families. Discussion of committee assignment,
Thursday, December 13, 2018 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST MMAC 756 N. Milwaukee Street Suite 400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 MMAC’s World Trade Association presents Global Opportunities 2019 & the Truth About International Trade Come and hear the truth about international trade. Ulice
Mexico: USMCA and the New Mexican Administration Friday, December 7 │ 7:30-9:30am Global Water Center – 247 W. Freshwater Way – Milwaukee In the wake of an agreement on a new NAFTA update to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and with president-elect Andrés Manuel
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, Co-chair of the Congressional Rural Health Caucus, released the following statement celebrating Wisconsin’s rural health centers and professionals on National Rural Health Day: “Communities across Wisconsin rely on our
Milwaukee general dentist Dr. Monica Hebl receives lifetime achievement honor WEST ALLIS, WIS., Nov. 15, 2018 – Dr. Monica Hebl, a general dentist who lives in Wauwatosa and practices in Milwaukee, is the 2018 Wisconsin Dental Association Lifetime Achievement Award
With the announcement that he will be retiring from the Milwaukee Police Department, I want to publicly recognize and thank Mike Crivello for his service as a police officer and for his leadership as President of the Milwaukee Police Association.
Contact: Conor Beck, Communications Project Manager, cbeck@ij.org, (703) 682-9320 ext. 284 Business Is Booming One Year After State Declares Prohibition Unconstitutional This Thanksgiving, Wisconsin’s home bakers can legally sell homemade apple pies, sugar cookies and other delicious treats to hungry Wisconsinites. They
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republican lawmakers have floated the possibility of pushing the 2020 presidential primary off the April ballot in a move that would possibly help the chances conservative Justice Daniel Kelly retain his seat on the Supreme Court, according to multiple GOP sources. Gov.
For Immediate Release November 15, 2018 Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON – The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on news that legislative Republicans are considering passing legislation during their lame-duck session to reschedule the state Supreme Court election in 2020. This move would
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEcNovember 15th, 2018 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov FOR DWD: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov OSHKOSH – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Cathy Jess and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) leaders visited Oshkosh Correctional Institution to tout inmate apprenticeship programs which prepare inmates for good-paying careers. DOC Secretary Cathy Jess shared that
Gov. Scott Walker made a pitch to pass an incentive bill to keep a Kimberly-Clark plant open in Wisconsin as part of his first public comments to reporters since his loss in last week’s re-election. Walker, addressing reporters from his Capitol conference room, said he believes the company will shut
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New staffing announcements for Gov.-elect Tony Evers. 14th Assembly District Republican candidate concedes. Senate Democrats announce Joint Finance Committee members. … 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
MADISON— In celebration of its one year anniversary, the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership will host a free conference on November 30 at the Pyle Center on the UW-Madison campus. The conference will feature policymakers and empirical researchers who study effective leadership. “We’re excited to put ‘the Wisconsin
Contact: Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, 608-266-5340 Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is State Representative Dianne Hesselbein with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. On November 11th, Americans celebrated Veterans Day. On this day we especially honor those who performed the highest duty any individual can offer our great nation – service in our
In the budget approved by the Common Council this week, Alderman Bauman successfully sponsored multiple amendments to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight in the City of Milwaukee. Alderman Bauman’s amendments enhance Milwaukee roadway infrastructure through increased funds of $1 million and $1.8 million dollars respectively to the Department of
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Four counties awarded $250,000 for crisis stabilization services The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department Children and Families (DCF) awarded a $250,000 grant to Columbia, Green Lake, Sauk, and Waushara counties, to work together to provide an in-home mental health crisis
MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov TO: Milwaukee County homelessness partners, advocates and all county residents FROM: County Executive Chris Abele RE: Community Update: Homelessness in Milwaukee County As a part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, I wanted to update you on the efforts, successes and ongoing commitment from
Nearly 900 people in Wisconsin died from opioid overdoses in 2017 – more fatalities that year than were claimed by highway accidents. How can technology help to fight this societal scourge? Learn more from a panel of experts at the Tuesday, Nov. 27 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon meeting in Madison. The
Representative Robert Brooks, Chair Senator Lena Taylor, Vice Chair Tuesday, November 20, 2018 10:00 a.m. Room 225 Northwest, State Capitol Madison, WI Presentations by invited speakers, including a representative of the Department of Children and Families. Discussion of committee assignment, including preliminary drafts.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST MMAC 756 N. Milwaukee Street Suite 400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 MMAC’s World Trade Association presents Global Opportunities 2019 & the Truth About International Trade Come and hear the truth about international trade. Ulice Payne, President of Addison-Clifton, LLC will share his recent experiences, client-based
Mexico: USMCA and the New Mexican Administration Friday, December 7 │ 7:30-9:30am Global Water Center – 247 W. Freshwater Way – Milwaukee In the wake of an agreement on a new NAFTA update to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and with president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador taking office Dec. 1, this is an important time
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, Co-chair of the Congressional Rural Health Caucus, released the following statement celebrating Wisconsin’s rural health centers and professionals on National Rural Health Day: “Communities across Wisconsin rely on our outstanding rural healthcare centers and professionals for access to quality,
Milwaukee general dentist Dr. Monica Hebl receives lifetime achievement honor WEST ALLIS, WIS., Nov. 15, 2018 – Dr. Monica Hebl, a general dentist who lives in Wauwatosa and practices in Milwaukee, is the 2018 Wisconsin Dental Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in recognition of her significant contributions of time, energy
With the announcement that he will be retiring from the Milwaukee Police Department, I want to publicly recognize and thank Mike Crivello for his service as a police officer and for his leadership as President of the Milwaukee Police Association. In my years as an alderman I have worked with
Contact: Conor Beck, Communications Project Manager, cbeck@ij.org, (703) 682-9320 ext. 284 Business Is Booming One Year After State Declares Prohibition Unconstitutional This Thanksgiving, Wisconsin’s home bakers can legally sell homemade apple pies, sugar cookies and other delicious treats to hungry Wisconsinites. They have not had this opportunity for long: In October 2017,