THU PM Update: Republicans consider moving ‘20 prez primary to help Kelly; Walker talks to reporters

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. Scott Walker today said he would consider the idea, even t… 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 Password

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WisDems: Statement on Republicans’ latest attempt to eviscerate checks and balances

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 benefit future conservative candidates and potentially cost Wisconsin taxpayers millions of dollars. “Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald want to put their thumbs on the scale and manipulate an election that won’t happen for over a year. This is exactly the kind of calculating, divide-and-conquer politics Wisconsinites voted out last week.

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DOC: Inmate apprenticeships provide valuable skills after release

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 “preparing inmates for success in the community is a key focus for the Department of Corrections.” She continued by noting that “apprenticeships are one way that the Department of Corrections can provide in-demand training which leads to employment upon release, addressing recidivism and enabling inmates to move down a new

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Walker urges passage of Kimberly-Clark bill by the end of November

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 down the plant unless the the Legislature approves the bill by month’s end. He hoped leggies will “… 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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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 15, 2018

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 subscription options.

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Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces free leadership conference

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 Idea’ into practice by hosting an event which honors Governor Thompson’s effective approach to problem solving.” noted Thompson Center Director, Ryan Owens. “Leaders across the political spectrum will need to work together, and we will discuss how they can do so.” The event will focus on two themes. The first

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Rep. Hesselbein: Wisconsin Assembly Democratic radio address: Veterans Day

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 Armed Forces. Our brave veterans are a steadfast reminder of the sacred obligations we hold as Americans, both at home and abroad to protect our freedoms and way of life. As a state legislator, I believe it is my duty to ensure when our service men and women return home,

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Milwaukee Ald. Bauman: Amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight

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 Public Works Local Streets Program and High Impact Paving Program. “Roads plagued with potholes and other pavement issues are among the top concerns in the City. These amendments will not address all roadway infrastructure needs but does provide our DPW with much needed resources,” he said. Another amendment sponsored by

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Dept. of Health Services: Mental health grant awards to assist youth in need

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 stabilization service for local youth. A voluntary service, in-home mental health crisis stabilization for youth is designed to help young people better understand the cause of their psychological distress, while teaching them healthy coping skills to manage similar situations in the future in their home, rather than a hospital or

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Update on efforts to combat homelessness in Milwaukee County

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 Milwaukee County in fighting homelessness in our community. In 2015, we all made a commitment toward ending chronic homelessness by this year, and we have not wavered from that commitment. In fact, we are on track to formally meeting the requirements of a functional-zero number for the chronically homeless in our community. As

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Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon on the opiate addiction crisis

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 luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Madison’s John Nolen Drive. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and the presentation at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for students and returning veterans, $25 for individual members, $35 for non-members and included for Tech Council

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MMAC’s World Trade Association holiday social on global opportunities and the truth about international trade

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 strategies and thoughts on the future of global trade.  Katy Sinnott, Vice President of international business development at WEDC will share her expertise on the state of exports.  You won’t want to miss hearing these dynamic speakers! After the presentation, we will be honoring past World Trade Association Presidents with appetizers, drinks

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DOC: Inmate apprenticeships provide valuable skills after release

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

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 15, 2018

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

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Rep. Hesselbein: Wisconsin Assembly Democratic radio address: Veterans Day

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

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Dept. of Health Services: Mental health grant awards to assist youth in need

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

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Update on efforts to combat homelessness in Milwaukee County

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

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MMAC’s World Trade Association holiday social on global opportunities and the truth about international trade

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

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