Gov.-elect Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes: Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council

MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced Aaron Olver as a senior advisor to lead the transition personnel recruitment efforts for their administration and Tia Torhorst as deputy transition director. Olver is the managing director of University Research Park, a University of Wisconsin-Madison affiliate research and technology park supporting early-stage businesses. He helped lead former Governor Jim Doyle’s transition and later served as Department of Commerce secretary during the Doyle administration. A former Rhodes Scholar, Olver also served as economic development director for the city of Madison. Torhorst currently serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Fitzgerald adds LeMahieu to Finance, brings back other returning members

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, today appointed Sen. Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, to the Joint Finance Committee. He replaces outgoing Sen. Leah Vukmir, who left her seat to run for U.S. Senate. Fitzgerald also re-appointed all of the other returning members from this session. In addition to his previous announcement that Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Falls, would co-chair the co… 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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FRI REPORT: Budget watchers size up candidates to fill remaining JFC spots

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/fri-report-budget-watchers-size-up-candidates-to-fill-remaining-jfc-spots/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Budget watchers size up candidates to fill remaining JFC spots Criminal justice interests band together to push $70 million budget package Kind kn… 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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First Lady Walker: Florists from across Wisconsin decorate the Wisconsin Executive Residence for the 2018 Holiday Season

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker hosted florists from throughout Wisconsin to help decorate the Wisconsin Executive Residence for the 2018 Holiday Season. “We truly appreciate the beautiful decorations created this year by talented artists from across the state,” said Mrs. Walker. “We hope families from every corner of Wisconsin visit the executive residence to enjoy these beautiful decorations at one of our holiday tours. This is a fun tradition we would like to share it with as many people as possible.” Six florists from different areas of Wisconsin each decorated a different room at the

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Final vote margin has Kaul up 17k votes over Schimel

Republican Brad Schimel is taking the weekend to decide if he wants to request a recount in the AG race after a final vote count shows Dem Josh Kaul leading by 17,190 votes, according to the final canvass by Wisconsin counties. Those results, posted at the state Elections Commission site, put Schimel within the margin he needs to be able to request a recount. But he’d have to cover the cost. A Sch… 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. 16, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Wisconsin Republicans consider moving the state’s 2020 presidential primary New low unemployment record in Wisconsin … 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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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ transition team, the recent public hearing on the Kimberly-Clark incentive package, and what Republicans may vote on in the upcoming lame duck session.

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin ranks 2nd nationally in manufacturing job gains over year

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce WI also ranks 1st in nation for manufacturing jobs added over last six months MADISON – The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state-by-state employment and unemployment rankings that show Wisconsin’s addition of 20,000 manufacturing jobs from October 2017 to October 2018 ranked 2nd nationally and 1st in the Midwest, while the state’s unemployment rate of 3 percent ranked in the top 10 nationally.  The state’s labor force participation rate of 68.4 percent ranked 7th best nationally and 2nd in the Midwest and Wisconsin’s addition of 9,200

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Gov.-elect Evers: Attending National Governors Association meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560       MADISON – Governor-elect Tony Evers will attend the National Governors Association Seminar for New Governors in Colorado this weekend with his wife, Kathy Evers. A bipartisan group of current governors from around the nation and their staff will provide training and advice for newly-elected governors of both parties on issues ranging from emergency preparedness to work-life balance. “I’ve spent my career working across the aisle so I’m excited to join a diverse group of new governors and learn from a bipartisan set of our nation’s current governors,” said Evers. “I’m looking forward

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Legislation deignating the Vel R. Phillips Post Office building in Milwaukee passes the Senate

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the Senate passed legislation designating the U.S. Post Office located at 2650 North Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building.” “Vel contributed so much at every level and paved the way for other Wisconsinites to help make a difference in people’s lives,” said Senator Baldwin. “She was a leader in engaging the Milwaukee grassroots in dialogue with the Community Brainstorming conference and she encouraged everyone to join her on the march for social justice. Vel had a lifelong passion of doing right by others, and I’m proud to

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Rep. Bowen: Walker offers definition of decency, violates it one day later

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 Outgoing gov. signals he’ll rig 2020 election, costing taxpayers millions MADISON – Gov. Walker wasted little time in violating his own definition of decency on Thursday, telling reporters he is open to rigging an election and limiting the powers of his successor one day after saying it would be “the decent thing to do” to remain silent while Governor-elect Evers transitions into his new role. “Scott Walker has never missed an opportunity to put the fortunes of himself and his political party above the wellbeing of Wisconsin taxpayers, so it is disappointing yet unsurprising

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Gov.-elect Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes: Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council

MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced Aaron Olver as a senior advisor to lead the transition personnel recruitment efforts for their administration and Tia Torhorst as deputy transition director. Olver is the managing director of University Research Park, a University of Wisconsin-Madison affiliate research

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Fitzgerald adds LeMahieu to Finance, brings back other returning members

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, today appointed Sen. Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, to the Joint Finance Committee. He replaces outgoing Sen. Leah Vukmir, who left her seat to run for U.S. Senate. Fitzgerald also re-appointed all of the other returning members from this session. In addition to his previous announcement

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FRI REPORT: Budget watchers size up candidates to fill remaining JFC spots

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/fri-report-budget-watchers-size-up-candidates-to-fill-remaining-jfc-spots/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Budget watchers size up candidates to fill remaining JFC spots Criminal justice interests band together to push $70 million budget package Kind kn… Please log in to access

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First Lady Walker: Florists from across Wisconsin decorate the Wisconsin Executive Residence for the 2018 Holiday Season

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker hosted florists from throughout Wisconsin to help decorate the Wisconsin Executive Residence for the 2018 Holiday Season. “We truly appreciate the beautiful decorations created this year by talented artists from across the state,” said Mrs. Walker. “We hope families from

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Final vote margin has Kaul up 17k votes over Schimel

Republican Brad Schimel is taking the weekend to decide if he wants to request a recount in the AG race after a final vote count shows Dem Josh Kaul leading by 17,190 votes, according to the final canvass by Wisconsin counties. Those results, posted at the state Elections Commission site, put

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 16, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Wisconsin Republicans consider moving the state’s 2020 presidential primary New low unemployment record in Wisconsin … 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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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ transition team, the recent public hearing on the Kimberly-Clark incentive package, and what Republicans may vote on in the upcoming lame duck session.

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin ranks 2nd nationally in manufacturing job gains over year

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce WI also ranks 1st in nation for manufacturing jobs added over last six months MADISON – The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state-by-state employment and unemployment rankings that show Wisconsin’s addition of

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Gov.-elect Evers: Attending National Governors Association meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560       MADISON – Governor-elect Tony Evers will attend the National Governors Association Seminar for New Governors in Colorado this weekend with his wife, Kathy Evers. A bipartisan group of current governors from around the nation and their staff will provide training

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Legislation deignating the Vel R. Phillips Post Office building in Milwaukee passes the Senate

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the Senate passed legislation designating the U.S. Post Office located at 2650 North Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building.” “Vel contributed so much at every level and paved the way for other Wisconsinites to

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