MON PM Update: DOT projects nearly $77M drop in spending over next two years

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Department of Transportation is projecting a dip in spending of $76.7 million over the next two years, a decrease of about 1.3 percent, according to its budget request submitted to the outgoing Walker administration. The agency’s request also projects a decline in gas tax revenue in the current fiscal year as well as … 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    

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Lucas campaign: Names Gorens-Levey and Lovern as transition co-chairs

Contact: 414-215-9665 Today, Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas named Linda Gorens-Levey, a respected civic and business leader, and Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern as co-chairs of his transition team. Gorens-Levey and Lovern will coordinate a comprehensive transition process that will culminate when Lucas takes office as the 65th Sheriff of Milwaukee County on January 7, 2019. “Ms. Gorens-Levey and Mr. Lovern are innovative Milwaukee County leaders who share a firm commitment to building a strong and safe community for all,” said Lucas. “I am grateful for their willingness to serve as transition team co-chairs. Their combined experience in organizational

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WisDOT: Thanksgiving holiday travelers are asked to plan ahead, keep an eye on the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters

WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Although most highway construction has wrapped up for the year, deer hunters and other motorists traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday period may still encounter a few work zones and should prepare for the possibility of heavy traffic along key travel corridors. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) expect peak travel periods to occur between noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 and again on Sunday, November 25 when hunters and holiday travelers head home. Motorists should be aware of increased deer activity this time of year, especially during early morning and

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Sen. Marklein: Re-appointed to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced that Senator Howard Marklein has been re-appointed to the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2019-20 legislative session. “I am honored to continue my service on the JFC,” Marklein said. “This appointment is one of the most effective ways for me to dedicate my skills, expertise and talents in finance to my role as your State Senator.” “As a member of the JFC, I am able to influence our state budget and the priorities of our government,” Marklein said. “This appointment enables

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Sen. Tiffany: Joint statement with Michigan Sen. Casperson on the Manage Our Wolves Act

State Senators Casperson and Tiffany Expect Results The Manage Our Wolves Act passed on a bipartisan vote last Friday in the House of Representatives. Now is the time for the Great Lakes Senators to show voters in their states they have some clout in Washington. Senators Baldwin (D-WI), Klobuchar (D-MN), and Stabenow (D-MI) it is now your turn to produce results for your constituents. Thank you Representatives Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Collin Peterson (R-MN) for leading on this bipartisan issue. The science is clear-cut on the issue of de-listing. Twenty-six scientists with expertise in the field of wildlife biology signed

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Sen. Stroebel: Looks forward to protecting taxpayers on Joint Finance Committee

Contact: Brian Sikma (608) 266-7513 Stroebel: I’m honored to be appointed to a full term on JFC. Madison, WI – Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement after being appointed by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald to his first full term on the Joint Finance Committee: “I want to thank Senator Fitzgerald for appointing me to my first full session on the Joint Finance Committee. “I look forward to using the full breadth of my experience as a small business owner, real estate developer, bank board member, school board member, charity board member, husband and father to bring perspective

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 19, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Attorney General Brad Schimel concedes to Dem opponent Josh Kaul and says he will not seek a recount. Gov.-elect Tony Evers announces new members of his transition team. And Sen. Alberta Darling defends the idea of shifting the date of the 2020 presidential primary. … 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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Kaul campaign: Josh Kaul reacts to Attorney General Brad Schimel’s concession

Kaul thanks Schimel for his service MADISON — Today, following the release of Attorney General Brad Schimel’s statement announcing that he will not request a recount, Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul released the following statement: “I want to thank Attorney General Brad Schimel for his public service.” “As Attorney General, I’ll work to ensure that Wisconsin is responding to the opioid epidemic like the crisis it is. I’ll make sure that all DNA matches that resulted from the testing of the kits in Wisconsin’s rape-kit backlog are fully investigated, and I’ll work to address the increase in testing times at the

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Thanks Sen. Johnson and Rep. Kind

CONTACT: Andres Malave at AMalave@afphq.org Grassroots effort launched to encourage bold leadership on key priorities MADISON, WI. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Monday launched a paid media effort including direct mail and digital advertisements thanking Senator Ron Johnson and Representative Ron Kind for their leadership. Sen. Johnson is being recognized for his leadership on working to curb out-of-control spending; and both Sen. Johnson and Rep. Kind are being encouraged to keep speaking out against harmful tariffs.  AFP’s sister organization, The LIBRE Initiative, is also launching direct mail into the district of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan encouraging him to find

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SPJ Madison: Announces recipient of annual holiday raffle: UW-Madison journalism students

MADISON – The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce that UW-Madison journalism students with unpaid or underpaid internships will be the recipient of proceeds from the annual Holiday Party and Raffle. Money from the raffle will go into the annual fund of the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication and set aside to support students who are pursuing journalism and taking unpaid positions. “Journalism internships help provide real-world learning opportunities that are vital for students going into the profession after graduation,” said Hemant Shah, department chair of the School of Journalism and Mass

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MON News Summary: Kaul prepares to take lead at DOJ, Baldwin campaign touts its digital ad strategy

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** NOMINATE TOP WISPOLITICOS, ADS OF 2018 WisPolitics.com will again hand out its annual awards for the top Democratic and Republican “WisPolitico” of the year. We are also looking for nominations for the… 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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Lucas campaign: Names Gorens-Levey and Lovern as transition co-chairs

Contact: 414-215-9665 Today, Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas named Linda Gorens-Levey, a respected civic and business leader, and Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern as co-chairs of his transition team. Gorens-Levey and Lovern will coordinate a comprehensive transition process that will culminate when Lucas takes office as the 65th Sheriff

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WisDOT: Thanksgiving holiday travelers are asked to plan ahead, keep an eye on the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters

WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Although most highway construction has wrapped up for the year, deer hunters and other motorists traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday period may still encounter a few work zones and should prepare for the possibility of heavy traffic along key travel corridors. Officials with the

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Sen. Marklein: Re-appointed to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced that Senator Howard Marklein has been re-appointed to the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2019-20 legislative session. “I am honored to continue my service on the JFC,” Marklein said. “This appointment

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 19, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Attorney General Brad Schimel concedes to Dem opponent Josh Kaul and says he will not seek a recount. Gov.-elect Tony Evers announces new members of his transition team. And Sen. Alberta Darling defends the idea of shifting the date of the 2020 presidential primary. … Please

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Thanks Sen. Johnson and Rep. Kind

CONTACT: Andres Malave at AMalave@afphq.org Grassroots effort launched to encourage bold leadership on key priorities MADISON, WI. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Monday launched a paid media effort including direct mail and digital advertisements thanking Senator Ron Johnson and Representative Ron Kind for their leadership. Sen. Johnson is being recognized for

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MON News Summary: Kaul prepares to take lead at DOJ, Baldwin campaign touts its digital ad strategy

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** NOMINATE TOP WISPOLITICOS, ADS OF 2018 WisPolitics.com will again hand out its annual awards for the top Democratic and Republican “WisPolitico” of the year. We are also looking for nominations for the… Please log in to

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