TUE PM Update: Despite $2.1B projected revenue boost, $1.1B would be needed to meet all agency asks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Subscribers: This is the last PM Update of the holiday week. The PM Update will return Monday. Thank you for subscribing, and have a happy Thanksgiving. From WisPolitics.com … — The outgoing Walker administration delivered Gov.-elect Tony Evers a dose of good news for his first budget with the state expected to have new revenues of $2.1 billion through … 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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Farrow campaign: Farrow seeks re-election as Waukesha County executive

Contact number: 262-352-1331 (Pewaukee) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, today, announced his bid for re-election as County Executive. “I am honored to have served the people of Waukesha County as their County Executive for the past four years, but our work is not done. We must always be looking to the future and find ways to make our county safer, more prosperous, and an even better place to live and raise our families. I am running for re-election eager to face the challenges ahead and optimistic about the future of our great county,” Farrow stated. During the past four

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Sen. Darling, Rep. Nygren: Wisconsin to see additional $2.1 billion in revenue

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 Madison – The Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) released the following statement after revenue projections show Wisconsin has an additional $2.1 billion in revenue: “This is the best revenue estimate since 2002. We delivered $8 billion in tax cuts and the largest real-dollar increase for public education in state history, and today’s estimate shows we are headed in the right direction. Governor Walker is leaving Wisconsin in much better fiscal shape than what he inherited.

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One Wisconsin Now: 2018 election totals show voters delivered mandate to Democrats

Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Record Voter Turnout and Record Vote Totals for Dems in Statewide Elections MADISON, Wis. — Republicans in the state legislature may have protected their legislative majorities because of the rigged district lines they drew after taking complete control of state government in 2011, but a closer look at the results of the 2018 midterm elections in Wisconsin confirms that voters delivered a mandate to Democrats who swept every statewide election on the ballot. “The voters of Wisconsin spoke loud and clear in the midterm elections,” said One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross. “They turned out

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Walker administration projects $2.1 billion in new GPR through mid-2021

The outgoing Walker administration delivered Gov.-elect Tony Evers a dose of good news for his first budget with the state expected to have new revenues of $2.1 billion through mid-2021. Still, that was tempered somewhat by agency budget requests that outstrip expected revenue growth by nearly $1.1 billion. That means Evers will either have to pare back agency spending requests or find revenue upp… 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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UW-Madison: In first year, Bucky’s Tuition Promise provides free tuition to 796 incoming UW-Madison students

CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, University Communications, (608) 263-7523, meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu. Roughly one in five of UW-Madison’s incoming in-state students is benefiting from Bucky’s Tuition Promise, making education at the state’s flagship much more affordable for Wisconsin families. The initiative, announced in February, pledges to cover four years of tuition and segregated fees for any incoming freshman who is a Wisconsin resident and whose family’s annual household adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less – roughly the state’s median family income. Transfer students who are Wisconsin residents and who meet the same income criteria receive two years of tuition and segregated fees. The

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Rep. Nygren: Sen. Hansen opposes union jobs?

Contact: Rep. John Nygren, (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement in response to a column authored by Senator Dave Hansen: “Senator Dave Hansen recently exhibited his inexperience when it comes to private business practices. In his column, Sen. Hansen claims that Kimberly-Clark will lay off 7% of its workforce in Wisconsin should Assembly Bill 963 become law. While this may be an effective fear tactic, it is nothing more than that.” “The 93% employment retention threshold is in place because of the ebb and flow of large-business employment.

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Sen. Darling: More entrepreneurs will get a chance thanks to Badger Fund of Funds

Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – The next great idea may have a “Made in Wisconsin” label on it, thanks to a bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling. On Monday, Rock River Capital Partners announced it raised $23.5 million and will make their first investment this week. The group expects to make more than a dozen investments in the coming years. Senator Darling says she is excited more entrepreneurs will get a chance. “Wisconsin’s best resource is our people,” Darling said, “I’m excited so many people want to invest in our great state and get great ideas into the

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Attorney General Brad Schimel to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the appointment of Attorney General Brad Schimel to serve as judge on the Waukesha County Circuit Court, replacing Judge Patrick Haughney. “Brad Schimel has diligently served the State of Wisconsin as attorney general and the citizens of Waukesha County as district attorney,” said Governor Walker. “Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and the State of Wisconsin. He will continue to faithfully serve our state as Waukesha County Circuit Court judge.”

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WisDems: Statement on appointment of Brad Schimel to Waukesha County Circuit Court

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on breaking news that outgoing Attorney General Brad Schimel has been appointed by outgoing Governor Scott Walker to the Waukesha County Circuit Court: “Wisconsinites overwhelmingly want their courts to be independent, but Scott Walker has nonetheless appointed a highly partisan Republican to the job. Even though Wisconsin voters rejected divisive and partisan politicians like Brad Schimel just two weeks ago, Republicans have chosen to ignore the will of voters and put politics before people.”

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 20, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The state DOT projects a decline in spending and gas tax revenue. Congressman Mark Pocan says he thinks Nancy Pelosi will be the next speaker of the House. … 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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Walker appoints Schimel to Waukesha County bench

Gov. Scott Walker is appointing outgoing AG Brad Schimel to a vacancy on the Waukesha County Circuit Court. The move comes a day after Schimel formally conceded the AG’s race to Dem rival Josh Kaul, who won by 17,190 votes. Schimel took the weekend to considered whether to seek a recount, but decided against requesting one. “Brad Schimel has diligently served the State of Wisconsin as attorney gen… 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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Madison Mayor Soglin: Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Award in Public Discourse Winner is Ed Lee

Contact: Katie Crawley 608-266-4611 Madison, WI – Mayor Paul Soglin announced today that Ed Lee is the recipient of the 2018 Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. The award was created by the Common Council to honor Madison residents who exemplify Jeff Erlanger’s model of fairness, openness, and civility in public discourse. Jeff, who passed away in 2007, was committed to public service. He understood that through civil debate and effective representation those with varying opinions could come together on how to solve issues within the community. Mr. Erlanger served on the City of Madison’s Economic Development Commission

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Nugent campaign: Withdraws from Green Bay’s race for mayor

Statement By Peter Nugent If there’s anything I know for sure, nothing is for certain.  This past month has been a bit of a challenge for me and my family, which has resulted in me reflecting on the Mayor’s race.  Although I love this city and am so encouraged by the support my campaign has received from so many people, I’ve decided not to continue my candidacy.  Without question, this has been a very difficult decision.  A re-evaluation of priorities was necessary and unfortunately, I am just not in a position to give the deserved time and energy to the

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Sen. Darling, Rep. Nygren: Wisconsin to see additional $2.1 billion in revenue

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 Madison – The Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) released the following statement after revenue projections show Wisconsin has an additional $2.1 billion in revenue: “This

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UW-Madison: In first year, Bucky’s Tuition Promise provides free tuition to 796 incoming UW-Madison students

CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, University Communications, (608) 263-7523, meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu. Roughly one in five of UW-Madison’s incoming in-state students is benefiting from Bucky’s Tuition Promise, making education at the state’s flagship much more affordable for Wisconsin families. The initiative, announced in February, pledges to cover four years of tuition and segregated fees

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Rep. Nygren: Sen. Hansen opposes union jobs?

Contact: Rep. John Nygren, (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance released the following statement in response to a column authored by Senator Dave Hansen: “Senator Dave Hansen recently exhibited his inexperience when it comes to private business practices. In his column, Sen.

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 20, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The state DOT projects a decline in spending and gas tax revenue. Congressman Mark Pocan says he thinks Nancy Pelosi will be the next speaker of the House. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for

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Walker appoints Schimel to Waukesha County bench

Gov. Scott Walker is appointing outgoing AG Brad Schimel to a vacancy on the Waukesha County Circuit Court. The move comes a day after Schimel formally conceded the AG’s race to Dem rival Josh Kaul, who won by 17,190 votes. Schimel took the weekend to considered whether to seek a

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