THU PM Update: Walker says he wants K-C deal to be his ‘legacy’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker says he wants the new deal with Kimberly-Clark — one of the last actions he’ll take in the waning days of his administration — to be his legacy. The guv today joined Kimberly-Clark officials and state lawmakers to announce the up to $28 million incentive package to keep open the Cold Spring facility in Fox … 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

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Rep. Pope: Dem radio address: A new era for Wisconsin

Contact:  Rep. Sondy Pope, 608-266-3520 Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is State Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Despite last week’s attempts by legislative Republicans to override the will of the people, Wisconsin will continue to move forward toward a brighter future. This week, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced their statewide Building the People’s Budget tour. For the first time in eight years, Wisconsin residents will be able to attend gubernatorial pre-budget listening sessions open to the public and share their priorities. Governor-elect Evers understands that in order to solve the

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Debunking the myth of fetal tissue research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) questioned expert medical researchers about the effectiveness of fetal stem cell research. Key Takeaway 1: According to the experts, stem cells created from adult samples, called pluripotent stem cells, have yielded far greater results than stem cells taken from fetal tissue. Key Takeaway 2: When asked why fetal tissue studies are not foregone for the more effective pluripotent stem cells, Dr. Prentice replied that some scientists are “trained in a

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WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 13, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Wisconsin House members split over support of the federal farm bill Gov. Scott Walker announces Kimberly-Clark incentive package … 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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Speaker Ryan: Congress passes sexual harassment reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2Gpet6W CONTACT AshLee Strong — 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, the House unanimously passed landmark legislation to reform the Congressional Accountability Act. Following passage, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement: “This legislation begins to remedy some of the areas where this institution has fallen unacceptably short. It includes strong reforms to protect victims, and improve accountability and transparency while addressing allegations. I want to thank Chairman Harper and Ranking Member Brady for working together in a positive way on behalf of the whole House. While this legislation begins to answer the call of this moment,

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Gov. Walker: Kimberly-Clark to keep Cold Spring Facility open in Wisconsin

Company, WEDC reach agreement on tax incentives that will retain nearly 400 jobs at Fox Valley facility NEENAH, WI. Dec. 13, 2018 – Kimberly-Clark and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have agreed to terms on a five-year agreement that will provide the company with up to $28 million in tax incentives and allow it to continue operations at its Cold Spring facility in Fox Crossing. Under the terms of the agreement, Kimberly-Clark will retain 388 technical manufacturing jobs with an annual payroll of over $30 million at the facility. The company will also continue to support hundreds of businesses

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Wisconsin falls two spots in new state health rankings

Wisconsin has fallen two places in the latest state-by-state health care rankings from the United Health Foundation, which highlights rising levels of obesity and certain diseases.   The state was ranked 23rd in this year’s report. This marks one of the lowest rankings in the past three decades, which have seen a overall downward slide in the state’s health ranking from the foundation.  … 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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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to help protect people’s personal data online

For Immediate Release Thursday, December 13, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Data Care Act will stop websites and apps from using personal data against users, protect user information from hacks and hold companies accountable for misuse WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 15 of her Senate colleagues in introducing new legislation to protect people’s personal data online. The Data Care Act, led by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), would require websites, apps and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users’ data. “Far too many times, we have seen online providers

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: County Board rejects contracts with Unison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2018 Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – The County Board rejected four contracts totaling more than $1,875,000 with troubled non-profit UNISON Thursday, after adopting an amendment from Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., calling for the county to procure the services from another vendor or provide them directly. The problems with the management and oversight at UNISON are too serious to ignore. Taxpayers need to have the highest confidence that Milwaukee County contracts with vendors that operate with the utmost integrity at all levels, said Lipscomb. The CEO of UNISON, a provider of senior services

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Governor-elect Evers: Statement on Kimberly-Clark announcement

Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560     MADISON – Governor-elect Tony Evers issued the following statement today on the Kimberly-Clark announcement. “The Republicans’ lame-duck session overriding the will of the people would affect the governor’s ability to lead on economic development through proposals like the one announced for Kimberly-Clark today. Unfortunately, Republicans played politics with this issue for months, leaving Kimberly-Clark workers and their families in the dark and uncertain about their futures. I’ve said all along that we need a long-term, industry-wide solution to the challenges facing the paper industry – the governor of our state shouldn’t be hamstrung when it comes to economic development, and

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Alliant Energy: To add more renewable energy

Media contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Investor Relations contact: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956 Wisconsin customers to benefit from clean, affordable wind power MADISON, Wis. – December 13, 2018 – Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company has received oral approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a wind project that will keep energy costs low for Wisconsin customers starting in 2020. The 150-megawatt wind farm located in Kossuth County, Iowa, will provide enough energy to power 57,000 Wisconsin homes and businesses. “Our customers look to us for sustainable energy solutions,” said John Larsen, president of Alliant Energy. “Investing

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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council: Announces 2018 Green Masters

MADISON, Wis. (December 13, 2018)— The WI Sustainable Business Council is today announcing the 2018 Green Master level companies at the 11th Annual WI Sustainable Business Conference.  The Conference is being hosted at the Monona Terrace and sponsored by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP). With roughly 150 Wisconsin businesses currently participating in the Green Masters program, being recognized and celebrated in front of peers makes attaining the Green Master status especially meaningful. This year, 32 companies are being recognized as Green Masters. Each of these companies scored in the top 20% of all applicants during the year. Of these

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THU PM Update: Walker says he wants K-C deal to be his ‘legacy’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker says he wants the new deal with Kimberly-Clark — one of the last actions he’ll take in the waning days of his administration — to be his legacy. The guv today joined Kimberly-Clark officials and state lawmakers to announce

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Rep. Pope: Dem radio address: A new era for Wisconsin

Contact:  Rep. Sondy Pope, 608-266-3520 Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is State Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Despite last week’s attempts by legislative Republicans to override the will of the people, Wisconsin will continue to move forward toward a brighter future. This week, Governor-elect

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Debunking the myth of fetal tissue research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) questioned expert medical researchers about the effectiveness of fetal stem cell research. Key Takeaway 1: According to the experts, stem

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WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 13, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Wisconsin House members split over support of the federal farm bill Gov. Scott Walker announces Kimberly-Clark incentive package … 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

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Speaker Ryan: Congress passes sexual harassment reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2Gpet6W CONTACT AshLee Strong — 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, the House unanimously passed landmark legislation to reform the Congressional Accountability Act. Following passage, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement: “This legislation begins to remedy some of the areas where this institution has fallen unacceptably

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Wisconsin falls two spots in new state health rankings

Wisconsin has fallen two places in the latest state-by-state health care rankings from the United Health Foundation, which highlights rising levels of obesity and certain diseases.   The state was ranked 23rd in this year’s report. This marks one of the lowest rankings in the past three decades, which have

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: County Board rejects contracts with Unison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2018 Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – The County Board rejected four contracts totaling more than $1,875,000 with troubled non-profit UNISON Thursday, after adopting an amendment from Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., calling for the county to procure the services from another vendor or

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Governor-elect Evers: Statement on Kimberly-Clark announcement

Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560     MADISON – Governor-elect Tony Evers issued the following statement today on the Kimberly-Clark announcement. “The Republicans’ lame-duck session overriding the will of the people would affect the governor’s ability to lead on economic development through proposals like the one announced for Kimberly-Clark today. Unfortunately, Republicans played politics with

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Alliant Energy: To add more renewable energy

Media contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Investor Relations contact: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956 Wisconsin customers to benefit from clean, affordable wind power MADISON, Wis. – December 13, 2018 – Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company has received oral approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a wind

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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council: Announces 2018 Green Masters

MADISON, Wis. (December 13, 2018)— The WI Sustainable Business Council is today announcing the 2018 Green Master level companies at the 11th Annual WI Sustainable Business Conference.  The Conference is being hosted at the Monona Terrace and sponsored by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP). With roughly 150 Wisconsin businesses

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