MacIver Institute: Good fiscal news another reminder that cutting taxes is the best path to prosperity for all

Contact: Chris Rochester, Communications Director crochester@maciverinstitute.com MADISON — A new Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo showing that Wisconsin’s finances remain in excellent shape is just the latest reminder that prudent budget management and tax relief—not higher taxes and more spending—are the keys to ensuring

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Sen. Taylor: Foxconn played Walker and Republican leadership

For more information, contact Michelle Bryant 608-266-5810 Deal’s Constant Changes Doesn’t Bode Well for Wisconsin Workers (MADISON) –  In response to a Reuters article in which a Foxconn’s Louis Woo discussed the company’s shifting commitment to hire 13,000 workers in Wisconsin

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Rep. Taylor: Reckless Republicans fell for Foxconn scheme

For More Information, Contact: January 30, 2019 Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Evidence never supported Foxconn’s big promises MADISON – Today, after months of statements scaling back their plans, Reuters reports that Foxconn Technology Group is abandoning manufacturing LCD panels at

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces 2019 Service Academy nominations

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) announced the nomination of 34 candidates from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District for admission to the U.S. service academies. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “I am honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our

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Neubauer campaign: Unveils latest endorsements

CONTACT: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com RACINE — The Judge Lisa Neubauer for Justice campaign released endorsements from Administrative Law Judge and District IV Court of Appeals candidate Jennifer Nashold, Green County Sheriff Jeff Skatrud, and retired Milwaukee County District Attorney

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WisDOT: Wisconsin DMVs resume normal business hours

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov After a one-day closure due to extreme weather, Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Customer Service Centers will reopen on Thursday, January 31 for normal business hours. Customers can

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Gov. Evers: Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Governor Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force, a group comprised of experts who understand and represent the comprehensive needs of Wisconsin’s transportation system. Under Governor Evers’ leadership the

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Racine County, Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County Economic Development Corp.: Local leaders address reported changes to Foxconn’s plans in Racine County

262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – January 30, 2019 – The following joint statement was issued today by Village of Mount Pleasant President David DeGroot, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and Jenny Trick, Executive Director of the Racine County Economic

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Rep. Anderson: Foxconn breaks promises again

Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov, (804) 350-5112 Fitchburg – In response to news that Foxconn no longer plans to build LCD screens at the Foxconn site in Racine, Rep. Anderson released the following statement: “When the Foxconn project was announced, I

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One Wisconsin Now: New questions about Robin Vos, GOP’s lame duck law changes as Foxconn scales back Wisconsin operation

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 GOP Grabbed Control of Agency Overseeing Deal, Reduced Accountability Before Foxconn Suggests ‘Modifications’ to Biggest Ever State Subsidy of Foreign Corporation MADISON, Wis. — According to media reports, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer

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MacIver Institute: Good fiscal news another reminder that cutting taxes is the best path to prosperity for all

Contact: Chris Rochester, Communications Director crochester@maciverinstitute.com MADISON — A new Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo showing that Wisconsin’s finances remain in excellent shape is just the latest reminder that prudent budget management and tax relief—not higher taxes and more spending—are the keys to ensuring pro… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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Sen. Marklein: Statement on Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s revised revenue projections

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) offered the following statement regarding the Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s (LFB’s) revised revenue projections: “The recent Legislative Fiscal Bureau projections indicate that the State of Wisconsin is going to finish the current year with an additional $69 million

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Sen. Taylor: Foxconn played Walker and Republican leadership

For more information, contact Michelle Bryant 608-266-5810 Deal’s Constant Changes Doesn’t Bode Well for Wisconsin Workers (MADISON) –  In response to a Reuters article in which a Foxconn’s Louis Woo discussed the company’s shifting commitment to hire 13,000 workers in Wisconsin and instead focus on a technology hub requiring far less

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Rep. Taylor: Reckless Republicans fell for Foxconn scheme

For More Information, Contact: January 30, 2019 Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Evidence never supported Foxconn’s big promises MADISON – Today, after months of statements scaling back their plans, Reuters reports that Foxconn Technology Group is abandoning manufacturing LCD panels at its 20-million square foot Wisconsin campus. Despite pie in the

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces 2019 Service Academy nominations

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) announced the nomination of 34 candidates from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District for admission to the U.S. service academies. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “I am honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our nation’s service academies. They have proven themselves to be exceptionally-gifted

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Sen. Kooyenga: Statement on the Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s revised revenue projections

CONTACT: Bill Cosh January 30, 2019 608.266.2512 “Today’s announcement by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau on the revised revenue projections shows that our conservative policies are working. It’s important to return a portion of the excess revenue to Wisconsin’s hardworking taxpayers, families and businesses. We’ll keep fighting for pro-growth reforms, which

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Sen. Darling and Rep. Nygren: Wisconsin to see additional $2.4 billion in funds

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), released the following statement after Republican reforms delivered $2.4 billion in additional revenue for the next state budget. “Long

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WisDOT: Information on obtaining an ID to vote in spring primary

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Start the process now for a free ID to vote  The Wisconsin 2019 spring primary is weeks away and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to be sure people know how to obtain identification,

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Neubauer campaign: Unveils latest endorsements

CONTACT: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com RACINE — The Judge Lisa Neubauer for Justice campaign released endorsements from Administrative Law Judge and District IV Court of Appeals candidate Jennifer Nashold, Green County Sheriff Jeff Skatrud, and retired Milwaukee County District Attorney E. Michael McCann. Judge Neubauer has been endorsed by 23

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WisDOT: Wisconsin DMVs resume normal business hours

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov After a one-day closure due to extreme weather, Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Customer Service Centers will reopen on Thursday, January 31 for normal business hours. Customers can find their nearest location at: wisconsindmv.gov/centers. The website provides all the

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Re-introduces Women’s Public Health & Safety Act

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today re-introduced the Women’s Public Health & Safety Act. The legislation would empower states to exclude abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds. Congressman Duffy released the following statement upon the re-introduction

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Backed by Leaders in Wisconsin’s Business & Ag Community  Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-8) introduced the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019, legislation to require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust imports in the interest of national security under Section

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Gov. Evers: Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Governor Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force, a group comprised of experts who understand and represent the comprehensive needs of Wisconsin’s transportation system. Under Governor Evers’ leadership the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has formed the Transportation Stakeholder Task

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Great Lakes Coalition: Director Todd Ambs headed to Wisconsin DNR

Contact: Jordan Lubetkin, lubetkin@nwf.org, (734) 904-1589 ANN ARBOR, MICH. (January 30, 2019)—Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Director Todd Ambs will be leaving the Coalition to serve as the assistant deputy secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Coalition announced today. A search for a replacement will be launched

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Racine County, Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County Economic Development Corp.: Local leaders address reported changes to Foxconn’s plans in Racine County

262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – January 30, 2019 – The following joint statement was issued today by Village of Mount Pleasant President David DeGroot, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and Jenny Trick, Executive Director of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) regarding reported changes to Foxconn’s plans for

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Rep. Anderson: Foxconn breaks promises again

Contact: Logan Vidal logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov, (804) 350-5112 Fitchburg – In response to news that Foxconn no longer plans to build LCD screens at the Foxconn site in Racine, Rep. Anderson released the following statement: “When the Foxconn project was announced, I was deeply skeptical of Scott Walker’s plan to shell out

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One Wisconsin Now: New questions about Robin Vos, GOP’s lame duck law changes as Foxconn scales back Wisconsin operation

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 GOP Grabbed Control of Agency Overseeing Deal, Reduced Accountability Before Foxconn Suggests ‘Modifications’ to Biggest Ever State Subsidy of Foreign Corporation MADISON, Wis. — According to media reports, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn intends to drastically scale back its proposed Wisconsin operation,

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WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans own Foxconn’s failures

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald, who teamed up with former governor Scott Walker to dole out $4.5 billion of taxpayer money to a foreign corporation with a bad track record, have gone on the defensive after yet another announcement from Foxconn that the corporation

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces more than $3 million in education and training grants for Wisconsin youth

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Federal funding to help connect at-risk youth to meaningful employment, higher education and civic engagement WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced more than $3 million in U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) YouthBuild grant funding for three Wisconsin organizations to better connect at-risk youth to employment and

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