Profile: Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson

WisPolitics.com is profiling some of the newly announced state agency heads. Our latest installment features Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson. Before being tapped to join Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, Thompson spent more than 10 years working at the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. He wasn’t available for an in-person, on-camera interview, so he submitted the following responses to WisPolitics.com via email. Birthplace, age? 49 years old, born in Racine. Job history? Most recently served as the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin executive director. Before joining TDA in 2007, he worked as the Wisconsin Counties Association’s legislative director. Education? Bachelor’s

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FRI PM Update: Evers touts budget plan in front of pro-union crowd; Political Stock Report

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers POLITICAL STOCK REPORT –A collection of insider opinion– (Feb. 23 – March 1, 2019) Rising Party staff changes: The state Dem and Republican parties don’t agree on much. But they will have at least one thing in common — new leadership headed into the 2020 cycle. The state GOP has a significant lineup change with executive director Mark Morgan, who’s hel… 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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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on Governor Evers’ state budget proposal

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural communities. In his inaugural address earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared it the year of ‘clean water’. Our farmers know that every year is dedicated to being good stewards of their land and water resources. Farmers live on the land they work and understand clean water is a critical resource for families, livestock, crops and surrounding rural communities. Wisconsin

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ginseng Board nomination period open until April 1

Media Contact: Rick Hummell, Senior Communications Specialist 608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – Nominations are being accepted for two open seats on the seven-member Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept nominations postmarked by April 1, 2019. Completed nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee. The affidavit of eligibility, located on the nomination form, must also be completed and notarized. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Growers who have not received nomination forms by March 15 or who have other questions about the

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Governor’s budget includes plans for nonpartisan redistricting reform

Contact: Erin Grunze, Executive Director 608-256-0827; egrunze@lwvwi.org The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is gratified to learn that Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced his support for the adoption of a nonpartisan redistricting plan based on the “Iowa” model in his proposed biennium budget. Adoption of an “Iowa”-type model would be a vast improvement over the hyper-partisan gerrymandering process currently in use in Wisconsin, in which the majority party is able to draw maps to guarantee its own power and control. Every ten years the state must realign the boundaries of legislative and Congressional districts to adjust for changes

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River Alliance of Wisconsin: Governor’s Budget underscores water emergency in Wisconsin

Contact: Danika Laine, Communications Director River Alliance of Wisconsin 608-257-2424 ext. 120 dlaine@wisconsinrivers.org Poll Shows Bipartisan Support for Clean Water Madison, WI – March 1, 2019 — The Governor’s proposed budget sheds light on Wisconsin’s drinking water emergency. “Clean water is the first thing all humans need. Unfortunately, more and more people in Wisconsin cannot drink the water from their tap because of lead in their pipes or pollution from a nearby farm. We have a water crisis in Wisconsin,” said Raj Shukla, Executive Director of River Alliance of Wisconsin. “People across the state realize that this moment demands long-term

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Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association: Praise for Governor Evers budget initiatives

Contact: Stephanie Harrison 608-277-7477 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) appreciates Governor Evers’ strong commitment to public health. The biennial budget makes clear his priorities lie in promoting the health and well-being of all Wisconsin communities. “From investments in oral health access, a focus on lead, healthcare outreach, and a plan to leverage federal dollars to ensure more of our residents have access to affordable health care, Governor Evers has reinforced his commitment to build healthier communities,” said Stephanie Harrison, CEO of WPHCA. “Community Health Centers stand ready to work with the Governor on these priorities,”

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Dept. Natural Resources: Public has even greater opportunities to weigh in on proposed fish and wildlife rules at this year’s Spring Hearings

CONTACT: Kari Lee-Zimmermann, DNR WCC Liaison, 608-266-0580 Larry Bonde, WCC Chair, 608-235-5825 Andrew Savagian, DNR Office of Communications, 608-261-5422 MADISON-The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings & Wisconsin Conservation Congress’ Annual County Meetings will be held in each county of the state, on Monday, April 8, starting at 7 p.m. People interested in natural resources management will have the opportunity to provide their input and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to conservation and fish and wildlife management in Wisconsin. This year’s Spring Hearings will offer additional opportunity for the public to weigh

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nominations accepted for Cherry Board until April 1

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Senior Communications Specialist 608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – Wisconsin tart cherry growers may now nominate candidates for two board member positions on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept nominations postmarked by April 1, 2019. Completed nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee. The affidavit of eligibility, located on the nomination form, must also be completed and notarized. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Growers who have not received nomination forms by March 15 or who have other

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AFSCME Wisconsin Council 32: Statement on Gov. Evers’ budget proposal

AFSCME Wisconsin Council 32 applauds Governor Evers for crafting a budget that addresses many of the serious issues facing Wisconsin communities, yet reminds him that tens of thousands of public employees are still waiting for him to show that he truly stands with them. AFSCME Wisconsin President Paul Spink offered tempered praise for Governor Evers’ budget measures including increases to shared revenue and funding for state universities; overturning Right-to-Work legislation; pay increases for state employees; and additional funding to address the corrections crisis. President Spink said, “Governor Evers understands that investments in the people of Wisconsin lead to a strong

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Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin: Encourages consumers to weigh in to keep natural gas meters safe

More Information: Tom Content, 608-251-3322 ext. 12, or 414-550-4712 (cell) Public Comment Period Coming to a Close A pair of Wisconsin utilities are proposing changes that would permit fewer inspections of natural gas meters to ensure they are working properly and safely. The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin is encouraging customers to submit public comments by noon Monday about the proposals, filed by Xcel Energy Corp.’s Northern States Power Co. and Alliant Energy Corp.’s Wisconsin Power & Light Co. “The PSC’s short window for allowing public comments is closing in just a few days, so we encourage customers to weigh

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Profile: Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson

WisPolitics.com is profiling some of the newly announced state agency heads. Our latest installment features Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson. Before being tapped to join Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, Thompson spent more than 10 years working at the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. He wasn’t available for an in-person,

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on Governor Evers’ state budget proposal

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. “Gov. Evers’ budget proposal highlighted several items that impact Wisconsin’s farmers and rural communities. In his inaugural address earlier this year, Gov.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ginseng Board nomination period open until April 1

Media Contact: Rick Hummell, Senior Communications Specialist 608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – Nominations are being accepted for two open seats on the seven-member Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept nominations postmarked by April 1, 2019. Completed nomination forms must include signatures

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Dept. Natural Resources: Public has even greater opportunities to weigh in on proposed fish and wildlife rules at this year’s Spring Hearings

CONTACT: Kari Lee-Zimmermann, DNR WCC Liaison, 608-266-0580 Larry Bonde, WCC Chair, 608-235-5825 Andrew Savagian, DNR Office of Communications, 608-261-5422 MADISON-The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings & Wisconsin Conservation Congress’ Annual County Meetings will be held in each county of the state, on Monday, April 8,

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nominations accepted for Cherry Board until April 1

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, Senior Communications Specialist 608-224-5041 rick.hummell@wi.gov MADISON – Wisconsin tart cherry growers may now nominate candidates for two board member positions on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept nominations postmarked by April 1, 2019. Completed nomination forms

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