Greater Wisconsin hits Hagedorn on abortion in new TV ad

The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund targets Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn on abortion in its latest TV ad, calling him “extreme” in his position. The group said the ad will run on broadcast TV in Madison and via online platforms statewide. Greater Wisconsin’s third TV ad of the campaign cites Hagedorn’s old blog in saying he supports outlawing all abortions, called the right to privacy r… 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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MON PM Update: Dane Co. judge hears arguments in suit challenging lame-duck laws

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County Circuit Court judge is mulling his next step in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the recent lame-duck session, after hearing arguments today on blocking laws passed during the session. The suit, filed in January by the League of Women Voters and other groups, alleges the December extraordinary sessi… 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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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 18, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Foxconn says next round of construction will begin this summer. AG Josh Kaul gives schools guidance on safety efforts. Former Gov Walker has a new position.

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American Dairy Coalition: Applauds Sen. Baldwin on reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act

The American Dairy Coalition commends Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) on her efforts to reintroduce ”The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Every Day Act” — or DAIRY PRIDE Act as it is known. This bill will prohibit the use of terms such as “milk,” “yogurt” or “cheese” from use on labels to describe products made from nuts, seeds, plants or other non-dairy alternative products. Americans have associated these dairy terms with quality, nutritious and consistent products for years — non-milk alternative products are not equivocal in nutritional value or consistency,

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Racine County, Mt. Pleasant, RCEDC: Local leaders look forward to next phase of Foxconn’s Racine County advanced manufacturing plant

262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – March 18, 2019 – The following statements were issued today regarding Foxconn’s plans for the construction of a Gen6 advanced manufacturing plant in the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Racine County, Wisconsin. President David DeGroot, Village of Mount Pleasant: “This is a great day for Mount Pleasant. Soon, more employees will be coming to work right here in our great Village, manufacturing LCD displays for industries including healthcare, education and smart cities. I look forward to continuing to see the project site transformed as it becomes a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.” County Executive

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Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety releases comprehensive school security framework

WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today the release of the Wisconsin School Threat Assessment Protocoland Wisconsin Comprehensive School Security Framework, providing educators and partners a comprehensive set of policies that support school safety efforts. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is also this week hosting a free school threat assessment conference for educators, behavioral health professionals and law enforcement. “The Comprehensive School Security Framework and the Wisconsin School Threat Assessment Protocol can assist teachers, administrators, and others who are working to make our schools safer,” said Attorney General Kaul. “We hope that schools across the state will

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Foxconn announces next phase of construction for ‘Gen 6’ facility

After a series of reports raised questions about the company’s plans for a southeastern Wisconsin facility, Foxconn announced today it will begin the next phases of construction this summer on a “Generation 6” facility to produce LCD screens. The company said it expects the plant to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2020. It also plans to award bid packages by April 1 for utilities at the site, along with roadways and storm drainage. In May, the initial bid packages will be issued for construction of the Gen 6 fabrication facility and ancillary buildings. When the project was unveiled,

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Survival Coalition: More than 400 members of disability community in Madison Wednesday for annual Disability Advocacy Day

Contact: Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Co-Chairs Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 220-2924 Lisa Pugh, pugh@thearc.org; (608) 469-9385 Kristin M. Kerschensteiner, kitk@drwi.org; (608) 267-0214   (MADISON) – More than 400 members of the disability community from across Wisconsin will gather at the Capitol to meet with their state legislators Wednesday, March 20, for Disability Advocacy Day.   Advocates will share their stories about how critical state issues impact their lives. Top priorities include the proposed increases to special education and mental health services included in Governor Tony Evers’ proposed state budget, as well as the need for transportation solutions for non-drivers, and comprehensive solutions

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Greater Wisconsin hits Hagedorn on abortion in new TV ad

The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund targets Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn on abortion in its latest TV ad, calling him “extreme” in his position. The group said the ad will run on broadcast TV in Madison and via online platforms statewide. Greater Wisconsin’s third TV ad of the campaign cites

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 18, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Foxconn says next round of construction will begin this summer. AG Josh Kaul gives schools guidance on safety efforts. Former Gov Walker has a new position.

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Racine County, Mt. Pleasant, RCEDC: Local leaders look forward to next phase of Foxconn’s Racine County advanced manufacturing plant

262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Mount Pleasant, Wis. – March 18, 2019 – The following statements were issued today regarding Foxconn’s plans for the construction of a Gen6 advanced manufacturing plant in the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Racine County, Wisconsin. President David DeGroot, Village of Mount Pleasant: “This is a

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Survival Coalition: More than 400 members of disability community in Madison Wednesday for annual Disability Advocacy Day

Contact: Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Co-Chairs Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 220-2924 Lisa Pugh, pugh@thearc.org; (608) 469-9385 Kristin M. Kerschensteiner, kitk@drwi.org; (608) 267-0214   (MADISON) – More than 400 members of the disability community from across Wisconsin will gather at the Capitol to meet with their state legislators Wednesday, March 20, for Disability

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