TUE PM Update: Congressional fundraising numbers, Trump to rally supporters in Green Bay

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, spent down her campaign account to $68,503 as she knocked out the remaining bills from her successful re-election bid. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who has said he will not seek re-election in 2022, continued to fundraise sporadically. Baldwin reported raising $366,258 over the first thr… 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     Forgot Password

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Tours Realityworks, Inc. in Eau Claire to discuss benefits of employee-ownership

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Eau Claire – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind toured Realityworks, Inc. in Eau Claire, Wisc., an employee-owned educational curriculum and experiential learning technology company. While touring the facility, Rep. Kind learned more about Realityworks’ products and discussed a new bill he recently introduced that will empower companies to become employee-owned, and give Wisconsin workers a more secure financial future. “I was happy to hear about the benefits Realityworks in Eau Claire has seen since switching to an employee-owned business model. My new bill will encourage Wisconsin businesses to transition to Employee Stock Ownership Plans, giving more Wisconsinites

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin’s dispatchers recognized for helping keep citizens safe

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has declared April 14-20, 2019, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The week is designed to recognize Wisconsin’s dispatchers and communicators for their dedication to helping citizens in need and supporting law enforcement, fire, and EMS. “Dispatchers and telecommunicators are the foundation of our first responder network,” said Gov. Evers. “They are usually the first voice people hear when they dial 9-1-1 seeking help, calming the callers while coordinating the emergency assistance from fire, law enforcement, and EMS. Their efforts help save lives every day.” Currently, Wisconsin has approximately 109 public safety answer points

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Waukesha Co. Exec. Farrow: Sworn in for second term as Waukesha County Executive

Contact: Nicole Armendariz Phone: 262-548-7902 WAUKESHA, WI – Today, Paul Farrow was sworn in to serve a second four-year term as Waukesha County Executive following the April 2, 2019 spring election. He renewed his oath of office during a small ceremony in front of Waukesha County elected officials and departments heads in the Administration Center this morning. “As a public servant I strive to create a lasting impact on the community through strong leadership and vision, building coalitions to affect positive change, and to leave my office and the world better places than when I got here,” said County Executive Farrow. “I

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WARF chief venture officer calling for more state dollars for shared labs

Mike Partsch, chief venture officer for WARF, is calling for greater state investment in shared lab spaces to help emerging biotech startups.   As a former founder and CEO of a startup in this space, called Cervel Neurotech, Partsch says competition has only grown more fierce in the decade since he guided the company through two rounds of venture capital financing.   “We had to raise mil… 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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Statement of Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski: Community coalition undercut by City Health Department

Something about how the city was awarded a five-year, $5 million grant to combat infant mortality smells pretty awful, and the Milwaukee community deserves to know the truth. Milwaukee Health Services Director and CEO Dr. Tito Izard M.D. said MHS (the second largest community health center in Milwaukee) and the Milwaukee African American Perinatal Health Collaborative had applied to run the Healthy Start program – designed to combat Milwaukee’s infant mortality problem that sees Black babies in the city being three times more likely than white babies to die before their first birthday – but were undermined by City Health

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: Governor Evers’ first hundred days devoid of actual accomplishment

  First Few Months Full of Publicity Stunts Designed to Give The Illusion of Leadership   [Madison, WI] – Today marks 100 days since Tony Evers was officially sworn in as Wisconsin’s 46th Governor. Despite the lofty promises of the campaign trail, Governor Evers spent most of his first 100 days engaging in media stunts, avoiding responsibility, and struggling to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. In a nutshell, our new Governor’s first few months in office has consisted of one publicity stunt after another designed to give the illusion of “leadership.” As explained by Dan O’Donnell and the

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Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Angel investing pioneer Jeff Rusinow and tech creator, designer and author John Zeratsky will set the tone for the annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, which will take place June 4-5 in Milwaukee. The conference, to be held at Venue42 in Milwaukee’s revitalized Brewery District, is returning the Cream City to celebrate the region’s rise as a startup and scale-up hub. Registration is now open at witrepsconference.com or linked here. Click here to read Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s welcome letter! Rusinow founded Milwaukee’s first angel network, Silicon Pastures, in 2000. His best deal exits include BuySeasons, ModernMed and Propeller Health, which sold for more than $300 million collectively.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Tours Realityworks, Inc. in Eau Claire to discuss benefits of employee-ownership

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Eau Claire – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind toured Realityworks, Inc. in Eau Claire, Wisc., an employee-owned educational curriculum and experiential learning technology company. While touring the facility, Rep. Kind learned more about Realityworks’ products and discussed a new bill he recently introduced that will empower companies

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin’s dispatchers recognized for helping keep citizens safe

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has declared April 14-20, 2019, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The week is designed to recognize Wisconsin’s dispatchers and communicators for their dedication to helping citizens in need and supporting law enforcement, fire, and EMS. “Dispatchers and telecommunicators are the foundation of our

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Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Angel investing pioneer Jeff Rusinow and tech creator, designer and author John Zeratsky will set the tone for the annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, which will take place June 4-5 in Milwaukee. The conference, to be held at Venue42 in Milwaukee’s revitalized Brewery District, is returning the Cream City to celebrate

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