MON PM Update: State GOP postmortem says party relied too heavily on consultants, failed to engage grassroots

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state GOP overpaid for services in 2018 and was overly reliant on consultants as it essentially outsourced management of the party to Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign, according to a postmortem it conducted on last year’s losses. The 15-page report — which U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, described as “brutally honest” — cov… 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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Gov. Evers: Secures advantage for Wisconsin citizens applying for USDA’s ReConnect program

Gov. Evers Secures Advantage for Wisconsin Citizens Applying for USDA’s ReConnect Program   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Sec. Sonny Perdue in support of Gov. Evers’ administration’s goal of providing reliable and affordable broadband service to all Wisconsin citizens. Gov. Evers’ budget proposes an historic investment in broadband grant funding, which is to be targeted to those parts of the state that are unserved or underserved by reliable internet access. The governor’s budget proposes a $78 million investment in the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program, which quadruples the amount previously

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Bipartisan victims’ rights legislation scheduled for final passage

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Legislation to update the state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims is one step closer to becoming a reality in Wisconsin. Last week, the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly announced their May session calendars, which include votes in both chambers on the widely popular victims’ rights initiative. The upcoming votes will be the last legislative hurdle before the measure can go before Wisconsin voters for approval through a statewide ballot. Introduced for second consideration as Assembly Joint Resolution 1/Senate Joint Resolution 2, the bipartisan victims’ rights legislation known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin was

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UW-Madison: Using motorcycles and 55-cent payments, Uganda groups maps route to health care in remote villages

CONTACT: Kevin Gibbons, kevin@healthaccessconnect.org KAMPALA Uganda – A nonprofit group in Uganda has issued another loan for a motorcycle-taxi that will also offer free transport for health care workers. Motorcycle taxis are the common form of transportation in rural Uganda, and the recipient, Moses Tindyebwa, has already begun driving for hire. But for three days a month, he will ferry health care workers to remote Ugandan villages on Bugala Island in Lake Victoria. These short but essential trips, organized by Health Access Connect (HAC), deliver government health workers to villages that, with HAC’s help, now have a health facility. By helping

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Bill expanding funding for public target ranges signed into law

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov The bipartisan Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act will give hunters and gun owners a safe location to teach responsible gun ownership and hunting safety WASHINGTON – Friday evening, President Trump signed Rep. Ron Kind’s bipartisan bill, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, into law. The bill was introduced with Rob Bishop (R-Utah) in the House of Representatives, and companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). The House bill was passed unanimously on April 29, 2019, and was sent to

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Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters: Barriers to college success include financial and mental health costs

Contact: Jason Smith, Associate Director 608-263-1692 x21 / jsmith@wisconsinacademy.org Wisconsin Academy panel to discuss changes to educational climate MADISON — On Wednesday, May 29, at Madison’s Overture Center for the Arts, the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters will bring together a panel of experts from around the state to explore how Wisconsin can shift our educational climate to one that fosters both accessible success and healthy learning. “The prevalence of mental health issues among college students, specifically depression and anxiety, is on the rise and the impact is felt across all segments of our campuses.” —Dr. John Achter,

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WisPolitics Midday: May 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Lt Gov Mandela Barnes receiving much more protection than previous Lt Govs. Only 2 candidates for State Dem Chair. Sen will not vote on anti-abortion bills until June.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Bill expanding funding for public target ranges signed into law

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov The bipartisan Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act will give hunters and gun owners a safe location to teach responsible gun ownership and hunting safety WASHINGTON – Friday evening, President Trump signed Rep. Ron Kind’s bipartisan bill, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training

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WisPolitics Midday: May 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Lt Gov Mandela Barnes receiving much more protection than previous Lt Govs. Only 2 candidates for State Dem Chair. Sen will not vote on anti-abortion bills until June.

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