WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

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Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Introduces new hires

Contact: Katie Crawley May 30, 2019 608-266-4611 Today, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced three new hires: two Deputy Mayors and an Executive Assistant. “I am excited to announce these new employees in the Mayor’s Office as we continue to build

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Dave Blouin: Mining industry offers false promises of safety, prosperity

Mining industry representative Nathan Conrad, in his May 15 Cap Times column, repeats the discredited statements and vague promises used to support 2017 Act 134 to push unsafe mining on Wisconsin. Conrad claims the new law maintained environmental protections, when in fact it gutted many protections and public rights for mining proposals.

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First Business Capital Corp. announces closed deal

MADISON, WI — MAY 30, 2019 – Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $15,000,000 credit facility for a consumer finance company located in Wisconsin. First Business Capital Corp. is a part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ). About

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Eugene D. Harrington’s retirement, effective August 2, 2019. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2020. The

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WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

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THU News Summary: Sexual assault kit tests delayed hundreds of active cases

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** June 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon: The future of transportation funding in Wisconsin Transportation funding has become one of the key debating points in the two-year state budget making its way through the Legislature. Gov. Tony Evers proposed an 8-cent-a gallon increase in the gas tax plus

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Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Introduces new hires

Contact: Katie Crawley May 30, 2019 608-266-4611 Today, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced three new hires: two Deputy Mayors and an Executive Assistant. “I am excited to announce these new employees in the Mayor’s Office as we continue to build a strong team to support smart, effective government and policymaking

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Dave Blouin: Mining industry offers false promises of safety, prosperity

Mining industry representative Nathan Conrad, in his May 15 Cap Times column, repeats the discredited statements and vague promises used to support 2017 Act 134 to push unsafe mining on Wisconsin. Conrad claims the new law maintained environmental protections, when in fact it gutted many protections and public rights for mining proposals.

Read More »

First Business Capital Corp. announces closed deal

MADISON, WI — MAY 30, 2019 – Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $15,000,000 credit facility for a consumer finance company located in Wisconsin. First Business Capital Corp. is a part of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ). About First Business Capital Corp. First Business Capital Corp. is a bank-owned

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