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

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael Dwyer’s retirement, effective September 25, 2019. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021. The application form for this position can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at evers.wi.gov. Click the application form link for “Judge or Justice” and send a completed application to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on June 28, 2019. Completed applications must be sent to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov.

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FRI REPORT: Budget watchers see options, challenges for JFC with final votes on tap next week

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Budget watchers see options, challenges for JFC with final votes on tap next week Rape victim whom Karofsky charged with lying says she backs former prosecutor’s Supreme Court bid CNN’s Raju says despite Senate GOP opposition, Trump’s Mexico tariffs could move forward Week ahead Political TV Name… 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. Pocan: Urges Volkswagen to support employees’ right to unionize

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter urging Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to support their employees’ right to unionize at the company’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. Given the recent reports of anti-union campaigns, Members believe it is imperative to protect employees’ rights to organize and they are requesting information from Volkswagen on how the company is protecting the integrity of the upcoming vote to unionize. “We previously wrote Volkswagen in July of 2016 to encourage you to respect your worker’s rights to organize with the United Auto Workers (UAW), so we

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #29 relating to the Rainbow Pride Flag flown in recognition of Pride Month

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed executive order #29 relating to a proclamation that the Rainbow Pride Flag be flown over the east wing of the State Capitol building and throughout the state of Wisconsin in recognition of Pride Month beginning on Friday, June 7, 2019, and ending at sunset on June 30, 2019. “Publicly displaying the Rainbow Pride Flag sends a clear and unequivocal message that Wisconsin is a welcoming and inclusive place where everyone can live without fear of persecution, judgment, or discrimination,” said Gov. Evers. A copy of Gov. Evers’ executive order #29 can be found here.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.

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

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael Dwyer’s retirement, effective September 25, 2019. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021. The application

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Urges Volkswagen to support employees’ right to unionize

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter urging Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to support their employees’ right to unionize at the company’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. Given the recent reports of anti-union campaigns, Members believe it is imperative to protect employees’

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.

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