Rohrkaste says he won’t seek reelection in 2020

GOP Rep. Mike Rohrkaste, a member of the Joint Finance Committee, told WisPolitics.com Tuesday he won’t seek reelection in 2020 to focus on his new post overseeing a non-profit that helps those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Rohrkaste, R-Neenah, has made dementia and Alzheimer’s two of his key issues during his three terms in the Legislature, including chairing a task force to address both diseases. He was appointed executive director of the Fox Valley Memory Project, effective July 1, and Rohrkaste said he will fill out his current term while serving in the new position. “It would be hard to do

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Priorities USA launches digital campaign critical of economy under Trump

Priorities USA Chairman Guy Cecil today announced the launch of a new digital marketing campaign called “Let’s Be Honest” in four states, including Wisconsin. The campaign is comprised of digital advertisements showcasing the personal stories of working-class Americans and their opinions on the economy under the Trump administration. Along with Wisconsin, “Let’s Be Honest” is also being launched i… 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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TUE PM Update: Rohrkaste says he won’t seek reelection in 2020; JFC takes up agency funding requests

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP Rep. Mike Rohrkaste, a member of the Joint Finance Committee, told WisPolitics.com today he won’t seek reelection in 2020 to focus on his new post overseeing a non-profit that helps those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Rohrkaste, R-Neenah, has made dementia and Alzheimer’s two of his key issues during his three terms in the… 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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On Broadway: Green Bay to host Wisconsin Main Street Day Celebration on  July 24

Contact: Kevin Vonck, 920.448.3395, kevinvo@greenbaywi.gov GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Broadway, Inc. will take part in a statewide celebration of downtown business districts in the third annual Wisconsin Main Street Day event on Wednesday, July 24. Green Bay is one of six communities selected to take part in local Main Street Day celebrations that will feature state and local officials, and community leaders. The day highlights the successes of downtowns and their importance in a community’s overall economy and celebrates the many successes of Wisconsin’s commercial business districts. Green Bay’s celebration will begin at 1:00 p.m. on July 24 at the Shipyard development at 200 Arndt Street. Construction of a 40,000-square-foot

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Priorities USA: Launches “Let’s Be Honest” campaign in Wisconsin to highlight harmful impact of Donald Trump’s economic policies

Madison, WI – Today, Priorities USA is launching a new digital advertising campaign focused on holding President Trump accountable and educating Wisconsinites about how his economic policies have failed everyday Americans. The “Let’s Be Honest” campaign will share original content with real stories from American families who talk about their personal struggles to make ends meet, promote news stories and facts, and respond to individuals’ concerns about keeping their heads above water in this economy. “Let’s Be Honest” comes as the latest stage of Priorities’ previously announced $100 million investment beginning in Wisconsin, as well as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The

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JFC members debate Medicaid, Evers vetoes in moving $2 million to cover DHS shortfall

The Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved moving $2 million in the Department of Health Services’ budget to cover a shortfall at the state’s two mental health institutes. In the process, Dems slammed Republicans for refusing to accept federal money to expand the Medicaid program and GOP members knocked the guv for vetoing money for a proposed regional center in northern Wisconsin to address… 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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Rohrkaste says he won’t seek reelection in 2020

GOP Rep. Mike Rohrkaste, a member of the Joint Finance Committee, told WisPolitics.com Tuesday he won’t seek reelection in 2020 to focus on his new post overseeing a non-profit that helps those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Rohrkaste, R-Neenah, has made dementia and Alzheimer’s two of his key issues during his

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Priorities USA launches digital campaign critical of economy under Trump

Priorities USA Chairman Guy Cecil today announced the launch of a new digital marketing campaign called “Let’s Be Honest” in four states, including Wisconsin. The campaign is comprised of digital advertisements showcasing the personal stories of working-class Americans and their opinions on the economy under the Trump administration. Along with

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On Broadway: Green Bay to host Wisconsin Main Street Day Celebration on  July 24

Contact: Kevin Vonck, 920.448.3395, kevinvo@greenbaywi.gov GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Broadway, Inc. will take part in a statewide celebration of downtown business districts in the third annual Wisconsin Main Street Day event on Wednesday, July 24. Green Bay is one of six communities selected to take part in local Main Street Day celebrations that will feature state and local

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Priorities USA: Launches “Let’s Be Honest” campaign in Wisconsin to highlight harmful impact of Donald Trump’s economic policies

Madison, WI – Today, Priorities USA is launching a new digital advertising campaign focused on holding President Trump accountable and educating Wisconsinites about how his economic policies have failed everyday Americans. The “Let’s Be Honest” campaign will share original content with real stories from American families who talk about their personal

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