MON PM Update: Testin, included in NRCC poll, passing on race against Kind

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. Pat Testin was the “named Republican candidate” who was neck-and-neck with Dem U.S. Rep. Ron Kind in an NRCC poll released last month, but the lawmaker says he is focused on re-election to the state Senate in 2020. The National Republican Congressional Committee declined to release the identity of the Republican it m… 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

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UW-Madison: Industry partners leverage UW-Madison for buisness success

CONTACT: Amy Achter, amy.achter@wisc.edu, (608) 263-8664 DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/UWDayOnCampus READ ON THE WEB: https://obe.wisc.edu/news/industry-partners-leverage-uw-madison-for-business-success INDUSTRY PARTNERS LEVERAGE UW-MADISON FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS Representatives of four large Midwestern businesses spanning retail, Internet technology, insurance and finance gave an insider’s view on establishing and profiting from expertise at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, one of the world’s great universities. The talk, part of the Office of Business Engagement’s “Day on Campus,” on Aug. 15, explored the genesis and evolution of relationships that spanned from a few months to many decades. The office’s mission is connecting businesses, in Wisconsin and beyond, to the vast expertise

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Gov. Evers: Requests federal disaster aid for July’s severe storms

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today has requested a federal disaster declaration for 18 Wisconsin counties and two tribes for damage sustained from severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in July. The request would provide federal disaster assistance to help local governments and electric cooperatives recover some of their costs from responding to the storms, protecting citizens, removing debris, and repairing roads and other infrastructure. “Damage assessments by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) verified more than $19.5 million in eligible damages,” said Gov. Evers. “We need federal disaster assistance to help these Wisconsin communities recover

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Jill Karofsky for WI Supreme Court: Women lead endorses Judge Jill Karofsky for WI Supreme Court

Contact: Mary McCarthy (262) 293-6692 MADISON – Judge Jill Karofsky, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, announced today the endorsement of Women Lead, a grassroots organization which aims to support and promote strong women candidates running for office in Wisconsin. “Endorsing Judge Karofsky was an easy decision,” said Patti Keating Kahn, a business owner in Milwaukee and active member of Women Lead. “Jill has the depth of experience and commitment to our values that we look for in a candidate.” “Judge Karofsky has the tenacity and integrity to win this race, and be an excellent Supreme Court Justice,” said former State

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced 29 appointments to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving. The goal of the Task Force is to analyze strategies to attract and retain a strong direct care workforce and support families providing caregiving supports and services. “Caregivers provide critically important care and services, and it is essential that we recognize the important contributions these unsung heroes make to families in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “These Task Force members bring a wealth of knowledge and personal experience that will be essential in helping us improve our direct care

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Need to Impeach: Veteran grassroots organization joins partnership to encourage support for impeachment among vets

CONTACT: NTI Press Office press@needtoimpeach.com Common Defense and Need to Impeach Launch Partnership Aimed at Rallying Support for Impeachment Among Veterans Washington, D.C. – One of the country’s largest grassroots movements, Need to Impeach, today announced the launch of a joint partnership with Common Defense to organize and galvanize support among military veterans who support the Congressional impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump. Common Defense is a leading organization founded after the 2016 presidential election made up of veterans and military families fighting to preserve America’s core values. With the announcement of this partnership, Need to Impeach and Common Defense will

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UW-Madison: Industry partners leverage UW-Madison for buisness success

CONTACT: Amy Achter, amy.achter@wisc.edu, (608) 263-8664 DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/UWDayOnCampus READ ON THE WEB: https://obe.wisc.edu/news/industry-partners-leverage-uw-madison-for-business-success INDUSTRY PARTNERS LEVERAGE UW-MADISON FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS Representatives of four large Midwestern businesses spanning retail, Internet technology, insurance and finance gave an insider’s view on establishing and profiting from expertise at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, one

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Gov. Evers: Requests federal disaster aid for July’s severe storms

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today has requested a federal disaster declaration for 18 Wisconsin counties and two tribes for damage sustained from severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in July. The request would provide federal disaster assistance to help local governments and electric cooperatives recover some of their costs from

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced 29 appointments to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving. The goal of the Task Force is to analyze strategies to attract and retain a strong direct care workforce and support families providing caregiving supports and services. “Caregivers

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Need to Impeach: Veteran grassroots organization joins partnership to encourage support for impeachment among vets

CONTACT: NTI Press Office press@needtoimpeach.com Common Defense and Need to Impeach Launch Partnership Aimed at Rallying Support for Impeachment Among Veterans Washington, D.C. – One of the country’s largest grassroots movements, Need to Impeach, today announced the launch of a joint partnership with Common Defense to organize and galvanize support

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