THU News Summary: Feds OK disaster declaration for storm damage

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Register now for WisPolitics events in Madison and Washington, D.C. *A Sept. 12 luncheon at The Madison Club with the two new state party chairs to talk about the 2020 election cycle. Wisconsin will play a pivotal role in the presidential contest, through the spring primary, the Democratic National Convention in Mi… 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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The Innovation Connection: How federal research benefits Wisconsin

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM HVC-200 in the Capitol Visitor Center Moderator: Jeff Mayers, WisPolitics.com Federally funded university research fuels the Wisconsin economy and improves the lives of citizens throughout the state and beyond. Please join us for a lunch briefing to hear from university scientists about the cutting-edge research happening in the Milwaukee region and how their work is addressing key challenges facing our nation. This lunch event is held in partnership with MMAC’s annual Milwaukee Night in DC. Junhong Chen, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering Jim

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Fields campaign: Announces candidacy for Milwaukee comptroller

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Contact: (414) 308-2680; info@fieldsformke.com Current state representative will bring strong financial background to City Hall MILWAUKEE – Jason Fields, a current member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, today announced his candidacy for Milwaukee Comptroller. “I’ve been honored to have the privilege of serving in the Wisconsin State Assembly working on financial issues that affect all Wisconsinites and where I have been able to apply my financial background and professionalism to producing real results for the people of Milwaukee. “I’ve decided to announce my candidacy to be Milwaukee’s next Comptroller because I feel my background and financial expertise would help our

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Gov. Evers: Opposes USDA’s proposal to boot kids, farmers, families from food assistance

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today, along with governors from 16 other states, signed and submitted a letter voicing opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposal to essentially eliminate Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effectively rendering kids, farmers, and families ineligible for critical food assistance. Since it was established 55 years ago, SNAP has proven to be one of the most effective anti-hunger programs in the country. The USDA’s proposal is expected to affect more than three million people across the United States, and will make it harder

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Rep. Sargent: Protecting local communities from fraud & deception

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) issued the following statement to announce the release of LRB-3152/1, which reforms the existing criminal statute to include a criminal penalty for impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility, co-authored by Representative Jim Ott (R-Mequon): “Under current Wisconsin law, it is a Class I felony for a person to assume to act in an official capacity or to perform an official function, knowing that they are not the person that they are presenting themselves to be. Additionally, it is illegal to exercise any

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THU News Summary: Feds OK disaster declaration for storm damage

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Register now for WisPolitics events in Madison and Washington, D.C. *A Sept. 12 luncheon at The Madison Club with the two new state party chairs to talk about the 2020 election cycle. Wisconsin will play a pivotal role in the presidential contest, through the spring

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The Innovation Connection: How federal research benefits Wisconsin

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM HVC-200 in the Capitol Visitor Center Moderator: Jeff Mayers, WisPolitics.com Federally funded university research fuels the Wisconsin economy and improves the lives of citizens throughout the state and beyond. Please join us for a lunch briefing to hear from university scientists

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Fields campaign: Announces candidacy for Milwaukee comptroller

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Contact: (414) 308-2680; info@fieldsformke.com Current state representative will bring strong financial background to City Hall MILWAUKEE – Jason Fields, a current member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, today announced his candidacy for Milwaukee Comptroller. “I’ve been honored to have the privilege of serving in the Wisconsin State Assembly working on

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Gov. Evers: Opposes USDA’s proposal to boot kids, farmers, families from food assistance

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today, along with governors from 16 other states, signed and submitted a letter voicing opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposal to essentially eliminate Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effectively rendering kids, farmers,

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Rep. Sargent: Protecting local communities from fraud & deception

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) issued the following statement to announce the release of LRB-3152/1, which reforms the existing criminal statute to include a criminal penalty for impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility, co-authored by Representative Jim

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