MON PM Update: Johnson aide Church considering 7th CD bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With GOP state Sen. Tom Tiffany poised to formally enter the race tomorrow, Jason Church, an Army vet and aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, has emerged as another possible candidate for the 7th CD. A GOP source said Church is seriously considering a run and has been making calls to stakeholders in the 7th CD. Church, who expects t… 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 *

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Milwaukee elected officials and community leaders: Propose a new revenue solution to invest in our communities

CONTACT: 414.278.4216 press@milwaukeecountywi.gov An unprecedented partnership will move forward to pursue new revenue solutions that provide property tax relief to residents through a local option sales tax Representative Evan Goyke and Senator La Tonya Johnson, in partnership with Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and local business leaders and elected officials, today announced plans to move forward and pursue a new partnership with the State. The proposed bill would allow Milwaukee and local municipalities to pursue a binding referendum for a 1 percent local option sales tax that would be reinvested into the community through property tax relief, and

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Sen. Kooyenga: Statement on local option sales tax proposal

Contact: Sen. Dale Kooyenga Sen.Kooyenga@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-2512 MADISON—In response to today’s announcement by a coalition of Milwaukee area elected officials and business leaders that they will pursue legislation authorizing a 1 percent local option sales tax, state Sen. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement: “I appreciate the thought and time various parties have put into the Milwaukee local funding announcement. I strongly believe Wisconsin’s overall tax burden is already too high. I will continue to listen to my constituents and to the parties that have worked on the proposal to see if there are opportunities to realize a win-win

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Empower Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s New conservative information hub

Contact: Matt Kittle – (608) 441-5110 Email: info@empowerwisconsin.org Madison, WI —- A new conservative education and advocacy organization, Empower Wisconsin, launched today with a multimedia website. Conservative activists including Eric O’Keefe and former Wisconsin State Representative Adam Jarchow will lead the organization. The group has named investigative journalist and talk radio host Matt Kittle to serve as its Executive Director. “Empower Wisconsin will amplify the voices of conservative organizations, educate and mobilize activists, and serve as a watchdog that holds our elected officials accountable through old fashioned investigative journalism,” said Adam Jarchow, President of Empower Wisconsin. “Today we launch Empower

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UW-Madison: Computer, data and information sciences

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has established a School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) in the College of Letters & Science to strengthen research and education on campus, prepare tech-savvy graduates to fill new kinds of jobs, support a wave of Wisconsin entrepreneurs and partner with industry to provide them with the competitive advantage of the latest tech… 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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Gov. Evers: Attends Midwest U.S.—Japan Association conference, meets with corporate leaders

TOKYO — Gov. Tony Evers participated in the first full day of the Midwest U.S.–Japan Association (MWJA) Conference in Tokyo on Monday and met with corporate leaders from Kikkoman, Komatsu, and Toyota to discuss their companies’ investments in Wisconsin. The governor is in Japan on his first international trade mission to meet with corporate and government leaders, highlight Japanese investments in Wisconsin businesses and promote the state’s exports. He is leading a 28-member delegation that includes 12 officials from nine Wisconsin businesses. In his first address to the MWJA, Gov. Evers emphasized the longstanding ties and deep relationships between Japan and

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of 9/11 and state day of service and remembrance

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #44 which orders flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of State Day of Service and Remembrance and out of respect for the nearly three thousand lives lost on September 11, 2001. “On September 11, we reflect on our nation’s grit and resilience while working to honor the legacy of those we lost and the countless heroes who responded during our time of need,” Gov. Evers said. “Wisconsinites have always believed in coming together and helping our neighbors in difficult times,

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WisDOJ: AG Kaul joins 49 attorneys general in Google multistate bipartisan antitrust investigation

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Wisconsin is joining 49 attorneys general in a multistate, bipartisan investigation of tech giant Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. The bipartisan coalition, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced plans to investigate Google’s overarching control of online advertising markets and search traffic that may have led to anticompetitive behavior that harms consumers. Legal experts from each state will work in cooperation with Federal authorities to assess competitive conditions for online services and ensure that Americans have access to free digital markets. “The tech sector

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Bill Lueders: WILL issues report on Gov. Evers’ s record on open records

While It has not been my experience that the Evers administration is markedly less responsive to records requests than the Walker administration, it’s good that WILL is keeping the governor on his toes. Given the contempt for openness displayed by some members of the Legislature, it is vitally important that the executive branch be a paragon of transparency. Gov. Evers should continue to maintain this web portal and affirm his commitment to the executive orders issued by his predecessor. And he should always strive to improve state agency performance in this vital area.

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Sen. Kooyenga & Rep. Kulp: Introduce MSA / HSA exemption bill

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MON PM Update: Johnson aide Church considering 7th CD bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With GOP state Sen. Tom Tiffany poised to formally enter the race tomorrow, Jason Church, an Army vet and aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, has emerged as another possible candidate for the 7th CD. A GOP source said Church is seriously

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Milwaukee elected officials and community leaders: Propose a new revenue solution to invest in our communities

CONTACT: 414.278.4216 press@milwaukeecountywi.gov An unprecedented partnership will move forward to pursue new revenue solutions that provide property tax relief to residents through a local option sales tax Representative Evan Goyke and Senator La Tonya Johnson, in partnership with Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and local business leaders and

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Sen. Kooyenga: Statement on local option sales tax proposal

Contact: Sen. Dale Kooyenga Sen.Kooyenga@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-2512 MADISON—In response to today’s announcement by a coalition of Milwaukee area elected officials and business leaders that they will pursue legislation authorizing a 1 percent local option sales tax, state Sen. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement: “I appreciate the thought and

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Empower Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s New conservative information hub

Contact: Matt Kittle – (608) 441-5110 Email: info@empowerwisconsin.org Madison, WI —- A new conservative education and advocacy organization, Empower Wisconsin, launched today with a multimedia website. Conservative activists including Eric O’Keefe and former Wisconsin State Representative Adam Jarchow will lead the organization. The group has named investigative journalist and talk

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UW-Madison: Computer, data and information sciences

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has established a School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) in the College of Letters & Science to strengthen research and education on campus, prepare tech-savvy graduates to fill new kinds of jobs, support a wave of Wisconsin entrepreneurs and partner with industry

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WisDOJ: AG Kaul joins 49 attorneys general in Google multistate bipartisan antitrust investigation

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Wisconsin is joining 49 attorneys general in a multistate, bipartisan investigation of tech giant Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. The bipartisan coalition, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced plans to investigate Google’s overarching

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Bill Lueders: WILL issues report on Gov. Evers’ s record on open records

While It has not been my experience that the Evers administration is markedly less responsive to records requests than the Walker administration, it’s good that WILL is keeping the governor on his toes. Given the contempt for openness displayed by some members of the Legislature, it is vitally important that the executive branch be a paragon of transparency.

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Sen. Kooyenga & Rep. Kulp: Introduce MSA / HSA exemption bill

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