WED PM Update: JFC approves releasing $45M in funding for UW System, $220K for suicide prevention hotline

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved releasing $45 million for the UW System over the next two years after Republicans proposed tweaking the allocation to reduce the state’s ongoing commitment to the university in future years. The debate over the money turned into a rehash of old beefs over how the university fared… 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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Foxconn: Announces $83M in additional construction awards

Mount Pleasant, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte today announced sixteen additional prime contract awards under Bid Release 5a/5b/5c for construction work at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park. The new awards carry a total contract value of more than $83 million. The most recent round of awards brings the total value of construction contracts awarded for work at the Park to well in excess of $250 million. “Foxconn is pleased to be making another significant investment in the construction of North America’s first and only TFT-LCD advanced manufacturing facility,” said Nelson Liu, General

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Fundraiser for Rep. Gundrum

A fundraiser for Representative Rick Gundrum With Special Guest Kevin Nicholson Hosted by: Russ & Sue Darrow, Bill Hayes, Mike Darrow Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:30pm-8:30pm Mueller’s Linden Inn 4919 State Highway 144 Hartford, WI Host Levels: Platinum: $1000 Gold: $500 Silver: $200 Bronze: $100 Guest Contribution at Door: $35/person or $50/couple Please RSVP to: gundrum4assembly@gmail.com or at 262-644-7002 Please post, thank you!

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Fundraiser for Rep. Wittke

A fundraiser in honor of Representative Robert Wittke With Special Guest Rebecca Kleefisch Wednesday, October 23, 2019 5:30pm – 7:30pm Infusino’s Banquet Hall 3201 Rapids Drive Racine, WI 53404 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution: $50/person Checks can be made out to: Robert Wittke for Assembly 11 Sandalwood Ct Racine, WI 53402 Please RSVP to Robert at 262-639-0964 or wittkeforassembly@gmail.com Please post, thank you!

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley and Lee: Send follow-up letter to ICIG regarding Monday press statement

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Mike Lee (R-Utah) sent a follow-up letter to Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (ICIG) Michael Atkinson Wednesday to reiterate the questions in their September 30 letter, and to raise additi… 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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Fundraiser for Rep. Snyder

A breakfast event in honor of Representative Pat Snyder With special guest Congressman Sean Duffy Monday, October 14, 2019 7:30am-9:00am 2510 Restaurant 2510 Steward Ave Wausau, WI 54401 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution $100 Checks can be made payable to: Friends of Pat Snyder PO Box 1312 Wausau, WI 54402 Please RSVP to Pat at patsynderfor85th@gmail.com

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Sen. Marklein: Dairy Innovation Hub moves forward

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced that the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved the plan and funding for the Dairy Innovation Hub at the University of Wisconsin today. “I was honored to lead the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative through the state budget and I am thrilled that it is moving forward into reality,” Marklein said. “The UW has worked hard to craft an imple… 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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WisPolitics Midday – October 2, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: US Ag Sec warns family farms to scale up in size. A candidate for the 7th CD knocks Gov Evers’ “political motivations” in scheduling of the special election. WI Sen Committee backs DNR Secretary nomination.   … 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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Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Sonny Perdue’s message to Wisconsin’s small farmers: Too small? Too bad.

(MADISON, WI) — Yesterday, Wisconsin farmers took Trump and his administration to task over their failed agriculture policies. Their conscious dismissal of the pain small and medium-sized farms are going through, combined with Trump’s erratic trade war with China, has Wisconsin’s farmers fighting harder for their livelihoods than ever before — and they have to be. At the Wisconsin Dairy Expo, Sonny Perdue said if family sized farms wanted to survive they’d just have to get bigger, despite his and Trump’s push to reward Big Ag and not the small and medium-sized farms that are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy. 

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Foxconn: Announces $83M in additional construction awards

Mount Pleasant, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte today announced sixteen additional prime contract awards under Bid Release 5a/5b/5c for construction work at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park. The new awards carry a total contract value of more than $83 million. The most

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Fundraiser for Rep. Gundrum

A fundraiser for Representative Rick Gundrum With Special Guest Kevin Nicholson Hosted by: Russ & Sue Darrow, Bill Hayes, Mike Darrow Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:30pm-8:30pm Mueller’s Linden Inn 4919 State Highway 144 Hartford, WI Host Levels: Platinum: $1000 Gold: $500 Silver: $200 Bronze: $100 Guest Contribution at Door: $35/person or

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Fundraiser for Rep. Wittke

A fundraiser in honor of Representative Robert Wittke With Special Guest Rebecca Kleefisch Wednesday, October 23, 2019 5:30pm – 7:30pm Infusino’s Banquet Hall 3201 Rapids Drive Racine, WI 53404 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution: $50/person Checks can be made out to: Robert Wittke for Assembly 11 Sandalwood

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley and Lee: Send follow-up letter to ICIG regarding Monday press statement

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Mike Lee (R-Utah) sent a follow-up letter to Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (ICIG) Michael Atkinson Wednesday to reiterate the questions in their September

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Fundraiser for Rep. Snyder

A breakfast event in honor of Representative Pat Snyder With special guest Congressman Sean Duffy Monday, October 14, 2019 7:30am-9:00am 2510 Restaurant 2510 Steward Ave Wausau, WI 54401 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution $100 Checks can be made payable to: Friends of Pat Snyder

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Sen. Marklein: Dairy Innovation Hub moves forward

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced that the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved the plan and funding for the Dairy Innovation Hub at the University of Wisconsin today. “I was honored to lead the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative through the state budget and I am thrilled that it is moving forward

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WisPolitics Midday – October 2, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: US Ag Sec warns family farms to scale up in size. A candidate for the 7th CD knocks Gov Evers’ “political motivations” in scheduling of the special election. WI Sen Committee backs DNR Secretary nomination.   … Please log in

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