Kleefisch campaign: ICYMI: Kleefisch only candidate to commit to veto net tax increases

[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Rebecca Kleefisch is the only candidate for Wisconsin governor with a clear plan for transformational tax reform, which was highlighted in this article by Patrick Gleason, vice president of state affairs at Americans for Tax Reform. According to Gleason, Rebecca is the only candidate for governor who has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to veto any net tax increase. Read the full article here or find excerpts below: Tight Race For GOP Gubernatorial Nomination In Wisconsin, Which Is Once Again A Battleground State In 2022 Forbes Patrick Gleason, Americans for Tax Reform The Wisconsin GOP

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Marquette University: Chemistry professor receives $1.8 million grant to modernize processes in medicine synthesis

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Joseph Clark, associate professor of chemistry in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.8 million Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award from the National Institutes of Health for his research to modernize the synthesis of selectively deuterated small molecules. Recently, deuterated small molecules have emerged as novel drug leads, creating a demand for new techniques for precision deuteration in drug synthesis. Deuterium is a naturally occurring isotope of hydrogen and contains an additional neutron which makes it twice as heavy. When deuterium is precisely installed into a drug molecule, the metabolic profile of the drug

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EMILY’s List: Endorses LuAnn Bird for Wisconsin’s 84th Assembly District

Hales Corners, WI — Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed LuAnn Bird in the race for Wisconsin’s 84th Assembly District. “The EMILY’s List community is proud to stand behind LuAnn Bird in her race for Assembly in Wisconsin’s 84th District. Throughout her life, LuAnn has been a champion for underrepresented groups in Wisconsin. As the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, LuAnn fought for equal representation and against the expansion of concealed carry in Wisconsin. As a parent and school board member, LuAnn pushed for, and succeeded at, requiring adequate

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WisDems: Wisconsin doctor blasts “Republicans’ decades-long assault on abortion rights”

“To prevent a national abortion ban and fight to restore abortion access here in Wisconsin and across the country, we must elect Democrats up and down the ticket.” MADISON, Wis. – Today, Dr. Pierce M. Sherrill penned an op-ed in The Cap Times blasting “Republicans’ decades-long assault on abortion rights.” The Cap Times: Abortion ban has already caused a public health crisis […] “After practicing medicine for 40 years, I can confidently say that there is no room for politicians in my exam room. Yet the Supreme Court has decided that a woman’s right to privacy and bodily integrity are not, after all, constitutionally

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Van Orden campaign: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden, Rep. Jason Smith hold listening session with Eau Claire businesses

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden and Rep. Jason Smith held a listening session with Eau Claire area businesses discussing the challenges they are facing due to the Biden economy. Unchecked inflation and surging energy costs are making it harder to do business across America, and small business owners are fired up to create change in Washington. Take a look at some of the coverage from yesterday’s event. WEAU: Congressional candidate Van Orden visits Eau Claire Monday Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Derrick Van Orden held a listening session with small business owners in Eau Claire Monday.

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Rep. Hintz: Statement of five year anniversary of Foxconn announcement

MADISON – Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the announcement of the agreement between Foxconn and the Walker/Kleefisch Administration awarding up to $3 billion in a taxpayer funding package as part of a delusional fantasy promising 13,000 direct jobs and $10 billion of capital investment. Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Five years later, the announcement that began the Foxconn circus in Wisconsin has aged poorly. From an economic standpoint, the agreement never made sense. The fact that the Walker/Kleefisch Administration, almost every Republican legislator, and groups like the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce fell for this farce says

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Save America PAC: 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump to hold a rally in Wisconsin

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will hold a rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 7:00PM CDT. Friday, August 5, 2022, at 7:00PM CDT President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, delivers remarks in support of Tim Michels for Governor of Wisconsin and the entire Wisconsin Trump Ticket. Venue: Waukesha Count… 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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Emily’s List: Endorses Anna Halverson for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 80

Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Anna Halverson in the race for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 80. “EMILY’s List is proud to endorse Anna Halverson to represent Wisconsin’s 80th Assembly District,” said Sarah Curmi, vice president of state and local campaigns at EMILY’s List. “Anna’s experiences – as a former teacher, work with the disability community, and advocacy around public safety – showcases her ability to lead through empathy and perseverance. We are confident that she will be an excellent leader in the state Assembly.” “This race is about bringing new voices, new energy,

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Kleefisch campaign: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America endorses Rebecca Kleefisch

[Waukesha, Wis.] — Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America announced its endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, further demonstrating that Rebecca is the premier choice for governor for pro-life Wisconsinites. “Our longtime friend Rebecca Kleefisch is a tried-and-true champion of life and will make an outstanding governor,” said SBA Pro-Life America’s president, Marjorie Dannenfelser. “During her time in the Walker administration, she helped stop the funneling of taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood and oversaw the passage of numerous pro-life laws. Wisconsin is in desperate need of new leadership as Tony Evers competes to be the most radical pro-abortion governor

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan group of Senators call on Russia to release Brittney Griner from wrongful detention

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on the Russian government to immediately release U.S. citizen Brittney Griner from her wrongful detention, and urging the U.S. government in all its interactions with the Russian government to press for the WNBA player’s release. In addition to demanding action to end the 5-month-long wrongful detention of Griner, the resolution also expresses support for U.S. citizen Paul Whelan and all prisoners unjustly imprisoned in the Russian Federation. “Brittney Griner needs to be released, she should be free to come home to her family,” said Senator

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Front Line Foundation: Experiences a summer of strengthening support and new board members

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 26, 2022) – The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today it is further strengthening its commitment to Minnesota’s First Responders. The Foundation, which has now paid out $308,000 in death benefits since starting 2018, is doubling down on its outreach efforts. To do this, TFLF has added another event to its resume, and it has also added two new board members who will help the Foundation strengthen its mission.   Founded in late 2018, The Front Line Foundation was formed to support Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, EMTs and members of the National Guard across Minnesota, to grant financial support to

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Wauwatosa School District: Announces Middle School Associate Principals

Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, July 25, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation to appoint Ms. Allesha Gilbert-Ewing as the Associate Principal of Longfellow Middle School and Ms. Christine Wojciechowski as Associate Principal of Whitman Middle School.   Ms. Gilbert-Ewing is a committed educator with more than seven years of … 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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Madison Parks: Aldo Leopold Park reimagined celebration

Big dreams can come true! Inspired by the neighborhood children, Aldo Leopold Park is reimagined and we’re celebrating! Healthy Kids Collaborative, a program of UW Health, partnered with kids in the Aldo Leopold Park neighborhood to reimagine the places where they lived, went to school and played. Healthy Kids joined with partners at Leopold Elementary School to create the Youth Empowerment Program. Envisioned as a way to empower students to be advocates and leaders in their school and community, Healthy Kids equipped 3rd, 4th and 5th graders with cameras to capture the world through their eyes. Healthy Kids posed the question, “What

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Marquette University: Chemistry professor receives $1.8 million grant to modernize processes in medicine synthesis

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Joseph Clark, associate professor of chemistry in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.8 million Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award from the National Institutes of Health for his research to modernize the synthesis of selectively deuterated small molecules. Recently, deuterated small molecules have emerged

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Rep. Hintz: Statement of five year anniversary of Foxconn announcement

MADISON – Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the announcement of the agreement between Foxconn and the Walker/Kleefisch Administration awarding up to $3 billion in a taxpayer funding package as part of a delusional fantasy promising 13,000 direct jobs and $10 billion of capital investment. Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released

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Kleefisch campaign: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America endorses Rebecca Kleefisch

[Waukesha, Wis.] — Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America announced its endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, further demonstrating that Rebecca is the premier choice for governor for pro-life Wisconsinites. “Our longtime friend Rebecca Kleefisch is a tried-and-true champion of life and will make an outstanding governor,” said

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Wauwatosa School District: Announces Middle School Associate Principals

Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, July 25, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation to appoint Ms. Allesha Gilbert-Ewing as the Associate Principal of Longfellow Middle School and Ms. Christine Wojciechowski as Associate Principal of Whitman Middle School.   Ms. Gilbert-Ewing is a

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Madison Parks: Aldo Leopold Park reimagined celebration

Big dreams can come true! Inspired by the neighborhood children, Aldo Leopold Park is reimagined and we’re celebrating! Healthy Kids Collaborative, a program of UW Health, partnered with kids in the Aldo Leopold Park neighborhood to reimagine the places where they lived, went to school and played. Healthy Kids joined

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