THU PM Update: Assembly GOP accepts Walker budget offer; guv says no ‘specific proposal’ on Foxconn

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Republicans sought to kickstart budget talks today by agreeing to Gov. Scott Walker’s offer to put more cash into road projects over the next two years rather than doing his proposed income tax cuts. On the heels of sending a letter to Walker accepting the offer, Rep. John Nygren contacted fellow JFC Co-chair Alberta Da… 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    

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Speaker Vos: Issues statement on Secretary Brancel’s retirement

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 [email protected] Madison, Wisconsin – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel. “I would like to thank Secretary Brancel for his three decades of public service at every level of government. Undoubtedly, our state is better off because of his commitment, dedication and passion for the agricultural industry. I especially want to thank him for serving as a state representative and Assembly speaker. “I would also like to wish Ben and his wife, Gail, the best of luck in his retirement and

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Milwaukee PBS/WUWM “Beyond Sherman Park” discussion

What: Beyond Sherman Park Where: Parklawn Assembly of God Church, 3725 N Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee When: 6:30pm – 9:00pm on Thursday July 27 A 10/36 Special: Milwaukee PBS host Portia Young and WUWM host LaToya Dennis discuss housing, unemployment, education, community pride, and police relations–and the impact all of this has on neighborhoods and residents beyond Sherman Park. Audience members will have opportunities to ask questions and make comments. Free and open to the public. RSVP — ticket holders enter first. Doors open at 6:30, Discussion at 7:00.

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WisDOT: Overnight ramp closure from I-39/90 northbound to County N (Exit 147), north of Stoughton

Contact: Steven Theisen [email protected] The I-39/90 northbound ramp to County N (Exit 147), north of Stoughton in Dane County, will be closed from 2 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.Friday (July 21) to complete emergency pavement repairs on the ramp. Motorists are required to use alternate routes and allow extra time to safely reach their destination. Travel information on Wisconsin highways can be found at www.511wi.gov. Always putting safety first, never access 511 information while driving.  

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Fitzgerald Open

Old Hickory Country Club, Beaver Dam. Senator Scott Fitzgerald’s Fitzgerald Open, August 7 Registration, Lunch and Practice Range Open at 9:30 AM Shotgun Start at 11:00AM Dinner Reception at 4:30 PM Contributions: $4,000 Hole Sponsorship and Foursome $1,000 Hole Sponsor (no golf, includes two for reception only) $1,000 per Individual Golfer Cost includes: Golf, Cart, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Prizes and More $250 for Dinner Reception Only- No Golf PAC, individual, and Conduit contributions accepted. No Corporate. TO RSVP please email [email protected] or 608-257-8035 Please make checks payable and mail to: Fitzgerald for Senate PO Box 2741 Madison, WI 53701

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JNJ Craftworks to put on Children’s Business Fair in Verona

Contact: Jerina Vincent 6086921476 [email protected] Location: Verona, WI Event name: Children’s business fair -Verona Date : August 5th 2017 Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm Location: Holiday Inn, Verona, WI https://www.facebook.com/VeronaChildrensBusinessFair/ https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/verona COULD A TEN-YEAR-OLD INVENT THE NEXT ÜBER? Find out at the Verona/Madison Children’s Business Fair, showcasing kids’ entrepreneurial genius! On Aug 5th from 9.30Am – 1.30pm the 1st annual Verona/Madison Children’s Business Fair will host 15 young entrepreneurs at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Verona, WI. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Kids create a product or service, develop a brand, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this one-day marketplace.

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WIPPS: Toward One Wausau final community dialogue

Since last spring, nearly 200 people have participated in one or more of Toward One Wausau’s community dialogues. We have heard from many community members who are working with us to help build unity and find solutions to ethnic and cultural diversity issues in the Wausau area. Can we count on you to come to our final dialogue? Date: Monday, September 18 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: UW Center for Civic Engagement 625 Stewart Ave. Wausau, WI FREE TO THE PUBLIC Add to Google Calendar Add to iCal or Outlook Everyone’s viewpoint is invited and respected. All data that is gathered from these discussions will

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Rep. Ballweg: Issues statement on the retirement of DATCP Secretary Brancel

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison, Wisconsin – State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the announcement of the retirement of DATCP secretary Ben Brancel: “Secretary Brancel has been an outstanding advocate and steward for the agriculture industry in Wisconsin. I represent portions of the same areas he once represented, and I can truthfully say his neighbors and former constituents are proud of his dedication and the work he was engaged in during his time of public service. I appreciate the leadership he’s provided DATCP and the partner he has been when serving our mutual constituents.” ###

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Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR Secretary Stepp issues statement on the retirement of DATCP Secretary Brancel

Contact: Jim Dick, DNR spokesperson 608-267-2773 The state of Wisconsin will be missing a dedicated public servant with the retirement of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel and I will miss serving with him in Governor Walker’s cabinet. Through his many years in public service, Ben has always understood the challenges of making laws and implementing them. I offer my appreciation for those years of service. I congratulate him and wish Ben a rewarding retirement. He has definitely earned it.

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Milwaukee PBS/WUWM “Beyond Sherman Park” discussion

What: Beyond Sherman Park Where: Parklawn Assembly of God Church, 3725 N Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee When: 6:30pm – 9:00pm on Thursday July 27 A 10/36 Special: Milwaukee PBS host Portia Young and WUWM host LaToya Dennis discuss housing, unemployment, education, community pride, and police relations–and the impact all of this has

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Fitzgerald Open

Old Hickory Country Club, Beaver Dam. Senator Scott Fitzgerald’s Fitzgerald Open, August 7 Registration, Lunch and Practice Range Open at 9:30 AM Shotgun Start at 11:00AM Dinner Reception at 4:30 PM Contributions: $4,000 Hole Sponsorship and Foursome $1,000 Hole Sponsor (no golf, includes two for reception only) $1,000 per Individual

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JNJ Craftworks to put on Children’s Business Fair in Verona

Contact: Jerina Vincent 6086921476 [email protected] Location: Verona, WI Event name: Children’s business fair -Verona Date : August 5th 2017 Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm Location: Holiday Inn, Verona, WI https://www.facebook.com/VeronaChildrensBusinessFair/ https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/verona COULD A TEN-YEAR-OLD INVENT THE NEXT ÜBER? Find out at the Verona/Madison Children’s Business Fair, showcasing kids’ entrepreneurial genius! On Aug 5th from 9.30Am –

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WIPPS: Toward One Wausau final community dialogue

Since last spring, nearly 200 people have participated in one or more of Toward One Wausau’s community dialogues. We have heard from many community members who are working with us to help build unity and find solutions to ethnic and cultural diversity issues in the Wausau area. Can we count

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Rep. Ballweg: Issues statement on the retirement of DATCP Secretary Brancel

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison, Wisconsin – State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the announcement of the retirement of DATCP secretary Ben Brancel: “Secretary Brancel has been an outstanding advocate and steward for the agriculture industry in Wisconsin. I represent portions of the same areas

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