Gov. Walker: Orders flags to half-staff as a mark of respect for former state Sen. Walter John Chilsen

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Chilsen represented the 29th Senate District for six terms from 1967-1990 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today ordered flags to half-staff on Friday, January 4, 2019, as a mark of respect for former State Senator Walter John Chilsen of Weston. Chilsen, a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, passed away on Christmas morning at the age of 95. Chilsen represented the people of the 29th Senate District for six terms from 1967 – 1990. Following his service in the Wisconsin State Senate, Chilsen served on the Weston Town Board from 1990 – 2017.

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Wisconsin Bankers Association: Statement on Gov.-elect Evers’ recent DFI appointment

Eric Skrum, Wisconsin Bankers Association 608/441-1216 | (c) 608/445-6430 | [email protected] Twitter: @wisbank From Rose Oswald Poels, president/CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association “WBA congratulates Kathy Blumenfeld on her appointment by Governor-Elect Tony Evers as the new Secretary, Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). We wish her well in her new role and look forward to working with her to support Wisconsin’s communities and businesses. A strong dual banking system benefits consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators alike. In the last few years, we have seen several banks convert from a federal charter to a state charter. That’s just one reason

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UpFront: Nettles, Ramirez offer incoming Gov. Evers advice on Wisconsin economy

Cory Nettles, a former Commerce secretary who is now with Milwaukee-based Generation Growth Capital, is offering Gov.-elect Tony Evers some simple advice on Wisconsin’s economy: Don’t screw it up. Appearing alongside Nettles on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” Austin Ramirez, of Waukesha-bashed HUSCO International, is also urging the incoming guv to focus on areas of agreement with Republicans on the e… 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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Gov.-elect Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes: Announce additions to administration team

Contact: [email protected] or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced three new members of the administration. Mary Kolar will serve as Department of Veterans Affairs secretary; Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld will serve as Department of Financial Institutions secretary; and Brian Pahnke will serve as the state budget director. “The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state,” Tony Evers said. “I am confident they will make sure veterans and their families receive the benefits they have earned, work with the Wisconsin business and financial

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Evers names Kolar Vets secretary, Blumenfeld to lead DFI

Gov.-elect Tony Evers today announced Mary Kolar, a Dane County supervisor and retired Navy captain, will serve as his secretary of Veterans Affairs. He also announced Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld, the executive vice president of special operations at TASC, will lead the Department of Financial Institutions. And Brian Pahnke, who served under Evers at DPI as the assistant state superintendent for finan… 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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Cain campaign: Municipal Judge Steve Cain announces candidacy for Ozaukee County Circuit Court and support from judicial leaders

Contact:     [email protected] Cedarburg– Cedarburg resident and Mid Moraine Municipal Court Judge Steve Cain announces his candidacy for Ozaukee County Circuit Court.   Judge Cain has already secured the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Daniel Kelly and Rebecca Bradley as well as incumbent Ozaukee County Judge Joe Voiland.  He looks forward to earning support from the legal community, law enforcement, and the citizens of the county. Judge Cain offered the following statement: “I am honored to announce my candidacy for Ozaukee County Circuit Court. It is my sincere hope that the citizens of Ozaukee County will recognize my service as a municipal judge, lawyer and

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Peterson campaign: Turns in 3,000 signatures for MPS Board bid

Bob Peterson, candidate for the at-large seat on the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, today turned in 3,000 nomination signatures to the Milwaukee Election Commission. The 3,000 total is double the required amount of 1,500 signatures, and the maximum a candidate is allowed to turn in. Peterson noted that his supporters had actually collected several hundred signatures more than the 3,000 maximum.  “I want to thank the more than 100 community volunteers who have supported our campaign, circulated papers and collected signatures,” Peterson said. “It’s an indication not just of broad support for my candidacy, but more importantly shows the

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Evers names Kolar Vets secretary, Blumenfeld to lead DFI

Gov.-elect Tony Evers today announced Mary Kolar, a Dane County supervisor and retired Navy captain, will serve as his secretary of Veterans Affairs. He also announced Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld, the executive vice president of special operations at TASC, will lead the Department of Financial Institutions. And Brian Pahnke, who served

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Cain campaign: Municipal Judge Steve Cain announces candidacy for Ozaukee County Circuit Court and support from judicial leaders

Contact:     [email protected] Cedarburg– Cedarburg resident and Mid Moraine Municipal Court Judge Steve Cain announces his candidacy for Ozaukee County Circuit Court.   Judge Cain has already secured the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Daniel Kelly and Rebecca Bradley as well as incumbent Ozaukee County Judge Joe Voiland.  He looks forward to earning support

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Peterson campaign: Turns in 3,000 signatures for MPS Board bid

Bob Peterson, candidate for the at-large seat on the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, today turned in 3,000 nomination signatures to the Milwaukee Election Commission. The 3,000 total is double the required amount of 1,500 signatures, and the maximum a candidate is allowed to turn in. Peterson noted that his

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