THU PM Update: Walker open to accelerating plans to revamp youth prison system

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to move youthful offenders from prisons in northern Wisconsin to new regional facilities wouldn’t kick in until at least 2019. But with some Dems complaining the transition of offenders wouldn’t be fast enough, Walker’s office signaled late this afternoon he was ready to work with lawmakers to speed up 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 * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Gronick Campaign: Career politician Gov. Walker governs for re-election with campaign gimmick

Career Politician Gov. Scott Walker Governs For Re-Election  With Campaign Gimmick  MILWAUKEE – On the heels of former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall exposing Gov. Scott Walker’s failure to address the dangerous conditions at the Lincoln Hills juvenile corrections facility, Gov. Walker today announced a plan to close the facility — in 2019 — that’s right, next year. Talk about kicking the can down the road! The following is the statement of gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to today’s news: “Gov. Scott Walker was warned about ‘inhumane’ conditions at Lincoln Hills six years ago. But now, almost as some kind of

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Rep. Taylor: Gov. Walker uses juveniles and state employees as pawns in campaign gimmick

For Immediate Release                                     For More Information, Contact: January 4, 2017                                                  Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342   Governor Walker uses juveniles and state employees as pawns in campaign gimmick MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker finally joined the call for closing the Lincoln Hills juvenile facility. Coming six years after his office was alerted to serious issues, the plan calls for the facilities to close in 2019. The facility is currently under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and recent reports reveal that both the safety of juveniles and staff are at risk in this under-resourced facility.  “Governor Walker has systemically failed the

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Rep. Snyder: New dollars awarded to central Wisconsin Psychiatry Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    January 4, 2018 CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder    (608) 266-0654 New Dollars Awarded to Central Wisconsin Psychiatry Program Medical College Central Wisconsin receives grant funding to support psychiatry residencies MADISON… Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced grants totaling more than $2.9 million to support new and current physician training programs. These programs, commonly referred to as Graduate Medical Education (GME), work to educate and retain local physicians by offering them residency training opportunities in Wisconsin. The Medical College of Wisconsin Central Psychiatry Resident Training Program was one of the recipients of this funding. “Wausau is very

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Gov. Walker: Weekly Radio Address: Looking ahead at 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2018 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Weekly Radio Address: Looking Ahead at 2018   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Looking Ahead at 2018.”Hi, Scott Walker here. 2017 was a great year for the state of Wisconsin, but there’s more work to be done and we’re ready to keep moving our state forward in 2018. Student success is a key priority for us in the coming year, and I’m proud that we now invest more actual dollars into our schools than ever before. This year we put in an additional

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Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law expands to entire state

NEWS Wisconsin Department of Transportation _______________________________________________________________________________________ Office of Public Affairs, PO Box 7910, Madison, WI 53707-7910, (608) 266-3581, FAX (608) 266-7186, [email protected], wisconsindot.gov For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, [email protected] Frozen road law expands to entire state  Law affects log haulers, transport of road salt/sand Effective Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:01 a.m., Wisconsin’s frozen road law will expand to include the entire state. The frozen road declaration applies to all numbered state and federal highways, but does not apply to Interstate highways except for portions of I-39 and I-41 as specified in state law (348.01(2)(bc) and (bd). Regions designated by WisDOT

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Vukmir Campaign: Leah topples 200+ grassroots endorsements

For Immediate Release Thursday, Jan. 4, 2017 Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Leah Topples 200+ Grassroots Endorsements Momentum behind Leah for Senate keeps building into 2018 Brookfield, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir continues to build her Wisconsin support. She announced Thursday that she now has more than 200 grassroots endorsements, signaling the continued momentum behind her campaign to unseat Tammy Baldwin. “Grassroots supporters have been with us for every battle that has moved Wisconsin in a conservative direction since Governor Walker was elected in 2010,” Leah said. “I am honored to have their continued support as I take the Wisconsin Way to Washington.”

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One Wisconsin Institute: Trump election integrity commission disbanded

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director [email protected] (608) 444-3483 Trump Election Integrity Commission Disbanded Sham Commission is Gone, But Shame of Republicans Who Stood By While Voters Rights Were Attacked Remains MADISON, Wis. — A federal commission on “election integrity”, announced with much fanfare by Donald Trump in 2017, was disbanded on Wednesday. It’s inception was based on the provably false claim by Trump that massive impropriety was the reason he lost the popular vote for President in 2016 by roughly 3 million votes. While the commission produced no report it was criticized, and sued, for demanding

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Mitchell Campaign: Mahlon Mitchell releases first digital ad in campaign for governor: “Real Lasting Change”

For Immediate Release: January 4, 2017 Contact: Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 Mahlon Mitchell Releases First Digital Ad in Campaign for Governor: “Real Lasting Change” Ad to Run Statewide Today, Mahlon Mitchell’s campaign for governor began running its first digital ad, a spot called “Real Lasting Change.” You can view the spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0hBkwg9Gyw. The ad emphasizes Mitchell’s message of change, as well as the leadership skills he built as a 20-year firefighter. He will bring that leadership to Madison to make Wisconsin work for all of our people with good-paying jobs, affordable health care, and better schools. The ad will be running statewide on

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Speaker Ryan: Job-cut announcements in 2017 see lowest level since 1990, Challenger report says

Job-cut announcements in 2017 see lowest level since 1990, Challenger report says CNBC January 4, 2018 http://cnb.cx/2CIDh7W U.S. employers announced plans to cut 32,423 jobs in December, bringing the year’s total to a low not seen since 1990, global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported Thursday. “The tight labor market, c… 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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Rep. Taylor: Gov. Walker uses juveniles and state employees as pawns in campaign gimmick

For Immediate Release                                     For More Information, Contact: January 4, 2017                                                  Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342   Governor Walker uses juveniles and state employees as pawns in campaign gimmick MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker finally joined the call for closing the Lincoln Hills juvenile facility. Coming six years after his office was alerted to

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Rep. Snyder: New dollars awarded to central Wisconsin Psychiatry Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    January 4, 2018 CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder    (608) 266-0654 New Dollars Awarded to Central Wisconsin Psychiatry Program Medical College Central Wisconsin receives grant funding to support psychiatry residencies MADISON… Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced grants totaling more than $2.9 million to support new and

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Gov. Walker: Weekly Radio Address: Looking ahead at 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2018 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   Weekly Radio Address: Looking Ahead at 2018   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Looking Ahead at 2018.”Hi, Scott Walker here. 2017 was a great year for the state of Wisconsin, but there’s more

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Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law expands to entire state

NEWS Wisconsin Department of Transportation _______________________________________________________________________________________ Office of Public Affairs, PO Box 7910, Madison, WI 53707-7910, (608) 266-3581, FAX (608) 266-7186, [email protected], wisconsindot.gov For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, [email protected] Frozen road law expands to entire state  Law affects log haulers, transport of road salt/sand Effective Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:01

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Vukmir Campaign: Leah topples 200+ grassroots endorsements

For Immediate Release Thursday, Jan. 4, 2017 Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Leah Topples 200+ Grassroots Endorsements Momentum behind Leah for Senate keeps building into 2018 Brookfield, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir continues to build her Wisconsin support. She announced Thursday that she now has more than 200 grassroots endorsements, signaling

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Mitchell Campaign: Mahlon Mitchell releases first digital ad in campaign for governor: “Real Lasting Change”

For Immediate Release: January 4, 2017 Contact: Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 Mahlon Mitchell Releases First Digital Ad in Campaign for Governor: “Real Lasting Change” Ad to Run Statewide Today, Mahlon Mitchell’s campaign for governor began running its first digital ad, a spot called “Real Lasting Change.” You can view the spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0hBkwg9Gyw. The

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