MON PM Update: WBA Foundation to limit GOP U.S. Senate, Dem guv debates to 4 candidates each

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The WBA Foundation will limit its debates this summer of GOP U.S. Senate candidates and Dem guv hopefuls to four participants each, based largely of the top finishers in upcoming Marquette University Law School polls, the group announced today. The are currently 10 Dems who have qualified for the ballot in that primary, meaning … 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

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Kind raises concern about NAFTA impasse, Trump’s tariffs

As NAFTA renegotiations continue to drag on, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind warns a failure to reach an agreement could hurt the United States’ deal-making capacity with other nations. Kind said he was “concerned about the larger message” an impasse could send to the rest of the world. “If we can’t figure out a way to make nice with our two border neighbors, there’s not a country in the world that’s going to be willing to sit down and talk to the United States of America with any confidence that we’re going to be good faith negotiations and trustworthy partners willing

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WBA Foundation: Sets candidate criteria for primary debates

Contact: Michelle Vetterkind (608) 255-2600 Debates to be held in Madison, Wausau Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation has set criteria to determine which candidates will participate in live debates televised statewide in the Democratic primary in the race for the Governor of Wisconsin and the Republican primary in the race for a Wisconsin U.S. Senate seat. The Republican candidates for U.S. Senate will debate Saturday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in Wausau. The Democratic candidates for governor will debate Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in Madison. Both will be broadcast to a statewide audience. Broadcasters in the Madison and

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Speaker Ryan: The economy is on a roll

By most accounts, the U.S. economy is roaring. “The US economy has this incredible head of steam,” one analyst said. In the past week, there’s been tons of good news showing the country’s economic momentum—and most importantly, how this growth is reaching working Americans. All this good news has Democrats “worrying.” That’s because they fought tax reform at every turn, and continue to do so, pledging to raise taxes if given the chance. They want to return us to the economic rut we faced for years. But we aren’t going back. The results speak for themselves, including a jobs report so strong the New York Times “ran out of

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UW-Stout: Packaging graduates take first, honorable mention in Ameristar competition

Dissolvable detergent sheets, resealable cereal package ideas receive national recognition Three University of Wisconsin packaging graduates took first place in the student design category of the 2018 Ameristar Package Awards competition. Brandon Hokanson, of Sheboygan; Madeline Domke, of Minneapolis; and Trenton Ritsch, of Deerfield, teamed up to create a prototype new package for Wash-Pro dissolvable detergent sheets. Wash-Pro dissolvable laundry detergent. Another UW-Stout team received an honorable mention for its resealable cereal package. Team members were Johnathon Kupsche, of Johnson Creek; Matthew Rhude, of Plymouth; and Kreg Ziarnik, of Chetek, all who also recently graduated. The package used an inner

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Brown County: Names new airport director

Jeff Flynt Brown County Deputy Executive (920) 448-4083 [email protected] New GRB Leader Aims to Expand Economic Opportunity, Community Engagement Brown County, Wis. – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is announcing today that Marty Piette, A.A.E., has been nominated to become the new Airport Director at Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport. “Following a nationwide search, we had a number of fine candidates interview for the position. Marty Piette stood out from the group because of his knowledge, skill set and dedication to Brown County and Greater Green Bay,” says County Executive Streckenbach. “I’m counting on Marty to bring the airport to

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Federalist Society event with U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher

Where: The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC When: Wednesday, June 6 — 12:00pm EST Federalist Society Hosts Event on the Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy Featuring Congressman Mike Gallagher WASHINGTON, DC – The Federalist Society will host a panel discussion on the Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy on Wednesday, June 6, at 12:00pm EST at the Mayflower Hotel. Featured speaker Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) will give the opening address followed by a panel with Prof. Henry Nau, Prof. Jeremy Rabkin, and Mr. Ilya Shapiro. To RSVP, please contact Tom Buchanan at

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ACLU Wisconsin: Statement on latest Milwaukee Police Department video regarding Sterling Brown arrest

CONTACT: Cassandra Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, [email protected] MILWAUKEE, WI – Another video of the Milwaukee Police Department officers involved in the arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown was released today, highlighting the officers’ plans to defend their inappropriate treatment of Brown. Chris Ott, Executive Director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, issued the following statement in response: “We are outraged that the police officers involved in Milwaukee Bucks’ player Sterling Brown’s arrest were focused on planning damage control for their excessive use of force, instead of treating Mr. Brown with the dignity and professionalism that everyone—whether a Bucks player or

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Palzewicz campaign: Statement from Tom Palzewicz in response to Sensenbrenner comments on Trump pardon and Mueller investigation

Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 I am deeply disappointed in 40-year incumbent Jim Sensenbrenner’s remarks today regarding the President’s pardon authority and Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation. Jim Sensenbrenner is neglecting his duties as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and is undermining his own party’s historical commitment to the rule of law. A Republican-controlled Department of Justice said more than 40 years ago that a President cannot pardon himself, and that’s the only sensible reading of the law. To suggest that Robert Mueller should narrow the scope of his investigation or conclude it before the facts have been fully

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Dept. of Justice: AG Schimel: Public awareness campaign will show an “altered state” of Wisconsin with rapidly growing meth use

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Northwoods Coalition and the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth kicked off the next phase of the KNOW METH public awareness campaign by announcing $225,000 in new funding and sharing what an “Altered State” would look like if meth use were to impact time-honored traditions in Wisconsin. “Meth use is rapidly growing in Wisconsin with nearly a 500% increase in cases from 2010 to 2017,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “Meth use isn’t just affecting the user; it’s hurting our communities and costing Wisconsin $424 million annually. It is critical

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WEDC: City of Janesville receives $250,000 state grant to support development of downtown project

WEDC investment to help fund construction of four-story hotel JANESVILLE, WI. JUNE 4, 2018 – The City of Janesville is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help finance the construction of a new downtown hotel. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support the new construction of a Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, a 53-room, four-story hotel overlooking the Rock River. The 33,000-square-foot hotel will include an indoor pool, an exercise facility and a restaurant. City officials believe the new hotel’s high-profile downtown location will help position downtown Janesville as a destination where commerce, culture,

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MON News Summary: Democratic state convention coverage; the race to replace Ryan as speaker

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** The news cycle never stops, which is why WisPolitics.com has introduced Midday. You can get your news fix in under 2 minutes through this new podcast. Check out WisPolitics Midday: http://wispolmidday.libsyn.com/ And subscribe via iTunes and the Google Play Music App. Just search WisPolitics Midday. Sponsored by Sp… 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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Kind raises concern about NAFTA impasse, Trump’s tariffs

As NAFTA renegotiations continue to drag on, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind warns a failure to reach an agreement could hurt the United States’ deal-making capacity with other nations. Kind said he was “concerned about the larger message” an impasse could send to the rest of the world. “If we can’t

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WBA Foundation: Sets candidate criteria for primary debates

Contact: Michelle Vetterkind (608) 255-2600 Debates to be held in Madison, Wausau Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation has set criteria to determine which candidates will participate in live debates televised statewide in the Democratic primary in the race for the Governor of Wisconsin and the Republican primary in the

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Speaker Ryan: The economy is on a roll

By most accounts, the U.S. economy is roaring. “The US economy has this incredible head of steam,” one analyst said. In the past week, there’s been tons of good news showing the country’s economic momentum—and most importantly, how this growth is reaching working Americans. All this good news has Democrats “worrying.” That’s because

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Brown County: Names new airport director

Jeff Flynt Brown County Deputy Executive (920) 448-4083 [email protected] New GRB Leader Aims to Expand Economic Opportunity, Community Engagement Brown County, Wis. – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is announcing today that Marty Piette, A.A.E., has been nominated to become the new Airport Director at Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport.

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Federalist Society event with U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher

Where: The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC When: Wednesday, June 6 — 12:00pm EST Federalist Society Hosts Event on the Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy Featuring Congressman Mike Gallagher WASHINGTON, DC – The Federalist Society will host a panel discussion on the Founding Principles

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Palzewicz campaign: Statement from Tom Palzewicz in response to Sensenbrenner comments on Trump pardon and Mueller investigation

Contact: Austin Kieler, (262) 501-9880 I am deeply disappointed in 40-year incumbent Jim Sensenbrenner’s remarks today regarding the President’s pardon authority and Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation. Jim Sensenbrenner is neglecting his duties as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and is undermining his own party’s historical commitment to the

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MON News Summary: Democratic state convention coverage; the race to replace Ryan as speaker

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** The news cycle never stops, which is why WisPolitics.com has introduced Midday. You can get your news fix in under 2 minutes through this new podcast. Check out WisPolitics Midday: http://wispolmidday.libsyn.com/ And subscribe via iTunes and the Google Play Music App. Just search WisPolitics Midday.

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