FRI REPORT: Legislative candidates have ongoing, past legal woes, records check shows

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Legislative candidates have ongoing, past legal woes, records check shows Proposed UW-Stevens Point humanities cuts lead to faculty departures, layoffs loom Neubauer brings in Dallet campaign manager for expected Supreme Court bid Schimel defends decision not to join lawsuit targeting drug man… 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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UW-Whitewater: Welcomes branch campus at Rock County

UW-Rock County will become a branch campus of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, effective Sunday, July 1. “I am so proud to welcome the students, faculty and staff of UW-Rock County to the UW-Whitewater family,” said Chancellor Beverly Kopper. “This is truly a historic and exciting time of transition for both of our campuses, with UW-Whitewater celebrating 150 years. As we come together, we reaffirm our commitment to student success, and to helping students accomplish their higher education dreams.” The name of the campus will be the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County, pending approval of the UW Board of Regents,

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UW-Stevens Point: Local UW Colleges to become branches of UW-Stevens Point

Media Relations 715-346-2490 [email protected], 715-346-3046 New campus executives named in Wausau and Marshfield UW-Marathon County and UW-Marshfield/Wood County will become branch campuses of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Sunday, July 1, as part of the restructuring of the University of Wisconsin System. With the approval of the Higher Learning Commission earlier today, the UW System finalized plans to restructure the 13 UW Colleges into branch campuses of seven of its four-year institutions. Students as well as faculty and staff members at all three area campuses will benefit from shared services, resources and opportunities through expanded programs and community partnerships.

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Foxconn Technology Group: To expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Center network to Green Bay 

Acquires landmark downtown building to accelerate development of AI 8K+5G ecosystem, create at least 200 high-tech jobs, and expand the ever-growing footprint of the Wisconn Valley technology hub to Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox River Valley GREEN BAY, WI – Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced that it is expanding its new Wisconn Valley Innovation Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin as part of its initiative to foster and attract talent and connect with supply chain partners throughout the Badger state. Foxconn has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a landmark property in Green Bay downtown, with a closing on

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin’s Foxconn bonus: Foxconn to open Innovation Center in downtown Green Bay to attract talent, support entrepreneurship in northeastern Wisconsin

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company expands its Wisconn Valley Innovation Network by purchasing six-story downtown building for new facility expected to create at least 200 high-tech jobs GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker today joined Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) founder and CEO Terry Gou, other company officials, and local and state leaders to announce Foxconn’s purchase of a six-story office building in downtown Green Bay that will be transformed into the new Foxconn Innovation Center. “Foxconn’s decision to expand its Wisconn Valley Innovation Network to northeastern Wisconsin is yet another example of the ‘Foxconn Bonus’ that goes above and

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Milwaukee Co. Exec. Abele: County partnership in addressing homelessness wins national award

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | [email protected] Thurgood Marshall Apartments one of four programs recognized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for creating healthier home environments MILWAUKEE, Friday, June 29, 2018 – Thurgood Marshall Apartments, a key piece in Milwaukee County’s efforts to end chronic homelessness and Wisconsin’s first harm-reduction housing development, has been honored alongside the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes, it was announced this week. The Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

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Public Health Madison & Dane County: Excessive heat warning issued for Dane County

Contact: J McLellen (Dane County Emergency Management) (608) 267-2542, [email protected] Sarah Mattes (Public Health Madison & Dane County) (608) 242-6414, [email protected] Residents Advised to Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Connected The National Weather Service has issued a Excessive Heat Warning from 12pm Friday thru 7pm Saturday. Highs today and tomorrowwill be in the mid 90s, with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees. Extremely high or unusually hot temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Over 600 deaths from extreme heat events occur each year in the United States. Most vulnerable are older adults, those who

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AFP-Wisconsin: Praises Johnson, slams Baldwin for farm bill vote

CONTACT: Eric Bott, [email protected] Bloated Measure Light on Badly-Needed Reforms, Heavy on Corporate Welfare MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin commented on the votes cast by the Badger State’s two U.S. Senators last night on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill. The free-market activist group praised Senator Ron Johnson for voting no and criticized Senator Tammy Baldwin for voting yes, citing the bill’s failure to reform spending programs and reduce farm subsidies. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Eric Bott made the following statement: “Senator Johnson deserves tremendous credit for taking

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Milwaukee Co. Exec. Abele: Staying cool and safe: Milwaukee County resources for beating the heat

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | [email protected] Help yourself, family members and neighbors stay safe as heat index climbs in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE, Friday, June 29, 2018 – As the heat index is expected to climb in Milwaukee County headed into this weekend, several County departments are working to ensure residents, visitors and employees are staying safe. The County provides a number of resources to help ensure vulnerable populations and those spending time outdoors stay cool and hydrated during intense heat. “Check on your family members, check on your neighbors and take precautions if you’re spending time outdoors this weekend,” said County Executive

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Rep. Macco: Thrilled for announcement of Foxconn Innovation Center

Green Bay… Today, Governor Scott Walker announced Foxconn will be developing an Innovation Center in Green Bay, WI. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “Since the announcement of the Foxconn campus in Southeast Wisconsin, residents of Northeast Wisconsin have been asking, ‘What is in it for me?’” said Rep. Macco “Today’s announcement shows the ripple effect Foxconn is having on the entire state.” “Green Bay is expanding by leaps and bounds! We have set ourselves up for this growth by creating an engineering college at UW-Green Bay, building a STEM center on UWGB’s campus and Microsoft investing in

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Rep. Nygren: Foxconn investment reaches northeastern Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement immediately after a major economic development announcement in downtown Green Bay: “I am ecstatic to see Foxconn investing in northeastern Wisconsin. On the heels of yesterday’s historic groundbreaking ceremony, the statewide impact of Foxconn has now reached the shores of Green Bay. Over the last few years, the Green Bay area has made instrumental strides to put northeastern Wisconsin on the map. Today marks the beginning of a new era for the Green Bay area.” Rep. Nygren has

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Protect Our Care: Wisconsin AG confirms state suit aimed at ending pre-existing condition protections

Contact: Joe Zepecki [email protected] 202-445-1517 WISCONSIN – Between a Presidential visit, Harley at the center of an international trade war, Summerfest and more… you probably missed Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel confirmed that consumer protections which eliminated discrimination against individuals with pre-existing conditions are on the chopping block in the courts. The state of Wisconsin – under the direction of Gov. Scott Walker and Attorney General Schimel – is “leading” the federal suit aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act. Pressed at a Wispolitics luncheon in Madison yesterday about his position on whether health insurance companies should once again be

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Gov. Walker: Do not miss your chance to claim your $100 per-child tax rebate

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Celebrates more than half a million families already submitting their claims MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced that more than half a million families have already claimed their $100 Per-Child Tax Rebate. The deadline for all other families to apply is 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2018. “It’s great to see more than half a million families have claimed their $100 Child Tax Rebate,” said Governor Walker. “This $100 can make a big difference as kids go back to school next fall. Do not miss your chance to claim your rebate, visit childtaxrebate.wi.gov to

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Waukesha Co. Exec. Farrow: Resources available to Waukesha County residents during extreme heat

Nicole Armendariz 262-548-7902 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is reminding residents of the resources available to help them stay safe during the Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. “Excessive heat is the most frequent weather-related danger in southeast Wisconsin,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “For this reason, Waukesha County has safeguards in place to ensure that even our most vulnerable residents can stay safe and healthy.” Plan Ahead Waukesha County residents are encouraged to plan ahead when extreme heat is on its way. · Stay hydrated throughout the day and limit physical activities

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UW-Whitewater: Welcomes branch campus at Rock County

UW-Rock County will become a branch campus of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, effective Sunday, July 1. “I am so proud to welcome the students, faculty and staff of UW-Rock County to the UW-Whitewater family,” said Chancellor Beverly Kopper. “This is truly a historic and exciting time of transition for both

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin’s Foxconn bonus: Foxconn to open Innovation Center in downtown Green Bay to attract talent, support entrepreneurship in northeastern Wisconsin

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Company expands its Wisconn Valley Innovation Network by purchasing six-story downtown building for new facility expected to create at least 200 high-tech jobs GREEN BAY – Governor Scott Walker today joined Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) founder and CEO Terry Gou, other company officials, and local

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Public Health Madison & Dane County: Excessive heat warning issued for Dane County

Contact: J McLellen (Dane County Emergency Management) (608) 267-2542, [email protected] Sarah Mattes (Public Health Madison & Dane County) (608) 242-6414, [email protected] Residents Advised to Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Connected The National Weather Service has issued a Excessive Heat Warning from 12pm Friday thru 7pm Saturday. Highs today and tomorrowwill be in the mid 90s, with heat index values between

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Milwaukee Co. Exec. Abele: Staying cool and safe: Milwaukee County resources for beating the heat

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | [email protected] Help yourself, family members and neighbors stay safe as heat index climbs in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE, Friday, June 29, 2018 – As the heat index is expected to climb in Milwaukee County headed into this weekend, several County departments are working to ensure residents, visitors and

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Rep. Macco: Thrilled for announcement of Foxconn Innovation Center

Green Bay… Today, Governor Scott Walker announced Foxconn will be developing an Innovation Center in Green Bay, WI. Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement: “Since the announcement of the Foxconn campus in Southeast Wisconsin, residents of Northeast Wisconsin have been asking, ‘What is in it for me?’” said

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Rep. Nygren: Foxconn investment reaches northeastern Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement immediately after a major economic development announcement in downtown Green Bay: “I am ecstatic to see Foxconn investing in northeastern Wisconsin. On the heels of yesterday’s historic groundbreaking

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Protect Our Care: Wisconsin AG confirms state suit aimed at ending pre-existing condition protections

Contact: Joe Zepecki [email protected] 202-445-1517 WISCONSIN – Between a Presidential visit, Harley at the center of an international trade war, Summerfest and more… you probably missed Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel confirmed that consumer protections which eliminated discrimination against individuals with pre-existing conditions are on the chopping block in the

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