U.S. Rep. Moore fundraiser

Let’s Turn Wisconsin Blue with Nancy Pelosi  Please Join the Host Committee & Friends at a Breakfast Reception Benefiting Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore with special guest House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Saturday, July 21 ~ 9:30–10:30 a.m. **Location Provided Upon Paid RSVP** Milwaukee, WI Suggested Levels of Support: $50 Individual Guest (single ticket) / $80 Couple (2 tickets) Limited Seating Available ~ RSVP’s Required  **Click here to offer your support online** for more information or to RSVP, please contact Chris Trull  at [email protected] or 337-377-5857 / 414-690-3576

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MON PM Update: Pocan to introduce bill to abolish ICE Thursday; Baldwin opposes shuttering agency

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says he plans to officially introduce his legislation to abolish ICE on Thursday, as he defended the plan and knocked President Trump’s border policies. Meanwhile, fellow Wisconsin Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin today came out against shutting down the agency in charge of enforcing immigration law within 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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UW-Madison: Former Oscar Mayer manager to lead UW Business Engagement Office

CONTACT: Benjamin Miller, (608) 263-5357, [email protected] MADISON – Amy Achter has been hired to lead UW-Madison’s new Office of Business Engagement as managing director. Achter will join the university in August. “Amy brings to the position a deep understanding of what it takes to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with the UW to support their strategic vision,” says Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government and Corporate Affairs Benjamin Miller. “Partnering with companies is one way our university is working to spur innovation and drive Wisconsin’s economy.” Since 2016, Achter worked as director of partner development for The

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Dept. of Corrections, Hometown Heroes: Host first-ever camp reunite

FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 [email protected] FOR HOMETOWN HEROES: Neil Willenson, 414-350-4083 [email protected]  MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections partnered with Hometown Heroes to host a week-long summer camp for children of women incarcerated at Taycheedah Correctional Institution. The camp incorporates a trauma-informed approach, enabling children to build resilience and spend time with other children who have incarcerated mothers. First Lady Tonette Walker and Fostering Futures are leading the way in integrating Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles into state government. The DOC has taken on these transformative efforts by identifying different opportunities to implement TIC. TIC is built on the idea that

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: County to remove slow, no wake restriction for Lake Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa

Restriction To Be Removed July 10th at Noon Dane County is removing the slow, no wake orders on Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa effective Tuesday July 10th at noon. Slow, no wake remains in effect for Squaw Bay (Lake Monona). Due to the dry weather and mitigation efforts to improve flow in the Yahara River, the Yahara Lake levels have been declining at great rates. For questions regarding slow, no wake call Land and Water Resources Department at 608-224-3730.

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Vipond campaign: To hold ‘meet the candidate’ events in Waukesha and Fort Atkinson this week

Vipond Challenges Sensenbrenner in Republican Primary in August BROOKFIELD, WIS. – This year’s Fifth District congressional race features a new Republican candidate, Dr. Jennifer Hoppe Vipond. The long-time pediatrician hopes to bring a prescription for change in her run, with a focus on healthcare policy, the opioid epidemic, and workforce development.  Dr. Vipond is challenging Representative Jim Sensenbrenner, who has held the office since 1979.  “While I respect and share his fiscal conservatism, based on my first-hand experience as a doctor, I know that there are important issues facing our district that are not being addressed.  For the sake of this community where

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Dept. of Workforce Development: ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ seeks to connect transitioning veterans with corporate employers

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce   DWD joins U.S. Chamber to promote Corporate Fellowship Program MILWAUKEE – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on Monday partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative to highlight their Corporate Fellowship Program with representatives from more than 30 Wisconsin businesses in attendance. The program serves as a talent pipeline that connects transitioning military veterans with corporate employers. “We are pleased to partner with Hiring Our Heroes to take steps to explore the launch of the Corporate Fellowship Program in Wisconsin and provide businesses with another

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AG Schimel: Announces more than $3.5 million in school safety grant funding to 52 school districts

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel today announced a list of 52 schools and school districts that have been awarded the next round of grants through the Wisconsin Department of Justice School Safety Grant program, administered by DOJ’s Office of School Safety. Combined, the 52 schools and school districts will receive $3,501,346 which will be spent on building safety improvements, as well as training for faculty and staff. More grants will be awarded soon. A list of all 735 schools and school districts that have requested grant funds is available on theDOJ website. “Momentum to improve school safety, training,

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DSCC: Vukmir & Nicholson still want to use courts to slash coverage for pre-existing conditions

Contact: Lauren Passalacqua, David Bergstein – 202-545-3567 Roughly one month ago, on June 7, Republicans announced they would use the court system in their ongoing efforts to spike health care costs and slash coverage — but Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir are still backing the GOP’s lawsuit making coverage for pre-existing conditions unconstitutional. To mark this anniversary, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein released the following statement: “Republicans like Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir will use every tool they have — from the Senate to the courts — in order to increase health care costs for hard working Americans and threaten critical

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WisDems: Response to Walker’s new TV ad

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, [email protected] “Governor Walker’s latest TV spot shows how desperate he is to change public opinion about his unpopular taxpayer-funded $4.5 billion Foxconn giveaway. But voters know the truth: this taxpayer-funded giveaway to a Chinese corporation comes at the expense of Wisconsin’s schools and roads, and our children and grandchildren will be stuck footing the bill for Scott Walker’s warped priorities.” — TJ Helmstetter, DPW spokesperson for 2018 governor race FACTS:  This $4.5 billion giveaway to a Chinese corporation is the largest state taxpayer giveaway to a foreign corporation in American history. The Foxconn deal comes at the expense of

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Holds roundtable discussion with Eau Claire-area community leaders on the growing drug epidemic

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Eau Claire – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind held a roundtable discussion with Eau Claire-area law enforcement, health professionals, and community leaders about the impact of the growing drug and opioid epidemic in Wisconsin.  They also discussed Rep. Kind’s recently released Drug Epidemic Action Plan, and the ways that various public and private stakeholders can work together to help heal our communities. “Our drug epidemic is an all-hands-on-deck moment in Wisconsin. If we’re going to get serious about breaking this cycle of addiction, we need to come together at the federal, state and local levels and work together,”

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Roys campaign: Kelda Roys announces agenda for working families

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 [email protected] Roys’ plan focuses on improving healthcare, education, wages, and opportunity for working families – beginning on day one of her administration Green Bay, WI – Today, Kelda Roys announced the agenda she will be campaigning on in the primary – Building Wisconsin’s Future: An Agenda for Working Families, as well as the endorsement of Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson. “I have known Kelda for almost 15 years and there is no better advocate and champion for working families,” said Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson, who announced his endorsement of Roys at the press conference. “Working

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Sen. Frostman: Appointed to Wisconsin Economic Development Board

Contact: Steve Peters, [email protected], 608-266-3512 MADISON, WI – After being sworn into office, State Senator Caleb Frostman (D-Sturgeon Bay) earned a spot on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. Frostman, who previously served as the Executive Director of the Door County Economic Development Corporation, welcomed the opportunity to continue advocating for local job growth and community development. “I’m excited to put my experience to work supporting local businesses and investing in Wisconsin workers,” said Frostman. “I’ve spent my career finding creative and proactive ways to develop partnerships, produce quality jobs and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs. Rather

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U.S. Rep. Moore fundraiser

Let’s Turn Wisconsin Blue with Nancy Pelosi  Please Join the Host Committee & Friends at a Breakfast Reception Benefiting Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore with special guest House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Saturday, July 21 ~ 9:30–10:30 a.m. **Location Provided Upon Paid RSVP** Milwaukee, WI Suggested Levels of Support: $50 Individual Guest (single ticket) /

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Dept. of Corrections, Hometown Heroes: Host first-ever camp reunite

FOR DOC: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060 [email protected] FOR HOMETOWN HEROES: Neil Willenson, 414-350-4083 [email protected]  MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections partnered with Hometown Heroes to host a week-long summer camp for children of women incarcerated at Taycheedah Correctional Institution. The camp incorporates a trauma-informed approach, enabling children to build resilience and spend

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Dept. of Workforce Development: ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ seeks to connect transitioning veterans with corporate employers

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce   DWD joins U.S. Chamber to promote Corporate Fellowship Program MILWAUKEE – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on Monday partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative to highlight their Corporate Fellowship Program with representatives from

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WisDems: Response to Walker’s new TV ad

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, [email protected] “Governor Walker’s latest TV spot shows how desperate he is to change public opinion about his unpopular taxpayer-funded $4.5 billion Foxconn giveaway. But voters know the truth: this taxpayer-funded giveaway to a Chinese corporation comes at the expense of Wisconsin’s schools and roads, and our children and

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Holds roundtable discussion with Eau Claire-area community leaders on the growing drug epidemic

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Eau Claire – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind held a roundtable discussion with Eau Claire-area law enforcement, health professionals, and community leaders about the impact of the growing drug and opioid epidemic in Wisconsin.  They also discussed Rep. Kind’s recently released Drug Epidemic Action Plan, and the ways

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