Mitchell portrays self as unifying figure in first TV ad

Dem guv candidate Mahlon Mitchell plays up his job as a firefighter and depicts himself as a unifying figure in the first TV spot of his campaign. The 30-second ad opens with shots of Mitchell wearing Madison Fire Department gear, as a narrator describes the head of the state firefighters union as a “fresh, new leader for Wisconsin.” The camera then shows footage of Mitchell with his family and la… 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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TUE PM Update: Mitchell launches first TV ad; Sen. Taylor completes mandatory communication, management training

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem guv candidate Mahlon Mitchell plays up his job as a firefighter and depicts himself as a unifying figure in the first TV spot of his campaign. The 30-second ad opens with shots of Mitchell wearing Madison Fire Department gear, as a narrator describes the head of the state firefighters union as a “fresh, new leader for Wisco… 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. Swearingen fundraiser

Please join on a pontoon boat ride on the Wisconsin River to re-elect State Rep. Rob Swearingen Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 Please meet at Hodag Park Boat Launch 11:30 am – 6pm All PAC accepted, $500/per person suggested Seating is limited so please RSVP and get more details at (715) 493-9550 or [email protected]

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First Lady Walker: Promotes the importance of trauma-informed care at Congressman Mike Gallagher’s ‘Youth Voices: A Trauma-Informed Perspective’ panel

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 GREEN BAY – First Lady Tonette Walker today participated in Congressman Mike Gallagher’s (WI-8) panel “Youth Voices: A Trauma-Informed Perspective” to discuss the critical role Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have in influencing a child’s behavior and life. The panel focused on how to expand the reach of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) to more areas, especially foster care. “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress are a root cause or exacerbating factor of many of our biggest public health issues,” said Mrs. Walker. “This is certainly the case for children in foster care and our state’s need

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WisDems: Koch Brothers: Both Vukmir and Nicholson support our “priorities”

For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] The out-of-state billionaires who say they “expect something in return” for their political donations have already spent more than $5.1 million to beat Tammy Baldwin and buy a U.S. Senator who works for them. MADISON — According to a new report from the Washington Post, the out-of-state billionaire Koch brothers are convinced that both Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson would work to advance their corporate special interest agenda in the U.S. Senate. Via The Post: In a private presentation to donors, AFP officials identified six Senate candidates in addition

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1st CD GOP debate

WHEN: Thursday, August 2, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Gateway Technical College’s Madrigrano Auditorium, 3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha. KENOSHA – The Republican Party of Kenosha County (RPKC) will be hosting the only scheduled Republican primary debate for the race for the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District. Candidates Nick Polce, Kevin Adam Steen and Bryan Steil are all attending. The debate will take place on Thursday, August 2 from 7:30-8:45pm at Gateway Technical College’s Madrigrano Auditorium, 3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha. Doors will open at 6:30pm Moderator for the debate will be Len Iaquinta, interview host on

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Dept. of Justice: AG Schimel improves criminal justice system transparency with access to data on sexual offenses

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the launch of new interactive data dashboards regarding criminal sex offenses with incident-level details, in order to improve transparency in criminal justice data for citizens, policy-makers, and researchers. “We cannot forget that behind all of these numbers are survivors; survivors who have gone through one of the most traumatic events somebody can experience,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “Making this information easily available to the public is critical to creating evidence-based decisions in the criminal justice system that will improve outcomes for survivors of crimes and initiate prevention methods to prevent others

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Rep. Neubauer: Calls for the release of Ricardo Fierro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2018 Contact: Elizabeth Shimek, 608-237-9166 Long-time Racine Resident Arrested by ICE RACINE, WI – State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response to the arrest of long-time Racine resident, immigration reform advocate, and entrepreneur Ricardo Fierro by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “In recent months, the American people have seen and heard heartbreaking stories of families torn apart by ICE. Last week, it happened right here in Racine. Ricardo Fierro, a devoted father, entrepreneur, outspoken immigration reform advocate, and member of our community for more

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Bebris campaign: Outagamie County Sheriff candidate releases plan for reforms to jail health care services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2018 – Outagamie County Sheriff Candidate, Alex Bebris, released his 12-point plan for making changes to the delivery of health care services in the jail at an event held at the Appleton Public Library on Monday, July 30th. Bebris’ 12-point reform plan includes recommendations the were made by Dr. Johnny Wu, contracted earlier this year by the county to conduct an audit on the jail medication process and related medical care issues. The report prepared by Dr. Wu was presented to the public at the July 10th Public Safety Committee meeting and documented deficiencies in

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Walker campaign: Launches four regional TV ads on Foxconn’s economic impact across the state

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2018 Contact: Austin Altenburg [email protected] Campaign releases ads featuring governor, Foxconn sites, Wisconsin companies from throughout the state to show job creation and economic growth [Madison, Wis.] – Scott Walker on Tuesday launched a TV ad campaign, featuring four unique ads, to further demonstrate Foxconn’s statewide economic impact – including western Wisconsin; central and northern Wisconsin; the Green Bay and Fox Valley region; as well as southeastern Wisconsin. Foxconn’s investment in our state is the largest economic development project in Wisconsin’s history, and will create at least 13,000 jobs that pay an average salary of

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces Wisconsin Fast Forward grant awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 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 Six awards made to support workforce training programs across multiple industries MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced six contracted grant projects that were awarded through Governor Walker’s flagship Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) worker training grant program. Those projects will serve eight Wisconsin businesses and train over 400 workers. In total, DWD awarded over $1.3 million in funds. “With Wisconsin’s booming economy providing more opportunities to Wisconsin workers than ever before, the WFF program allows new

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Republican Attorneys General Association: Attorney General Schimel holds 68th public safety roundtable in Eau Claire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] 203-640-9208 Attorney General Brad Schimel recently met with local law enforcement and county officials in Eau Claire to discuss public safety issues – including the opioid and methamphetamine epidemics. Keeping Wisconsin local and state officials communicating, and on the same page, has always been a top priority for Schimel. That’s why he has held 68 public safety roundtables across the Badger State this year. Here’s what you may have missed: ABC 18:“Attorney General Brad Schimel talked to a room of area law enforcement and county officials about issues the county may be facing. Topics of

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Former Rep. Pridemore: Endorses State Senator Leah Vukmir for the office of US Senator from the State of Wisconsin

Press Release: For Immediate Use Date: July 30, 2018 Subject: Leah Vukmir Endorsement I have worked with Senator Vukmir both in the Wisconsin Assembly and the Senate. She has stood up for conservative principles for the entire time I have known her. She didn’t get the reputation for being an “iron lady” for sitting on her hands like the current occupant of the US Senate seat has. Senator Vukmir will stand up for what is right even if her position goes against leaderships wishes. We should all be proud to have her representing us in the US Senate as much

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Mitchell portrays self as unifying figure in first TV ad

Dem guv candidate Mahlon Mitchell plays up his job as a firefighter and depicts himself as a unifying figure in the first TV spot of his campaign. The 30-second ad opens with shots of Mitchell wearing Madison Fire Department gear, as a narrator describes the head of the state firefighters

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Rep. Swearingen fundraiser

Please join on a pontoon boat ride on the Wisconsin River to re-elect State Rep. Rob Swearingen Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 Please meet at Hodag Park Boat Launch 11:30 am – 6pm All PAC accepted, $500/per person suggested Seating is limited so please RSVP and get more details at (715)

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First Lady Walker: Promotes the importance of trauma-informed care at Congressman Mike Gallagher’s ‘Youth Voices: A Trauma-Informed Perspective’ panel

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 GREEN BAY – First Lady Tonette Walker today participated in Congressman Mike Gallagher’s (WI-8) panel “Youth Voices: A Trauma-Informed Perspective” to discuss the critical role Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have in influencing a child’s behavior and life. The panel focused on how to expand the

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1st CD GOP debate

WHEN: Thursday, August 2, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Gateway Technical College’s Madrigrano Auditorium, 3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha. KENOSHA – The Republican Party of Kenosha County (RPKC) will be hosting the only scheduled Republican primary debate for the race for the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional

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Dept. of Justice: AG Schimel improves criminal justice system transparency with access to data on sexual offenses

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the launch of new interactive data dashboards regarding criminal sex offenses with incident-level details, in order to improve transparency in criminal justice data for citizens, policy-makers, and researchers. “We cannot forget that behind all of these numbers are survivors; survivors who have

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Rep. Neubauer: Calls for the release of Ricardo Fierro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2018 Contact: Elizabeth Shimek, 608-237-9166 Long-time Racine Resident Arrested by ICE RACINE, WI – State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response to the arrest of long-time Racine resident, immigration reform advocate, and entrepreneur Ricardo Fierro by the U.S. Department of Homeland

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces Wisconsin Fast Forward grant awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 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 Six awards made to support workforce training programs across multiple industries MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced six contracted grant projects that were awarded through

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Republican Attorneys General Association: Attorney General Schimel holds 68th public safety roundtable in Eau Claire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] 203-640-9208 Attorney General Brad Schimel recently met with local law enforcement and county officials in Eau Claire to discuss public safety issues – including the opioid and methamphetamine epidemics. Keeping Wisconsin local and state officials communicating, and on the same page, has always been a

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