MON PM Update: UW System seeks additional $108 million in state aid in budget request as new study shows econ impact

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The UW System wants a $108 million boost in state aid during the next two-year budget, much of it through the performance-based funding championed by Gov. Scott Walker and GOP lawmakers. Under the request, which the Board of Regents is set to consider later this week at its Madison meeting, the System is asking for an addition… 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  

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Greater Wisconsin ad says Walker ‘not telling the truth’ on teacher license case

The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund announced a new TV ad today that accuses Scott Walker of “not telling the truth” about state Superintendent Tony Evers’ handling of a teacher’s license who was caught viewing pornography at school. The narrator opens the spot asking, “Would you trust a career politician or a lifelong educator?” The narrator adds after 25 years in office, Walker “is desperate to… 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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WisPolitics Midday – August 20, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: A former Scott Walker cabinet member is part of a digital ad backing Tony Evers; UW is requesting a $108 million increase in state aid for the next budget; Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir says she is confident she will win the votes of President Trump’s supporters…. 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. Stafsholt fundraiser

Please join U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy in support of state Rep. Rob Stafsholt re-election campaign Aug. 28 5:30-7:30 p.m. At the home of Brian & Andrea Nodolf 2103 Dairyland Road Menomonie, WI Host Levels: $1000 $500 $250 Suggested contribution: $50 All donations greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to; Taxpayers for Stafsholt 1402 160th Street New Richmond, WI 54017 or donate online at www.rob4assemly.net

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Rep. VanderMeer fundraiser

Fundraiser in honor of State Rep. Nancy VanderMeer Wednesday, Aug. 29 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hay Creek Pallet 5094 2nd Avenue Pittsville, WI 54466 Facility Tours, Light Meal, & Beverages Host Levels: Gold: $500 Silver: $250 Bronze: $100 Suggested contribution: $25 All contributions gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to: Nancy 4 Wisconsin P.O. Box 704 Sparta, WI 54656 Please RSVP to Paige George at [email protected] or (608) 257-8030

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WisDems: Nurses denounce Leah Vukmir’s dangerous health care agenda

Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] The “Leah Vukmir Isn’t For Us” tour made stops in Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison MADISON — As part of the “Leah Vukmir Isn’t For Us” Tour, nurses and health care practitioners from across Wisconsin last week spoke out against Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir’s dangerous health care record and agenda. The tour included events in Wausau, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison. WKOW-TV: Nurses call out Leah Vukmir’s views on health care WQOW-TV: Health officials hold anti-Vukmir rally in Eau Claire WAOW-TV: Democratic party of Wisconsin protests Senate candidate in Wausau WISC-TV: Democratic nurses protest

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Oldenburg campaign fundraiser

Birthday Party Fundraiser for 96th Assembly District candidate Loren Oldenburg Thursday, Sept. 6 5- 7 p.m. Viroqua VFW 751 S Washington Avenue Viroqua, WI Suggested contribution $50 Please make checks payable to: Oldenburg for Assembly E4299 County Rd Y Viroqua, WI 54665 Please RSVP to [email protected] or (608) 632-2678

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Addiction Policy Forum: Launches statewide resource to address Wisconsin’s addiction crisis

Local Addiction Treatment Facilities and Healthcare Providers Offer Lifesaving Help Madison, WI, Aug. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit organization, has expanded its Addiction Resource Center (ARC) to include a database of treatment resources, facilities, and healthcare providers specific to Wisconsin residents. In 2016, Wisconsin had more than 1,000 deaths from drug overdoses, and opioids accounted for 81 percent of those fatalities. As of August 14, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 168 confirmed overdose deaths to date in 2018. As families navigate resources for substance use disorder, the Addiction Resource Center (ARC) offers

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Neubauer campaign: Supreme Court candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer announces support from more than 200 judges across Wisconsin

CONTACT: Jessica Lovejoy, 608-318-3065 [email protected] RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, announced today that she has been endorsed by more than 200 current and former judges in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The list of judges, which can be found on her website, includes 19 current and former members of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. “I am proud to join more than 200 other judges in endorsing Judge Neubauer for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.” said Judge Rick Brown, former Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. “Judge Neubauer exemplifies what all of us on

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Vukmir campaign: Two-Faced Tammy funded by out-of-state interests, including anti-Israel organization J-Street

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — Instead of running on her own record to kick off the general election, Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin is smearing Leah Vukmir while the vast majority of special interests funding Baldwin’s own campaign are from out of state. Chief among them is the anti-Israel group J-Street, which supported Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. “Two-Faced Tammy Baldwin can’t run on her own record, which explains why her first general election ad is negative and falsely tears down Wisconsin’s Leah Vukmir,” said campaign manager Jess Ward. “On campaign donations: the vast majority of Two-Faced Tammy’s funds come

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DGA hits back at GOP attack ad over Middleton teacher

The DGA is hitting back at Gov. Scott Walker over a GOP attack ad that accuses Dem guv candidate Tony Evers of failing to keep students safe after a Middleton teacher kept his license despite viewing porn at school. The DGA ad, though the group A Stronger Wisconsin, opens with the narrator saying, “You know Scott Walker by now. He’ll say anything to get what he wants, including lies like this.” Th… 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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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to demand Trump administration protect troops from financial fraud 

Contact: [email protected], 202-224-6225 Reports indicating the Trump Admin is planning to undermine key aspects of the Military Lending Act, make it easier for lenders to target U.S. troops & rip-off military families 49 Senators are urging Trump Admin to protect the finances of our troops and their families WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate colleagues in urging the Trump administration not to abandon its duty to protect our servicemembers and their families under the Military Lending Act (MLA). The MLA was passed in 2006 with bipartisan support to

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WisPolitics Midday – August 20, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: A former Scott Walker cabinet member is part of a digital ad backing Tony Evers; UW is requesting a $108 million increase in state aid for the next budget; Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir says she is confident she will win the votes of President Trump’s supporters….

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Rep. Stafsholt fundraiser

Please join U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy in support of state Rep. Rob Stafsholt re-election campaign Aug. 28 5:30-7:30 p.m. At the home of Brian & Andrea Nodolf 2103 Dairyland Road Menomonie, WI Host Levels: $1000 $500 $250 Suggested contribution: $50 All donations greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to; Taxpayers

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Rep. VanderMeer fundraiser

Fundraiser in honor of State Rep. Nancy VanderMeer Wednesday, Aug. 29 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hay Creek Pallet 5094 2nd Avenue Pittsville, WI 54466 Facility Tours, Light Meal, & Beverages Host Levels: Gold: $500 Silver: $250 Bronze: $100 Suggested contribution: $25 All contributions gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to: Nancy 4

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Oldenburg campaign fundraiser

Birthday Party Fundraiser for 96th Assembly District candidate Loren Oldenburg Thursday, Sept. 6 5- 7 p.m. Viroqua VFW 751 S Washington Avenue Viroqua, WI Suggested contribution $50 Please make checks payable to: Oldenburg for Assembly E4299 County Rd Y Viroqua, WI 54665 Please RSVP to [email protected] or (608) 632-2678

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Addiction Policy Forum: Launches statewide resource to address Wisconsin’s addiction crisis

Local Addiction Treatment Facilities and Healthcare Providers Offer Lifesaving Help Madison, WI, Aug. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit organization, has expanded its Addiction Resource Center (ARC) to include a database of treatment resources, facilities, and healthcare providers specific to Wisconsin residents. In 2016,

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Neubauer campaign: Supreme Court candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer announces support from more than 200 judges across Wisconsin

CONTACT: Jessica Lovejoy, 608-318-3065 [email protected] RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, announced today that she has been endorsed by more than 200 current and former judges in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The list of judges, which can be found on her website, includes 19

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DGA hits back at GOP attack ad over Middleton teacher

The DGA is hitting back at Gov. Scott Walker over a GOP attack ad that accuses Dem guv candidate Tony Evers of failing to keep students safe after a Middleton teacher kept his license despite viewing porn at school. The DGA ad, though the group A Stronger Wisconsin, opens with

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