Vote Vets releases new TV ad for Tammy Baldwin

The veterans group Vote Vets is out with a new TV ad praising Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her handling of addiction among veterans. The ad — which comes in 30 and 60-second versions, features the testimony of Leroy Miller, a two-tour Afghanistan veteran from New Berlin, who describes his experience with addiction to a prescription drug. He said his addiction led to decisions he deepl… 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

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Book excerpt: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime”

This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Tours Vernon and Crawford counties to survey flood damage

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Gays Mills – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind toured towns and villages across Vernon and Crawford counties with local community leaders and law enforcement to assess the damage caused by recent flooding and severe storms. “As we face more rain in the forecast, it’s important that we continue to come together to help our neighbors digging out from this week’s flooding and storms,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I’m traveling around the District today meeting with residents, business owners and farmers that are beginning the recovery process, and will keep working together to make sure

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Gov. Walker: Announces the reopening of U.S. 2 in Bayfield

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Due to severe flooding this section of U.S. 2 was closed MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced US 2 at North Fish Creek in Bayfield County has reopened. The reopening of the bridge yesterday marks the completion of the state highway system’s final project following the heavy rain and flooding that occurred on June 15. “The reopening of this U.S. 2 bridge restores mobility throughout the region and ensure that tourists can travel to Wisconsin’s beautiful northwest region this Labor Day weekend and for all the upcoming fall festivities in the area,” said Governor

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Neubauer campaign: Judge Neubauer issues statement regarding Justice Abraham’s diagnosis

CONTACT: (262) 977-7990 [email protected] RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, issued the following statement regarding Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s announcement of her cancer diagnosis: “Justice Shirley Abrahamson has been a force for her entire tenure on the high court. I wish her continued strength in her battle against cancer and will pray for her return to full health.”

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Vote Vets releases new TV ad for Tammy Baldwin

The veterans group Vote Vets is out with a new TV ad praising Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her handling of addiction among veterans. The ad — which comes in 30 and 60-second versions, features the testimony of Leroy Miller, a two-tour Afghanistan veteran from New Berlin, who describes

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Book excerpt: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime”

This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.

Read More »

Gov. Walker: Announces the reopening of U.S. 2 in Bayfield

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Due to severe flooding this section of U.S. 2 was closed MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced US 2 at North Fish Creek in Bayfield County has reopened. The reopening of the bridge yesterday marks the completion of the state highway system’s final project

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