MON PM Update: New independent expenditures; committee considers scrapping CWD rule

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Next, the super PAC backing Republican Leah Vukmir for the U.S. Senate, is putting another $450,000 into TV ads hitting U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, according to a filing with the FEC. That pushes the PAC’s spending in the Senate race to more than $1 million since the primary. It’s the latest boost Vukmir, … 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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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on United States Mexico Canada agreement

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin farmers welcome the new agreement with our North American trade partners with opened arms.  The state’s agricultural economy greatly benefits from trade and the relationships with our neighboring countries. The USMCA is very good news as it builds upon our already-established trade relationships with Canada and Mexico in several key areas.  This new agreement eliminates aspects of Canada’s dairy program that were being used to undercut U.S. dairy products. U.S. dairy gained access to

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Evers campaign: Ed Wall speaks out about Walker’s abuse of state plane

Contact: [email protected] (608) 501-2762 Former Walker Cabinet Secretary Says Walker Abused his Position at the Expense of the Taxpayer Madison, WI — Today, as Tony Evers released his “Government for Us” agenda to ensure state government is accountable and a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, the campaign released a new behind-the-scenes video featuring footage from their digital ad with former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall. In this video, Wall talks about how Governor Scott Walker abused his position to take the state plane on numerous short trips, all at public expense. Walker took more than 860 flight since September of 2015, at

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Gov. Walker: Joins Ariens Company to commemorate the production of its 4,000,000th Sno-Thro snow blower

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Gov. Walker proclaims October “Manufacturing Month” throughout Wisconsin BRILLION – Governor Scott Walker today joined Ariens Company employees to commemorate the production of the company’s four-millionth Sno-Thro snow blower and the beginning of “Manufacturing Month” across Wisconsin. Ariens Company employs about 1,200 people in Brillion and began producing the Sno-Thro snow blower, its most successful product, in 1960. “There’s no better way to kick-off Manufacturing Month than with a visit to Ariens Company as they celebrate their four-millionth Sno-Thro snow blower,” Governor Walker said. “Manufacturing is the backbone of our economy, and we’re proud of

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on the completion of NAFTA renegotiations

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] La Crosse – Late last evening, the Trump Administration announced the completion of a trilateral NAFTA renegotiation. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement: “American workers, farmers and families need an updated NAFTA agreement for the 21st century. The trilateral deal announced last night is a step forward in this process, but now it’s time for us to come together to discuss the outstanding issues that remain. Not only should we demand the highest possible labor and environmental standards, but ensure they are fully enforceable – a standard which many of our past trade agreements have not

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One Wisconsin Now: Desperate Walker wants to hand out more election year corporate welfare

Mike Browne, Deputy Director [email protected] (608) 444-3483 Working Families Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Corporate Subsidies MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements about Gov. Scott Walker’s 11th-hour election year call to give enormous tax breaks for Kimberly-Clark, which paid $1 worth in net state tax over the last four years avai… 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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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Some seating still available for Oct. 12 Supreme Court oral argument in Sparta

Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer (608) 261-6640 Madison, Wis. (Oct. 1, 2018) – Some seating is still available for the public to observe oral argument before the Wisconsin Supreme Court at the Monroe County Justice Center in Sparta on Oct. 12. The Court is holding argument in three cases as part of the Court’s longstanding outreach and public education program, Justice on Wheels. Monroe County is the 29th county outside Dane where the Supreme Court has held argument since the program began in 1993. Argument in each case is expected to last about an hour, with attorney-provided introductions starting at approximately 9:30 a.m.,

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 1, 2018

Republican Governors Association drops more cash in WI for Scott Walker. Gov. Walker launches new ad pushing for tax credit for seniors. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers announces “Government For Us” agenda. … 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. Rep. Pocan: Statement on announcement of United States-Mexico-Canada agreement

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. announcing a deal with Canada to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and enter into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Despite President Trump claiming victory with a renegotiated NAFTA that includes Canada, it is clear that many missing details must be resolved before we can determine if this deal works for middle class families. We still don’t know whether the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement will have the robust enforcement mechanisms that are critical to supporting working families, stopping the outsourcing of American jobs, and protecting

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Vukmir camapign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin stands with woman beater but opposes Brett Kavanaugh

Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate Contact: Jess Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. – While Senator Tammy Baldwin and her liberal pals in Washington smear President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Baldwin happily endorsed Keith Ellison for DNC Chairman and stands by his Attorney General campaign in Minnesota despite allegations of beating, violently assaulting and attacking his girlfriend. “Tammy Baldwin proudly stood by Keith Ellison because according to her, ‘Ellison breaks glass ceilings,’ but he also beat, assaulted and sent his girlfriend to the hospital,” said Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward. “Somehow, in Baldwin’s completely twisted mind, she believes

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement on USMCA

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI — Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it has reached a trilateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico: “Wisconsin stands to benefit from this new trade deal, which expands Americans’ access to auto manufacturing and dairy markets. This is an important step toward strengthening our trade relationships and growing our economy, and I applaud the administration for its persistence and hard work in reaching this agreement.”

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Dane Co. Exec Parisi: Announces historic partnership with MGE, unveils 2019 county budget proposal

Contact: Casey Slaughter Becker, 608-267-8823 Budget Advances Dane County’s Leadership in Renewables, Cuts Property Taxes, Makes $42 Million Investment in Infrastructure, Including Terminal Expansion at Airport MADISON – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, joined by Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Keebler, announced a historic partnership with the investor-owned utility that will create the largest solar farm in Dane County, and one of the largest solar projects in the State of Wisconsin. The solar farm project will feature the installation of over 20,000 solar panels on 41 acres of land located at the Dane County Regional Airport

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UW System: Seeks investment in student success and workforce development initiatives to help address demographic trends

Contact: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195 [email protected] [email protected] MADISON – The $25-million Capacity-Building Initiatives proposed by University of Wisconsin System institutions would expand access to high-demand fields, increase internship opportunities, and enhance undergraduate research. UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling sees the initiatives as a way to address demographic trends. “To position Wisconsin for long-term academic and economic success, we have to graduate more students in key fields. This requires targeted investments in our public universities,” President Behling said. “Our capacity-building initiatives focus on adding resources to move students efficiently toward high-demand degrees so they can meet

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on United States Mexico Canada agreement

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin farmers welcome the new agreement with our North American trade partners with opened arms.  The state’s agricultural economy greatly benefits from trade and the

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Gov. Walker: Joins Ariens Company to commemorate the production of its 4,000,000th Sno-Thro snow blower

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Gov. Walker proclaims October “Manufacturing Month” throughout Wisconsin BRILLION – Governor Scott Walker today joined Ariens Company employees to commemorate the production of the company’s four-millionth Sno-Thro snow blower and the beginning of “Manufacturing Month” across Wisconsin. Ariens Company employs about 1,200 people in Brillion

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 1, 2018

Republican Governors Association drops more cash in WI for Scott Walker. Gov. Walker launches new ad pushing for tax credit for seniors. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers announces “Government For Us” agenda. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on announcement of United States-Mexico-Canada agreement

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. announcing a deal with Canada to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and enter into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Despite President Trump claiming victory with a renegotiated NAFTA that includes Canada, it is

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement on USMCA

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI — Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it has reached a trilateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico: “Wisconsin stands to benefit from this new trade deal, which expands Americans’ access to auto manufacturing and dairy

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Dane Co. Exec Parisi: Announces historic partnership with MGE, unveils 2019 county budget proposal

Contact: Casey Slaughter Becker, 608-267-8823 Budget Advances Dane County’s Leadership in Renewables, Cuts Property Taxes, Makes $42 Million Investment in Infrastructure, Including Terminal Expansion at Airport MADISON – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, joined by Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Keebler, announced a historic partnership with

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UW System: Seeks investment in student success and workforce development initiatives to help address demographic trends

Contact: Heather LaRoi, UW System 608-265-3195 [email protected] [email protected] MADISON – The $25-million Capacity-Building Initiatives proposed by University of Wisconsin System institutions would expand access to high-demand fields, increase internship opportunities, and enhance undergraduate research. UW System Board of Regents President John Robert Behling sees the initiatives as a way to

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