‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest property tax estimates, the dynamics of the Kimberly-Clark Senate package and Gov. Scott Walker’s latest property tax proposal.

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Gov. Walker: Attends 52nd Annual World Dairy Expo in Madison

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today visited the 52nd Annual World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison to tour the exhibition grounds and talk with attendees about Wisconsin’s dairy industry and the recently announced trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA). The World Dairy Expo is running from October 2 – 6 and is expected to attract nearly 70,000 people. “It’s great to be at the World Dairy Expo today, and we’re proud of the fact that it’s hosted right here in America’s Dairyland,” Governor Walker said. “The dairy

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Vos, Hintz debate impact of Kavanaugh controversy on midterms

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Democrats have “overplayed their hand” with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and predicts their actions will translate to higher Republican turnout — and a closer election — come November. But Minority Leader Gordon Hintz countered with the midterms happening among a broader discussion of the “Me Too” movement, Kavanaugh’s testimony before the Senate Judiciar… 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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FRI REPORT: Election results expected to impact possible lame-duck extraordinary session

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Election results expected to impact possible lame-duck extraordinary session Referendums on ‘dark store’ loophole, school funding, marijuana to go before voters in November Vos, Hintz debate impact of Kavanaugh controversy on midterms Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch … 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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Gorski campaign: Gets Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsement

Contact: David Gorski, [email protected], 715-213-2223 Wisconsin Rapids—David Gorski, Democratic Party nominee for the 72nd State Assembly, received the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) endorsement today. “I’m honored to receive this endorsement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. The fight for women’s rights, especially safe and guaranteed access to healthcare is critical and is a battle we cannot lose,” said Gorski. “To the precise extent we as a society ensure women’s safety and health, we have achieved a victory for human rights and decency.” Gorski added: “Witnessing events in D.C. in the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, it’s clear human

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on longest FAA reauthorization since 1982

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement upon President Trump’s signing of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration: “The blueprint for a safer, more modern aviation system—something so important to everyone—is now law of the land. This legislation promotes America’s competitiveness from start to finish. It reforms the federal government’s disaster response to better help communities both prepare for and deal with natural disasters, and gives more resources to areas still rebuilding after recent storms. Through the BUILD Act, it also paves a new path for American investment in global

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Kurtz campaign: Earns Volunteers for Agriculture endorsement

Contact: Tony Kurtz                                                                                              [email protected] Wonewoc, WI – Farming is an important profession and way of life in Central and Western Wisconsin, and Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA) – the political arm of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – has endorsed Wonewoc farmer Tony Kurtz in the race for the 50th Assembly District. “As a farmer himself, Tony

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Security Health Plan: Agrees to long-term partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System

CONTACT:  Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, [email protected] Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. and Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) recently signed a contract that will provide Security’s members continued access to HSHS providers in western Wisconsin. “It’s our goal to provide members with access to a broad network of high-quality providers. This agreement with HSHS serves to do just that,” said Marty Anderson, chief growth officer, for Security Health Plan. ”By partnering with other organizations who share our goals, we are able to work more efficiently and effectively to improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for our members.” “It is our mission

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Fundraiser for Rep. Scott Krug

With special guest U.S. Senate Candidate Leah Vukmir & State Senator Patrick Testin Tuesday, October 30 5-8 pm The Ridges Golf Course 2311 Griffith Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Please RSVP by Scott at [email protected] Suggested Donation $25 Please make checks payable to: Krug for Assembly 1551 Kingswood Trail Nekoosa, WI 54457

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RespectAbility: Gov. Walker affirms continuing commitment to jobs for people with disabilities

Media Contact: -Lauren Appelbaum Phone: 202-517-6272 Email: [email protected] -Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi ​Phone: 202-365-0787 ​Email: [email protected]    Washington D.C. – Gov. Scott Walker has declared October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Wisconsin. “The engagement of Wisconsin businesses is key to a workforce system that encourages the full participation of all individuals who want to work,” Walker stated. Throughout this month, Walker’s mission is to encourage people with disabilities to accomplish their goals of employment with perseverance. Employers are invited to consider their options when they hire people with disabilities and use their creativity to come up with solutions about accommodations and jobs.

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Gov. Walker: Approves contract to repair bridge, reconstruct recreational path in Mazomanie

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today approved a $683,050 emergency contract to repair a bridge structure and replace a recreational path in Mazomanie damaged by flooding in August. Historic rainfall damaged the US 14 bridge over Black Earth Creek on the east side of Mazomanie and washed out the Wolf Run recreational trail located under the bridge. The work will add protection to one of the bridge piers, and restore the slope paving under the structure, the retaining wall, and the pathway washed away in the flooding. Work will begin Monday and is expected to

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WisDems: Walker ducks more questions on new Lincoln Hills report

Contact: Alex Japko, [email protected] With questions swirling around this week’s revelations that Scott Walker quashed an independent review of Lincoln Hills just days before the crisis went public, the governor’s memory has suddenly gone fuzzy. Asked today about his decision to cancel the independent review, Walker ducked and claimed he can’t remember what happened. From the Wisconsin State Journal report: Recently, WSAW-TV reported Walker’s office instructed Wall to cancel an outside review of the prison in late 2015, shortly after a Lincoln County judge ordered state authorities to being investigating alleged abuses and assaults at the prison.  Walker, speaking Friday while touring a manufacturer in Middleton,

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Grothman campaign: Dan Kohl lying about Grothman’s record on healthcare

CONTACT: Tim Svoboda Campaign Manager Glenn Grothman for Congress 920-375-1217 Yesterday, Democrat Dan Kohl released a new television ad, making several false statements, distorting Congressman Glenn Grothman’s record on health care. Grothman campaign manager, Tim Svoboda, released the following statement in response: “Dan Kohl is misleading voters in this new, false attack ad. Congressman Glenn Grothman strongly supports providing health care for those with pre-existing conditions. Despite the false claims by Kohl, Grothman’s record clearly shows he believes in fixing ObamaCare, lowering premiums and providing real solutions to rising health care costs. Dan Kohl actually supported the failed Healthy Wisconsin

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 5, 2018

LFB reports the median property tax bill was higher than expected last year. State Assembly wishes to be part of redistricting case. … 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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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest property tax estimates, the dynamics of the Kimberly-Clark Senate package and Gov. Scott Walker’s latest property tax proposal.

Read More »

Gov. Walker: Attends 52nd Annual World Dairy Expo in Madison

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today visited the 52nd Annual World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison to tour the exhibition grounds and talk with attendees about Wisconsin’s dairy industry and the recently announced trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and

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Vos, Hintz debate impact of Kavanaugh controversy on midterms

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Democrats have “overplayed their hand” with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and predicts their actions will translate to higher Republican turnout — and a closer election — come November. But Minority Leader Gordon Hintz countered with the midterms happening among a broader discussion of the

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Gorski campaign: Gets Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsement

Contact: David Gorski, [email protected], 715-213-2223 Wisconsin Rapids—David Gorski, Democratic Party nominee for the 72nd State Assembly, received the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) endorsement today. “I’m honored to receive this endorsement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. The fight for women’s rights, especially safe and guaranteed access to healthcare

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on longest FAA reauthorization since 1982

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement upon President Trump’s signing of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration: “The blueprint for a safer, more modern aviation system—something so important to everyone—is now law of the land. This legislation promotes America’s

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Security Health Plan: Agrees to long-term partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System

CONTACT:  Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, [email protected] Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. and Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) recently signed a contract that will provide Security’s members continued access to HSHS providers in western Wisconsin. “It’s our goal to provide members with access to a broad network of high-quality providers. This agreement with

Read More »

Fundraiser for Rep. Scott Krug

With special guest U.S. Senate Candidate Leah Vukmir & State Senator Patrick Testin Tuesday, October 30 5-8 pm The Ridges Golf Course 2311 Griffith Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Please RSVP by Scott at [email protected] Suggested Donation $25 Please make checks payable to: Krug for Assembly 1551 Kingswood Trail Nekoosa, WI

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RespectAbility: Gov. Walker affirms continuing commitment to jobs for people with disabilities

Media Contact: -Lauren Appelbaum Phone: 202-517-6272 Email: [email protected] -Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi ​Phone: 202-365-0787 ​Email: [email protected]    Washington D.C. – Gov. Scott Walker has declared October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Wisconsin. “The engagement of Wisconsin businesses is key to a workforce system that encourages the full participation of all individuals who

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Grothman campaign: Dan Kohl lying about Grothman’s record on healthcare

CONTACT: Tim Svoboda Campaign Manager Glenn Grothman for Congress 920-375-1217 Yesterday, Democrat Dan Kohl released a new television ad, making several false statements, distorting Congressman Glenn Grothman’s record on health care. Grothman campaign manager, Tim Svoboda, released the following statement in response: “Dan Kohl is misleading voters in this new,

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WisPolitics Midday: Oct. 5, 2018

LFB reports the median property tax bill was higher than expected last year. State Assembly wishes to be part of redistricting case. … 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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