Dept. of Administration: State ends fiscal year with $588.5 million balance, grows rainy day fund to record-high $320.1 million

Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362   Dept. of Administration: State ends fiscal year with $588.5 million balance, grows rainy day fund to record-high $320.1 million   MADISON – Wisconsin ended the most recent state fiscal year with a positive balance of $588.5 million and grew the state Budget Stabilization Fund to a record-high $320.1 million, according to the new Annual Fiscal Report released today by the state Department of Administration (DOA). “The tough, prudent financial decisions and common-sense reforms that have supported job creation and led to record-low unemployment in Wisconsin, have also contributed to our state’s budget ending the most recent

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WMC: Sen. Marklein receives WMC’s ‘Working for Wisconsin’ award

For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608-258-3400 MADISON – In Wisconsin, 83 lawmakers repeatedly stood up for tax cuts, pro-growth reforms and investments in our state’s workforce this past legislative session. Each of these legislators supported initiatives that will spur economic growth and job creation by putting an emphasis on improving Wisconsin’s business climate. WMC, the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, is recognizing individual lawmakers with a prestigious “Working for Wisconsin” award in response to their efforts to keep the state moving forward. The Working for Wisconsin award recognizes individual legislators who supported specific pro-growth policies

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MON PM Update: National guv associations weigh in on Wisconsin race with new TV ads

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The national Dem and GOP guv associations weighed in on the Wisconsin race with new TV ads today. The Republican Governors Association has two new spots hitting Dem guv candidate Tony Evers on his calls to change the manufacturing and ag credit. The RGA, through its Right Direction Wisconsin PAC, reported pumping another $1.3 m… 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

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Steil says he raised $1 million in third quarter

Republican Bryan Steil says he raised $1 million over the third quarter, finishing the period with more than $630,000 in the bank. The campaign also said 75 percent of Steil’s donors were from Wisconsin over the total three-month period. Fundraising reports are due today. Steil, an attorney for a manufacturer, previously raised $659,433 over the 10 weeks after he got into the race for the 1st CD in mid-April, setting what the campaign said was a new record for the initial fundraising period of a first-time Wisconsin House candidate. He ended the period with $618,998 cash on hand. Steil’s 1st

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DOA reports slight improvement in general fund balance compared to previous estimate

The state finished the 2017-18 fiscal year with $579 million in the general fund, a slight improvement from previous projections, the Department of Administration announced late this afternoon. The final accounting for the fiscal year found the state had $41.2 million more in the bank than what was estimated when the 2017-19 legislative session ended this spring. Still, that $41.2 million is less … 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. Kind: Calls for more funding for healthcare enrollment assistance

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Navigator grants have been drastically cut nation-wide, with only one grant awarded in Wisconsin La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to provide additional Navigator funding in order to assist Wisconsin residents enroll in health insurance coverage for 2019. Only one Wisconsin organization was awarded federal funding for enrollment services this year, and the grant was cut by over 80% from prior years. “Choosing a healthcare plan can be complicated, and I want to ensure we have sufficient resources available to

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AARP Wisconsin: Oregon man to receive AARP Wisconsin’s top volunteer award

Jim Flaherty AARP Wisconsin 608-286-6308 MADISON, WISCONSIN – Oregon resident Wayne Wiese will be presented with AARP Wisconsin’s highest and most prestigious honor – the “2018 Andrus Award for Community Service” – this Friday, Oct. 19, at the Oregon Area Senior Center, during a brief ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. “This award honors Wayne’s tireless commitment to making life better for others,” said AARP Wisconsin State Director Sam Wilson. “Through his volunteer service for the AARP Driver Safety Program (DSP), Wayne has built up the trust, influence and respect it takes to accomplish great things not only in his community,

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Sen. LeMahieu, Reps. Katsma and Vorpagel: Statement on federal approval of Highway 23 project

Contact: Sen. Devin LeMahieu (608) 266-2056 Rep. Terry Katsma (608) 266-0656 Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (608) 266-8530 4-Lane Expansion to Begin in Summer 2019 Madison- State Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and State Representatives Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following statement regarding the statement on Federal Approval of the Highway 23 Project: “Highway 23 has been of one of our main concerns as your state legislators in Sheboygan County. We worked tirelessly last session to ensure that the budget had the funding necessary to start Highway 23 and we are happy to announce that the Record of Decision

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WisDems: New poll: Leah Vukmir favorability deep underwater At -17

Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] Vukmir continues to be seen highly unfavorably as Wisconsinites learn about Vukmir’s record of working for insurance companies at the expense of Wisconsin MADISON — After two polls last week showed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir losing by 10 and 14 points, a new poll out today shows Vukmir’s favorability rating has continued to plummet as Wisconsinites learn about Vukmir’s record of selling out the state. According to the new poll from Public Policy Polling, Vukmir is trailing U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin by 10 points, with a very negative favorability rating. Asked, “Do you have a favorable or unfavorable

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Sen. Vukmir: Receives ‘Champion of Commerce’ award

Contact:  Sen. Vukmir                                                                                                (608) 266-2512 (Milwaukee) – The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) has awarded its ‘Champion of Commerce’ designation to State Senator Leah Vukmir (R, Brookfield) for her efforts in keeping Wisconsin’s economy strong and competitive. The designation is awarded to those lawmakers who score 80% or higher on their legislative scorecard.

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Wittke campaign fundraiser

Please join us for a pizza party fundraising event in support of 62nd Assembly Candidate Bob Wittke With special guest Speaker Robin Vos Friday, Nov. 2 5-7 p.m. Infusiano’s Banquet Hall 3201 Rapids Drive Racine, WI  53404 Come and enjoy a meal – pizza, salad, meatballs, sausages, & chicken wings! Host Levels Available: $1000 $500 $250 Suggested Contribution: $25 Please make checks payable to Robert Wittke for Assembly 11 Sandalwood Court Racine, WI 53402 Please RSVP by emailing [email protected]

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: WIS 23 expansion in Fond du Lac and Sheboygan County update

Contact:  Paulette Kozar Phone:  608-266-3156 Key document signing moves project to construction phase Madison – Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt is pleased to announce a key development in the Hwy 23 project: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced the signing of Hwy. 23 2018 Limited Scope Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (LS SEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) today. The ROD allows Hwy. 23 expansion in Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties to move from preliminary design to final design and construction.  A 150-day timeframe now begins when legal challenges to the ROD can be mounted. The project will reconstruct 19.1 miles of

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Waukesha County Clerk: To resign after completion of the Nov. 6 general election

Contact: Kathleen Novack (262)548-7010 Waukesha, WI – I will be resigning my position as Waukesha County Clerk shortly after the November 6, 2018 General Election wraps up. The past six years have been very challenging and rewarding. I have enjoyed working the County Board, County Executive’s Office and departments, municipal clerks, my fellow elected officers, and of course the great members of the Clerk’s Office’s team. I will be leaving the office in good hands. With an experienced Deputy Clerk, and a dedicated staff that includes the new Elections Specialist, the transition should be smooth. It is time for me

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Wisconsin Historical Society: UW-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center awarded the 2018 Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Innovation

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 [email protected] Green Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to present the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center (UWGB-ARC) with the 2018 Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Innovation. An award presentation will be held on October 24 at 4:00 pm at the David A. Cofrin Library, Room 705, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus. “The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center is receiving this award for expanding the audiences served at the UW-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center, specifically, broadening the use and study of archival collections across the

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WMC: Sen. Marklein receives WMC’s ‘Working for Wisconsin’ award

For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608-258-3400 MADISON – In Wisconsin, 83 lawmakers repeatedly stood up for tax cuts, pro-growth reforms and investments in our state’s workforce this past legislative session. Each of these legislators supported initiatives that will spur economic growth and job creation by putting an emphasis

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Steil says he raised $1 million in third quarter

Republican Bryan Steil says he raised $1 million over the third quarter, finishing the period with more than $630,000 in the bank. The campaign also said 75 percent of Steil’s donors were from Wisconsin over the total three-month period. Fundraising reports are due today. Steil, an attorney for a manufacturer,

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls for more funding for healthcare enrollment assistance

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Navigator grants have been drastically cut nation-wide, with only one grant awarded in Wisconsin La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to provide additional Navigator funding in order to assist Wisconsin

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Wittke campaign fundraiser

Please join us for a pizza party fundraising event in support of 62nd Assembly Candidate Bob Wittke With special guest Speaker Robin Vos Friday, Nov. 2 5-7 p.m. Infusiano’s Banquet Hall 3201 Rapids Drive Racine, WI  53404 Come and enjoy a meal – pizza, salad, meatballs, sausages, & chicken wings!

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: WIS 23 expansion in Fond du Lac and Sheboygan County update

Contact:  Paulette Kozar Phone:  608-266-3156 Key document signing moves project to construction phase Madison – Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt is pleased to announce a key development in the Hwy 23 project: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced the signing of Hwy. 23 2018 Limited Scope Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (LS SEIS)

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Wisconsin Historical Society: UW-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center awarded the 2018 Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Innovation

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 [email protected] Green Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to present the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center (UWGB-ARC) with the 2018 Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Innovation. An award presentation will be held on October 24 at 4:00 pm at the

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