Gubernatorial debate

Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host this Friday’s debate between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers. The Oct. 26 debate will begin at 6 p.m. at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. It will air live on WUWM-FM and WTMJ-TV and will be simulcast on WGBA-TV (Green Bay). WUWM’s Mitch Teich, executive producer of Lake Effect, along with Today’s TMJ4 news anchors Charles Benson and Shannon Sims,

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New Greater Wisconsin TV ad says Walker ‘repaid’ wealthy special interests, donors who backed him

The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund is up with a new TV ad that charges Walker has “repaid” the wealthy special interests and donors who have supported him. Greater Wisconsin said the ad is running in the Green Bay market. The narrator opens the spot saying those special interests and donors have spent more than $160 million to “keep Walker in power.” In return, he “slashed tax rates for the weal… 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

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WED PM Update: Dems knock Trump ahead of today’s visit; new ads in top races

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems knocked President Trump ahead of his Mosinee rally this evening, saying “Wisconsinites are paying the price” for his priorities and failure to uphold his campaign pledges. U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan, speaking with reporters on a press call this afternoon, slammed Trump and Republicans for their “failed policies”… 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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Neubauer campaign: Announces support from five dozen more judges

CONTACT: Jessica Lovejoy, 608-318-3065 [email protected] More than 260 current and former judges now endorse Neubauer RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, announced today that she has been endorsed by an additional 60 judges in the last 60 days. She now has earned the support of more than 260 current and former judges since she announced her campaign in mid-summer. Her entire list of endorsing judges can be found on her website, and includes 21 current and former members of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Judge Neubauer reached this milestone of judicial support the same week

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Wisconsin Property Taxpayers: Rep. Stafsholt named property taxpayer champion

MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. announced today that Rep. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) will be named a 2018 Property Taxpayer Champion in recognition of his work on behalf of the taxpayers of the state. “Rep. Stafsholt has worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of Wisconsin to defend property rights, alleviate debt for students entering the Wisconsin workforce, and protect the state’s sporting heritage,” said John Jacobson, WPT’s government and member relations director. “Rep. Stafsholt’s farming and small business backgrounds also give him a unique insight into the challenges facing our rural communities today, and he has used that

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Vice President Joe Biden to headline early vote rally with Wisconsin Democrats

Joe Biden to be joined by Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers and Democratic candidates up-and-down the ballot MADISON – On Tuesday, October 30th, Vice President Joe Biden will headline an early vote rally at University of Wisconsin—Madison. The 47th Vice President of the United States will be joined by Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes and Democratic candidates up-and-down the ballot to encourage Wisconsinites to cast their early votes ahead of the November 6th election. WHAT: Early Vote Rally with VP Joe Biden and Wisconsin Democrats WHEN: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 *DOORS OPEN 9:00 AM CT *MEDIA SHOULD ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 9:30 AM CT 

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Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes to hold early vote rally with Vice President Joe Biden in Milwaukee

Contact: [email protected] (608) 501-2762 Democratic nominee for governor Tony Evers and nominee for lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will hold an early vote rally with former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday, October 30 in Milwaukee. Evers, Barnes, and Biden will offer remarks on the importance of voting early in this election and what’s at stake for Wisconsin families. Members of the press planning to attend should RSVP to [email protected]. Media should arrive no later than 2:30 PM CT. Attendees should RSVP at https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/dpw/event/80216/. DOORS OPEN: 2 PM CT – Evers, Barnes, and Biden hold early vote rally Laborers’ Local 113 6310

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Beloit native major general Marcia Anderson to serve as ship sponsor of the USS Beloit

Contact: [email protected] 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer has named retired U.S. Army Major General Marcia Anderson to be the sponsor of the future USS Beloit. General Anderson is a proud native of Beloit and in 2011 became the first African American woman to be promoted to Army Major General. “General Anderson has done a great service to Wisconsin and to this nation with her extraordinary, trailblazing career in the U.S. military,” said Senator Baldwin. “I can think of no better person to serve as the sponsor of the future USS Beloit, supporting the

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Republican Attorneys General Association: Safe schools weeks begins with final grants

Contact: [email protected] 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel launched the state Department of Justice’s Safe Schools Week by attending a mental health training and awarding more safety grants. These second round of grants are for schools to improve mental health training of teachers and administrators. The Attorney General awarded the last $45 million in safety grants this week in one final round. Here’s what you missed: Wisconsin DOJ: As part of Wisconsin Safe Schools Week, Attorney General Brad Schimel attended an adolescent mental health training in Madison today, and announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) has

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Madison Mayor Soglin: Announces first sustainability program coordinator

Contact: Jeanne Hoffman 608-266-4019 Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the hiring of Stacie Reece to serve as the City’s first Sustainability Coordinator. In this new position with the Engineering Division, Ms. Reece will work to develop Madison’s sustainability programs and develop new initiatives to increase alternate and renewable resources, including electric, natural gas and fleet vehicles. Ms. Reece said she is excited for the opportunity to implement Madison’s 100% Renewable Energy Zero Net Carbon Plan and expand existing sustainability programs such as the group solar buy to commercial property owners. “Through the work on the Sustainable Madison Committee, I’ve

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: President Trump signs Senator Baldwin’s opiod crisi response reforms into law

Contact: [email protected] 202-224-6225  Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids, and meth from other countries;   Stronger support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts;   More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed into law a number of Senator Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms to combat the opioid crisis in Wisconsin. As a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Baldwin authored key reforms included in bipartisan legislation which passed the Senate earlier this month. Senator Baldwin worked to include provisions that will help prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids and

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Speaker Ryan: Landmark opiod legislation signed into law

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an event noting the historic efforts of the administration and Congress in fighting the opioid epidemic, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued this statement following the bill’s signature:   “Following years of work, landmark l… 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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Walker campaign: Pat Walker talks about her son’s life of service

Contact: Austin Altenburg [email protected] Governor and Mom Discuss Humble Upbringing, Work to Deliver Results for Hardworking-Families [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign launched a new TV ad today with Scott Walker and his mom, Pat Walker, where they discuss family and the governor’s upbringing. While they did not have much, they were grateful for their blessings. The governor references his life of service, inspired by his parents, to help those in need. Scott Walker’s reforms have helped working families across Wisconsin get a leg up. From record actual-dollar investment in our schools, to lower taxes for working families, to pledging that preexisting conditions will

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Grothman campaign: Dan Kohl supports government run health care, increased taxes on Wisconsinites

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (920) 375-1217 or [email protected] Dan Kohl supports socialized medicine, also known as “universal health care.”  He’s quoted as saying “There are many paths to get to universal health care.” In 2008, Dan Kohl supported and campaigned on Healthy Wisconsin, which would have cost taxpayers $15 billion. Kohl said he believed Healthy Wisconsin should be the starting point for the Wisconsin legislature addressing health care. “I anticipate the legislature having a vigorous debate about the right mechanism to achieve full coverage, and believe that Healthy Wisconsin should be the starting point for that debate and for the action

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Gubernatorial debate

Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host this Friday’s debate between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers. The Oct. 26 debate will begin at 6 p.m. at the Helen Bader

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Madison Mayor Soglin: Announces first sustainability program coordinator

Contact: Jeanne Hoffman 608-266-4019 Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the hiring of Stacie Reece to serve as the City’s first Sustainability Coordinator. In this new position with the Engineering Division, Ms. Reece will work to develop Madison’s sustainability programs and develop new initiatives to increase alternate and renewable resources,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: President Trump signs Senator Baldwin’s opiod crisi response reforms into law

Contact: [email protected] 202-224-6225  Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids, and meth from other countries;   Stronger support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts;   More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed into law a number of Senator Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms to combat the

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Speaker Ryan: Landmark opiod legislation signed into law

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an event noting the historic efforts of the administration and Congress in fighting the opioid epidemic, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued this statement following the bill’s signature:   “Following years of work, landmark l…

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