Trump touts shipbuilding contract, efforts to rebuild military during visit to Marinette shipyard

President Trump touted his efforts to rebuild the military and breathe life into the nation’s manufacturing sector in a winding address that also promoted the USMCA trade deal and his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking from an outdoor stage against the background of a Littoral combat ship at Fincantieri Marinette Marine late this afternoon, the president praised the shipyard and its workers after it was awarded a nearly $800 million contract to build a first-in-class guided-missile frigate for the Navy. The contract includes the possibility for nine additional ships and could be worth $5.5 billion if all options

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THU PM Update: Trump touts shipbuilding contract, efforts to rebuild military during visit to Marinette shipyard

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — President Trump touted his efforts to rebuild the military and breathe life into the nation’s manufacturing sector in a winding address that also promoted the USMCA trade deal and his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking from an outdoor stage against the background of a Littoral combat ship at Fincantier… 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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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement following President Trump’s visit to Marinette Marine

MARINETTE, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Trump concluded his visit to Fincantieri Marinette Marine. The President’s visit comes after an announcement earlier this year that the shipyard was awarded a contract to build the Navy’s new frigate. If all options are exercised on the contract, it will deliver the first ten FFG (X) ships for a total of more than $5.5 billion. “Today, President Trump saw firsthand the hard work and unparalleled skill of the workforce at Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Under his leadership, the United States is committed to rebuilding our Navy,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduce ‘No check, no sale’ bill to close loophole allowing gun sales without a completed background check

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the five-year anniversary of the funeral service for the victims of the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped introduce legislation to close a current loophole that allows gun sales to proceed if a background check is not completed after 72 hours, even if the gun buyer is not legally allowed to purchase a gun. The gap in existing law has allowed thousands of gun sales to prohibited buyers, including the sale of the firearm used by the shooter in the deadly attack at Charleston’s Emanuel

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UW-Madison: New approach for breaking plastics down shows promise for upcycling them

MADISON – Many of us fastidiously clean and sort our yogurt containers, milk jugs and mountains of other plastic waste each week, getting that packaging ready for the recycling bin. But of the billions of tons of plastics produced between 1950 and 2015, only 9 percent was actually recycled, according to a 2018 study. “We don’t have the technology to really recycle plastic,” says George Huber, a University of Wisconsin-Madison  professor of chemical and biological engineering. “Thirty percent of our plastic is ending up in the environment. The current plastic infrastructure is not sustainable right now.” Huber hopes to close

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Biden campaign: Wisconsin AG Kaul hosts Biden for President Affordable Care Act Roundtable in Eau Claire

Yesterday, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul hosted a roundtable with Wisconsinites from the Eau Claire area who have been impacted by the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) protections for pre-existing conditions. Over 211,000 Wisconsinites gained access to health care through the ACA and, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 120,000 Americans, the Trump Administration is attempting to strip citizens of their access to health care. During the event, Attorney General Kaul announced his endorsement of Joe Biden for President of the United States. WMSN Madison “We need change,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “We need leadership that’s going

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Rep. Snyder: Appointed Chair of Study Committee

Madison… Today the Joint Legislative Council approved the creation of the Study Committee on Public Disclosure and Oversight of Child Abuse and Neglect Incidents. The Council also appointed Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) as Chairman of the committee, and Senator Kathy Bernier (R- Chippewa Falls) as Vice-Chair. Following his appointment, Rep. Snyder made the following statement: “It’s truly an honor to be appointed as Chairman of this study committee. Ensuring the well-being of children is one of the most important duties of our state; it is critical that we continuously evaluate our state’s response to incidents of child abuse and neglect to better

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Sen. Wirch: Denying the chance for public input, republicans reaffirm support for “Conversion Therapy” during Pride Month

Madison – Pride Month is a time for celebration of acceptance, self-expression and love.  It’s also a time to recognize the progress that has been made for LGBTQ rights while acknowledging the work that remains.  Nowhere was that last part more evident this month than during today’s meeting of the Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules.  On the agenda was approval of an administrative rule that would bar state-licensed therapists, counselors and social workers from participating in or promoting so-called “conversion therapy”.  After repeatedly denying attempts by Sen. Wirch and his Democratic colleagues to allow public testimony, Republicans on

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Marquette University: Engineering professor honored with young scholar award

Marquette engineering professor honored with young scholar award MILWAUKEE — Dr. Anthony Parolari, assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, is a recipient of a 2020 Way Klingler Young Scholar Award. The award supports promising young scholars in critical stages of their careers. The award is intended to fund $2,000 in operating costs and to cover a portion of salary to afford the recipient a one-semester release from teaching. Parolari is the driving force in creating a research program that merges basic ecohydrological science with applications in engineering hydrology. His research

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Rep. Hebl: Property destruction will not solve systemic racism; legislature must go into special session

(Sun Prairie) – In response to the violence and destruction of statues at the Wisconsin State Capitol, State Representative Gary Hebl released the following statement: I cannot condone the violence and statue destruction that took place Tuesday night on the Capitol Square. I completely understand the anger and frustration of protestors fighting against an unjust system. However, the removal of the Forward statue and the statue of Hans Christian Heg on the Capitol grounds smacks more of destruction for destruction sake than fighting for justice. The cause of protesting systemic racism is just; wanton destruction is not. Mob mentality and violence

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Ensures we never forget Colonel Hans Christian Heg’s service to end slavery and fight injustice, works to name Muskego post office after Heg

WASHINGTON, D.C—Today, Bryan Steil introduced a bill to name the post office in Muskego the “Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office”. “Tuesday night after attacking a Wisconsin state senator and tossing a Molotov cocktail into a government building, criminals destroyed the statue of Colonel Hans Christian Heg. Colonel Heg was an immigrant, an abolitionist, and a military leader who gave his life fighting to end slavery. Ignorance is dangerous. Adding his name to his childhood home’s post office will help inform ignorant citizens of what he fought for and his work to fight injustice,” said Steil. On Background: Col. Heg was

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Milwaukee County Board Supervisors: Juneteenth now a permanent Milwaukee County Holiday

MILWAUKEE – The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution making June 19 of every year, or “Juneteenth”, a holiday across Milwaukee County today. The action solidifies the establishment of June 19 as a permanent County holiday, a process that began when County Executive David Crowley declared June 19, 2020 a holiday by executive order last week.   “Marking Juneteenth as an official holiday is a declaration that Black Lives Matter, and it is an invitation to all Milwaukee County residents to reflect upon the significance of this day and the struggles that Black Americans have endured for the past 401 years. Providing

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Biden campaign: All 23 Democratic Attorneys General endorse Joe Biden

Today, all 23 Democratic attorneys general signed a letter endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States. In the letter, the attorneys general said Vice President Biden will be “a President with the commitment and compassion to unite, the character and dedication to lead, and the knowledge and experience to govern.” They cited the Trump-backed Republican attorneys general lawsuit to invalidate the Affordable Care Act and wrote that “Donald Trump’s efforts to strip health care away from tens of millions of Americans, including those with preexisting conditions, is immoral and unlawful.” Read the full letter below. Coalition of State

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Biden campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin outlines Obama-Biden success on Wisconsin jobs, urges Trump to implement provisions to support Wisconsin workers

Ahead of Donald Trump’s misguided victory lap in Marinette today, Senator Tammy Baldwin outlined her efforts and partnership with the Obama-Biden Administration to grow the shipbuilding industry in Wisconsin, support good-paying jobs, and ensure Marinette’s competitiveness for future Navy contracts. Senator Baldwin also continued to press Donald Trump to take common-sense Buy America measures to ensure Wisconsin-based engines are used in Wisconsin-based ships – instead of being manufactured overseas. Read more below: WisPolitics: Tammy Baldwin: Made in Wisconsin ships should be powered by engines built in Wisconsin The U.S. Navy made the right choice to support Made in Wisconsin shipbuilding by

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Rep. Snyder: Appointed Chair of Study Committee

Madison… Today the Joint Legislative Council approved the creation of the Study Committee on Public Disclosure and Oversight of Child Abuse and Neglect Incidents. The Council also appointed Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) as Chairman of the committee, and Senator Kathy Bernier (R- Chippewa Falls) as Vice-Chair. Following his appointment, Rep. Snyder made

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Marquette University: Engineering professor honored with young scholar award

Marquette engineering professor honored with young scholar award MILWAUKEE — Dr. Anthony Parolari, assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, is a recipient of a 2020 Way Klingler Young Scholar Award. The award supports promising young scholars in critical stages of

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Ensures we never forget Colonel Hans Christian Heg’s service to end slavery and fight injustice, works to name Muskego post office after Heg

WASHINGTON, D.C—Today, Bryan Steil introduced a bill to name the post office in Muskego the “Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office”. “Tuesday night after attacking a Wisconsin state senator and tossing a Molotov cocktail into a government building, criminals destroyed the statue of Colonel Hans Christian Heg. Colonel Heg was

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Biden campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin outlines Obama-Biden success on Wisconsin jobs, urges Trump to implement provisions to support Wisconsin workers

Ahead of Donald Trump’s misguided victory lap in Marinette today, Senator Tammy Baldwin outlined her efforts and partnership with the Obama-Biden Administration to grow the shipbuilding industry in Wisconsin, support good-paying jobs, and ensure Marinette’s competitiveness for future Navy contracts. Senator Baldwin also continued to press Donald Trump to take

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