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WisGOP Statement on Gubernatorial Primary Results
Conservatives in Chaos: Republican Party of Wisconsin Fails to Endorse in Governor’s Race
Candidates to Appear at WisGOP State Convention
New survey by Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin Democratic primary for U.S. Senate tightening, Kleefisch leading Republican gubernatorial primary; among Republicans, those least confident in 2020 election are more enthusiastic to vote this fall
Two-Time Failed Candidate Tim Michels Announces Campaign for Governor
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Two-Time Failed Candidate Tim Michels Announces Campaign for Governor

Michels owes Wisconsin answers on support of divisive policies, reliance on taxpayer dollars

Republicans Will Not Cut Taxes*
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Republicans Will Not Cut Taxes*

*Except for the Wealthy, Large Corporations, and Their Donors

New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known
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New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

WisDems Statement on Trumpy Tim Ramthun’s Campaign for Governor
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WisDems Statement on Trumpy Tim Ramthun’s Campaign for Governor

Ramthun’s Divisive Comments, Conspiracy Theories Highlighted at TrumpyTim.com

Rebecca Kleefisch Dodges Questions on Her Cuts to Public Safety
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Rebecca Kleefisch Dodges Questions on Her Cuts to Public Safety

Kleefisch: “Shared revenue is what it is, certainly”

Rebecca Kleefisch “Disappointed” In Plan to Return Taxpayer Dollars, Calling it a “Non-Starter”
Fake Electors are Real Associates of Rebecca Kleefisch
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Fake Electors are Real Associates of Rebecca Kleefisch

Individuals Who Participated in Wisconsin Election Sabotage Scheme Advising Gubernatorial Candidate Kleefisch

County Clerk Christenson Calls Out Former Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch’s Hypocrisy on Voting as Indefinitely Confined in 2020 Election
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County Clerk Christenson Calls Out Former Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch’s Hypocrisy on Voting as Indefinitely Confined in 2020 Election

"The hypocrisy of the Wisconsin Republicans on issues surrounding our elections doesn’t even surprise me anymore, as we witness yet another blatant double standard and ‘do as I say, not as I do’ duplicity from them."

Is Rebecca Kleefisch Putting Campaign Cash Before Kids?
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Is Rebecca Kleefisch Putting Campaign Cash Before Kids?

Gubernatorial Candidate Pushes for Pet Project of Billionaire Betsy DeVos and Cabal of Wealthy Donors

Gov. Evers Helps Secure 1.3 Million Masks in Less Than a Week
Fourth Anniversary of Walker-Kleefisch Signing Disastrous Foxconn Deal
Radical Rebecca Kleefisch Crashes and Burns On School Board Recall
Rep. Hintz Condemns GOP Attacks on Democracy
Rebecca Gets Real: In Recent Speech Candidate Kleefisch Reveals No Limits to What She’d Do to Try to Win Election
Where is Rebecca Kleefisch?
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Where is Rebecca Kleefisch?

Kleefisch Hides From Media After Trump Snubs Her

Rebecca Kleefisch Won’t Rule Out Overturning Election Results as Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch’s Recently Announced Leadership Team Displays Serious Failure of Judgement
Rebecca Kleefisch’s COVID-19 Plan: Ignore It
AFTW President and UW Students Condemn Rebecca Kleefisch’s Extreme Cuts to Education Funding
Rebecca Kleefisch Ditches Pretend Nonprofit At Final Hour, Surprising No One
Wisconsin Republican Legislators Join Arizona’s Illegitimate Election Audit
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Wisconsin Republican Legislators Join Arizona’s Illegitimate Election Audit

GOP Legislators Head to “Observe” the Arizona Election Circus While School Funding Remains at Risk and Budget Unfinished

Rebecca Kleefisch and Legislative Republicans Call For Ripping Away Unemployment Benefits from Struggling Wisconsinites
Wisconsin Republicans Who Voted Against Aid For Constituents Now Call For Cutting Unemployment Benefits Too
Kleefisch To Be Closing Act For Jan. 6th Conspiracy Theorist Keynote Address
Rebecca Kleefisch & Ron Johnson Share Stage With Speaker Who Called Capitol Attack “Staged”
Kleefisch Calls Conservatives to “Go Into Battle” With “Hand to Hand Combat”
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Kleefisch Calls Conservatives to “Go Into Battle” With “Hand to Hand Combat”

Kleefisch’s dangerous statements follow a pattern of accepting extreme rhetoric

Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents “Promoting Employment in the Trades, one-on-one with Rebecca Kleefisch”
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Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents “Promoting Employment in the Trades, one-on-one with Rebecca Kleefisch”

Event will be held at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. A plated breakfast will be served.

State Senate Inaction Kills Homeless Funding for this Winter
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State Senate Inaction Kills Homeless Funding for this Winter

Apparently, there were three Senators who were opposed to homeless funding: Senators Kapenga, Nass, and Craig.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #19 Relating to the Creation of the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Nine state businesses win 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
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Nine state businesses win 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Top minority, woman and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses were recognized for their success at 37th annual MARKETPLACE conference

Governor Walker Highlights Eight Years of Reform at the 8th Annual Governor’s Small Business Summit in Pewaukee
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Governor Walker Highlights Eight Years of Reform at the 8th Annual Governor’s Small Business Summit in Pewaukee

The summit brings together leaders from across Wisconsin to discuss the challenges faced by small businesses.

Senator Scott Fitzgerald Announces New Communications Director
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Senator Scott Fitzgerald Announces New Communications Director

"Alec [Zimmerman] will be an integral part of the team as we work diligently on behalf of our constituents."

Statement from Scott Walker on Results of Governor’s Race
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Statement from Scott Walker on Results of Governor’s Race

"It has been my honor to serve as your Governor for nearly eight years."

Wisconsin Lt. Governor puts health protections in jeopardy
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Wisconsin Lt. Governor puts health protections in jeopardy

Top Walker official admits GOP would end pre-existing condition coverage guarantee

Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions
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Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions

Kleefisch: “I can’t guarantee what the Senate will pass and the Assembly will pass...”

AFP-WI Lauds Walker Plan to Grow Workforce and Reform Criminal Justice System
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AFP-WI Lauds Walker Plan to Grow Workforce and Reform Criminal Justice System

"We thank Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Kleefisch for addressing critical criminal justice reform priorities."

Village of East Troy receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment project
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Village of East Troy receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment project

WEDC investment to help fund renovation of vacant bank building into microbrewery and restaurant

Senator Taylor Responds to Walker’s Twitter Rant, “We Need Leadership, Not a Twitter Fight.”
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Senator Taylor Responds to Walker’s Twitter Rant, “We Need Leadership, Not a Twitter Fight.”

"So Governor Walker didn’t have time to defend Harley-Davidson, but he has time to blow dog whistles."

Wisconsin Main Street Day: Menomonee Falls receives state grant to support redevelopment of historic downtown fire station
Wisconsin Main Street Day: City of Wisconsin Rapids receives $150,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former downtown mall
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Wisconsin Main Street Day: City of Wisconsin Rapids receives $150,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former downtown mall

WEDC grant to provide assistance for environmental testing of site, which is being developed into shared facility for YMCA, Boys & Girls Club

Mayville, Racine named newest Wisconsin Main Street communities
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Mayville, Racine named newest Wisconsin Main Street communities

Announcements made as part of Wisconsin Main Street Day celebrations in eight communities across the state

Walker Protected Polluters Who Illegally Dumped Human Waste
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Walker Protected Polluters Who Illegally Dumped Human Waste

Fourth Entry in ‘Walker’s Wisconsin’ Series

Governor Walker Announces $500,000 Workforce Training Grant to Support Great Lakes Cheese Expansion in Wausau
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Governor Walker Announces $500,000 Workforce Training Grant to Support Great Lakes Cheese Expansion in Wausau

Governor marks Wisconsin Cheese Day by awarding WEDC grant that will assist company with training its workers in new $95 million cheese packaging plant in Wausau

Governor Walker Announces $200,000 Grant to the Center for Dairy Research to Support Entrepreneurship Program
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Governor Walker Announces $200,000 Grant to the Center for Dairy Research to Support Entrepreneurship Program

Governor marks Wisconsin Cheese Day by awarding WEDC grant that will support program that assists companies in development of new dairy technologies

City of Janesville receives $500,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former General Motors plant
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City of Janesville receives $500,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former General Motors plant

WEDC funds will help fund demolition of assembly plant area to make way for future development on site of century-old plant

Iron Workers Union Local 8 endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor
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Iron Workers Union Local 8 endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor

Union represents Iron Workers in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

City of Evansville receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown project
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City of Evansville receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown project

WEDC investment to help fund construction of new mixed-use building

City of Kenosha receives $250,000 state grant to support development of downtown hotel
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City of Kenosha receives $250,000 state grant to support development of downtown hotel

WEDC investment will support $26 million transformation of Heritage House building

Milwaukee County receives $250,000 state grant to support The Sherman Phoenix entrepreneurial hub
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Milwaukee County receives $250,000 state grant to support The Sherman Phoenix entrepreneurial hub

20 businesses will occupy former bank building in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park

Governor Walker Announces 2018 Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business
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Governor Walker Announces 2018 Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business

17 Women Business Owners from Across Wisconsin to Receive Awards

No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe at School: Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Kleefisch, and Attorney General Schimel Visit Schools to Discuss $100 Million School Safety Plan
WHEDA Awards Seven Milwaukee-area Projects $3.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
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WHEDA Awards Seven Milwaukee-area Projects $3.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

31 projects expected to create more than 1,000 affordable housing units statewide

Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
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Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Governor Scott Walker today announced the following administration staff changes

Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis
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Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis

Wisconsin continues to lead the way forward

iMARK Molding expanding in western Wisconsin
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iMARK Molding expanding in western Wisconsin

Plastic injection molding company to triple the size of operations in St. Croix County and create 40 jobs

New $1 million initiative to support tech startups
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New $1 million initiative to support tech startups

WEDC, Invest in Wisconsin to help early-stage companies statewide

Governor Walker Directs DHS to Increase Investment, Improve Access to Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
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Governor Walker Directs DHS to Increase Investment, Improve Access to Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders

Behavioral health rate increase builds on historic efforts to address mental health needs and fight the opioid epidemic

Governor Walker Seeks Nominations for Wisconsin Women’s Council Trailblazer Awards
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Governor Walker Seeks Nominations for Wisconsin Women’s Council Trailblazer Awards

These entrepreneurs created businesses that have supported families, anchored communities, and carved a path for women business owner

Governor Walker Hosts Seventh Annual Small Business Summit, Announces Small Business Agenda
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Governor Walker Hosts Seventh Annual Small Business Summit, Announces Small Business Agenda

According to Chief Executive Magazine, Wisconsin is a top 10 state for business – up from 41st place in 2010.

UEDA to explore building economic, social inclusion with disability community
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UEDA to explore building economic, social inclusion with disability community

Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Director of National Disability Institute to Keynote 16th Annual Summit

Historic King Drive BID No. 8 in Milwaukee is newest Wisconsin Main Street community
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Historic King Drive BID No. 8 in Milwaukee is newest Wisconsin Main Street community

Announcement in Milwaukee with state, city, local officials was one of 12 events statewide as part of first-ever Wisconsin Main Street Day.

State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes on Wisconsin Main Street Day, Aug. 22
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State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes on Wisconsin Main Street Day, Aug. 22

#WIMainSt Day tour featuring Lt. Gov. Kleefisch and other leaders comes as state announces newest members of downtown revitalization program

‘Aerospace Jam’ event with Milwaukee Bucks to connect top STEM students with aerospace industry
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‘Aerospace Jam’ event with Milwaukee Bucks to connect top STEM students with aerospace industry

Students from 28 schools around the state will have an opportunity to meet with leading companies to learn about career opportunities.

New startups participate in water accelerator
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New startups participate in water accelerator

The Water Council welcomes next round of entrepreneurs and graduates class of 2017

State grant to help boost redevelopment project  in downtown Superior
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State grant to help boost redevelopment project in downtown Superior

WEDC awards $109,877 grant to support plans to convert former warehouse into city’s first brewery in 50 years

Another Top Tier Senate Contender Bows Out of Race
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Another Top Tier Senate Contender Bows Out of Race

AP broke the news that Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch has decided not to enter the GOP primary for U.S. Senate.

Lt. Governor Kleefisch departs Monday for weeklong trade mission to Mexico
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Lt. Governor Kleefisch departs Monday for weeklong trade mission to Mexico

WEDC-sponsored trip will focus on boosting exports to Mexico and attracting investment to Wisconsin

WHEDA Awards Five Milwaukee Projects $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
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WHEDA Awards Five Milwaukee Projects $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

26 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin
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State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin

Lt. Governor Kleefisch, UW System President Cross, WEDC Secretary Hogan among those taking part in "Fab Lab Day" announcements on April 25

Deadline nears for businesses to sign up for June trade mission to Mexico
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Deadline nears for businesses to sign up for June trade mission to Mexico

Companies interested in trip with Lt. Gov. Kleefisch have until May 12 to apply

Kleefisch, Nygren go ‘On the Issues’ to discuss opioid abuse
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Kleefisch, Nygren go ‘On the Issues’ to discuss opioid abuse

Kleefisch and Nygren, both Republicans, are co-chairs of the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse.

WEDC awards 11 grants to support entrepreneurship programs across Wisconsin
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WEDC awards 11 grants to support entrepreneurship programs across Wisconsin

Nearly $500,000 in grants to help local, regional initiatives for startups

Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
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Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse

“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”

Whitewater University Technology Park site earns state’s Certified In Wisconsin designation
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Whitewater University Technology Park site earns state’s Certified In Wisconsin designation

35-acre parcel certified as “development-ready” by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Vonco Products Relocating from Northern Illinois to Kenosha County
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Vonco Products Relocating from Northern Illinois to Kenosha County

Manufacturing facility, headquarters to be located in Town of Salem

Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse
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Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse

Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay

Catalent Pharma Solutions Expanding in Madison
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Catalent Pharma Solutions Expanding in Madison

Global company expected to double its workforce by adding 100+ jobs

Coalition to Move Forward with Plans for Wisconsin Aviation/Aeronautics Center of Excellence
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Coalition to Move Forward with Plans for Wisconsin Aviation/Aeronautics Center of Excellence

Research laboratory will enable companies, universities to collaborate in the development, testing of aerospace and defense technologies

New Round of Accelerator Winners Announced at Water Summit 2016
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New Round of Accelerator Winners Announced at Water Summit 2016

The BREW Accelerator, launched in 2013, unleashes water innovation by funding water technology startups with commercialization potential, with the goal of launching each portfolio within 24 months.

American Packaging Corporation Building New Facility in DeForest
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American Packaging Corporation Building New Facility in DeForest

Project expected to create 60 new jobs

WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
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WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

Community leaders celebrate 40 years of MACC Fund
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Community leaders celebrate 40 years of MACC Fund

Wisconsin families who have children with cancer have access to some of the best medical care in the country.

Judge Joe Donald slams Rebecca Bradley’s hyper-partisan campaign tactics
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Judge Joe Donald slams Rebecca Bradley’s hyper-partisan campaign tactics

Asks other candidates to join in new pledge to forgo special interest money & partisan help

Solar Power Hits the Big Time in Wisconsin
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Solar Power Hits the Big Time in Wisconsin

Newest Large Array Energizes Waukesha County Manufacturer

John Deere Horicon Works Hosts Wisconsin Officials for Groundbreaking
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John Deere Horicon Works Hosts Wisconsin Officials for Groundbreaking

New facility will consolidate operations, create 80 new jobs

Kleefisch goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law
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Kleefisch goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law

A self-described "Wisconsin-proud conservative woman," Kleefisch was elected to office in 2010.

Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker job approval at 37 percent, following presidential run
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Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker job approval at 37 percent, following presidential run

Trump takes GOP lead, Clinton holds Dem edge in Wisconsin

Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch to Lead Trade Mission to Japan and Taiwan
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Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch to Lead Trade Mission to Japan and Taiwan

Midwest U.S.-Japan Association meeting provides platform for expanding relationships

State grant helps reawaken Wisconsin Rapids Tribune building
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State grant helps reawaken Wisconsin Rapids Tribune building

Assistance from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will support renovation of historic riverfront property

WEDC Partners with Doyenne Group to Support Women Entrepreneurs
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WEDC Partners with Doyenne Group to Support Women Entrepreneurs

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant provides capital for women-led ventures

Mortara Breaks Ground on New Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility
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Mortara Breaks Ground on New Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility

Company plans to add more than 150 new jobs over the next five years

Allcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County
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Allcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County

Project is company’s second expansion since 2012

CRG Network to Co-Host Decision 2014 Candidate Forum
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CRG Network to Co-Host Decision 2014 Candidate Forum

The CRG Network is proud to serve as one of the co-hosts for the Decisions 2014 candidate forum.

Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Joins “We Did Build It!” Event Line-up
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Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Joins “We Did Build It!” Event Line-up

CRG Network is proud to announce that Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will join U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, Wall Street Journal and Fox News Economist Stephen Moore, and Heartland Institute Joseph Bast at the “We Did Build It!” event.