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Gov. Evers Announces People’s Maps Commission Application and Selection Processes 
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Gov. Evers Announces People’s Maps Commission Application and Selection Processes 

“People should get to choose their elected officials, not the other way around”

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement on Tommy Thompson’s appointment as interim UW System president
Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Thompson Interim Appointment as University of Wisconsin System President
Former Governor Tommy G. Thompson to serve as UW System Interim President
WCA Praises Naming of Tommy Thompson as UW System Interim President
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WCA Praises Naming of Tommy Thompson as UW System Interim President

"Precisely the Person to Lead at this Time"

Riverwood Eagle’s Nest breaks ground on construction of new senior community project in Wisconsin Dells
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Riverwood Eagle’s Nest breaks ground on construction of new senior community project in Wisconsin Dells

WEDC will provide $250,000 to the City of Wisconsin Dells to help fund project

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Representative Joseph Tregoning
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Representative Joseph Tregoning

"State Representative Tregoning was a dedicated public servant, active in his community, and a great advocate for farmers across our state."

Gov. Evers Attends Midwest U.S.—Japan Association Conference, Meets with Corporate Leaders
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Gov. Evers Attends Midwest U.S.—Japan Association Conference, Meets with Corporate Leaders

Trade mission emphasizes exports, connections with Japanese-owned businesses in Wisconsin

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"Like the justices who have lined up behind my campaign, I pledge to defend the rule of law, uphold the constitution, and protect the public on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."

Growing Our Workforce: Governor Walker Announces Plan to Expand Worker Training within Wisconsin’s Correctional Institutions
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Growing Our Workforce: Governor Walker Announces Plan to Expand Worker Training within Wisconsin’s Correctional Institutions

"Our plan will give inmates concrete skills they can use to become productive members of society once they are released."

Lifting Mothers and Children Out of Poverty
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Lifting Mothers and Children Out of Poverty

"Instead of criminalizing and demonizing the poor, we must help lift them up, so they too can escape poverty."

Vukmir Staffs Up For General Election Battle Against Baldwin
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Vukmir Staffs Up For General Election Battle Against Baldwin

"These additions to my team with significant Wisconsin experience will give us additional fire-power in exposing Two-Faced Tammy for the hypocrite she is."

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Gov. Tommy Thompson Condemns Out-of-State Special Interests In U.S. Senate Race
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Déjà Vu All Over Again: Gov. Tommy Thompson Condemns Out-of-State Special Interests In U.S. Senate Race

Gov. Tommy Thompson overcame millions of dollars of spending from the Club for Growth in 2012 on his way to winning the Republican nomination.

McCabe: Take state government to the people
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McCabe: Take state government to the people

"People shouldn’t have to travel to the State Capitol to be heard and served by their state government."

Vukmir and Nicholson Embrace Zero-Exception Abortion Ban, “Personhood”
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Vukmir and Nicholson Embrace Zero-Exception Abortion Ban, “Personhood”

"[A] personhood measure could criminalize certain forms of birth control"

DPW on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Endorsement of Ultra-Conservative Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate
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DPW on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Endorsement of Ultra-Conservative Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Fearing a repeat of the disastrous 2012 GOP primary, Senator Ron Johnson has called on the “weaker candidate” to “exit the race”

Madison Alderwoman Arvina Martin Announces Campaign for Secretary of State
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Madison Alderwoman Arvina Martin Announces Campaign for Secretary of State

Martin vows to protect voting rights, promote civic engagement

Latest Conference Hosted by Tommy Thompson Center Continues Promoting the Right-Wing Agenda on the Public Dime
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Latest Conference Hosted by Tommy Thompson Center Continues Promoting the Right-Wing Agenda on the Public Dime

Features Right-Wing Activist Grover Norquist and Representatives of Bradley and Koch Foundation-Funded Organizations

2.9 Percent: Unemployment Rate Reaches an All-Time Low Under Governor Walker
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2.9 Percent: Unemployment Rate Reaches an All-Time Low Under Governor Walker

"Wisconsin is literally working as more people are employed today than ever before in our history."

Logsdon Campaign Announces Endorsements
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Logsdon Campaign Announces Endorsements

"I am very proud that so many hardworking, respected people have publicly endorsed my candidacy."

Governor Walker Highlights Unemployment, Welfare Reform
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Governor Walker Highlights Unemployment, Welfare Reform

Governor Tommy Thompson joins Governor Walker in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and La Crosse

The State of our State is Historically Strong
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The State of our State is Historically Strong

We are getting positive things done for the people of Wisconsin.

Gov. Scott Walker Campaign Chair Helped Fund Project Veritas Sleaze
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Gov. Scott Walker Campaign Chair Helped Fund Project Veritas Sleaze

Bradley Impact Fund Contributed $25,000 to Group That Ran Sting Operation to Support Accused Pedophile Roy Moore

Senator Carpenter Introduces Bill to End Miller Park Tax
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Senator Carpenter Introduces Bill to End Miller Park Tax

"Ending the Miller Park tax is one thing in which I think we can all agree."

National conference in Milwaukee to open doors for biohealth entrepreneurs, researchers seeking federal SBIR/STTR grants
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National conference in Milwaukee to open doors for biohealth entrepreneurs, researchers seeking federal SBIR/STTR grants

Experts from HHS to provide insight on how to successfully compete for funding to support commercialization efforts

Governor Walker Appoints Melinda Tempelis to Serve as Outagamie County District Attorney
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Governor Walker Appoints Melinda Tempelis to Serve as Outagamie County District Attorney

Tempelis served Outagamie County as a prosecutor for nearly 15 years, the last 10 of which she served as the deputy district attorney.

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Announces Peter Feigin as Honoree of 2017 Roast
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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Announces Peter Feigin as Honoree of 2017 Roast

Milwaukee Bucks and Sixteenth Street share commitment to improving outcomes for Milwaukee’s most vulnerable

Records Reveal UW-Madison Professor Defending Scott Walker’s Failed Tax Policies Sought Role With Scott Walker’s Presidential Campaign
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Records Reveal UW-Madison Professor Defending Scott Walker’s Failed Tax Policies Sought Role With Scott Walker’s Presidential Campaign

Another Example of Republican Rhetoric on Campus Climate Failing to Meet Reality

In Unprecedented Move, JFC Republicans Allot Millions to Establish Partisan, Conservative Think Tank at UW-Madison
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In Unprecedented Move, JFC Republicans Allot Millions to Establish Partisan, Conservative Think Tank at UW-Madison

Plan allots $500,000 for speakers to appear on other UW Campuses

Speaker Vos Announces Creation of Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership
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Speaker Vos Announces Creation of Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership

"This center will promote an even more rigorous debate of the current issues and hopefully, bipartisan solutions."

Lowell Holtz: What’s next?
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Lowell Holtz: What’s next?

"It is clear that voters can’t trust Lowell Holtz to provide them with the full story," said Amanda Brink.

Governor Walker Introduces “Wisconsin Works for Everyone”
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Governor Walker Introduces “Wisconsin Works for Everyone”

“This set of initiatives is focused on helping those disconnected from employment realize their potential in the workforce”

Governor Walker Delivers 2017 State of the State Address
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Governor Walker Delivers 2017 State of the State Address

First Lady Tonette Walker joins Governor in addressing joint session, people of Wisconsin

WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross names Bob Seitz as department’s Deputy Secretary
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WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross names Bob Seitz as department’s Deputy Secretary

He founded Arrowhead Strategies, LLC, providing lobbying, grassroots and crisis management services to state and national clients.

Milwaukee Urban League Selects Dr. Eve Hall to Succeed Ralph E. Hollmon as President & CEO
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Milwaukee Urban League Selects Dr. Eve Hall to Succeed Ralph E. Hollmon as President & CEO

Commits to continued strong collaboration with African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin through transition and beyond

Governor Walker Appoints Linda Seemeyer to Lead the Department of Health Services
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Governor Walker Appoints Linda Seemeyer to Lead the Department of Health Services

Linda Seemeyer will begin on August 22, 2016.

Sen. Taylor calls Litscher “secretary of cruel and unusual punishment”
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Sen. Taylor calls Litscher “secretary of cruel and unusual punishment”

Will the leopard will change its spots?

Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald

“Judge Donald is exactly the independent voice we need on our state’s Supreme Court,” said Congresswoman Moore.

Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court
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Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court

“I am honored to have the support of a tremendous leader like Senator Kohl in my race for the high court,” said Judge Donald.

Van Gogh Live
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Van Gogh Live

Written and Performed by Terrence James Coffman at the Charles Allis Saturday, September 19th, 2015

Marquette elects two new members to Board of Trustees
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Marquette elects two new members to Board of Trustees

Todd A. Adams and Hon. Janine P. Geske.

Our message to WISDOT: No expansion, we need transit options!
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Our message to WISDOT: No expansion, we need transit options!

WISDOT has refused to consider a third option

Public hearing set to address future of I-94 EW Corridor in Milwaukee County
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Public hearing set to address future of I-94 EW Corridor in Milwaukee County

WisDOT is holding a public hearing to discuss the location, design and environmental aspects of proposed improvements on I-94 between 16th and 70th streets.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds ties in Wisconsin races for both governor and attorney general
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New Marquette Law School Poll finds ties in Wisconsin races for both governor and attorney general

New Marquette Law School Poll shows Wisconsin governor, attorney general races both tied

Derailed High-Speed Rail Costs Wisconsin Jobs and Economic Growth
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Derailed High-Speed Rail Costs Wisconsin Jobs and Economic Growth

Get Wisconsin to Get Back on Track

A conversation about changing local government: A response to state lawmakers’ plan to restructure the Milwaukee County Board
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A conversation about changing local government: A response to state lawmakers’ plan to restructure the Milwaukee County Board

Alderman Jim Bohl of the Milwaukee Common Council and Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern to their overlapping districts.

Hundreds to Rally to Support Homeownership
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Hundreds to Rally to Support Homeownership

To highlight the importance of homeownership in America and generate awareness of vital housing issues for the upcoming November 6 elections, the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA), Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are sponsoring a special Rally for Homeownership.

Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act
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Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act

American politics today is bursting at the seams with money, and most of it is donated anonymously. That lack of transparency is troubling to Alderman Michael J. Murphy and to members of the Common Council.

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