Politics
Governor Walker Attends Opening of Farm Discovery Center
Highlights the importance of Wisconsin agriculture
Jul 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Trump-Putin ‘Summit’ a Disaster for the US
"Today’s display in Helsinki was nothing less than a complete capitulation to a dictator who directed a cyber war on the United States’ sovereignty and self-determination."
Jul 16th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Make Drug Price Reductions Permanent
Major drug companies have drastically raised prices for top-selling drugs over the past five years, in some cases more than doubling prices.
Jul 16th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
The Facts on Brad Schimel’s Botching of the Rape Kit Backlog
"It couldn’t be clearer that Wisconsin needs a new attorney general."
Jul 16th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Republican County Sheriffs Defending Brad Schimel on Rape Kit Backlog Have Backlog of Over 630 Rape Kits
Washington DC-Based Group Taps People Who Are Part of the Problem to Defend Brad Schimel on Rape Kit Backlog
Jul 16th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Walker’s Foxconn Flop Tour Continues
Foreign corp. buys vacant buildings as it rolls back plans for high-tech facility
Jul 16th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Foxconn to Expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Network with New Foxconn Place Chippewa Valley in Downtown Eau Claire
Company to purchase six-story building and space at Haymarket Landing to grow footprint of its Wisconn Valley technology and talent hub across west-central Wisconsin
Jul 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Steil Campaign Statement on Bernie Sanders Campaigning with Randy Bryce in Janesville
Andrew Iverson, Steil Campaign Spokesman: "Southeast Wisconsinite's paychecks would ‘feel the Bern’ with Sen. Bernie Sanders and our opponent’s out of touch, far-left agenda."
Jul 14th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil
Madison approves ban on conversion therapy – and now it’s time to outlaw the practice across Wisconsin
Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - July 13, 2018
Jul 13th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Milwaukee County Offers New Tool for Financing Energy Saving Upgrades
MILWAUKEE – Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., is asking the Board of Supervisors to take the next steps in setting up a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan program and help Milwaukee County property owners finance the costs associated with energy saving upgrades. “By making PACE financing available and the renovation of older buildings more affordable, we can encourage building owners to invest in energy efficiency upgrades and contribute to economic growth in Milwaukee County,” said Lipscomb. Energy efficiency and water conservation measures are considered valuable upgrades when older buildings are restored, but such improvements also increase the upfront capital costs. PACE financing allows borrowers to recoup those costs over time via savings on utility bills. PACE financing works by providing building owners with low-cost, long-term loans, which are repaid as an assessment on the local property tax bill – similar to costs for public improvements like sidewalk or street upgrades. The savings from reduced utility costs – which generally increase over time – are often greater than the fixed cost of the assessment, making energy saving improvements more affordable. “We used PACE financing for the development of the 155 room SpringHill Suites by Marriot Downtown, and the new construction of the 220 room Westin Milwaukee hotel. Adopting this ordinance gives Milwaukee County another tool to aid development in the county, at no cost to taxpayers. We applaud Chairman Lipscomb’s leadership,” said Ed Carow, Owner/Managing Partner at Jackson Street Holdings. In order to fully implement a PACE program, Milwaukee County would join the Wisconsin PACE Commission, execute the Commission Agreement, and adopt a local ordinance that details how the program would work. At 9:00AM on Monday, July 16, Lipscomb will present a resolution to the Committee on Economic Development that, if adopted, would direct the County to take each of these steps. In July 2017, a Lipscomb-authored resolution initiated a PACE program for Milwaukee County.
Jul 13th, 2018 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
$32 Million Milwaukee Tool Expansion Project Receives Support from WEDC; Company to Create 350 New Jobs
Governor joins local and regional officials at groundbreaking for company’s new R&D facility
Jul 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
DPW demands more information on Ron Johnson’s Russia trip
"At best, Ron Johnson is a foolish, oblivious cog in Russia's efforts to undermine our democracy. At worst, he's deeply corrupt."
Jul 13th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
