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#LocalGovMatters – ReConnect Broadband

This week on #LocalGovMatters Gwyn talks with Frank Frassetto – the WI Director of Rural Development for the U.S. Department...
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Budget Vetoes IV – Write Down Veto

Continuing with the series on the partial veto powers of the Governor of Wisconsin, this report focuses on the Write-Down...
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Friday July 19, 2019 - Updated 11:56am

Governor

1:57am

U.S. News & World Report. Evers starts search for new WEDC leader.

Legislative

11:49am

Sen. Marklein. There is more to the vetoes than meets the eye. 

2:11am

Rep. Skowronski. Statement on Gov. Evers signing sign language interpreter licensure legislation into law.

2:09am

Sen. Darling. Calls on Evers to keep promise and fix roads not fund trolley folly.

2:13am

Cap Times. Wisconsin Republicans 'seriously considering' veto override on transportation budget measure.

1:52am

WBAY. Sen. Roth: Lawmakers will discuss dark store loophole legislation soon.

State Agencies

11:56am

Badger Institute. Administration should not divert state highway funds to Milwaukee streetcar.

2:10am

DWD. Unveils new broadband service technician apprenticeship.

1:56am

DNR. Outdoor Report.

1:58am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers administration unveils $75M grant program for local transportation projects.

1:53am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Milwaukee County submits proposal to get children back sooner from Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.

Economy/Business

2:00am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin lost 2,300 private sector jobs in June.

1:54am

Daily Reporter. Frac-sand producer files for bankruptcy, says it owes Wisconsin contractors $13M.

1:51am

Green Bay Press Gazette. Home prices in Wisconsin rise into record territory amid tight supply, growing demand.

1:49am

NBC 26. Wisconsin unemployment ticks up to 2.9% in June.

Statewide

11:41am

WI Hospitals Association. Grapentine Joins WHA as VP of Communications. 

2:04am

Wisconsin State Journal. 11 rural hospitals in Wisconsin stopped delivering babies in past decade, report says.

Education

11:44am

Marquette University. Professor named American Chemical Society Fellow.

2:02am

CBS 58. UW-Parkside falls victim to bank fraud, initial losses total $315,000.

2:01am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Advisors: Earlier financial literacy could reduce high student debt.

1:59am

WISC. DPI providing $6.5 million in mental health services to Wisconsin schools.

Local

11:48am

Milwaukee Ald. Donovan. Pilot project aims to put the brakes on reckless driving in Milwaukee. 

Congress

11:46am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Urges Trump Administration to Invest in Dairy Innovation with Trade Aid. Letter.

11:45am

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Statement on Unaccompanied Minors. 

2:05am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Introduces legislation to ensure transparency in prescription drug pricing.

2:03am

WISN. Wisconsin Republicans mostly silent on 'send her back' chant at Trump rally. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

1:50am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy says 'anti-American' remark was misunderstood.

Politics

1:57am

Politico. House votes to raise minimum wage, uniting Dems after months-long struggle.

1:55am

CBS 58. DNC Chairman Perez lays out strategy for Dems to win Wisconsin in 2020.

Thursday July 18, 2019

Governor

4:35pm

Gov. Evers. Announces Search for Next Secretary and CEO of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. 

11:52am

WI Democracy Campaign. WDC on Gov's Veto Power. 

11:20am

Gov. Evers. Seeks Applicants for Brown County Circuit Court Judge. 

3:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Gov. Tony Evers signs law changing sign language interpreter certification.

Legislative

12:26pm

Rep. Dittrich. Letter to DOT-Sec. Designee Thompson on State Hwy 73. 

12:05pm

Sen. Marklein. Statement on Governor's Transportation Funding Announcement. 

11:27am

Democratic Weekly Radio Address. Fair Maps for a Fair Wisconsin. (Rep. Vining)

11:04am

Joint Audit Co-Chairs Sen. Cowles, Rep. Kerkman. Report Fraud, Waste, and Minsmanagement in State Government in Legislative Audit Bureau Hotline. 

10:39am

Legislative Audit Bureau. Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline. Briefing Sheet. 

State Agencies

3:53pm

DNR. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence States and Province Meet to Discuss Brand Road Project. 

3:32pm

WHEDA. Raynetta Hill of CommonBond Communities joins WHEDA board. 

1:51pm

WisDOT. Local governments now have access to $75 million in new transportation grants. 

12:19pm

DWD. Wisconsin Adds 11,800 Total Non-Farm, 11,200 Private-Sector Jobs Over Year. 

10:42am

WI Lottery. All or Norhting Top Prize Claimed.

10:37am

DMA. Unmanned aeiral system crashes near Volk Field. 

3:32am

Milwaukee Biz Times. WisDOT leader says Hiawatha service could add two daily round trips without Illinois' assistance.

3:30am

Governing. Medicaid work requirements face more technical and legal challenges.

Economy/Business

12:53pm

WEC Energy Group. Declares quarterly dividend. 

3:43am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Frac sand producer in Wisconsin declares bankruptcy.

Statewide

2:34pm

Wisconsin Safety Council. Be Prepared for Hot Weather. 

11:49am

Delta Dental of WI. Foundation Increases Annual Seal-A-Smile Commitment. 

11:37am

One Wisconsin Now. Joins Coalition Denouncing Activities of Radical Group Operation Save America. 

11:17am

WI Policy Forum. Improving access to child care for low-income families in Wisconsin. 

11:02am

Tax Foundation. How Well-Funded are Pension Plans in Your State?

10:43am

Alliant Energy. Holding open house on Lyndon Station electric project. 

9:59am

USDA. HAs more than $400 million still available for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Loan Guarantees. 

8:06am

Forward Analytics. An Economic Evoluation: Job Growth, Pay and Education Since 2012. Report. 

Courts

3:40am

Cap Times. A justice's legacy: With Shirley Abrahamson's retirement, local women in law reflect on changing landscape.

3:33am

Fox 6. 'It's essentially junk:' $7.5M bite mark settlement underscores national call for better forensic evidence.

Education

3:52pm

Marquette University. Marquette Professor Shion Guha Receives Young Scholar Award. 

2:59pm

UW Whitewater. Chrisman's $5 million gift is largest in UW-Whitewater history. 

2:42pm

UW System. Aaron Seligman named Director of UW System's office of Educational Opportunity. 

1:04pm

UW Stout. State science, technology symposium July 22-23 on campus. 

11:14am

UW Madison. Cosmic ray exhibits, conference explore the universe's mysteries. 

11:09am

DPI. Department awards $6.5 million in school mental health grants. 

11:06am

UW-Stout. Mental health concerns top Dunn County Community Health Needs survey. 

Local

4:37pm

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. Statement on Operation Save America.

3:46pm

WI Dairy Alliance. Burnett County Attempting to Pass Unlawful Moratorium on CAFO Facilities.

11:13am

Milwaukee Cty Exec Abele. Milwaukee County Officials remind residents to take precautions during the hot weather. Complete List of Cooling Centers. 

3:41am

Beloit Daily News. County board to vote on putting Medicaid referendum on ballot.

3:41am

Wisconsin State Journal. Mini cell towers could be coming to Madison's streets, city officials fear lack of oversight.

3:39am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 1,900 lead service lines replaced as Milwaukee Water Works contends with contractor shortage.

3:29am

WJFW. Improperly disposed needles force Oneida County Solid Waste to shut down recycling center.

3:28am

WBAY. High waters along Lake Michigan causing erosion issues for homeowners.

3:28am

WKBT. WI Attorney General Kaul backs a more straight forward bond system.

Congress

4:30pm

U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Statement on Bill to Slow Economy. CBO report. 

3:57pm

U.S. Rep. Pocan. Leads Members of Congress in Unveiling Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry. 

12:03pm

U.S. Rep. Pocan. Statement following House passage of the Raise the Wage Act. 

11:53am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Baldwin, Warren, Brown, Pocal, Jayapal, Colleagues unveil bold legislation to fundamentally reform the private equity industry. 

3:31am

The Hill. Administration pushes back on quick budget deal: "We have a way to go.'

Politics

3:34am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Hagedorn, Neubauer set spending record in Wisconsin Supreme Court race.