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Friday October 20, 2017 - Updated 4:01pm

Governor

1:44pm

Gov. Walker. Requests nominations for 2017 Governor's Financial Literacy Awards.

Legislative

1:36pm

Sen. Erpenbach, Rep. Sargent. Column: Funding Elections Commission staff ensures secure and efficient elections.

11:19am

Marsy's Law for Wisconsin. Launches statewide radio ad campaign.

10:39am

Health Without Harm Coalition. (Updated) Welcomes the introduction of AB-549 and AB-550 in the Wisconsin Assembly.

4:51am

Sen. Taylor. Parole troubles continue as GOP judiciary members confirm Gabler.

4:49am

Rep. Tusler. Advances domestic violence protection agenda.

4:49am

Sen. Vinehout. Column: Audit Committee focused on protecting veterans' care at King.

11:31am

Beloit Daily News. Wisconsin Assembly bills target Alzheimer's, dementia.

5:28am

WEAU. Potential to make 1st offense OWIs in Wisconsin a criminal offense.

4:37am

Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin bill would make animal sex a felony. It's a misdemeanor right now.

4:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. AARP seeks state, federal family care benefits.

4:32am

Beloit Daily News. Replacing Green Bay prison considered by panel.

4:22am

WISC. Democratic bill hopes to end practice of shackling inmates during childbirth.

State Agencies

4:01pm

DWD. BLS data: Wisconsin posts 2nd highest number of manufacturing jobs year-over-year, leads Midwest in 12-month growth rate.

3:56pm

DATCP. CWD-positive white-tailed deer found on Waupaca County hunting ranch.

3:44pm

DOR. Collections, first quarter FY2018.

12:33pm

DNR. Hearings and meetings, Oct. 23-29.

12:20pm

DOT.  Gov. Walker announces over $108 million in payments to local governments.

11:26am

DSPS. Meetings, week of October 23.

5:30am

DATCP. Cyber Security Awareness Month - daily tips, week 4: Safety on the go (mobile devices).

4:45am

DNR. Outdoor Report.

12:27pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Teen inmate used pepper spray on guards as records detail chaos at Wisconsin's juvenile prison.

4:34am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin corrections secretary: Juvenile prison safe despite assault of teacher.

Economy/Business

3:55pm

DPW. Wisconsin can't afford another Foxconn "nuclear bomb."

4:40am

Green Bay Packer, Microsoft. Join forces to drive economic growth, job creation in Wisconsin.

4:47am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Packers and Microsoft to pour $10 million into Green Bay incubator.

4:41am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Trump says Foxconn will be 'fantastic plant' and thinks it will be in Wisconsin.

4:38am

WBAY. Silicon Valley comes to Titletown: Packers, Microsoft announce $10M tech lab.

4:36am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin sees both job growth and unemployment rate increase in September. 

4:23am

WKOW. Local businesses keen on Amazon coming to Madison.

Courts

3:48pm

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. DNR caves to big dairy.

Education

12:30pm

UW-Platteville. Annual crime scene event explores forensics field.

1:12pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW mulls MBA program changes that may include focus on older students.

4:35am

Wisconsin State Journal. Nebraska company buys Madison-based Great Lakes Educational Loan Services for $150 million.

4:25am

Daily Cardinal. Report finds UW-Madison transacted misdirected checks and funds.

4:24am

WXOW. UW-La Crosse Foundation president responds to transaction questions.

Local

4:28am

Fox 6. Angered over proposal's veto, aldermen threaten "no confidence" vote against Chief Flynn.

4:21am

WQOW. Eau Claire County committee considers repealing living wage ordinance.

Congress

3:46pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Cosponsors bipartisan legislation to stabilize health insurance market and help lower costs for Wisconsin families.

10:45am

U.S. Sen. Johnson. Pushes for more health care reforms on MSNBC.

4:50am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on Senate budget resolution.

4:31am

Politico. Ryan's friends flee as frustration with Trump grows.

4:29am

Bloomberg. U.S. Senate adopts budget, giving momentum to Trump's tax-cut plans.

4:27am

Beloit Daily News. Bipartisan plan to curb health premiums gets strong support.

4:24am

WJFW. Duffy on bi-partisan Obamacare deal: 'What kind of reform do we get?'

Politics

3:43pm

DPW. Vukmir and Nicholson endorse increased healthcare costs on Wisconsinites.

12:31pm

One Wisconsin Now. At least 925,000 reasons why right-wing Florida group produces campaign-style video promoting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. 

10:40am

RPW. ICYMI: Governor Walker ready to keep moving Wisconsin forward.

4:45am

Anderson for Governor. Saturday's biggest kickoff.

Thursday October 19, 2017

Governor

4:31pm

Gov. Walker. Wisconsin's bond rating upgraded to AA+ by Fitch Ratings.

1:21pm

Gov. Walker. Weekly Radio Address: Broadband Expansion Throughout Wisconsin.

Budget

11:53am

Ozaukee County DA Gerol. Letter to One Wisconsin Now Director Ross.

Legislative

4:55pm

Rep. Edming, Sen. Petrowski. Bill to crackdown on poachers advances.

3:20pm

The Water Council. Supports Wisconsin WINS Act.

3:09pm

BioForward. WINS Act will promote and expand innovation in Wisconsin.

3:07pm

Rep. Shankland. Wisconsin remains "America's Dairyland."

3:07pm

Sen. Darling, Rep. Neylon. Wisconsin Workforce and Innovation Network for Success.

3:04pm

Rep. Subeck. Testifies on bill to limit shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth.

2:46pm

Wisconsin United to Amend. Rep. Scott Allen sides with crony captalists.

11:27am

Sen. Ringhand. Weekly Democratic radio address: Democrats promote expanding Family Medical Leave.

11:22am

One Wisconsin Institute. State Senate committee to consider 'riot' legislation.

11:16am

Rep. Hebl. Seeks to eliminate state trail fees.

10:49am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Testimony in opposition to 'riot' bills.

10:46am

Speaker Vos. Statement: Alzheimer's and dementia legislative package.

1:36pm

Fox 11. Proposed bill, that looks at closing Allouez prison, gets another public hearing.

12:45pm

Wausau Daily Herald. Wisconsin lawmaker's tweets about roofing company raise ethics questions.

4:56am

WXOW. PRAT legislation officially introduced in assembly, senate.

State Agencies

2:43pm

DATCP. Waupaca County is site of newest Ag Enterprise Area.

1:23pm

Wisconsin Lottery. $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Kenosha.

12:11pm

AFSCME Council 32. Attacks on staff continue at Lincoln Hills.

11:56am

DOT. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch recognizes rest area maintenance workers, 30th anniversary of Rest Area Maintenance program.

11:29am

DWD. Office of the Commissioner of Insurance approves program providing worker's compensation premium credit for hiring apprentices.

10:52am

One Wisconsin Now. ICYMI: Wisconsin Election Commission head recent statements on voter ID law.

1:40pm

Wisconsin State Journal. DOC chief: State needs more prison space before 2020.

1:38pm

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin prison chief says troubled youth prisons are safe.

Economy/Business

2:02pm

Wisconsin Technology Council. Emerging firms will pitch over two days at 2017 Wisconsin Early Stage Sympsium.

1:04pm

WMC. Wisconsin Manufacturing Month: Video highlights opportunity for women.

12:21pm

DWD. Number of private-sector jobs in Wisconsin reaches all-time high in September.

12:04pm

Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. BPM Paper achieves Wisconsin Green Professional for third consecutive year.

1:00pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Michigan offered Foxconn $3.8 billion for flat-screen plant, still lost to Wisconsin's $3 billion bid.

12:54pm

Oshkosh Northwestern. Foxconn offers jobs, supply chain - but where will Wisconsin get the workers?

4:35am

Milwaukee Biz Times. WEDC to require Foxconn to hire CPA to verify job numbers.

4:34am

WTMJ. State lawmaker: Major problem found in Foxconn contract.

4:34am

Racine Journal Times. Foxconn financing vehicle moves ahead.

Statewide

4:56pm

Midwest Environmental Advocates. Dave Clausen recognized as a Backyard Hero.

11:55am

The Cornucopia Institute. Don't water down organics - keep soil in organic agriculture.

5:14am

Wisconsin Ag Connection. Another Wisconsin cow sets new milk production record.

4:39am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mild La Nina will likely mean a colder winter with average pile of snow in Wisconsin.

Courts

3:40pm

Wisconsin Water Alliance. Statement regarding recently announced settlement between the Dairy Busines Association and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

12:27pm

Dairy Business Association. Wins victory in settlement of lawsuit with state regulators. Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. Settlement Agreement.

11:06am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Janet L. Heins.

1:26pm

McClatchy DC. Wisconsin DNR settles CAFO lawsuit.

Education

3:39pm

School Choice Wisconsin. Parental Choice Programs continue to grow.

12:51pm

UW-Madison. New center seeks to foster religious dialogue on campus.

12:22pm

UW-Madison. Learning computer 'assistant' can simplify complex chip design challenges.

11:54am

WISCAPE. More reflections on the proposed UW Colleges and UW-Extension restructuring.

11:21am

UW-Madison. H7N9 influenza is both lethal and transmissible in animal model for flu.

11:19am

WEDC, UW-Oshkosh. New $1.2 million initiative aims to boost exports and foreign investment in Wisconsin.

11:08am

Marquette Univesity. University of Pennsylvania professor to keynote Klement Lecture, Oct. 30

12:44pm

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Central Wisconsin ACT scores: How 23 high schools performed.

5:20am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Conversion of two more former Milwaukee schools to apartments proposed after state law expires.

4:46am

Wisconsin State Journal. UW internal review: Illegal foundation deals were isolated to UW-Oshkosh. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

4:44am

La Crosse Tribune. $184,000 for UW-L stadium among payments identified in UW System audit.

4:44am

Wisconsin Public Radio. UW report questions $5.3M in transactions between campuses, foundations.

Local

4:41pm

Milwaukee County Sheriff Schmidt. Orders saturation patrols for speed enforcement.

2:48pm

Madison Mayor Soglin. Madison launches state's first winter salt certification program.

11:25am

Marsy's Law for Wisconsin. "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" event fights domestic violence and sexual assault in Green Bay.

11:15am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County expands driver's license program to six more school districts.

10:54am

Madison Mayor Soglin. Statement on sale of Oscar Mayer to Reich Company.

5:18am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Latest Milwaukee County pension mistakes to cost up to $3.3 million to fix.

5:18am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Native American leaders meet in Milwaukee, push for climate action.

5:17am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Barrett touts Chicago, Madison proximity in region's bid for Amazon HQ2. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

4:55am

WKOW. Startling new numbers show heroin overdoses at new high in Madison.

4:43am

La Crosse Tribune. Trempealeau County officials say District Attorney Taavi McMahon 'derelict in his duties.'

4:38am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin counties join lawsuit against opioid drug manufacturers.

Congress

1:05pm

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Applauds president for supporting welfare reform.

10:48am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Introduces amendment to prohibit tax cuts from increasing the deficit.

1:42pm

Fox 6. Sen. Johnson criticizes Pres. Trump's response on health proposal: "Best to be consistent."

5:09am

Daily Cardinal. Baldwin doubles down on encouraging crackdown of companies that offer scam student loans.

4:47am

Reuters. U.S. House Speaker Ryan urges Senate to repeal Obamacare.

4:33am

The Hill. GOP senator floats changes to bipartisan ObamaCare deal.

Federal Agencies

11:58am

Wisconsin Farmers Union. Von Ruden: Farmer Fair Practices Rule should have been a 'no-brainer.'

1:33pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. U.S. DOT official: Help coming for rural roads.

Politics

1:25pm

Gronik for Governor. ICYMI: WEDC delays vote on Foxconn contract after discovering problem.

1:03pm

Vukmir for U.S. Senate. ICYMI: Leah Vukmir tells Washington to take Wisconsin's lead on pro-life issues.

12:50pm

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin. Launches TV ad thanking Governor Walker.

12:12pm

DPW. New Dick Uihlein super PAC ad for Kevin Nicholson.

11:13am

McCabe for Governor. What government does needs to be done for our whole society, not just a few.

10:50am

RPW. While Governor Walker looks to move Wisconsin forward, Democrat candidates for governor offer same failed policy ideas of yesterday.

8:38am

Solutions for Wisconsin. Launches 1st TV ad.

12:56pm

Fox 6. Gov. Walker to officially kick off campaign for 3rd term November 5th in Waukesha.

4:49am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin GOP Senate candidates Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir weigh in on Mitch McConnell. Wisconsin State Journal.

4:41am

The Hill. FreedomWorks backs Marine veterans in Wisconsin GOP Senate primary.

4:32am

WTMJ. Democrats slam Walker video as "revisionist campaign stunt."