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Week in Review – September 23

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Friday September 23, 2016 - Updated 4:51pm

Governor

1:32pm

U.S. Rep. Pocan. After Gov. Walker threatens district attorney offices, calls on DOJ to ensure retaliation not occur, may need to intervene.

5:30am

Gov. Walker. Declares state of emergency in response to damaging floods in 13 counties.

4:52am

Wisconsin Radio Network. State of emergency declared in 13 western Wisconsin counties.

Budget

5:38am

Rep. Spreitzer. Statement on Gov. Walker's threat.

12:42pm

Kenosha News. Editorial: State needs better plan for roads.

6:43am

Cap Times. Scott Walker: 'Significant number' of Republicans support my transportation plan.

Legislative

3:53pm

Sen. Taylor. To host "Coffee with the Senator" Oct. 20.

2:05pm

Rep. Jagler. Responds to UW report on remedial education. Report. Appendix.

1:37pm

Rep. Murphy. Receives UW Colleges and UW-Extension Friend and Advocate Award.

State Agencies

2:09pm

DNR. Offers guidance in wake of regional flooding; visitors to parks and forests encouraged to check conditions.

1:41pm

Emergency Management. Storm update 3.

1:39pm

DNR. Hearings and meetings, Sept. 26-Oct. 2.

11:42am

DOJ. Make of opiate addiction treatment drug, Suboxone, accused of conspiring to keep monopoly profits.

11:06am

DOT. Among the valid forms of identification to vote, driver licenses and IDs most common.

9:12am

DWD. Meetings and hearings, Sept. 26-30.

5:37am

DNR. Outdoor Report.

5:33am

Emergency Management. Storm update 2.

4:49am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Pseudo IDs a bad idea.

Economy/Business

3:54pm

Alliant Energy. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tom Hanson announces retirement.

5:23am

NBC 26. 150 jobs coming to the Fox Valley.

4:50am

WBAY. Group protests outsourcing of jobs in Neenah.

Statewide

4:27pm

Alliant Energy. Advises caution around flooded homes and businesses.

3:01pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Staff in Madison, Wausau and Superior recognized with Chancellor's Awards.

4:51am

Reuters. Severely disabled Wisconsin girl who stopped treatments dies at 14.

Education

4:51pm

UW-Stout. Renovated Harvey Hall draws rave reviews at reopening event.

4:26pm

UW-Rock County. UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Sandeen honors Dr. Ed Stredulinsky.

1:42pm

MPS. And Bartolotta gala event expands culinary arts education.

11:41am

Marquette University. And A.O. Smith Corp. to hold Sept. 27 news conference to highlight national study results on water security threats and solutions.

11:08am

UW-Madison. Student part of convention to select presidential debate questions.

5:34am

UW-Platteville. Has third-largest enrollment ever.

4:54am

Cap Times. UW-Madison students ask Chancellor Rebecca Blank to nix Amazon pick-up point.

Local

4:26pm

Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.

5:37am

Milwaukee County Exec. Abele. Applauds Sup. Steve Taylor's support for mental health reform in Milwaukee County.

5:36am

Rep. Zamarripa. Applauds Hector Colon's re-appointment and Supervisor Peggy West's leadership. Spanish.

1:45pm

WDIO. 2nd death reported amid Wisconsin flooding.

5:22am

WXOW. Train derails near Ferryville.

5:13am

Daily Cardinal. Dane County Board passes resolution for independent redistricting.

5:12am

La Crosse Tribune. Man killed in Vernon County mudslide; heavy rains trigger flooding.

5:03am

Green Bay Press-Gazette. UWGB students urge city to fix voting logjam.

Congress

3:04pm

One Wisconsin Now. Calls on Wisconsin congressional delegation to take immediate action on critical Flint water assistance.

11:11am

U.S. Rep. Kind. Touring southwestern Wisconsin communities impacted by severe weather.

11:09am

U.S. Rep. Duffy. Amendment prohibits future cash payments to state sponsors of terror.

5:32am

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Emails show Obama administration intent to expedite citizenship applications before election.

Politics

3:50pm

Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee. Provide unprecedented support for candidates.

3:03pm

Odeen for 10th Senate. One week later, Sen. Harsdorf has yet to explain lead paint vote.

2:23pm

White for 68th Assembly. Five years later, incumbent Kathy Bernier still doesn't have responsible solution for roads.

11:12am

Smith for 14th Senate. ICYMI: Senate leaders echo call for immediate action on shovel-ready upgrades at King Veterans Home.

11:07am

Johnson for U.S. Senate. Launches statewide agriculture coalition.

9:54am

Anderson for U.S. Senate. Russ Feingold shares Obama's disdain for whistleblowers.

9:14am

Van Stippen for 12th Senate. Sen. Tiffany backs $270 million property tax hike.

5:42am

RPW. Feingold Foundation facts: Funded by college students.

5:34am

DPW. Sen. Fitzgerald desperately tries to deny knowledge of Republican pay-to-play operation.

1:59pm

Chippewa Herald. Donald Trump to visit Waukesha next week.

5:04am

Daily Reporter. Feingold gets backing of carpenter group.

4:53am

Bloomberg. A Trump road to 270 could go through Wisconsin.

4:52am

NBC 26. Candidates in State Senate Dist. 18 race go head to head in forum for voters.

Thursday September 22, 2016

Governor

3:57pm

Gov. Walker. Announces disaster assistance for homeowners and businesses in west central Wisconsin.

2:47pm

Take Back Your Meds Milwaukee Coalition. Lauds Walgreens' drug drop boxes.

2:07pm

Wisconsin Medical Society. Eager to share physician expertise on Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse.

12:49pm

Rep. Billings. Named to Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse.

12:01pm

Wisconsin Hospital Association. Statement on creation of Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse.

11:57am

Rep. Nygren. To co-chair Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse.

11:51am

Gov. Walker. Announces Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse, participates in Walgreens' launch of drug take back program. Executive Order #224.

2:14pm

Janesville Gazette. Governor creates task force on opioid abuse.

Budget

4:47pm

Rep. Ripp. Statement regarding transportation informational hearings.

3:51pm

Wisconsin Towns Association. Response to vigorous transportation dialogue.

12:56pm

Rep. Kremer. Joins Governor Walker, local officials at Walgreens "Take Back" event in Milwaukee.

12:16pm

Transportation Development Association. Statement on robust transportation dialogue.

10:18am

Wisconsin County Highway Association. Statement in response to Governor Walker and Speaker Vos.

4:22pm

Wisconsin State Journal. Scott Walker questions need for more district attorneys if prosecutors pursue John Doe.

4:20pm

Cap Times. Scott Walker: If Chisholm continues John Doe, some may question need for more district attorneys.

12:02pm

Minneapolis Star-Tribune. GOP Senate leader says his caucus is divided on roads.

12:00pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate leader won't buck Scott Walker on roads.

4:31am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin DNR looks to expand CAFO permit staff.

4:27am

Wisconsin State Journal. Assembly Republicans to offer alternative to Scott Walker's plan for road funding.

4:24am

Wisconsin State Journal. Single license plate, county-paid parole under ideas for state budget cuts.

4:20am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. State school funding changes urged.

Legislative

2:46pm

Sen. Stroebel. Column: Sen. Stroebel visits every school district in 20th Senate District.

2:06pm

Wisconsin Grocers Association - "Friend of Grocers" awards: Rep. Katsma. Sen. LeMahieu. Rep. Macco. Sen. Cowles. Rep. Steffen. Rep. Vorpagel.

10:32am

Sen. Ringhand. Weekly Democratic Radio Address: "Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day."

10:26am

County Veterans Service Officers Association of Wisconsin. Position in response to allegations at King Veterans Home.

4:26am

Cap Times. Wisconsin Joint Legislative Audit Committee votes to conduct audit at King veterans home. Wisconsin State Journal. 

State Agencies

2:10pm

Emergency Management. Storm update 1/Sept. 22/1:30 pm.

11:54am

DATCP. 2015 Wisconsin Conservation Report: Technology, partnerships protect soil and water.

11:34am

SPD. Three assistant State Public Defenders to be honored as up and coming lawyers.

11:29am

DATCP. Big storms=big business for travelling contractors.

4:11pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. EPA to inspect DNR records in Madison.

4:07pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin fighting 'epidemic' of falls among older adults with county programs.

9:42am

Cap Times. Six months after Wisconsin student loan debt specialist appointed, website set to launch.

Economy/Business

4:24pm

Midwest Food Processors Association. Wisconsin food processing "stars" in manufacturing survey.

2:49pm

Gov. Walker. Joins in Riverside Energy expansion groundbreaking ceremony.

2:48pm

Alliant Energy. Breaks ground on Riverside Energy Center expansion.

4:19am

USA Today. Report: Yahoo may confirm massive data breach.

Statewide

3:55pm

Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Outsourced Wisconsin Tour visits Fox Valley & Wausau. 

1:58pm

Wisconsin Counties Association. Annual conference to bring together county officials in Milwaukee County next week.

12:14pm

U.S. Chamber of Commerce. New Energy Institute report examines what America would look like if the energy renaissance never happened. Report.

Courts

4:23am

Beloit Daily News. Editorial: The investigation should be resumed.

Education

4:45pm

UW-Platteville. Conference brings together community and police.

3:59pm

DPI. Evers commends Presidential Teaching Award recipients.

2:00pm

UW-Stout. Sex Speak Sessions aim to provide answers in public places.

12:16pm

UW-Madison. A marriage made in sunlight: Invention merges solar with liquid battery.

11:33am

UW-Stout. New green cleaning system began as student research project.

10:30am

UW-River Falls. Environmental science program conducts Kinni Blitz.

10:24am

UW-River Falls. Kernahan receives Dykstra Faculty Excellence award.

4:31am

UW-Whitewater. Record enrollment.

1:01pm

Cap Times. Wisconsinites need to stand up for UW, says former legislator Dale Schultz.

4:54am

WTMJ. Kenosha district appealing ruling allowing transgender student to use boy's bathroom.

4:29am

WISC. UW-Whitewater reports record enrollment.

4:28am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Enrollment growing at UW-Stout, UW-EC.

4:25am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Report: National teacher shortage a result of low wages, tough political environments.

4:22am

La Crosse Tribune. Enrollment numbers up for Western, UW-L and Viterbo.

4:21am

Stevens Point Journal. Teacher shortages open career opportunities.

Local

4:44pm

Mliwaukee County Sup. Nicholson. I stand with my constituents.

4:15pm

Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lipscomb. County Board votes to confirm Hector Colon as Director of DHHS.

4:05pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Announces bold action on climate change.

4:02pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Alexander. Statement on the passnig of River Hills Village President Robert C. Brunner.

3:53pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Alexander. Milwaukee County Board confirms Hector Colon Director of DHHS.

1:59pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Weishan. County Board supports lead abatement financial assistance program.

11:32am

Freedom from Religion Foundation. Wisconsin county should not contract with Catholic group on homeless center.

4:53am

Oshkosh Northwestern. DOJ probe leads to county meetings changes.

Congress

3:50pm

U.S. Rep. Pocan. Introduces bill to strengthen corporate tax disclosure and transparency.

2:14pm

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Johnson calls on fellow senators to pass bill to give terminally ill patients hope.

11:32am

U.S. Rep. Kind. Working to provide local responders & communities resources to deal with train derailments.

10:13am

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Questions Mylan CEO on rising price of EpiPens.

9:41am

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Chairman Johnson opening statement: "Exploring a Right to Try for Terminally Ill Patients."

2:12pm

WKOW. Wisconsin congressman grills CEO of company that makes EpiPen.

8:57am

The Hill. Sen. Ron Johnson: Strong, committed leadership needed to destroy ISIS.

4:29am

Milwaukee Business Journal. Sen. Baldwin reintroduces startup bill to boost Wisconsin's lagging startup economy.

Politics

1:02pm

Penebaker for 5th Congress. Rep. Sensenbrenner silent on request for debates.

12:55pm

One Wisconsin Now. New polls find overwhelming support for allowing refinancing of student loans.

11:57am

RPW. Senator Feingold dodges his own national security record.

9:40am

Johnson for U.S. Senate. What they're saying: Ron Johnson's TV ad on the Joseph Project and "giving back to the community.

9:38am

Feyen for 18th Senate. Earns A(q) rating and endorsment from NRA.

8:56am

Shrader for 50th Assembly. Racks up endorsements.

4:38am

Solen for 1st Congress. Paul Ryan is out of touch with working class Americans.

4:37am

Ferriter for 42nd Assembly. GOP legislators run for cover on transportation issues.

4:34am

DPW. ICYMI: With controversy growing, Sen. Johnson refuses to be honest about his $10 million corporate payout.

4:33am

DPW. Minnesota Daily: Slashed budgets pushing University of Wisconsin faculty to Minnesota.

11:59am

Cap Times. Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says he had no knowledge of donations from lead manufacturer.

10:35am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Fitzgerald says he didn't know of cash.

10:34am

WISC. Senate Republican leader said he was unaware of donations.

5:14am

Bloomberg. Wisconsin voters unmoved by battle between Trump and Clinton.

4:30am

Bloomberg. U.S. Election Wrap: Senate Democrats find silver lining in Wisconsin.

4:22am

Janesville Gazette. Voter-registration mailings questioned.

4:18am

WUWM. While Clinton, Feingold maintain lead, Marquette Law School poll director looks to polling's future.