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Thursday August 22, 2019 - Updated 4:42pm

Governor

12:34pm

Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network. Applauds Governor Evers' Executive Order establishing a Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices. 

11:08am

Milwaukee Ald. Lewis. Appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Wisconsin Women's Council.

11:27am

NBC 15. Gov. Evers calls GOP concerns over gun bills 'BS'.

4:27am

WXOW. Gov. Evers and Sen. Baldwin tour organic farm, examine successful model.

4:24am

WBAY. Gov. Evers creates task force to bring down prescription drug prices.

Budget

3:21pm

LFB. Comparative Summary of Provisions 2019-21 Wisconsin State Budget.

Legislative

4:40pm

Rep. Sanfelippo. Column: The hypocrisy of gun control.

4:29pm

Rep. Katsma. Assembly Republicans announce "REvest" retirement proposal.

3:55pm

Rep. Plumer. Announces "REvest" to make retirement saving easier.

3:52pm

Rep. Duchow. Introduces "REvest" to make retirement saving easier.

2:55pm

Sen. Cowles. Two Creeks project helps to shift narrative on solar energy.

2:54pm

Rep. Emerson. Unveils proposal aimed at restoring shared governance to UW-System.

1:35pm

Rep. Hesselbein. Legislators introduce bill to restore shared governance.

1:34pm

Sen. Erpenbach. Column: Taxpayers bear the costs of unaccountable choice programs.

12:39pm

Rep. Myers. To host town hall.

12:09pm

Sen. Johnson. Weekly Democratic Radio Address: The time for action on gun violence is now.

4:37am

Rep. Felzkowski, Pew Trusts. Dozens of bipartisan groups, experts urge passage of critical health legislation in moving Wisconsin Senate Health Committee testimony.

4:29am

Barron News-Shield. Bill would establish mental health detention beds at Eau Claire.

4:25am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Milwaukee alderman calls for gun law reform after car was shot.

4:22am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate panel backs Tony Evers' pick to lead state health agency despite concerns from anti-abortion groups.

4:21am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Using dental therapists in Wisconsin draws broad support, but Wisconsin Dental Association opposed. WKOW.

State Agencies

4:41pm

DATCP. 'Something Special' companies live up to the name at State Fair Eats & Treats competition. 

3:05pm

AG Kaul. Joins 51 attorneys general and 12 companies in fight against illegal robocalls.

9:44am

DOJ. Polk County man sentenced to 5 years in prison, 5 years of extended supervision for methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver.

9:43am

Wisconsin Lottery. Power Play turns prize into six-digit win.

9:21am

ETF. State health insurance premiums to increase; First increase in three years.

4:26am

Wisconsin Public Radio. WEDC offers no-interest loans to businesses affected by July storms.

4:23am

Wisconsin State Journal. A decade after state stepped up seat belt enforcement, 90% of drivers buckle up.

4:19am

WUWM. Transporting Lake Michigan water to Waukesha will have little impact on waterways, officials say.

4:18am

WISN. DNR seeks input on plan to divert Lake Michigan water to Waukesha.

4:16am

WAOW. DNR board to consider rule closing grouse season early.

Economy/Business

11:10am

Wisconsin Technology Council. Visit UWM's Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at Sept. 12 event in Milwaukee.

11:07am

FarWell. Maintains rapid growth, lands third consecutive Inc. 5000 award.

9:42am

Alliant Energy. Executive recongized by Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee.

11:13am

CNBC. Manufacturing sector contracts for the first time in nearly a decade.

9:19am

Reuters. Graphic: Factory woes grip swing states that flipped for Trump in 2016.

4:31am

USA Today. U.S. has half a million fewer jobs than believed after big government revision.

4:30am

Washington Post. With deficit rising, worries grow the U.S. may be out of tools if recession hits.

4:27am

Yahoo Finance. 'The bleeding hasn't stopped yet' for U.S. dairy farmers.

4:14am

WISC. 'It would have been a huge impact': Village happy Cambria plant is being sold rather than closing.

Statewide

11:40am

Customers First! Coalition. Energy 2050 Power Lunch scheduled for August 27 in Madison.

9:49am

Wisconsin Women in Government. Announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and leadership team.

4:40am

WEAU. MoviePass reports data breach, customers' credit card numbers possibly exposed.

4:12am

WQOW. Social media campaign pushes to address farmer mental health.

4:11am

Politico. Federal scientists warned of coming opioid crisis in 2006.

Education

4:42pm

Marquette University. MLB commissioner emeritus Selig will go 'On the Issues' Aug. 29.

3:54pm

Joseph P. Mettner Foundation. Awards 2019 scholarship to Hannah Stewart.

11:05am

DPI. Grants awarded to prevent student alcohol and drug use.

11:05am

UW-Milwaukee. Move-in week starts Tuesday, Aug. 27.

9:55am

MPS. Seeks feedback from community survey and public listening sessions.

4:20am

CBS 58. Proposal on banning Native American mascots in Wisconsin schools gains traction in Milwaukee area.

4:10am

WSAW. Local teacher denied student loan forgiveness 4 times despite meeting requirements.

Local

11:41am

Racine Mayor Mason. City of Racine passes ordinance banning the sale, application, and use of coal tar sealant products.

4:44am

Milwaukee Ald. Perez. The next generation: Youth DJ tutorial event a rousing success.

4:39am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement regarding Edgewood lawsuit.

9:48am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Maintenance issues leave Milwaukee Public Museum in danger of losing accreditation. 

9:24am

Racine Journal Times. Racine describes 'bleak' finances ahead of 2020 budget talks.

4:09am

WXOW. Wisconsin farmers discuss funding increase for river infrastructure. 

Congress

9:53am

U.S. Rep. Steil. On deficit forecast: "We must address federal spending now."

4:32am

WKBT. Sen. Tammy Baldwin supports funding for Mississippi River locks and dams.

4:17am

WISN. Johnson: 'I don't see the dynamic having changed much' on gun legislation.

4:11am

AP. Trump moves to end limits on detention of migrant children.

Wednesday August 21, 2019

Governor

3:37pm

Gov. Evers. Signs Executive Order #39 relating to creating a task force on reducing prescription drug prices. 

4:37am

La Crosse Tribune. Gov. Evers, Senators Shilling and Baldwin speak on Medicaid at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center. WKBT.

4:34am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers pushes for energy goal, speaks against trade disputes.

Legislative

1:29pm

Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association. Testimony on SB-89.

1:18pm

Sen. Jacque. Votes no on Secretary-designee Palm.

11:39am

Rep. Tittl Assembly Republican representatives call for veto override on mental health care initiatives.

11:38am

Badger Institute. Dental therapy testimony.

10:45am

Sen. Smith. Column: Politics behind gun inaction.

9:57am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Testimony supporting the passage of SB-89.

9:55am

Rep. Dittrich. Speaker's Task Force on Adoption envisions solutions.

5:06am

Badger Institute. Dental therapy would provide access to the many Wisconsinites who lack dental care.

5:04am

Sens. Testin, Taylor; Reps. Kurtz, Considine. Growing Opportunities Act passes Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously.

3:43pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin hemp bill changed to appease law enforcement.

3:34pm

U.S. News & World Report. Evers' pick to lead health agency wins committee approval.

1:25pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Legislation looks to improve dental care where it's scarce.

4:40am

RiverTowns. Western Wisconsin's emergency detention issue prompts new legislation, veto override possibility. 

4:31am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Republicans introduce bills to combat elder abuse. 

4:30am

U.S. News & World Report. Bipartisan push for dental therapists in Wisconsin has foes.

4:21am

Portage Daily Register. Bill would reimburse groups for CWD testing stations, carcass dumpsters.

State Agencies

1:30pm

DVA. Sec.-designee Kolar elected as District Vice President of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affaris. 

1:16pm

DWD. July local employment and unemployment data released.

11:36am

WEDC. City of Ashland receives $155,400 state grant to assist in renovation of community child care center.

9:55am

DOJ. Sawyer County man receives maximum sentence for threatening local criminal justice officials and family.

9:50am

WEDC. No interest microloans authorized to assist businesses damaged in July 18 storms and aftermath.

4:42am

PSC. Votes to approve Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line project.

4:41am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Public Service Commission approves Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

4:26am

Fox 6. WisDOT to receive $25.7M to upgrade train cars on Amtrak's Hiawatha line.

Economy/Business

4:16am

PR Newswire. Del Monte Pacific Limited announces plans to restructure supply chain of U.S. subsidiary Del Monte Foods.

4:29am

Politico. Trump team braces GOP donors for a potential 'moderate and short' recession.

4:28am

AP. Trump acknowledges China policies may mean U.S. economic pain.

4:26am

WSAW. Timber industry takes hit after summer storms.

4:24am

Reuters. Marquis Energy to cut ethanol production rates at Wisconsin plant: CEO.

4:23am

Bloomberg. Trump seeks to allay farm-state uproar in Oval Office meeting.

4:22am

The Hill. Trump says White House looking at payroll tax cut.

Environment/Outdoors

4:46am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Great Lakes water levels expected to remain high.

Statewide

9:52am

We Are Many - United Against Hate. McCabe chosen as director.

5:12am

Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association. Wisconsin Community Health Centers receive $850K in Quality Improvement Awards.

4:38am

NBC 15. FEMA urging Wisconsin residents to invest in flood insurance after 2018 floods.

4:37am

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Wisconsin's bail system 'burns the poor,' opponents say, as they call for reform.

Courts

1:44pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Vos v. Kaul - order.

8:20am

District II Court of Appeals. State v. Daniel A. Griffin.

Education

1:19pm

UW-Madison. Health records pin broad set of health risks on genetic premutation.

10:43am

UW-Stout. Golf management alum enjoying work as head club pro.

4:49am

Wausau Daily Herald. Native American mascots: Appleton among growing number of school boards to support ban of 'offensive' imagery.

4:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. More money will target mental health intervention in Wisconsin schools.

Local

1:20pm

Milwaukee Ald. Johnson. Gunfire too common and too close for comfort - time for action on firearms.

11:41am

Lofti Legal. U.S. immigration policy causes Michael's Frozen Custard to close location.

5:13am

City of Madison. City Engineering launches podcast, new way to connect with residents.

4:25am

WDIO. Superior passes conversion therapy ban.

4:20am

WJFW. High PFAS levels lead Oneida County to slap 'do not drink' recommendation on public spring.

4:19am

WAOW. New ordinance aiming to protect the community from sex offenders.

4:18am

WEAU. Hemp farming meeting held in Chippewa County.

Congress

1:47pm

Reuters. Trump says he is seriously looking at ending birthright citizenship.

11:43am

AP. Report shows deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year.

4:32am

Appleton Post Crescent. U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman discusses immigration, bill to restrict welfare for immigrants.

Politics

5:14am

Common Cause in Wisconsin. What college students in Wisconsin can do NOW to be ready to vote in 2020.

1:26pm

Cap Times. Mark Pocan unsure how active he'll be in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District race.