Voters reject $16.41 million in school referendum requests, approve $6.6 million

Voters rejected $16.41 million in referendum requests in the spring primary, while approving about $6.6 million statewide. Only five referenda were on the primary ballot, with the biggest ticket item, $12.21 million in Waterford Union High School District for a high school fitness center, failing to pass. Another failing referendum would’ve authorized Dover School District $4.2 million for classro… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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DPI spring primary turnout just above 8 percent

Just more than 8 percent of voters cast ballots in the spring primary, a better turnout than the previous three with a race for state superintendent on the ballot. According to unofficial returns collected by The Associated Press posted earlier this afternoon, 360,559 votes were cast for state superintendent, the only statewide race on the ballot yesterday. That’s just more than 8 percent of Wisco… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Walker, Schimel push for Senate vote on Neil Gorsuch

Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel today pushed for U.S. Senate Dems to give President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, an up-or-down vote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said Gorsuch would need to clear the 60-vote filibuster hurdle to get a vote on the floor. But at a news conference at the Capitol today, Walker and Schimel praised Gorsuch’s background and commi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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WED PM Update: Holtz email: Reform group asked him to run, offered campaign support

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz wrote in an email last January that a “reform group” asked him to run for the post and guaranteed it’d do “all of the fundraising, organizing, etc.” associated with the election bid, according to an email released by One Wisconsin Now. Records obtained by the liberal advocacy … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Holtz email: Reform group asked him to run, offered campaign support

State schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz wrote in an email last January that a “reform group” asked him to run for the post and guaranteed it’d do “all of the fundraising, organizing, etc.” associated with the election bid, according to an email released by One Wisconsin Now. Records obtained by the liberal advocacy group and shared with WisPolitics.com also show that former GOP Rep. D… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Sen. Larson: Wisconsin Loses Strong Advocate for Wisconsin Workers

MADISON – The following is a statement from state Senator Chris Larson on the loss of Fighting Bob Fest founder and fearless advocate for Wisconsin workers, Ed Garvey. “Today, Wisconsin lost a leading fighter for our middle class. Throughout his career, Ed Garvey worked tirelessly to advance our shared values of prosperity, opportunity, and justice for all. As Executive Director of the NFL’s Players Union, he wasn’t afraid to stand up for even the biggest ‘little guy.’ “Garvey’s dedication and commitment to ensure workers in Wisconsin had a strong voice and were treated fairly will be deeply missed, as will

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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson: Statement regarding the passing of Ed Garvey

February 22, 2017 Statement from Tommy G. Thompson regarding the passing of Ed Garvey: “Having learned of the passing of Ed Garvey, my thoughts and prayers are with his wife Betty and his daughters Pam, Kathleen and Lizzy.  Ed was a fighter, an unrelenting Progressive and Democrat, and a tireless champion of the “little guy.” Ed and I had our share of disagreements over the years, including those on the campaign trail for Governor of Wisconsin in 1998, but we shared both a love for our great state and a mutual respect.  Today Wisconsin lost a fighter in Ed Garvey,

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One Wisconsin Now: Gov. Scott Walker, A.G. Brad Schimel and Corporate Special Interest Lobby Support Right Wing Rewrite of Rules For U.S. Supreme Court

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel and the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), who have conspired to pack the Wisconsin State Supreme Court with judges willing to take their side, are now turning their sights to rewriting the rules for nominees to the United States Supreme Court. The right-wing triumvirate spoke at a Capitol press conference today, sponsored by the Judicial Crisis Network, a group that, according to media reports, has deep financial connections to the outside groups that worked to install a conservative majority on Wisconsin’s high court.

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Rep. Snyder: Testifies on Right to Try legislation

Madison…Today, State Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health on behalf of his first piece of legislation, Right to Try. “It was truly an honor to testify in front of my colleagues and committee members today. I want to thank Chairman Sanfelippo for holding a public hearing on AB 69 and listening to the personal stories of those who have been affected by a terminal illness.” AB 69, or Right to Try, gives people with a terminal illness access to investigational drug or treatment options that are not yet available on pharmacy shelves. These

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DPI spring primary turnout just above 8 percent

Just more than 8 percent of voters cast ballots in the spring primary, a better turnout than the previous three with a race for state superintendent on the ballot. According to unofficial returns collected by The Associated Press posted earlier this afternoon, 360,559 votes were cast for state superintendent, the

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Walker, Schimel push for Senate vote on Neil Gorsuch

Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel today pushed for U.S. Senate Dems to give President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, an up-or-down vote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said Gorsuch would need to clear the 60-vote filibuster hurdle to get a vote on the floor. But

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Holtz email: Reform group asked him to run, offered campaign support

State schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz wrote in an email last January that a “reform group” asked him to run for the post and guaranteed it’d do “all of the fundraising, organizing, etc.” associated with the election bid, according to an email released by One Wisconsin Now. Records obtained by

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Sen. Larson: Wisconsin Loses Strong Advocate for Wisconsin Workers

MADISON – The following is a statement from state Senator Chris Larson on the loss of Fighting Bob Fest founder and fearless advocate for Wisconsin workers, Ed Garvey. “Today, Wisconsin lost a leading fighter for our middle class. Throughout his career, Ed Garvey worked tirelessly to advance our shared values

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One Wisconsin Now: Gov. Scott Walker, A.G. Brad Schimel and Corporate Special Interest Lobby Support Right Wing Rewrite of Rules For U.S. Supreme Court

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel and the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), who have conspired to pack the Wisconsin State Supreme Court with judges willing to take their side, are now turning their sights to rewriting the rules

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Rep. Snyder: Testifies on Right to Try legislation

Madison…Today, State Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health on behalf of his first piece of legislation, Right to Try. “It was truly an honor to testify in front of my colleagues and committee members today. I want to thank Chairman Sanfelippo for holding

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