Feingold creating LegitAction nonprofit

Former Dem U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold today announced the creation of LegitAction, a group that will be focused on protecting the right to vote, reforming the campaign finance system, abolishing the Electoral College and protecting the Supreme Court’s credibility. Feingold, who last fall lost his rematch with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, wrote a column this week for The Guardian urging Dems to b… 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    

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Marquette poll finds improvement for Trump but approval rating still upside down

Wisconsin voters had a more positive view of President Trump this spring than last fall, largely because Republicans have warmed to him since the election. But his numbers were still upside down in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Forty-one percent of registered voters approved of the job Trump is doing, while 47 percent disapproved, which poll director Charles Franklin said was in… 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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Sargent introducing bill to expand ‘sober housing’ for those recovering from addiction

One Dem lawmaker is again introducing legislation to expand “sober housing” across the state in an effort to address what she sees as a “serious addiction epidemic.” The bill from Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, would require the Department of Health Services to allocate money to create a revolving loan fund establishing sober housing facilities, which are essentially group homes for those recov… 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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RNC targets Baldwin in new TV ad over Gorsuch nomination

Meanwhile, Tammy Baldwin is one of 12 Senate Dems the RNC is targeting with a package of digital video ads that call on the targets to allow an up-or-down vote on Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court and to support the GOP health care bill. The RNC said it is spending six figures on the total buy. Half of that will go toward the Gorsuch spots, which will run on Facebook in the targeted states. The ve… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view

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DSCC running TV ad on GOP health care bill

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is starting a new TV ad that will run in Wisconsin asking, “What will the Republican health care bill cost you?” A DSCC spokesman said the ad will run in Wisconsin through a national cable buy. It also will include targeted digital ads. The 30-second spot shows shots of a man driving a truck and a woman walking into the store. The man ends up selling hi… 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: Marquette Law poll on Trump, ACA, Walker; Feingold forms issue organization

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin voters had a more positive view of President Trump this spring than last fall, largely because Republicans have warmed to him since the election. But his numbers were still upside down in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Forty-one percent of registered voters approved of the job Trump is doing, while 47… 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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Rep. Wachs: Bring Transparency to Voucher School Spending

Contact: Representative Dana Wachs 608-266-7461 MADISON-A bill that would let taxpayers know how much their local school district is being hit to fund the state voucher program was introduced today by State Representative Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire). “Spending on unaccountable private schools through the voucher program has expanded dramatically, and taxpayers deserve to know how much it’s costing them,” Rep. Wachs said. “Just as your property tax bill shows how much goes to public schools and technical colleges, you should know the cost of expanding the voucher program.” Dubbed the Wisconsin Voucher Taxpayer Transparency Bill, the proposal would require a

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Rep. Rob Brooks: Bill Reaffirming Property Rights Introduced

Madison, WI—Last week, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) and State Senator Dave Craig (R-Town of Vernon) introduced legislation designed to protect the rights of Wisconsin homeowners. LRB-2561 confirms that a homeowner has the right to deny entrance to a property assessor while not forfeiting their right to appear before the Board of Review. Current law stipulates that a property owner may deny entry to an assessor if the owner has given prior notice to the assessor that they may not enter the property. “Currently if a homeowner denies a property assessor’s entry to their residence, they subsequently forfeit their right

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U.S. Reps. Sensenbrenner, Waters: Reintroduce the Private Property Rights Protection Act

CONTACT Sensenbrenner: Nicole Tieman, 202-225-5101 Waters: Twaun Samuel, 202-225-2201 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), along with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), reintroduced the bipartisan Private Property Rights Protection Act, which would provide American citizens with the means to protect their private property from inappropriate claims of eminent domain. Under this legislation, if a state or political subdivision of a state uses its eminent domain power to transfer private property to other private parties for the purpose of economic development, the state would be ineligible for federal economic funds for two fiscal years following a judicial determination that the law

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves $6.4 Million for Community Projects

CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved slightly more than $6.4 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support five community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: · City of Onalaska, La Crosse County / Improve buildings and purchase police cars and aerial photography / $242,355 · Village of Slinger, Washington County / Purchase municipal vehicles / $300,000 · St. Croix County / Finance capital improvements / $4,900,000 · Village of Winneconne, Winnebago County / Refinance BCPL loan #2014116 / $472,834.28 · Village of Winneconne,

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MillerCoors pursuing more rigorous water use standards

MillerCoors is pursuing more rigorous water use standards at its Milwaukee brewery in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship. AWS is a multi-stakeholder organization dedicated to supporting responsible water usage with three programs: a standard and verification system, membership in its official association, and training. The MillerCoors Milwaukee Brewery is trying to be the very fir… 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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Milwaukee Admirals near end of first season back at historic arena

As Milwaukee’s minor league hockey team nears the end of its first season back at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in decades, team President Jon Greenberg says investing in an upgraded facility was well worth it. The Milwaukee Admirals originally played at the historic downtown arena from around 1973 to around 1986, at which point they made the transition to the Bradley Center along with other local teams. Now, the Admirals are back at the arena, which was recently renovated with a host of new features and upgraded fixtures. “When we decided to come over, and they had been recruiting us

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Feingold creating LegitAction nonprofit

Former Dem U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold today announced the creation of LegitAction, a group that will be focused on protecting the right to vote, reforming the campaign finance system, abolishing the Electoral College and protecting the Supreme Court’s credibility. Feingold, who last fall lost his rematch with U.S. Sen. Ron

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DSCC running TV ad on GOP health care bill

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is starting a new TV ad that will run in Wisconsin asking, “What will the Republican health care bill cost you?” A DSCC spokesman said the ad will run in Wisconsin through a national cable buy. It also will include targeted digital ads. The 30-second

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Rep. Wachs: Bring Transparency to Voucher School Spending

Contact: Representative Dana Wachs 608-266-7461 MADISON-A bill that would let taxpayers know how much their local school district is being hit to fund the state voucher program was introduced today by State Representative Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire). “Spending on unaccountable private schools through the voucher program has expanded dramatically, and

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Rep. Rob Brooks: Bill Reaffirming Property Rights Introduced

Madison, WI—Last week, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) and State Senator Dave Craig (R-Town of Vernon) introduced legislation designed to protect the rights of Wisconsin homeowners. LRB-2561 confirms that a homeowner has the right to deny entrance to a property assessor while not forfeiting their right to appear before the

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U.S. Reps. Sensenbrenner, Waters: Reintroduce the Private Property Rights Protection Act

CONTACT Sensenbrenner: Nicole Tieman, 202-225-5101 Waters: Twaun Samuel, 202-225-2201 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), along with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), reintroduced the bipartisan Private Property Rights Protection Act, which would provide American citizens with the means to protect their private property from inappropriate claims of eminent domain. Under

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MillerCoors pursuing more rigorous water use standards

MillerCoors is pursuing more rigorous water use standards at its Milwaukee brewery in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship. AWS is a multi-stakeholder organization dedicated to supporting responsible water usage with three programs: a standard and verification system, membership in its official association, and training. The MillerCoors Milwaukee Brewery

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Milwaukee Admirals near end of first season back at historic arena

As Milwaukee’s minor league hockey team nears the end of its first season back at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in decades, team President Jon Greenberg says investing in an upgraded facility was well worth it. The Milwaukee Admirals originally played at the historic downtown arena from around 1973 to around

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