UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics: Shadid Award Ceremony set for April 5

Thomas Friedman, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and journalist for The New York Times, will join the Center for Journalism Ethics for a keynote conversation at the presentation of the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Mark your calendars for “From Beirut To Jerusalem to Washington: Reflections on 40 years of Middle East Reporting” April 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Friedman, known for foreign affairs column reports on domestic politics and foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, international economics, environment, biodiversity and energy, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1983 and 1988 for coverage of the Middle East.

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THU PM Update: Nass says four Elections, Ethics commission employees named in DOJ John Doe leak report should quit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP state Sen. Steve Nass today said four Elections or Ethics commission employees should quit following a DOJ report that accused the old GAB of mishandling documents related to John Doe probes that touched Gov. Scott Walker or his associates. Of the four, only Nathan Judnic, an Elections Commission attorney, was among those AG… 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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Rep. Taylor: The destruction of accountability systems not a win for Wisconsinites

Contact: December 7, 2017 Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Yesterday, state Attorney General Brad Schimel released his narrative of the events leading up to The Guardian’s expose on Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Republican’s unprecedented political scheme to circumvent Wisconsin’s long-standing campaign finance laws and other ethics rules. In response, Speaker Robin Vos issued a press release applauding the Republican destruction of nonpartisan accountability systems holding elected officials to long-standing campaign finance and ethics laws. In response, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The John Doe investigations not only resulted in six criminal convictions, but as The

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Rep. Pocan: Statement on Trump Administration reversing position to attack public sector unions

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing an amicus brief in Janus v. AFSCME. In the brief, the Trump Administration argues that the fair-share fees that public employee unions charge union non-members violate workers’ First Amendment rights. “Despite campaigning on a promise of supporting American workers, President Trump is once again doing everything he can to attack them. The Trump Administration’s stunning reversal on Janus v. AFSCME, done in the middle of the night, is just the latest example of the President making false

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Rep. Young: Opposes the carrying of guns on work sites

Contact: Rep. Young (608) 266-3786 Madison, Wisconsin — State Representative Leon Young (D-Milwaukee) strongly opposes the carrying of guns on work sites.  In response to a photo posted on Face Book over the weekend, depicting three white, city-hired subcontractors with American Sewer Services out of Hartford who were shown brandishing guns while on a work site near a school on N. 19th and W. Meinecke Avenue. Two of the workers had holstered weapons on  there belts and a third had a gun in his hand. Why they displayed this type of behavior is both appalling and baffling, because the City

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Milwaukee Alderman: Issues statement on the passing of crossing guard Tyler

Contact: Bill Arnold, Public Information Manager/City of Milwaukee/Public Information Division/Office of the City (414)286.3285 warnol@milwaukee.gov It is with deep sympathy and sorrow that I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Andrew Tyler, the school crossing guard who was struck by a hit-and-run driver near Kluge Elementary School early last month. Mr. Tyler was doing his job and engaged in helping children when he was brutally, senselessly struck down and severely injured. I feel great disappointment that the driver still has not done the right thing and turned him/herself in, but I also have faith that a suspect will

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Sen. Nass: Calls for resignations at the state elections and Ethics Commission

Contact: Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) called for the resignations of Michael Haas (Elections Commission Administrator), Nathan Judnic (Elections Commission Attorney), Brian Bell (Ethics Commission Administrator), and David Buerger (Ethics Commission Attorney) in response to the Report of the Attorney General Concerning Violations of the John Doe Secrecy Orders. “The Attorney General’s report leaves little doubt that several staff in the now defunct Government Accountability Board (GAB) illegally abused John Doe powers to target Republicans.  Partisan staff at the GAB violated the constitutional rights of dozens to several hundred citizens in order to criminalize being a Republican in

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Flynn campaign: Presses for automatic voter registration

Contact: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 Madison, Wisconsin — Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today addressed news media outside the Wisconsin Elections Commission to propose automatic voter registration in Wisconsin and to protect voting rights. Flynn said, “Scott Walker and his Republican legislature have intentionally made voting more difficult and confusing in Wisconsin. By passing a Voter ID law, limiting access to DMV centers, curtailing early voting, and gerrymandering the state beyond comprehension, they have waged an all-out assault on the spirit of democracy. It led to a dramatic drop-off in voting in 2016, especially among students and minority voters, just

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan and Khanna issue statement on Trump calling for Saudi Arabia to allow humanitarian aid to flow into Yemen

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s call for Saudi Arabia to lift a crippling blockade on Yemen that has prevented food, fuel, and medicine from reaching Yemenis facing a famine. “For months, we have watched in horror as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, which has engulfed Yemen, has only deepened as a result of the Saudi-led war and blockade. After months of Congressional pressure, President Trump has finally issued a much-needed demand that the Saudis completely allow food, fuel, water, and medicine to reach the Yemeni people. “If

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Dem bill would let patients have their surgeries videotaped

One Dem lawmaker is looking to give patients the option of having their surgeries videotaped. The bill, from Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, would then require that footage to be stored indefinitely and confidentially as part of a patient’s medical record. It could then be used in any civil or criminal action, including to protect doctors accused of malpractice, she said. Still, she said at a… 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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Regents approve resolution to track faculty teaching loads

The UW System Board of Regents today signed off on resolutions to track faculty teaching loads and establish outcome-based funding metrics. Both passed over criticism from Dem guv candidate and state schools Superintendent Tony Evers, who was the only regent to vote against the proposals in a voice vote this afternoon. The current state budget directed the regents to develop policies surrounding 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.

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Gov. Walker: Issues weekly radio address, “Pearl Harbor Day”

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Pearl Harbor Day.” Hi, Scott Walker here. December 7, 1941 is remembered in history as “a date which will live in infamy,” and marks the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, 76 years later, we remember and pay tribute to the selflessness of our service members who risked and sacrificed their lives to protect our nation’s blessings of freedom. As we commemorate and honor those who fought for our country and gave their lives to defend it, we are reminded that the price

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Milwaukee County Exec Abele: Calls on County Board to reverse their cuts to homeless shelter funding

Contact: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov Milwaukee, Wisconsin — As temperatures fall below freezing this winter, and homelessness funding is at risk nationally, County Executive Chris Abele is calling on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to reverse their cuts to important social safety net services, starting with $200,000 in funding for homeless shelters. In just two short years the Housing First initiative has placed more than 200 chronically homeless individuals in permanent housing and reduced the overall rate of homelessness in Milwaukee County by more than 40 percent, the most significant drop in the past

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Gov. Walker: Calls on the FCC to expand broadband by advancing television white space technology

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to finalize rules increasing access to broadband internet by advancing television white space technology. Television white space is the unused spectrum between broadcast television stations which can deliver high-speed internet to underserved areas of Wisconsin. “Fast, reliable internet access has the power to help businesses reach new markets, create jobs, and improve educational opportunities by connecting students in innovative and engaging ways,” said Governor Walker. “Our budget provides an additional $35.5 million for broadband expansion, but there is an opportunity to do more,

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Rep. Young: Opposes the carrying of guns on work sites

Contact: Rep. Young (608) 266-3786 Madison, Wisconsin — State Representative Leon Young (D-Milwaukee) strongly opposes the carrying of guns on work sites.  In response to a photo posted on Face Book over the weekend, depicting three white, city-hired subcontractors with American Sewer Services out of Hartford who were shown brandishing

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Milwaukee Alderman: Issues statement on the passing of crossing guard Tyler

Contact: Bill Arnold, Public Information Manager/City of Milwaukee/Public Information Division/Office of the City (414)286.3285 warnol@milwaukee.gov It is with deep sympathy and sorrow that I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Andrew Tyler, the school crossing guard who was struck by a hit-and-run driver near Kluge Elementary School early

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Sen. Nass: Calls for resignations at the state elections and Ethics Commission

Contact: Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) called for the resignations of Michael Haas (Elections Commission Administrator), Nathan Judnic (Elections Commission Attorney), Brian Bell (Ethics Commission Administrator), and David Buerger (Ethics Commission Attorney) in response to the Report of the Attorney General Concerning Violations of the John Doe Secrecy

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Flynn campaign: Presses for automatic voter registration

Contact: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 Madison, Wisconsin — Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today addressed news media outside the Wisconsin Elections Commission to propose automatic voter registration in Wisconsin and to protect voting rights. Flynn said, “Scott Walker and his Republican legislature have intentionally made voting more difficult and confusing

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan and Khanna issue statement on Trump calling for Saudi Arabia to allow humanitarian aid to flow into Yemen

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s call for Saudi Arabia to lift a crippling blockade on Yemen that has prevented food, fuel, and medicine from reaching Yemenis facing a famine. “For months, we have watched in horror as

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Dem bill would let patients have their surgeries videotaped

One Dem lawmaker is looking to give patients the option of having their surgeries videotaped. The bill, from Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, would then require that footage to be stored indefinitely and confidentially as part of a patient’s medical record. It could then be used in any civil or criminal

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Regents approve resolution to track faculty teaching loads

The UW System Board of Regents today signed off on resolutions to track faculty teaching loads and establish outcome-based funding metrics. Both passed over criticism from Dem guv candidate and state schools Superintendent Tony Evers, who was the only regent to vote against the proposals in a voice vote this

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Gov. Walker: Issues weekly radio address, “Pearl Harbor Day”

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Pearl Harbor Day.” Hi, Scott Walker here. December 7, 1941 is remembered in history as “a date which will live in infamy,” and marks the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, 76 years

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Milwaukee County Exec Abele: Calls on County Board to reverse their cuts to homeless shelter funding

Contact: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov Milwaukee, Wisconsin — As temperatures fall below freezing this winter, and homelessness funding is at risk nationally, County Executive Chris Abele is calling on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to reverse their cuts to important social safety net services,

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Gov. Walker: Calls on the FCC to expand broadband by advancing television white space technology

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to finalize rules increasing access to broadband internet by advancing television white space technology. Television white space is the unused spectrum between broadcast television stations which can deliver high-speed internet to underserved areas

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