Ethics Commission chair: Will provide clarifications on DOJ Doe report

The state Ethics Commission will provide “clarifications” to the DOJ report on how agency staff handled John Doe records and will seek the release of sealed court documents to back up the contention employees acted properly, the commission chair tells WisPolitics.com. David Halbrooks, speaking after the agency called an emergency meeting today, also said the commission has no concerns about admini… 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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FRI REPORT: Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets 10th SD GOP candidates differ on Foxconn, budget, taxes Zimmerman addresses residency questions Three candidate vie for 10th SD Dem nomination Heifetz expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s lead on Medicaid changes Week ahead Political TV Na… 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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Governor’s Bicycle Coordinating Council Meeting

Meeting Agenda When: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 9:30 to noon Where: 2 E. Main S. Madison WI Capitol Room 328NW What:Governor’s Bicycle Coordinating Council 9:30 – 9:40 Welcome – Call meeting to order – Review and approve previous minutes 9:40 – 10:00 Legislative initiatives – Opportunity for our Senator and Assembly members to share information on initiatives 10:00 – 11:00 Agency reports and Partner updates – Opportunity for various Department members to share key highlights from their respective agency – Partner update 11:00 – 11:45 Council Business Items – Bike Promotions Subcommittee o Update/progress – Other statewide bicycle-related issues and

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Gronik Campaign: Dumbfounded

It breaks my heart knowing the children of so many immigrants who were brought as children to this country without documentation now risk being deported from the only home they’ve ever known. This could very easily have been my daughter Maria’s circumstances, too. Maria was born in Guatemala. What would have become of her life had Andy and I not been able to bring her home to America? It’s possib… 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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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement on DOJ investigation of abortion giant

United States Congress House of Representatives   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2017   CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101     Sensenbrenner Statement on DOJ Investigation of Abortion Giant Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) offered the following statement after the Department of Justice confirmed its ongoing investigation into the alleged sale of human fetal tissue by a major abortion provider in America: “It is heartbreaking and disgusting that anyone would profit from sale of innocent unborn human body parts. The Department of Justice is right to open this investigation at the referral of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Select

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Roggensack: Statement

Dec. 8, 2017 Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack issued the following statement today:   Judge William Hue has raised the concern to me that his continued participation in the John Doe matter over which he has presided could become a distraction from legal issues that may arise in that matter.  I agree with his concern. Accordingly, although I have no doubt that Judge Hue would continue to fairly and impartially preside over the John Doe as he has in the past, today I have accepted Judge Hue’s decision to withdraw from further participation. 

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Heifetz expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s lead on Medicaid changes

HEIFETZ EXPECTS OTHER STATES WILL FOLLOW WISCONSIN’S LEAD ON MEDICAID CHANGES Outgoing state Medicaid director Michael Heifetz says he expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s lead in seeking permission from the federal government to drug-screen and test certain Medicaid applicants — once the state gets the go-ahead from the feds. “We’ve had a number of states informally ask us about this, and… 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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Three candidates vie for 10th SD Dem nomination

THREE CANDIDATES VIE FOR 10TH SD DEM NOMINATION The three Dem candidates facing off in the 10th SD primary later this month are bringing very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to the race. Still, the trio agrees that Foxconn is a bad deal for the state, with each of them telling WisPolitics.com in separate interviews they’d look to change the state’s contract with the Taiwanese t… 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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Zimmerman addresses residency questions

ZIMMERMAN ADDRESSES RESIDENCY QUESTIONS When Zimmerman first ran for the Assembly in 2016, he did not live in the district. But he said he’d change his primary residence to one of several properties he owned in the district if elected. Zimmerman said he’s done that, but the issue still pops up because he continues to own a home outside the district. Zimmerman’s financial disclosure statement for 2… 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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10th SD GOP candidates differ on Foxconn, budget, taxes

10TH SD GOP CANDIDATES DIFFER ON FOXCONN, BUDGET, TAXES Several issues set apart GOP Reps. Adam Jarchow and Shannon Zimmerman as they seek the open 10th SD. Among them: Foxconn, the budget and taxes. Their campaign bank accounts is another issue that could play in the Dec. 19 primary for the GOP nomination in the race to succeed Sheila Harsdorf, the River Falls Republican who has become state ag s… 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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Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets

DOE JUDGE WITHDRAWING FROM CASE DUE TO TWEETS The Jefferson County judge who oversaw DOJ’s probe into leaks of John Doe documents is dropping off the case over tweets he sent on the investigation in 2015. Meanwhile, former GAB attorney Shane Falk said he has reported to the Office of Lawyer Regulation AG Brad Schimel’s “erroneous allegations” that he disobeyed a judge’s order in handling the Doe r… 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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WisGOP: Sends Randy Bryce a California birthday gift

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2017 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   WisGOP Sends Randy Bryce a California Birthday Gift Getting Red Carpet Randy everything he needs to be successful in Hollywood [Madison, WI] — Happy Birthday to Hollywood’s favorite candidate! Randy Bryce spends a lot of time in California hanging out with liberal elites and celebrities like Chelsea Handler and Sarah Silverman. The Republican Party of Wisconsin wanted to get him some special birthday gifts that are must haves if you spend as much time in Hollywood as Randy does. “Red Carpet Randy loves California. With Bryce spending so

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Jewish Community Relations Council: Statement on Jerusalem

December 8, 2017 Contact: Elana Kahn Director, Jewish Community Relations Council O: 414-390-5736; C: 414-403-3705 Elanak@milwaukeejewish.org JCRC Statement on Jerusalem Since 1949, when Israel established its capital in those parts of West Jerusalem under its sovereignty, nations of the world have refused to recognize it. This refusal has singled out Israel amongst all nations, denying Israel the right that every other sovereign nation has to determine the location of its own capital within its sovereign territory.  The Israeli government, its parliament, courts, and prime minister, have been located in Jerusalem since just after the birth of the State. Claims that there is

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Ethics Commission chair: Will provide clarifications on DOJ Doe report

The state Ethics Commission will provide “clarifications” to the DOJ report on how agency staff handled John Doe records and will seek the release of sealed court documents to back up the contention employees acted properly, the commission chair tells WisPolitics.com. David Halbrooks, speaking after the agency called an emergency

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FRI REPORT: Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets 10th SD GOP candidates differ on Foxconn, budget, taxes Zimmerman addresses residency questions Three candidate vie for 10th SD Dem nomination Heifetz expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s

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Governor’s Bicycle Coordinating Council Meeting

Meeting Agenda When: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 9:30 to noon Where: 2 E. Main S. Madison WI Capitol Room 328NW What:Governor’s Bicycle Coordinating Council 9:30 – 9:40 Welcome – Call meeting to order – Review and approve previous minutes 9:40 – 10:00 Legislative initiatives – Opportunity for our Senator and

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Gronik Campaign: Dumbfounded

It breaks my heart knowing the children of so many immigrants who were brought as children to this country without documentation now risk being deported from the only home they’ve ever known. This could very easily have been my daughter Maria’s circumstances, too. Maria was born in Guatemala. What would

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement on DOJ investigation of abortion giant

United States Congress House of Representatives   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2017   CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101     Sensenbrenner Statement on DOJ Investigation of Abortion Giant Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) offered the following statement after the Department of Justice confirmed its ongoing investigation into the alleged sale of

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Roggensack: Statement

Dec. 8, 2017 Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack issued the following statement today:   Judge William Hue has raised the concern to me that his continued participation in the John Doe matter over which he has presided could become a distraction from legal issues that may arise in that

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Three candidates vie for 10th SD Dem nomination

THREE CANDIDATES VIE FOR 10TH SD DEM NOMINATION The three Dem candidates facing off in the 10th SD primary later this month are bringing very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to the race. Still, the trio agrees that Foxconn is a bad deal for the state, with each of them

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Zimmerman addresses residency questions

ZIMMERMAN ADDRESSES RESIDENCY QUESTIONS When Zimmerman first ran for the Assembly in 2016, he did not live in the district. But he said he’d change his primary residence to one of several properties he owned in the district if elected. Zimmerman said he’s done that, but the issue still pops

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10th SD GOP candidates differ on Foxconn, budget, taxes

10TH SD GOP CANDIDATES DIFFER ON FOXCONN, BUDGET, TAXES Several issues set apart GOP Reps. Adam Jarchow and Shannon Zimmerman as they seek the open 10th SD. Among them: Foxconn, the budget and taxes. Their campaign bank accounts is another issue that could play in the Dec. 19 primary for

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Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets

DOE JUDGE WITHDRAWING FROM CASE DUE TO TWEETS The Jefferson County judge who oversaw DOJ’s probe into leaks of John Doe documents is dropping off the case over tweets he sent on the investigation in 2015. Meanwhile, former GAB attorney Shane Falk said he has reported to the Office of

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WisGOP: Sends Randy Bryce a California birthday gift

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2017 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   WisGOP Sends Randy Bryce a California Birthday Gift Getting Red Carpet Randy everything he needs to be successful in Hollywood [Madison, WI] — Happy Birthday to Hollywood’s favorite candidate! Randy Bryce spends a lot of time in California

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Jewish Community Relations Council: Statement on Jerusalem

December 8, 2017 Contact: Elana Kahn Director, Jewish Community Relations Council O: 414-390-5736; C: 414-403-3705 Elanak@milwaukeejewish.org JCRC Statement on Jerusalem Since 1949, when Israel established its capital in those parts of West Jerusalem under its sovereignty, nations of the world have refused to recognize it. This refusal has singled out Israel amongst

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