Wisconsin Elections Commission: Approves expanded post-election audits

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week enhanced election security by approving a significant expansion of post-election audits to ensure the integrity of voting systems. The Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to require audits of voting equipment in 5 percent of the state’s wards, including at least one in each of the 72 counties, and require completion of the audits before the Commission certifies the final results. “The public is recognizing that post-election audits are an important tool,” Commission Chair Dean Knudson said at the meeting.  “You can see there’s interest in elections and verifying results, and we

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Jon Fredrickson to serve as Racine County Circuit Court Judge

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the appointment of Attorney Jon Fredrickson to serve as a judge on the Racine County Circuit Court, replacing retiring Judge Charles Constantine. “Jon Fredrickson has established himself as a distinguished and respected attorney in southeastern Wisconsin for nearly 20 years,” said Governor Walker. “He has demonstrated incredible legal acumen, character, and integrity throughout his career. Fredrickson’s professional achievements and strong commitment to the rule of law give me great confidence that he will be a valuable asset to both the bench and the surrounding community.” For the last

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FRI REPORT: Corrections seeks capital budget boost as female inmate population climbs

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Corrections seeks capital budget boost as female inmate population climbs Dems outraise Republicans in 9 of 10 top Assembly races in August Election watchers predict Kavanaugh nomination process will affect midterms UW Business School sees double-digit drop in MBA applicants, en… 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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Grothman campaign: Dan Kohl’s fuzzy views on term limits

Contact: Tim Svoboda, 920-375-1217 “D.C.” Dan Kohl put out an ad earlier this month where he claims that he will fight for term limits. But this week in an interview on WHBY, Kohl claims that he is “very proud” (40:45) of his uncle’s (Herb Kohl) 24 years in office. Kohl seems to be following Congressman Grothman’s lead in the Sixth District, as Grothman made a term limit pledge in his initial 2014 run. Kohl also says that more turnover in Washington is a good thing, citing “eight years” (41:15) as enough time to make a difference. The odd thing is, Kohl has

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Sen. Taylor: Supports delay of Kavanaugh final confirmation

Contact: Aidan McMorrow: (608)-266-5810 MADISON – Yesterday, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her allegations against potential Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS) Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.  Despite the credible showing of Dr. Ford, the Republican members of the Committee voted today to move the nomination to the full Senate, where the final confirmation will be voted on. Prior to the Committee adjourning, Senator Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) said he would only vote for Judge Kavanaugh’s final confirmation if an FBI investigation into the claims was conducted.  In response to Flake’s comments, Senator Lena Taylor

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Introduces bill to improve seniors’ nursing care

Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today introduced legislation to change the mandatory Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training lockout for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), and instead allow the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to impose a lockout based on a substandard quality of care. The legislation will allow quality nursing homes to continue training new qualified nurses, while encouraging underperforming nursing homes to quickly come into compliance with the law. “As more Wisconsinites reach retirement age and live longer lives, it’s more important

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare in Wisconsin, 2019

Contact: CMS Media Relations (202) 690-6145 | CMS Media Inquiries Medicare continues to offer seniors and people with disabilities flexibility and choices while providing high quality healthcare services. Whether through Original Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Advantage, or the prescription drug benefit (Part D), 1,137,525 beneficiaries in Wisconsin continue to have access to the benefits that Medicare offers. In Wisconsin in 2019: 101 Medicare Advantage plans are available. 100 percent of people with Medicare have access to a Medicare Advantage plan. $0 is the lowest monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage plan. 100 percent of people with a Medicare Advantage

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Lipscomb calls for Fair Deal with Madison to solve fiscal challenges

Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 MILWAUKEE –  County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., is calling for a “Fair Deal” with the State of Wisconsin that addresses a growing imbalance in the tax revenue sent to Madison by Milwaukee County and what the county receives back in state support for mandated services. Lipscomb has proposed establishing the “Fair Deal for Milwaukee County Workgroup,” which will be asked to “identify and propose options for enhancing the long-term fiscal stability of Milwaukee County, enhanced public services and increased state funding of mandated services,” and will be co-chaired by Lipscomb and County Executive Chris Abele, if approved

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WisGOP: Send more conservatives to Washington to end the obstruction

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans are sending a message to grassroots conservatives throughout the state following today’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote: we need to send more Republicans to Washington to stop the Democrat obstruction. As the vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh moves toward the Senate floor, WISGOP leaders are redoubling their commitment to electing Leah Vukmir and helping President Trump confirm more Supreme Court Justices like Kavanaugh. “Tammy Baldwin is a do-nothing liberal obstructionist. Now more than ever we need to make sure we’re doing everything we can to send another conservative

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Gov. Walker: Announces $7.5 Million available in grants for TEACH Information Technology Infrastructure

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the availability of $7.5 million for Technology for Educational Achievement (TEACH) Information Technology Infrastructure grants. The Department of Administration (DOA) is now accepting applications from eligible school districts and public libraries. The Information Technology Infrastructure grants assist entities in acquiring the equipment and services necessary to build a modern infrastructure system. “TEACH Information Technology Infrastructure grants deliver critical resources to rural school districts and libraries as they build their capacity to help students and library patrons learn and succeed,” Governor Walker said. “As our biennial budget includes historic

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss transportation spending, Rep. Rob Brooks’ resignation from his leadership position and the latest fundraising figures.

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Walker campaign: Wisconsin Troopers’ Association endorses Governor Walker

Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com [Madison, Wis.] – The Wisconsin Troopers’ Association proudly endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in his campaign for governor, lending him the support of one of the premier law enforcement associations in the state as he continues to build on his record of backing our men and women in uniform and helping to keep our communities safe. Gov. Walker’s proven track record of fighting for families and standing with law enforcement is shown by the policies he has enacted during his time in office. Most recently, the governor has championed policies like the bipartisan H.O.P.E. Agenda, which helps law

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End Domestic Abuse WI: Domestic violence advocates condemn Kavanaugh confirmation to Supreme Court

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison – The following is a statement by Executive Director of End Domestic Abuse WI (End Abuse), Patti Seger. End Abuse is the Wisconsin coalition representing victims of domestic violence and the 70+ victim service providers across the state that comprise its membership.   This week, like many around the country, advocates for victims of domestic violence across Wisconsin witnessed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford courageously step forward to disclose her experience with Brett Kavanaugh, a man who is poised to join the most powerful court in the United States

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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Approves expanded post-election audits

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week enhanced election security by approving a significant expansion of post-election audits to ensure the integrity of voting systems. The Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to require audits of voting equipment in 5 percent of the state’s wards, including at least one

Read More »

Grothman campaign: Dan Kohl’s fuzzy views on term limits

Contact: Tim Svoboda, 920-375-1217 “D.C.” Dan Kohl put out an ad earlier this month where he claims that he will fight for term limits. But this week in an interview on WHBY, Kohl claims that he is “very proud” (40:45) of his uncle’s (Herb Kohl) 24 years in office. Kohl seems to

Read More »

Sen. Taylor: Supports delay of Kavanaugh final confirmation

Contact: Aidan McMorrow: (608)-266-5810 MADISON – Yesterday, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her allegations against potential Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS) Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.  Despite the credible showing of Dr. Ford, the Republican members of the Committee voted today to move

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Introduces bill to improve seniors’ nursing care

Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today introduced legislation to change the mandatory Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training lockout for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), and instead allow the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services

Read More »

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare in Wisconsin, 2019

Contact: CMS Media Relations (202) 690-6145 | CMS Media Inquiries Medicare continues to offer seniors and people with disabilities flexibility and choices while providing high quality healthcare services. Whether through Original Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Advantage, or the prescription drug benefit (Part D), 1,137,525 beneficiaries in Wisconsin continue to

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WisGOP: Send more conservatives to Washington to end the obstruction

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans are sending a message to grassroots conservatives throughout the state following today’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote: we need to send more Republicans to Washington to stop the Democrat obstruction. As the vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh moves

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Gov. Walker: Announces $7.5 Million available in grants for TEACH Information Technology Infrastructure

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced the availability of $7.5 million for Technology for Educational Achievement (TEACH) Information Technology Infrastructure grants. The Department of Administration (DOA) is now accepting applications from eligible school districts and public libraries. The Information Technology Infrastructure grants assist entities

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss transportation spending, Rep. Rob Brooks’ resignation from his leadership position and the latest fundraising figures.

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