TUE PM Update: Second Dane Co. judge blocks portions of lame-duck laws, Republicans vow to appeal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge is temporarily enjoining parts of the lame-duck laws requiring the AG to get legislative approval before settling cases. It’s the second ruling in a week blocking the acts from being enforced. The judge also targeted language compelling state agencies to review their guidance documents, in addition to portio… 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. Tusler, Sen. Jacque: Fight child pornography

Bill Closes Loophole Exploiting Children Online Madison – Today, Representative Ron Tusler (R – Harrison) and Senator André Jacque (R – DePere) testified in support of their bill that closes a loophole allowing predators to create child pornography of a sexually suggestive manner. “Our children are the most innocent and most vulnerable members of our community,” said Representative Tusler. “This bill closes a loophole that predators are exploiting to avoid prosecution for possession of child pornography.” “Child predators are exploiting a loophole in our definition of child pornography and getting away with exploiting children without any penalty at all,” said Senator

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Neubauer campaign: Milwaukee Bar Association poll says Hagedorn “unqualified” for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Contact: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com MILWAUKEE — In advance of the Marquette Law School Debate tonight, Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn is widely seen as “Not Qualified” for the Supreme Court by those practicing law in Milwaukee, according to a survey conducted by the Milwaukee Bar Association. In the survey released today, only 25% of respondents rated Brian Hagedorn as “qualified” for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, even lower than Judge Michael Screnock who last year came in at 42%. In contrast, Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer won the poll decidedly — 277 respondents (87%) rated her as “qualified.” “It’s no surprise Brian

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Gov. Evers: Responds to ruling in SEIU v. Vos

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Below is a statement from Gov. Tony Evers in response to today’s decision in SEIU v. Vos: “For the second time in less than a week, an impartial judge ruled against legislative Republicans and their lame duck session. This is an important victory for the people of Wisconsin and our constitution. Today’s decision upholds our constitution’s separation of powers, which has guided this state since 1848. “It is now abundantly clear that the lame duck session was nothing more than an illegal power grab intended to override the will of the people. It is time to

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Fight for $15: Wisconsin Court sides with unions, blocks GOP power grab

Contact: Sara Lonardo, 202-412-2153 sara.lonardo@seiu.org Jennifer Owens, 312-218-8785, jennifer.owens@thefightfor15.org MADISON – Today, a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of Wisconsin unions and working people in their lawsuit challenging the Republican legislature’s unconstitutional power grab rammed through during the last days of former Gov. Scott Walker’s Administration. The judge immediately blocked most of the unconstitutional laws from taking effect, restoring to the Governor and Attorney General most of the powers that were stripped away from them and handed to the state legislature. In his ruling, Judge Remington wrote: “In December, 2018 the Legislature and then Governor Scott Walker

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 26, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A decision is coming today in a challenge to some of the “lame duck laws” in a lawsuit filed by several unions. A conservative group makes a last-minute, seven-figure ad buy in the WI Supreme Court race.

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Second Dane County judge issues injunction against portions of lame-duck laws

A Dane County judge has temporarily enjoined several sections of laws passed in a December extraordinary session following a challenge brought by a series of unions. Judge Frank Remington’s issuance of a partial temporary injunction comes as the laws are already on hold following a separate Dane County judge’s ruling in a different lame-duck suit last week. Today’s ruling also rejects a motion to dismiss the case from the GOP Legislature, as well as its attorney’s request for a stay pending appeal. Remington in his decision likened the state Constitution to “a keel on a great ship,” saying while it’s

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WisDOT: Speed limit reduction to 60 mph on sections of Interstate 39/90, Beloit to Madison

Contact: Steven Theisen WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230, steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov A speed limit reduction to 60 mph will be implemented on sections of Interstate 39/90 from just south of the US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange near Madison to the Wisconsin-Illinois border. One portion of I-39/90 between the Rock River bridges and the US 51 interchange (Stoughton Exit 156) will remain at 70 mph since construction is completed in this area. Two lanes of Interstate traffic are maintained in each direction during daytime hours and weekends. Motorists are advised to obey the posted speed limit. The new signs will be posted in advance

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Rep. Tusler, Sen. Jacque: Fight child pornography

Bill Closes Loophole Exploiting Children Online Madison – Today, Representative Ron Tusler (R – Harrison) and Senator André Jacque (R – DePere) testified in support of their bill that closes a loophole allowing predators to create child pornography of a sexually suggestive manner. “Our children are the most innocent and most

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Neubauer campaign: Milwaukee Bar Association poll says Hagedorn “unqualified” for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Contact: Tyler Hendricks, 608-633-0704 press@judgeneubauer.com MILWAUKEE — In advance of the Marquette Law School Debate tonight, Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn is widely seen as “Not Qualified” for the Supreme Court by those practicing law in Milwaukee, according to a survey conducted by the Milwaukee Bar Association. In the survey released

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Gov. Evers: Responds to ruling in SEIU v. Vos

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Below is a statement from Gov. Tony Evers in response to today’s decision in SEIU v. Vos: “For the second time in less than a week, an impartial judge ruled against legislative Republicans and their lame duck session. This is an important victory for the people

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Fight for $15: Wisconsin Court sides with unions, blocks GOP power grab

Contact: Sara Lonardo, 202-412-2153 sara.lonardo@seiu.org Jennifer Owens, 312-218-8785, jennifer.owens@thefightfor15.org MADISON – Today, a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of Wisconsin unions and working people in their lawsuit challenging the Republican legislature’s unconstitutional power grab rammed through during the last days of former Gov. Scott Walker’s Administration. The

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 26, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A decision is coming today in a challenge to some of the “lame duck laws” in a lawsuit filed by several unions. A conservative group makes a last-minute, seven-figure ad buy in the WI Supreme Court race.

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