TUE News Summary: Judge hears unions’ challenge to lame duck laws; Neubauer outraises Hagedorn in pre-election period

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Upcoming WisPolitics.com events in Wauwatosa, Madison and Milwaukee include: *An issues forum Thursday at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa. The event, on whether the Medicaid expansion is right for the state, features JIM JONES, the Medicaid director for Gov. TONY EVERS’ health department; and Assembly… 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

Read More »

Evers administration working ‘as quickly as possible’ to fill 82 rescinded appointments

Gov. Tony Evers says his administration is working “as quickly as possible” to fill the 82 appointments he canceled last week after a Dane County judge ruled the Legislature’s actions during the December lame-duck session were unconstitutional. But he told reporters Monday that he was not sure if it could be done before an appeals court acts on a GOP-requested stay of the Dane County judge’s ruling. While several of the appointments the guv invalidated were high-profile — including Ellen Nowak at the Public Service Commission and UW System Regents Scott Beightol and Torrey Tiedeman — Evers said that many

Read More »

LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Announces inaugural class for Business Leadership Academy

Contact: Jason Rae, (715) 790-4334 jason@wislgbtchamber.com MILWAUKEE – The award-winning Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce today announced the participants in the inaugural class of the Business Leadership Academy. The Business Leadership Academy is a year-long program focused on developing and fostering the next generation of LGBTQ and allied leaders in the workplace. Those individuals selected to participate in the year-long program are: Phillip Bailey, Realtor, Shorewest Realtors Rudy Gutierrez, Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bank Natalie Hinckley, CEO, Creative Director, Hinckley Productions Barbara Jones, Branch Manager and Vice President, BMO Harris Bank Josh King, Senior Product Manager, Northwestern Mutual Jennifer Murray,

Read More »

Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Hundreds of conservationists to visit Capitol for Conservation Lobby Day

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), orryan@conservationvoters.org Clean water, clean energy, public lands top priorities WHAT: Conservation Lobby Day 2019. Wisconsin Conservation Voters hosts Conservation Lobby Day at the beginning of each legislative session. Hundreds of conservationists will descend on the capitol to speak directly to legislators about their priority issues and values. Gov. Tony Evers will deliver the opening address. Check out this year’s agenda here. WHEN: Wednesday, March 27th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison Ballroom, 1 John Nolen Drive; and the State Capitol WHO: From duck hunters to climate change activists, hundreds

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on the Mueller report

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report to the Department of Justice: “After two years, $25 million dollars and several charges unrelated to President Trump, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has finally released his report to the Department of Justice.” Said Grothman. “I have always felt that these collusion charges were completely unfounded, and the key takeaway of Mueller’s non-partisan report being ‘President Trump did not collude with Russia in the 2016 election’ confirms that. It is unfortunate that it took so long to reach this obvious conclusion. Now,

Read More »

Republican State Leadership Committee: Judicial Fairness Initiative enters Wisconsin Supreme Court Race – “When conservatives stand together, we win”

David James djames@rslc.gop WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2019) – The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (RSLC – JFI) launched its first television ad today in support of Judge Brian Hagedorn.  Additional advertising will soon follow in rotation, as part of a seven figure, statewide buy that includes digital, mail, broadcast, cable and radio. “Since losing at the ballot box at record levels over the past decade, liberal socialists led by Barack Obama and Eric Holder have turned to partisan courts in multiple states to undermine election outcomes and rig the system for Democrats,” said Matt Walter, President of the Republican

Read More »

WisGOP: Openly gay Christian refutes attacks on Judge Hagedorn in new ad

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Dr. Bradley Boivin Condemns Recent Political Attacks on Hagedorn’s Faith [Madison, WI] – Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched a new digital ad featuring Dr. Bradley Boivin, a clinical psychologist and openly gay Christian from Nashotah, WI. In the ad, Dr. Boivin sets the record straight on the recent discriminatory allegations levied against J… 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.

Read More »

WisDOT: Governor Evers visits Madison East DMV

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Observes steps to obtain an ID to vote, DMV innovations Governor Tony Evers today joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-Designee Craig Thompson at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Madison East location to see how customers can obtain an ID to vote. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Governor here to see how Wisconsin DMVs are working to meet customers’ needs in a more innovative way,” Thompson said. “Also significant is our role in providing Wisconsin voters with secure identification cards.” DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman showed Governor Evers the many DMV

Read More »

Sen. Stroebel: Governor Evers’ political purge bad for Wisconsin

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Evers’ misses the mark again and hinders the operation of state government Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ decision to rescind 82 gubernatorial appointees: Governor Evers has again missed the mark by rescinding these 82 appointees.  The vast majority of these appointees are everyday Wisconsin citizens without a political agenda.  So there is simply no reason to have rescinded these appointments.  Governor Evers’ actions reveal a partisan approach that places his agenda ahead of good government and the smooth operation of the board and commissions

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Leads bipartisan effort to extend prescription drug program for seniors

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) led a delegation-wide letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in support of Wisconsin’s SeniorCare prescription drug assistance program. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “I’m proud to lead our delegation in supporting this vital program that helps tens of thousands of Wisconsin’s senior citizens afford their life-saving medications.” Below is the text of the letter: March 25, 2019 The Honorable Alex Azar Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Azar: As members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation, we wish to express our support for

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Pocan: Calls on Attorney General to release the full Mueller report

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement calling on Attorney General William Barr to release the full report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “Just a handful of individuals have read the Special Counsel’s report, meaning nearly everyone who is making conclusions regarding it, has not read it. Given Attorney General Barr’s role as a political appointee – as well as President Trump’s record of essentially firing Attorney General Sessions over fears that he would not protect him, we must demand transparency and read it ourselves to draw our own conclusions. The American people deserve the

Read More »

TUE AM Update: RSLC ads knock Neubauer; Supreme Court debate tonight

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative mounted a last-minute ad buy ahead of next week’s election trying to paint Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer as a tool of “radical, out-of-state special interests.” The group, which traditionally backs GOP and conse… 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.

Read More »

RSLC starts ads knocking Neubauer in campaign’s final days

The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative mounted a last-minute ad buy ahead of next week’s election trying to paint Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer as a tool of “radical, out-of-state special interests.” The group, which traditionally backs GOP and conservative candidates, said it is mounting a seven-figure campaign that includes TV, radio, digital and mail ahead of the April 2 election. It is the first significant expenditure by an independent group on Brian Hagedorn’s behalf as Neubauer had so far held an edge in third-party spending. One of the TV ads shows President Trump as the narrator says

Read More »

TUE News Summary: Judge hears unions’ challenge to lame duck laws; Neubauer outraises Hagedorn in pre-election period

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Upcoming WisPolitics.com events in Wauwatosa, Madison and Milwaukee include: *An issues forum Thursday at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa. The event, on whether the Medicaid expansion is right for the state, features JIM JONES, the Medicaid director for Gov. TONY EVERS’ health department;

Read More »

Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Hundreds of conservationists to visit Capitol for Conservation Lobby Day

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), orryan@conservationvoters.org Clean water, clean energy, public lands top priorities WHAT: Conservation Lobby Day 2019. Wisconsin Conservation Voters hosts Conservation Lobby Day at the beginning of each legislative session. Hundreds of conservationists will descend on the capitol to speak directly to legislators about

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on the Mueller report

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report to the Department of Justice: “After two years, $25 million dollars and several charges unrelated to President Trump, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has finally released his report to the

Read More »

Republican State Leadership Committee: Judicial Fairness Initiative enters Wisconsin Supreme Court Race – “When conservatives stand together, we win”

David James djames@rslc.gop WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2019) – The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (RSLC – JFI) launched its first television ad today in support of Judge Brian Hagedorn.  Additional advertising will soon follow in rotation, as part of a seven figure, statewide buy that includes digital,

Read More »

WisDOT: Governor Evers visits Madison East DMV

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Observes steps to obtain an ID to vote, DMV innovations Governor Tony Evers today joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-Designee Craig Thompson at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Madison East location to see how customers can obtain an ID

Read More »

Sen. Stroebel: Governor Evers’ political purge bad for Wisconsin

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Evers’ misses the mark again and hinders the operation of state government Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ decision to rescind 82 gubernatorial appointees: Governor Evers has again missed the mark by rescinding these 82

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Leads bipartisan effort to extend prescription drug program for seniors

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) led a delegation-wide letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in support of Wisconsin’s SeniorCare prescription drug assistance program. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “I’m proud to lead our delegation in supporting this vital program that helps tens of thousands of Wisconsin’s senior citizens

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Pocan: Calls on Attorney General to release the full Mueller report

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement calling on Attorney General William Barr to release the full report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “Just a handful of individuals have read the Special Counsel’s report, meaning nearly everyone who is making conclusions regarding it, has not

Read More »

TUE AM Update: RSLC ads knock Neubauer; Supreme Court debate tonight

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative mounted a last-minute ad buy ahead of next week’s election trying to paint Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer as a tool of “radical, out-of-state special interests.” The group, which traditionally

Read More »

RSLC starts ads knocking Neubauer in campaign’s final days

The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative mounted a last-minute ad buy ahead of next week’s election trying to paint Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer as a tool of “radical, out-of-state special interests.” The group, which traditionally backs GOP and conservative candidates, said it is mounting a seven-figure campaign

Read More »