FRI PM Update: Evers vetoes four abortion-related bills; three lame-duck suits remain after Supreme Court decision

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers as expected today vetoed four abortion-related bills, citing his objection to “political interference between patients and their healthcare providers.” The GOP package — which included a bill to require care for those who survive an abortion — cleared the state Senate earlier this month and was yesterday given… 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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Sen. Darling: Assembly approves tougher drunk driving bills

Assembly Approves Tougher Drunk Driving Bills Representative Ott and Senator Darling Applaud Bi-Partisan Vote Madison – Driving in Wisconsin could be safer soon. On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved two bipartisan bills, authored by State Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling, aimed at getting drunk drivers off our roads. Representative Ott say… 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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Sen. Fitzgerald: Statement on Evers’ veto of born alive bill

[Madison, WI] — Following Governor Evers’ veto of four pieces of pro-life legislation late on Friday, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “It’s appalling that the governor has decided to veto these common-sense reforms. These are bills that protect babies born alive after a failed abortion and outlaw abortions based on race, gender, or a disability. Wisconsin Republi… 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. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Officer Kou Her

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Officer Kou Her of the Milwaukee Police Department, who was tragically killed in a car crash on June 18, 2019, on his way home after completing his shift. The order is effective beginning on Saturday, June 29, 2019, and ending at sunset on Monday, July 1, 2019. “Officer Her was a devoted son and brother, a role model in the Hmong community, and a valued member of the Milwaukee Police Department,” said

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes legislation restricting reproductive healthcare

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed AB 179, AB 180, AB 182, AB 183, legislation that would limit access to reproductive healthcare and needlessly interfere with and inject politics into patient-provider relationships. “Everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare, and that includes reproductive healthcare,” Gov. Evers said. “Politicians shouldn’t be in the business of interfering with decisions made between patients and their healthcare providers.” Veto message for AB 179. Veto message for AB 180. Veto message for AB 182. Veto message for AB 183

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WisPolitics Midday: June 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum, we bring you reaction to this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the December Extraordinary Session of the Legislature was Constitutional. We have comments from: The majority opinion The dissent Legislative leaders Governor Evers

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WISCAP/IRP poverty report release and bill introduction event

Senate Parlor, State Capitol. The UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty will release their findings of the 11th Annual Wisconsin Poverty Report. Tim Smeeding, Lee Rainwater Distinguished Professor of Public Affairs and Economics, will conduct the presentation and be on hand to answer questions. Brad Paul, Executive Director of WISCAP, will announce the introduction of the Wisconsin Opportun… 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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 21

On this week’s episode, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Shawn Johnson and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Patrick Marley discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold lame-duck laws, the state budget, the Assembly’s passage of bills on homelessness and Lincoln Hills deadline, and more.

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Sen. Darling: Assembly approves tougher drunk driving bills

Assembly Approves Tougher Drunk Driving Bills Representative Ott and Senator Darling Applaud Bi-Partisan Vote Madison – Driving in Wisconsin could be safer soon. On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved two bipartisan bills, authored by State Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling, aimed at getting drunk drivers off our

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Statement on Evers’ veto of born alive bill

[Madison, WI] — Following Governor Evers’ veto of four pieces of pro-life legislation late on Friday, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “It’s appalling that the governor has decided to veto these common-sense reforms. These are bills that protect babies born alive after a failed abortion and outlaw abortions based

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes legislation restricting reproductive healthcare

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed AB 179, AB 180, AB 182, AB 183, legislation that would limit access to reproductive healthcare and needlessly interfere with and inject politics into patient-provider relationships. “Everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare, and that includes reproductive healthcare,” Gov. Evers said. “Politicians shouldn’t be

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WisPolitics Midday: June 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum, we bring you reaction to this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the December Extraordinary Session of the Legislature was Constitutional. We have comments from: The majority opinion The dissent Legislative leaders Governor Evers

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WISCAP/IRP poverty report release and bill introduction event

Senate Parlor, State Capitol. The UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty will release their findings of the 11th Annual Wisconsin Poverty Report. Tim Smeeding, Lee Rainwater Distinguished Professor of Public Affairs and Economics, will conduct the presentation and be on hand to answer questions. Brad Paul, Executive Director of WISCAP,

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 21

On this week’s episode, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Shawn Johnson and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Patrick Marley discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold lame-duck laws, the state budget, the Assembly’s passage of bills on homelessness and Lincoln Hills deadline, and more.

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