TUE PM Update: Elections Commission approves scaled-back proposal to provide loaner computers to some clerks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A divided Wisconsin Elections Commission today settled on a scaled-back proposal to provide temporary replacement computers to clerks to tighten security of the state’s voter database ahead of the 2020 elections. Ahead of today’s special meeting, WEC staff raised concerns about clerks accessing the database on machines running … 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. Shankland: Republican So-called “Campus Free Speech” Bill

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Likely To Do Just The Opposite MADISON – Today, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation directing the University Of Wisconsin System Board Of Regents to establish a system-wide disciplinary policy for anyone under an institution’s jurisdiction found to have engaged in conduct which disrupts the free expression of others. The bill also prohibits UW institutions from weighing in on public policy controversies of the day and establishes a “three strike” rule culminating in expulsion for individuals found to be in violation of the new policy. Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in

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Dane County Exec Parisi: Announces Astra Iheukumere as deputy director of Human Services

Contact: Ariana Vruwink, 608-267-8823 Position was Created in the 2019 Budget Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Astra Iheukumere will serve as Dane County’s new Deputy Director of Human Services. The position was created in the County Executive’s 2019 budget and will focus on communications, policy and procedure development, long-term planning, and institutional practice and process development related to equity. Iheukumere previously worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) as the Director of Strategic Partnerships. “I look forward to having Astra serve as Dane County’s first Deputy Director of Human Services,” County Executive Joe Parisi said. “Astra’s experience

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WisDems: Donald Trump’s Administration laughs in the face of struggling farmers

Contact: Philip Shulman, phils@wisdems.org (MADISON, WI) — Farmers in Wisconsin and across the country are getting crushed by President Trump’s trade war with China. Exports continue to fall, forcing farms to close their doors, manufacturers to lay off workers, and small businesses to stop expanding. But apparently it’s all just one big joke to Donald Trump and his administration. Shot: “Tariffs are making an already terrible situation so much worse for farmers and our business owners in the dairy industry.” — Anna Landmark, co-owner and cheesemaker at Wisconsin’s Landmark Creamery, at a press conference highlighting the negative impacts of Trump’s trade war

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Angeline Winton as Washburn County Circuit Court judge

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Angeline Winton to be Washburn County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Eugene Harrington. “Ms. Winton is a hard-working, fair district attorney who understands the challenges facing Washburn County. She will be a dedicated judge who treats everyone with dignity and respect,” said Gov. Evers. Winton is currently the district attorney of Washburn County. She was elected to the position in 2016. Winton previously worked in private practice and served as an assistant district attorney for Washburn and

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One Wisconsin Now: Republican state legislators offer white nationalism protection act

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 With Nationalism on the Rise GOP Threatens Students Protesting Hate Speech on Campuses With Suspensions, Expulsion and Lawsuits MADISON, Wis. — A handful of Republicans in the state legislature including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Sen. Chris Kapenga, who traded his budget vote for a special provision to benefit a business he owns, have re-introduced legislation to protect right-wing hate speech on University of Wisconsin campuses. The bill is largely similar to a bill introduced at the direction of Vos in the 2017 legislative session and includes language threatening students with suspension

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Sen. Kapenga, Rep. Horlacher: Legislators introduce campus free speech bill

Contact: Sen. Chris Kapenga   608-266-9174 Rep. Cody Horlacher 608-266-5715 Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) and Representative Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) introduced a bill that would ensure free speech on UW campuses. “Free speech is a foundational part of our constitution. Unfortunately, across the country and here in Wisconsin, we have seen examples of free speech being suppressed on our university campuses. Freedom of speech leads to freedom of thought, but all too often universities are teaching students what to think instead of how to think. This bill affirms the ability to engage in the free exchange of ideas without the

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Bridge Project: Launches effort to expose disastrous local impact of Trump’s policies for WI

Promoted Articles Continue Series that Also Focuses on FL, MI, & PA Today, Bridge Project announced the latest round of posts on the group’s digital media site, American Ledger, with new articles exposing the damage caused by Trump’s disastrous policies for communities in Wisconsin. The articles will be promoted through Facebook advertising targeting each to its pertinent county. Reports on Trump’s negative impact on Kenosha, Marquette, Sauk, and Winnebago counties are included in this newest release. The promoted posts mark the latest in a five-figure campaign to detail the detrimental effects the Trump administration has had on local communities in Wisconsin

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WisPolitics Midday – August 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers writes President Trump regarding the trade war. AG Josh Kaul joins other states in a lawsuit against Trump administration. Speaker Vos and Gov Evers to meet tomorrow at the request of Evers regarding gun control.

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AG Kaul: Joins lawsuit against Trump’s dirty power rule

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul, with a coalition of 22 states and 7 local governments, today announced a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its “ACE” – aka “Dirty Power” – rule. The ACE rule replaced the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever nationwide limits on one of the largest sources of climate change pollution: existing fossil-fueled power plants. The EPA’s rule rolls-back these limits and will have virtually no impact on these emissions, prolonging the nation’s reliance on polluting, expensive coal power plants and obstructing progress of states toward clean, renewable, and affordable electricity generation. “Climate change is

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TUE PM Update: Elections Commission approves scaled-back proposal to provide loaner computers to some clerks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A divided Wisconsin Elections Commission today settled on a scaled-back proposal to provide temporary replacement computers to clerks to tighten security of the state’s voter database ahead of the 2020 elections. Ahead of today’s special meeting, WEC staff raised concerns about clerks

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Rep. Shankland: Republican So-called “Campus Free Speech” Bill

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Likely To Do Just The Opposite MADISON – Today, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation directing the University Of Wisconsin System Board Of Regents to establish a system-wide disciplinary policy for anyone under an institution’s jurisdiction found to have engaged in conduct which disrupts the

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Angeline Winton as Washburn County Circuit Court judge

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Angeline Winton to be Washburn County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Eugene Harrington. “Ms. Winton is a hard-working, fair district attorney who understands the challenges facing Washburn

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Sen. Kapenga, Rep. Horlacher: Legislators introduce campus free speech bill

Contact: Sen. Chris Kapenga   608-266-9174 Rep. Cody Horlacher 608-266-5715 Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) and Representative Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) introduced a bill that would ensure free speech on UW campuses. “Free speech is a foundational part of our constitution. Unfortunately, across the country and here in Wisconsin,

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WisPolitics Midday – August 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers writes President Trump regarding the trade war. AG Josh Kaul joins other states in a lawsuit against Trump administration. Speaker Vos and Gov Evers to meet tomorrow at the request of Evers regarding gun control.

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AG Kaul: Joins lawsuit against Trump’s dirty power rule

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul, with a coalition of 22 states and 7 local governments, today announced a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its “ACE” – aka “Dirty Power” – rule. The ACE rule replaced the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever nationwide limits on one of

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