THU PM Update: Dems introduce bill to expand background checks for firearms

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers joined Dem lawmakers and AG Josh Kaul to introduce a bill to expand background checks covering a vast majority of firearms purchases in the state. But Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, said in a statement that is was “disingenuous” to suggest universal background checks “would have prevented the… 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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WisPolitics Midday – August 15, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Dems, Gov Evers, and AG Kaul introduce gun control legislation. Some GOP lawmakers back a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.  

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Sen. Fitzgerald: to hold office hours at Dodge County Fair

[Madison, WI] — Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced the following upcoming district office hours for constituents of the 13th Senate District, located at the Dodge County Fair: Dodge County Fair Office Hours Republican Party Booth Friday, August 16 4:00pm – 5:00pm  “I am excited to continue to take part in this great local tradition. The Dodge County Fair is one of Wisconsin’s finest – featuring great food, exhibits from our area’s talented youth, and agricultural showcases. I look forward to attending this year’s fair and meeting with constituents from the 13thSenate District to hear their comments and concerns about the direction of our state,” said

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Wisconsin women’s council

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status of women and issues of concern to women in the state. The seven appointments to the Women’s Council include: Ze Yang (Madison, Wisconsin), Governor’s Designee, is a bilingual educational assistant with the Verona Area School District, who is currently attending graduate school to earn an elementary teaching license. For over

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Johnson, Grassley call for transparency in Epstein investigations

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr today asking for his commitment to publicly release the results of the FBI and inspector general investigations into the recent death of Jeffrey Epstein while in federal custody. “We fully support your call for a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding Mr. Epstein’s death,” the senators wrote. “True accountability, however, especially for the victims of Mr. Epstein, requires full transparency.” Full text of the letter is

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Rep. Steineke: Statement on increased gun laws

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement reacting to the news conference earlier today hosted by Governor Tony Evers: With the release of his proposed legislation today, Governor Evers is giving the people of Wisconsin the impression that somehow expanded background checks would have a dramatic impact on gun violence here in Wisconsin. Simply put, it is disingenuous to suggest that requiring background checks on private sales would have prevented the tragedies we’ve seen as a state and nation. That’s why Assembly Republicans have been and remain committed to

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WisPolitics Midday – August 15, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Dems, Gov Evers, and AG Kaul introduce gun control legislation. Some GOP lawmakers back a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.  

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Sen. Fitzgerald: to hold office hours at Dodge County Fair

[Madison, WI] — Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced the following upcoming district office hours for constituents of the 13th Senate District, located at the Dodge County Fair: Dodge County Fair Office Hours Republican Party Booth Friday, August 16 4:00pm – 5:00pm  “I am excited to continue to take part in this great local

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Wisconsin women’s council

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status

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Rep. Steineke: Statement on increased gun laws

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement reacting to the news conference earlier today hosted by Governor Tony Evers: With the release of his proposed legislation today, Governor Evers is giving the people of Wisconsin the impression that somehow

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