Sensenbrenner won’t seek re-election next year

GOP U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, who next year will become the longest-serving House member in Wisconsin history, announced today he won’t seek re-election next year. Sensenbrenner, who was elected to the House in 1978, noted in his announcement that he’s done more than 100 town hall meetings each year while in Congress, taken 23,882 votes on the House floor and seen 217 bills he sponsored signed into law by six different presidents. “I think I am leaving this district, our Republican Party, and most important, our country, in a better place than when I began my service,” Sensenbrenner said. The

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Sensenbrenner campaign: Sensenbrenner will retire at the end of the 116th Congress

Contact: Brit Schiel Brit@Sensenbrenner.org (414) 967-9292 Brookfield, WI – Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (WI-05) announced today that he will retire from Congress in January, 2021, at the end of his current term. Sensenbrenner, 76, has served in the House of Representatives for 40 years and prior to his election to Congress, served 10 years in the Wisconsin State Legislature. His district covers portions of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Dodge, and Walworth counties, and all of Jefferson and Washington counties. “When I began my public service in 1968, I said I would know when it was time to step back. After careful

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WED PM Update: Marquette Law School Poll finds Trump underwater, Biden leading Dem prez field

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The latest Marquette University Law School Poll again finds President Trump’s job approval numbers underwater, Joe Biden in the strongest position of any Dem challenger and voters more pessimistic about the economy’s future than at any point in the survey’s history. Biden was the only potential Dem challenger who had a clear le… 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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AG Kaul: Statement on extraordinary session legislation

”The extraordinary session legislation has proven to be an unmitigated disaster. “Beginning in February, the Department of Justice began trying to work with Rep. Nygren and Sen. Darling to set up a process for the review of proposed case resolutions. But, in stark contrast with the haste with which Republicans in the legislature passed the extraordinary session legislation, there has been delay after delay from the Joint Finance Committee when it comes to setting up a workable review process and reviewing proposed resolutions. Although it’s now September, JFC still hasn’t figured out a way to ensure that confidential information will remain confidential.

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Rep. Vruwink: Introduces small farm diversity grant as part of “Our Farms, Our Future” legislation

Rep. Don Vruwink joined a bipartisan group of legislators this week to introduce three bills known collectively as “Our Farms, Our Future.” These bills, if enacted, will strengthen opportunities for Wisconsin farmers at every stage of their careers: from beginning farmers who are launching their career, to new and established farmers looking to innovate and diversify, to retiring farmers who are passing on their operation to the next generation. Vruwink (D-Milton) introduced the bill with Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire), and Sen. Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville). “Wisconsin is blessed with an abundance

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ACLU: Condemns Waukesha County Sheriff’s decision to renew Wisconsin’s only direct partnership with ICE

Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson has confirmed to the ACLU that despite community opposition, on July 1 he renewed his department’s agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use deputies in the Waukesha County Jail as immigration agents.  Under an agreement called a “287(g) agreement” because it’s authorized by section 287(g) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act, federal immigration authorities deputize local law enforcement personnel to enforce federal immigration law. ”As he did when he first applied for  287(g), the Sheriff renewed the agreement to be part of Pres. Trump’s deportation machine very quietly and without public input,” stated

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Department of Natural Resources: To implement mandatory CWD sampling and in-person registration for six townships in west central Wisconsin during nine-day gun deer season

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requiring some hunters in West Central Wisconsin to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the entire nine-day gun deer season Nov. 23 – Dec.1. The DNR will also implement mandatory in-person registration for deer harvested during the first Saturday and Sunday of the nine-day gun deer season. Details about requirements of hunters and sampling locations are forthcoming as the season draws near. The DNR is requiring CWD testing of adult deer during the nine-day deer gun season in a six-township area covering parts of Dunn, Eau

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Department of Health Services: Receives $1.8 million grant to expand maternal mortality review team efforts

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today it will receive a 5-year, $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to decrease pregnancy complications, reduce maternal deaths, and reduce disparities in Wisconsin through an increased investment in the Wisconsin Maternal Mortality Review Team (MMRT). “Looking closely at maternal deaths and complications during and after pregnancy helps us better understand how to improve outcomes for women and children in the future,” said Jeanne Ayers, State Health Officer and Division of Public Health Administrator. View the entire news release.

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Gov. Evers: Appoints three judges to Milwaukee-area courts

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced appointments of Judge Joe Donald to the Court of Appeals (District I), Attorney Jeffrey O. Davis to the Court of Appeals (District II), and Assistant District Attorney Brittany Grayson to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. “Wisconsinites across our state deserve judges who apply the law consistently and treat everyone in their courtroom fairly and with dignity and respect. I’m confident these highly-qualified and experienced individuals will do just that,” said Gov. Evers. Judge Joe Donald is currently the deputy chief judge for Milwaukee County. He has been a Milwaukee

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WisDems: Rural Caucus Chair Nate Timm slams Trump’s negative impact on farmers’ mental health in light of JFC funding bill

(MADISON, WI) — Today, Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee considered a $200,000 funding bill for farmers’ mental health treatment as suicide rates continue to grow in the rural farming communities across Wisconsin. President Trump’s trade war with China and his continued assault on the health care system is only making matters worse. In response to this funding proposal and President Trump’s effect on this issue, family farmer and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rural Caucus Chair Nate Timm released the following statement: “Suicide in rural Wisconsin and across rural America is an epidemic that has plagued our farming community for too long. I

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Rep. Nygren: Joint committee on finance approves increased funding for farmer mental health

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Wisconsin BPDD: New board member appointments

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Sensenbrenner won’t seek re-election next year

GOP U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, who next year will become the longest-serving House member in Wisconsin history, announced today he won’t seek re-election next year. Sensenbrenner, who was elected to the House in 1978, noted in his announcement that he’s done more than 100 town hall meetings each year while

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AG Kaul: Statement on extraordinary session legislation

”The extraordinary session legislation has proven to be an unmitigated disaster. “Beginning in February, the Department of Justice began trying to work with Rep. Nygren and Sen. Darling to set up a process for the review of proposed case resolutions. But, in stark contrast with the haste with which Republicans

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Department of Natural Resources: To implement mandatory CWD sampling and in-person registration for six townships in west central Wisconsin during nine-day gun deer season

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requiring some hunters in West Central Wisconsin to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the entire nine-day gun deer season Nov. 23 – Dec.1. The DNR will also implement mandatory in-person registration for deer harvested during

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Department of Health Services: Receives $1.8 million grant to expand maternal mortality review team efforts

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today it will receive a 5-year, $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to decrease pregnancy complications, reduce maternal deaths, and reduce disparities in Wisconsin through an increased investment in the Wisconsin Maternal Mortality Review Team (MMRT). “Looking closely

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Gov. Evers: Appoints three judges to Milwaukee-area courts

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced appointments of Judge Joe Donald to the Court of Appeals (District I), Attorney Jeffrey O. Davis to the Court of Appeals (District II), and Assistant District Attorney Brittany Grayson to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. “Wisconsinites across our state

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WisDems: Rural Caucus Chair Nate Timm slams Trump’s negative impact on farmers’ mental health in light of JFC funding bill

(MADISON, WI) — Today, Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee considered a $200,000 funding bill for farmers’ mental health treatment as suicide rates continue to grow in the rural farming communities across Wisconsin. President Trump’s trade war with China and his continued assault on the health care system is only making matters worse.

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Wisconsin BPDD: New board member appointments

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