MON PM Update: State GOP accuses Evers of political motives in setting Jan. 27 special election in 7th CD

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers says he called a Jan. 27 special election to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Weston, to fill the seat “quickly to ensure the people of the 7th Congressional District have representation as soon as possible.” But the state GOP accused Evers of making a political decision by avoiding the already- schedule… 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

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WisGOP: Statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of CD7 special election date

[Madison, WI] – In response to Gov. Tony Evers calling a special election to replace Congressman Sean Duffy on Monday, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director, Mark Jefferson: In response to Gov. Tony Evers calling a special election to replace Congressman Sean Duffy on Monday, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director, Mark Jefferson: “Gov. Tony Evers called for a special election on a Monday over the holidays in order to shield his party from rural voters during the spring election. Just last November, Gov. Evers said that hosting

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Marquette University: Web producer Dwayne Burtin chosen for national diversity leadership academy

MILWAUKEE — Dwayne Burtin, web producer in the Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University, has been named a member of the 2019 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media, a partnership between Poynter Institute and The Washington Post. The academy recognizes pioneers in the field of digital media from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds who have demonstrated an aptitude for leadership. Burtin is also deputy editor of digital news for Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. “It’s an honor to have been picked to be part of such a prestigious academy made up of inspiring, hardworking and passionate people,” Burtin said. “The academy represents

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Urges dairy farmers to sign up for insurance program after USDA extends deadline

La Crosse, WI— Rep. Ron Kind is encouraging Wisconsin dairy farmers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that the deadline to sign up was extended to Friday, September 27, 2019. The program offers protection for dairy farmers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. Folks who want to sign up for the program should visit their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. A list of county Farm Service Agency offices can be found here. “Wisconsin dairy farms

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Gov. Evers: To order special election in 7th Congressional District

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he will order a special election to fill the 7th Congressional District vacancy created by the resignation of U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis). The election will occur on January 27, 2020. A primary, if required, will occur on December 30, 2019. The governor has received notification from Mr. Duffy stating Mr. Duffy will resign the office of U.S. Representative, effective Monday, September 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. EST. State law dictates when the governor can order a special election. Once a congressional seat becomes vacant, the governor can order a special election. Gov. Evers

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Evers calls Jan. 27 special election to fill Duffy seat

Voters will go to the polls Jan. 27 to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — a rare Monday election — under an executive order Gov. Tony Evers issued today. The expected primary will be Dec. 30. Under state law, the earliest Evers could’ve called the special election is Jan. 21. But that would’ve meant a primary on Christmas Eve. State law also precludes a special election between Feb. 1 and April 7 unless it aligns with the regularly scheduled spring election. The guv’s office said it didn’t want to wait until then, because that would mean

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Sept. 28 is National Public Lands Day & National Hunting & Fishing Day

Volunteers are needed at Kohler-Andrae State Park on Public Lands Day. – Photo credit: DNR MADISON, Wis. – Ninety-five percent of Wisconsin residents participate in nature-based recreation, and nearly two-thirds find their fun, adventure, and relaxation on public lands. Such sky-high participation is one reason why National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day, observed on Sept. … 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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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Announces participation in National Voter Registration Day, September 24

MADISON, WI – The single largest day dedicated to helping voters get registered and ready to vote is known as National Voter Registration Day. On Tuesday, September 24, the League of Women Voters will be out in force across Wisconsin informing the public about voting and helping voters register to vote in celebration of National Voter Registration Day.   League volunteers will be assisting voters at over 100 registration events across the state. Folks in Ashland, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Dane, Door, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Polk, Rock, Sheboygan, St. Croix, and Walworth counties have League-sponsored voter registration events happening in

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Affordable Care Act slashed the uninsured rate among people with diabetes

MADISON, WIS. – The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided health insurance for an estimated 1.9 million people with diabetes, according to a newly published study. In 2009 and 2010, 17 percent of adults who were under the age of 65 and had diabetes were uninsured.  After the ACA took effect, that percentage declined by 12 percentage points and by 27 percentage points among those with low income. Coverage gains were particularly strong among people whose diabetes was undiagnosed.  In 2009 and 2010, approximately one in four adults under age 65 with undiagnosed diabetes lacked health insurance coverage. After the ACA was

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Ball State University: Creating training program to boost regional economic development in six Midwestern states

MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University is creating a training program to boost the skills of regional economic development leaders in six Midwestern states. The Indiana Communities Institute (ICI), which operates in the Miller College of Business at Ball State, has received $885,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a three-year program to develop and deliver an educational series in the six states served by the EDA’s Chicago office. These states are Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. The program is tailored for regional planning organizations and federally designated economic development districts. Individuals earn a regional leadership certificate, demonstrating that they

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WisPolitics Midday – September 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: WI Senate Majority Leader says he would like to push another tax cut through the legislature. Rep. Sean Duffy’s resignation from congress is effective today. Gov Evers make an appointment to the Brown Co. Circuit Court.

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Evers calls Jan. 27 special election to fill Duffy seat

Voters will go to the polls Jan. 27 to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — a rare Monday election — under an executive order Gov. Tony Evers issued today. The expected primary will be Dec. 30. Under state law, the earliest Evers could’ve called the special

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WisPolitics Midday – September 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: WI Senate Majority Leader says he would like to push another tax cut through the legislature. Rep. Sean Duffy’s resignation from congress is effective today. Gov Evers make an appointment to the Brown Co. Circuit Court.

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