MON PM Update: Dems unveil fall legislative agenda

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem lawmakers are targeting Medicaid expansion, criminal justice reform and more money for education and water quality ahead of the upcoming fall floor period. But they aren’t pressuring Gov. Tony Evers to call a special legislative session on gun violence bills. The guv previously threatened to call a special session if Republ… 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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Gov. Evers: Takes action on Pardon Advisory Board recommendations

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued pardons to four individuals, following consideration of recommendations from the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board. On Wed., Aug. 28, 2019, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board met to hear from individuals seeking a pardon from Gov. Evers. It was the first time that pardon applications had been considered in Wisconsin since 2010. “A pardon can profoundly impact a person’s life by offering them an official grant of forgiveness,” said Gov. Evers. “Mr. Nichols, Mr. Pizer, Mr. Sorenson, and Rev. Vasser have paid their debt to society, made amends, and contributed to their communities. I believe

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on PFAS chemicals detected in Wisconsin surface waters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ announcement today that high concentrations of chemicals containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were detected in surface waters in Dane and Monroe Counties, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement:   “The dangerous levels of PFAS recently detected in Wisconsin surface waters are alarming and warrant serious action. PFAS chemicals pose a dangerous risk to public health and our environment, especially near Starkweather Creek in Madison and Silver Creek in Monroe County where the highest PFAS concentration levels were found.   “I met with residents and stakeholders affected by

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Sen. Taylor and Rep. Myers: To host college fair

MILWAUKEE – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will host the 3rd Annual Wisconsin Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Tribal College Fair for high school students on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 10:00am-3:00pm.  The fair will be held at Harold Vincent High School 7501 N. Granville Road in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The college fair, which is in its third year, has drawn participants from across the state and is the culminating event of HBCU & Tribal College Week in Wisconsin.  The specialized focus on HBCUs and tribal colleges is significant, as these minority serving institutions are the

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On the Issues: Kelli Thompson

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Wisconsin Right to Life: United States Supreme Court to revisit abortion laws

“Wisconsin Right to Life is pleased to see that the abortion issue will again be at the center of attention in the United States Supreme Court,” shared Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. “While the laws being challenged may not directly result in overturning Roe v. Wade, they will allow us to see how the new court will lean on this issue. “When a similar law from Texas was dismissed in 2016, Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch were not on the court. This case will be a good opportunity for the new justices to confirm their positions regarding

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Ron Johnson puts on performance for Trump on Meet the Press, has public meltdown

MADISON — In an unhinged interview on Sunday’s Meet the Press with Chuck Todd, Sen. Ron Johnson gave cover to President Trump’s gross abuse of power to solicit foreign interference in U.S. elections, and instead deflected direct questions on his knowledge of the alleged quid pro quo by promulgating debunked conspiracy theories. Johnson’s Trumpian performance, replete with attacks on the press and U.S. intelligence community, earned the praise of President Trump, who tweeted later that day that Johnson was a “highly respeacted Senator.” Johnson has been carrying water for President Trump ever since news broke that Trump asked Ukraine’s president to investigate his political enemies. Johnson referred to

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: DNR’s first round of sampling shows PFAS contamination at surface water monitoring locations in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received the first round of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) surface water sampling results from the State Lab of Hygiene. Results show elevated levels of PFOS – one of the most widely used and studied PFAS chemicals – in Starkweather Creek in Madison and Silver Creek in Monroe County. Lower levels of contamination were fo… 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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Rep. Kind: Leads group of bipartisan lawmakers on trip to Geneva to discuss trade, advocate for Wisconsin’s farmers, businesses, and workers

La Crosse, WI— Today, Rep. Ron Kind is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Geneva, Switzerland where they will meet with officials from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to discuss modernizing the WTO and de-escalating of the trade war. Rep. Kind will advocate for changes that will allow for Wisconsin farmers and businesses to grow their exports in the global market. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement ahead of his trip: “Reckless trade policies have hurt Wisconsin’s farmers, businesses, workers, and families and are having drastic impacts on our state’s economy. This trip gives me the opportunity to directly

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MON PM Update: Dems unveil fall legislative agenda

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem lawmakers are targeting Medicaid expansion, criminal justice reform and more money for education and water quality ahead of the upcoming fall floor period. But they aren’t pressuring Gov. Tony Evers to call a special legislative session on gun violence bills. The

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on Pardon Advisory Board recommendations

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued pardons to four individuals, following consideration of recommendations from the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board. On Wed., Aug. 28, 2019, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board met to hear from individuals seeking a pardon from Gov. Evers. It was the first time that pardon applications

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Sen. Taylor and Rep. Myers: To host college fair

MILWAUKEE – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will host the 3rd Annual Wisconsin Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Tribal College Fair for high school students on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 10:00am-3:00pm.  The fair will be held at Harold Vincent High School 7501 N. Granville

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On the Issues: Kelli Thompson

Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Ron Johnson puts on performance for Trump on Meet the Press, has public meltdown

MADISON — In an unhinged interview on Sunday’s Meet the Press with Chuck Todd, Sen. Ron Johnson gave cover to President Trump’s gross abuse of power to solicit foreign interference in U.S. elections, and instead deflected direct questions on his knowledge of the alleged quid pro quo by promulgating debunked conspiracy theories. Johnson’s Trumpian performance, replete

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: DNR’s first round of sampling shows PFAS contamination at surface water monitoring locations in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received the first round of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) surface water sampling results from the State Lab of Hygiene. Results show elevated levels of PFOS – one of the most widely used and studied PFAS chemicals – in Starkweather Creek

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Rep. Kind: Leads group of bipartisan lawmakers on trip to Geneva to discuss trade, advocate for Wisconsin’s farmers, businesses, and workers

La Crosse, WI— Today, Rep. Ron Kind is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Geneva, Switzerland where they will meet with officials from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to discuss modernizing the WTO and de-escalating of the trade war. Rep. Kind will advocate for changes that will allow for Wisconsin

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