WisPolitics Midday – October 16, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you Spectrum: Republican lawmakers back amending the state constitution to keep Governors from increasing spending with line-item veto. Mike Pence to delay trip to Wisconsin to meet with the President of Turkey. Former

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Gov. Evers: What’s best for our kids

Last month, Kathy and I escaped Madison for a weekend and celebrated our 50th high school reunion back in Plymouth. We got to catch up with friends, attend the homecoming parade and football game, and tour the new multi-purpose facility and

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Rep. Sargent: Wisconsin must do better

MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) issued the following statement in response to the Association of American Universities Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault Climate Survey, showing that 1 in 4 undergraduate women have experienced instances of sexual assault on UW-Madison’s campus:

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Rep. Steil: Helps introduce bill to impose sanctions on Turkey

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil helped introduce legislation that imposes sanctions against Turkey in response to President Erdogan’s attacks on our ally in northern Syria, the Kurds. “Turkish President Erdogan is warned: there will be consequences if Turkey continues attacking our

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WED PM Update: Milwaukee County Exec. Abele not seeking reelection

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee County Exec. Chris Abele announced today he will not seek reelection in 2020. He previously announced plans May 14 to seek another term. “I have approached public service just as I have approached every venture I take on – giving it

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions September 2019

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Working to create national criminal justice commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today helped reintroduce the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, bipartisan legislation that would task a National Criminal Justice Commission to assess the entire system and propose reforms to address the most pressing issues facing the nation’s criminal justice system.   “Our criminal justice

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WisPolitics Midday – October 16, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you Spectrum: Republican lawmakers back amending the state constitution to keep Governors from increasing spending with line-item veto. Mike Pence to delay trip to Wisconsin to meet with the President of Turkey. Former Gov Tommy Thompson endorses Scott Fitgerald for the 7th CD.

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Rep. Crowley: Testifies on bi-partisan bill to curb reckless driving

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Gov. Evers: What’s best for our kids

Last month, Kathy and I escaped Madison for a weekend and celebrated our 50th high school reunion back in Plymouth. We got to catch up with friends, attend the homecoming parade and football game, and tour the new multi-purpose facility and fitness center at the high school. While I was in

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Rep. Sargent: Wisconsin must do better

MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) issued the following statement in response to the Association of American Universities Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault Climate Survey, showing that 1 in 4 undergraduate women have experienced instances of sexual assault on UW-Madison’s campus: “Friends and neighbors, and sons and daughters. Future doctors, lawyers,

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Committee on Local Government: P3 legislation unanimously recommended

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State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski: Hears from Chippewa Falls on retirement security

CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski held a listening session today in Chippewa Falls to hear from people on the barriers they face in adequately saving for retirement. Chair of Governor Evers’ recently created Retirement Security Task Force, Treasurer Godlewski feels all Wisconsinites deserve financial security and peace of mind when it comes time

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Rep. Steil: Helps introduce bill to impose sanctions on Turkey

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil helped introduce legislation that imposes sanctions against Turkey in response to President Erdogan’s attacks on our ally in northern Syria, the Kurds. “Turkish President Erdogan is warned: there will be consequences if Turkey continues attacking our Kurdish allies. The Kurds have been a strong and reliable

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Wisconsin Assembly Democrats: One year out campaign event

Join Wisconsin Assembly Democrats for our “One Year Out” event with very special guest Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Monday, November 4th 5:30 – 7:30 PM Delta Beer Lab 167 E. Badger Road Madison, WI 53713 Sponsorship Levels: $1,000; $500; $250; $100 Suggested Contribution: $50 ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/assemblydemsinmadison To RSVP or if you

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