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 my all every day, all day, leaving everything on the field,” Abele said in a statement… 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

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Statement announcing decision to not seek reelection

CONTACT: County Executive Press Office 414.278.5281 press@milwaukeecountywi.gov On my first day as County Executive, I pledged to make the tough decisions and face the challenges we had not confronted, no matter what. Every day for the past nine years, I have tried my best to do just that – to put our fiscal house on stable ground, address the root causes of homelessness, modernize our approach to the youth justice system, promote economic development throughout our region, and tackle racial equity in our community. Every day, we have been working with the best team in the world to push harder,

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Gov. Evers: Signs bill to ensure continuing healthcare coverage for the families of fallen heroes

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 266, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 19, into law. The bill ensures that the surviving immediate family of fallen state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS first responders continue to receive healthcare insurance coverage after the loss of a loved one in the line of duty.  “These folks put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect the people of Wisconsin,” Gov. Evers said. “Ensuring that their families will continue to have health insurance coverage after a tragedy is the least we can do for fallen heroes and

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Gov. Evers: Orders Flags to half-staff in honor of former state Rep. Joseph Tregoning

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Friday, October 18, 2019 in honor of former State Representative Joseph Tregoning who passed away on October 10, 2019 at 78 years old.  State Representative Joseph Tregoning served as the state representative in Southwest Wisconsin for 23 years and served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection under Governor Tommy Thompson. “State Representative Tregoning was a dedicated public servant, active in his community, and a great advocate for farmers across our state,” Gov.

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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 by OCI when licensing applicants, or licensed individuals or companies have violated Wisconsin insurance statutes or regulations. In some cases, the individual or company denied the stated allegations but consented to the action taken. OCI strives to ensure fair and honest business practices to protect Wisconsin insurance consumers through this

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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 system needs a top-to-bottom review to ensure we’re doing everything we can to promote public safety, reduce crime and lower recidivism rates in Wisconsin and around the country,” said Senator Baldwin. “This bipartisan effort is an important step in the right direction to keep our communities safe and make the criminal

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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 town, I also sat down for an interview with two high school students. They asked me everything from my favori… 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. 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, teachers, CEOs, and elected officials. Young adults who attend college to receive a top notch education, meet new people and share endless memories, and who are working towards a better future for themselves and for their peers. These are the young people who continue to be impacted by sexual violence

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: Evers’ voter suppression move in 7th congressional district, day 23

[Madison, WI] – Gov. Tony Evers is continuing his voter suppression scheme in the 7th Congressional District as he seeks to keep a lid on rural voter turnout on April 7th. Despite promises to the contrary, he still has not set a date for the special election to replace Congressman Sean Duffy after it was revealed that the original date he set was illegal. During his campaign for governor, Tony Evers promised that he would call for special elections in a “timely fashion” and even insisted that calling an election on a Monday during the holiday season was to “ensure the people of the

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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

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…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free

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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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