MON PM Update: GOP leaders reject Evers’ call to act on ‘red-flag,’ background check bills in special session

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top two Republicans immediately rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ call to act on a “red-flag” law and universal background checks in a special session next month, vowing they will stand to protect Second Amendment rights. Evers, anticipating their stance, told reporters in Milwaukee this morning he could call “serial … 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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Rep. Vos: Statement on Trump administration’s regulatory innovation initiative

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after President Trump announced a new initiative on regulatory innovation involving state and local leaders. “I would like to thank President Trump for moving forward on this important initiative. It’s great to hear that our chief executive wants to address the problems often associated with overreaching regulations across all levels of government. “In Wisconsin, we eliminated unnecessary and burdensome state regulations that stood in the way of economic growth and established new oversight measures in the rule making process. Our efforts are paying off for the state by saving tax dollars, ensuring

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Seeks investigation into possible market manipulation regarding market bets timed to Trump’s comments on trade war & other geopolitical events

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues in calling for federal authorities to investigate, protect our financial markets, and ensure no one is cashing in on material nonpublic information from the Trump administration, foreign nations, or other entities, after a number of suspicious trades raised red flags about possible market manipulation or insider trading.   Vanity Fair recently reported that a mysterious trader or traders may have made more than a billion dollars in potential profits from suspicious market bets timed to e-mini S&P 500 futures trades and subsequent statements or actions from President Donald Trump

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Gov. Evers: Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced 20 appointments to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security. The task force was created through Executive Order #45 and is tasked with addressing the growing crisis of retirement security in the state of Wisconsin. State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski will serve as the chair of the task force. “Everyone should have the opportunity to save for their future and no one should have to worry about making ends meet or their financial security in retirement,” Gov. Evers said. “I’m looking forward to hearing more about the work of our task force on what we

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Sen. Taylor: Calls for focus on violence prevention

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session to address gun violence in Wisconsin.  Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) appreciates that the Governor is taking action to address the undeniable crisis our country is facing, and hopes this is a start towards expansion of a holistic approach to combating gun violence.  Following the Governor’s announcement, Senator Taylor issued the following statement: “I’m grateful to see Governor Evers amplify the concerns of the people of this state regarding the issue of gun violence.  The call for a special session and the bills that are being proposed are but one

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Rep. Allen: Statement on Executive Order #54

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Scott Manley promoted to executive vice president

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Monday that Scott Manley has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Government Relations, after serving as Senior Vice President since 2015. Manley joined WMC in 2005 as Director of Environmental Policy and was promoted to Vice President of Government Relations in 2013. Prior to his time with WMC, he served more than a decade in numerous positions in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Scott has been an integral part of the WMC team for years,” said WMC President & CEO Kurt Bauer. “His leadership has been invaluable to growing the impact this organization

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Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs: ReadyWisconsin offers safety tips ahead of Halloween celebrations

MADISON, Wis. — Halloween is a great opportunity for kids and adults to have a scary good time. ReadyWisconsin wants everyone to creep it real and have some spooktacular fun, while also making sure the stay safe and trick-free this October. Before you head out, ReadyWisconsin offers the following tips for Halloween: Know when to go — Halloween falls on a Thursday this year and many communities may hold trick-or-treat times on the weekend before the holiday instead of on Oct. 31. In addition, many businesses offer special trick-or-treat events. Check local information sites or media outlets to find the

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Rep. Neubauer: Supports special session on common sense gun safety reform

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order calling for a legislative Special Session on Common Sense Gun Safety Reform in Wisconsin, scheduled for November 7th, to address gun violence via legislation supporting universal background checks for gun purchases and extreme risk protection orders (ERPO). Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement in support: “Universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders are critical, common-sense tools that allow local law enforcement to reduce gun violence and trafficking in our communities, while protecting law-abiding gun owners,” Neubauer said. “We cannot continue to sit back and do nothing.

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Wisconsin Department of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is October 26

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that more than 277 local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Drug Take Back Day across the state on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations. “The opioid epidemic continues to plague our communities. By properly dispos… 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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MON PM Update: GOP leaders reject Evers’ call to act on ‘red-flag,’ background check bills in special session

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top two Republicans immediately rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ call to act on a “red-flag” law and universal background checks in a special session next month, vowing they will stand to protect Second Amendment rights. Evers, anticipating their stance, told reporters

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Seeks investigation into possible market manipulation regarding market bets timed to Trump’s comments on trade war & other geopolitical events

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues in calling for federal authorities to investigate, protect our financial markets, and ensure no one is cashing in on material nonpublic information from the Trump administration, foreign nations, or other entities, after a number of suspicious trades raised red

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Gov. Evers: Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced 20 appointments to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security. The task force was created through Executive Order #45 and is tasked with addressing the growing crisis of retirement security in the state of Wisconsin. State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski will serve as the chair

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Sen. Taylor: Calls for focus on violence prevention

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session to address gun violence in Wisconsin.  Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) appreciates that the Governor is taking action to address the undeniable crisis our country is facing, and hopes this is a start towards expansion of a holistic approach to

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Rep. Allen: Statement on Executive Order #54

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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Rep. Neubauer: Supports special session on common sense gun safety reform

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order calling for a legislative Special Session on Common Sense Gun Safety Reform in Wisconsin, scheduled for November 7th, to address gun violence via legislation supporting universal background checks for gun purchases and extreme risk protection orders (ERPO). Rep. Greta

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Wisconsin Department of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is October 26

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that more than 277 local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Drug Take Back Day across the state on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations.

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