WED PM Update: Fitzgerald opposes new medical marijuana bill, Vos noncommittal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, who has opposed legislation to legalize medical marijuana, isn’t changing his position now that two Republicans have put out their own bill to do so. “I personally oppose this bill and I don’t believe there are the votes in our caucus to pass it,” Fitzgerald said of a proposal from state… 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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Church campaign: Combat Veterans for Congress endorses Jason Church

(Hudson, WI) – Combat Veterans for Congress endorsed Jason Church to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Combat Veterans for Congress endorses conservative veterans who fought on the front lines in defense of our country. “I am grateful for the support of Combat Veterans for Congress,” said Jason Church. “My father, my grandfather, and my uncle all served in the military, and I was taught to value service to our country. Even though I can’t fight for my country in combat, I can still defend the American people in Washington. We need conservative leaders who

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One Wisconsin Now: Return to sender, Dan Kelly’s State Court campaign lists same address as Republican Party of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — State Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly’s partisanship is on full display as his campaign lists the Republican Party of Wisconsin as the return address for the nomination papers needed to get him on the Spring 2020 election ballot. One Wisconsin Now Deputy Director Mike Browne noted Kelly’s partisan inclinations continue a pattern seen with previous conservative court candidates, whose largest individual campaign contributor was the Republican Party of Wisconsin. “Dan Kelly has toed the line for Republicans and the right wing since he’s been on the state Supreme Court,” commented Browne. “Now Dan Kelly is showing his

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin Sullivan, Tester, Daines: Introduce bipartisan legislation to combat veteran suicide crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Steve Daines (D-MT) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand community-based outreach that will help veterans access services to improve their health and wellness and prevent suicides. The number of veteran suicides nationwide continues to rise, and approximately 14 of the 20 veterans who die by suicide each day are not receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration. County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) are often the first point of contact in the community for veterans and are on the frontlines in this battle against veteran suicides by helping

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Rep. Nygren: PFAS Contamination Prevention bill passes assembly committee

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Clean Wisconsin: Needed protections from nitrate pollution clear first hurdle

MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin applauds the Natural Resources Board for voting to start the process to develop new rules to reduce nitrate pollution from farm fields on Tuesday. This vote—the first major hurdle in creating new rules—was an important step for protecting rural drinking water across the state.   “We’re pleased the Natural Resources Board allowed the process for developing these important rules to move forward,” said Scott Laeser, Water Program Director at Clean Wisconsin. “With tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents struggling with nitrate pollution in their private wells, today’s vote showed the Natural Resources Board understands the severity of

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to support Mexico’s anti-corruption campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday introduced H.R. 5369, the Supporting Mexico Against Corruption (SMAC) Act. This bill would combat corruption by requiring the President to impose Magnitsky Sanctions on individuals in the Mexican government that the U.S. Treasury Department has “credible evidence” engaged in corrupt activities outlined by the Global Magnitsky Act. Under the SMAC Act, the President would have 120 days to implement these sanctions. Click here for bill text.   “In light of recent cartel-related violence in Mexico, it is time for a maximum pressure campaign against the corruption that gives these criminal organizations safe harbor,” said Rep. Gallagher. “We must support

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Wisconsin congressional delegation split on impeachment

The Wisconsin congressional delegation continued to split along party lines after House Dems unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Kind, who has previously been reticent to indicate how he will vote if impeachment moves to the House floor, told WisPolitics.com on Tuesday he hasn’t yet looked at the articles of impeachment “as they’ve been written.” But he added, “actively soliciting a foreign government to interfere in our electoral process is way out of bounds and it can’t be tolerated.” That language tracks closely with the first article, which charges Trump abused the power of his office when he

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Church campaign: Combat Veterans for Congress endorses Jason Church

(Hudson, WI) – Combat Veterans for Congress endorsed Jason Church to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Combat Veterans for Congress endorses conservative veterans who fought on the front lines in defense of our country. “I am grateful for the support of Combat Veterans for

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin Sullivan, Tester, Daines: Introduce bipartisan legislation to combat veteran suicide crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Steve Daines (D-MT) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand community-based outreach that will help veterans access services to improve their health and wellness and prevent suicides. The number of veteran suicides nationwide continues to rise, and

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill to support Mexico’s anti-corruption campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday introduced H.R. 5369, the Supporting Mexico Against Corruption (SMAC) Act. This bill would combat corruption by requiring the President to impose Magnitsky Sanctions on individuals in the Mexican government that the U.S. Treasury Department has “credible evidence” engaged in corrupt activities outlined by the Global Magnitsky

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Wisconsin congressional delegation split on impeachment

The Wisconsin congressional delegation continued to split along party lines after House Dems unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Kind, who has previously been reticent to indicate how he will vote if impeachment moves to the House floor, told WisPolitics.com on Tuesday he hasn’t yet looked at the

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