WILL contests Kaul’s call for state Supreme Court to stay voter list purge ruling

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty today slammed AG Josh Kaul’s request for state Supreme Court to stay a ruling directing the Elections Commission to deactivate the registrations of voters who may have moved. In a filing responding to the DOJ emergency request for a stay, WILL said the request was “the latest in a number of attempts by the Defendants to do everything in their power to avoid complying with clear election law until the upcoming elections have passed.” “The Defendants’ gambit this time around is to frighten this Court with a parade of horribles into temporarily exempting

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THU PM Update: Evers calls on Legislature to address homelessness, drinking water contamination, other issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today assigned the GOP-controlled Legislature “homework” for the upcoming year, calling on lawmakers to address a range of topics including homelessness, contaminated drinking water and the so-called “dark store” loophole. Evers, a former teacher and state superintendent, in a letter to lawmakers identified a nu… 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. Kulp: Statement on not seeking reelection

I will not be running for re-election in 2020. It has been one of the great honors of my lifetime to serve my friends and neighbors in the State Assembly and to represent the 69th District. I’ve enjoyed doing that for six years. I’ve learned a lot personally, grown in every human way imaginable, but now it’s time to make way for someone new to bring their best to this job. I never set out to make this a “career”, and have always had a great admiration for public servants who knew when to step back and let others pick

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Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists: Childress elected president of Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists

Jason Childress, a Madison-based Public Affairs Director for Foley & Lardner LLP, has been elected to serve as president of the Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists. AWL is the organization for government relations professionals in Wisconsin. It was formed to protect and advance the rights of the governed and is committed to facilitating high professional standards by keeping members informed of regulatory law, administrative rules and other applicable policies. Childress is a seasoned government affairs professional who counsels corporations, non-profits and trade groups on all aspects of state and local government advocacy and procurement. He also assists clients with the state

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Kulp announces he will not seek reelection

State Rep. Bob Kulp today announced he will not seek reelection in 2020. The Stratford Republican won his seat in a November 2013 special election and has since represented the district containing sections of Marathon, Clark and Wood counties. In a Facebook post announcing his decision, Kulp wrote it was “one of the great honors of my lifetime” to be a member of the Assembly but said it’s “time to… 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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U.S. Rep. Kind: Cosponsors the War Powers Resolution

Washington, DC— Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced his support for a War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military escalation with Iran without authorization from Congress. This resolution comes after U.S. forces conducted an airstrike on the Baghdad International Airport last week, targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani. The President failed to notify Congress before the strike, despite a legal obligation to do so. “No one wants another prolonged U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. If the President wants to continue escalating an already tense situation with Iran, then his Administration must come to Congress

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Rep. Goyke, Sen. Taylor: Introduce “The Wisconsin Corrections Reform & Reinvestment Initiative”

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WisDems: Trump’s economy is not working for Wisconsin, mass layoffs up in Wisconsin last year, most since 2015

(MADISON, WI) — President Trump likes to bluster about the economy, but Wisconsin businesses are struggling under this administration. In 2019 the state faced the greatest number of mass layoffs (25+) since 2015. In addition, Trump’s trade war has led to the closure of hundreds of family farms and thousands of factory workers losing their jobs. “Donald Trump broke his promise to fight for hard working Wisconsinites, and instead is pushing economic policies that have cost our state jobs and only reward the ultra wealthy,” Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman said. “Farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses are also

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Hansen campaign: Retiring from the State Senate at the end of the current term

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Weekly Democratic Radio Address

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Tiffany campaign: Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association endorses Tom Tiffany for Congress

Rhinelander, Wis. — The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Congress on Thursday in Rhinelander. “The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association strongly supports Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany as the next Congressman for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District,” said Bruce Enstrom, GLTPA President. “Tom has been a tireless advocate for Wisconsin’s timber and forest product’s industry since the first day he was elected to serve in Wisconsin’s Legislature. We are confident he will continue that strong representation and advocacy in the United States House of Representatives.” “GLTPA usually does not take the step of endorsing a candidate,” said Henry

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THU PM Update: Evers calls on Legislature to address homelessness, drinking water contamination, other issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today assigned the GOP-controlled Legislature “homework” for the upcoming year, calling on lawmakers to address a range of topics including homelessness, contaminated drinking water and the so-called “dark store” loophole. Evers, a former teacher and state superintendent, in a

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Rep. Kulp: Statement on not seeking reelection

I will not be running for re-election in 2020. It has been one of the great honors of my lifetime to serve my friends and neighbors in the State Assembly and to represent the 69th District. I’ve enjoyed doing that for six years. I’ve learned a lot personally, grown in

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Kulp announces he will not seek reelection

State Rep. Bob Kulp today announced he will not seek reelection in 2020. The Stratford Republican won his seat in a November 2013 special election and has since represented the district containing sections of Marathon, Clark and Wood counties. In a Facebook post announcing his decision, Kulp wrote it was

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Cosponsors the War Powers Resolution

Washington, DC— Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced his support for a War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military escalation with Iran without authorization from Congress. This resolution comes after U.S. forces conducted an airstrike on the Baghdad International Airport last week, targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander

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Weekly Democratic Radio Address

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Tiffany campaign: Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association endorses Tom Tiffany for Congress

Rhinelander, Wis. — The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Congress on Thursday in Rhinelander. “The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association strongly supports Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany as the next Congressman for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District,” said Bruce Enstrom, GLTPA President. “Tom has been a tireless

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