THU PM Update: Frequent GOP, Dem donors line up behind Kelly, Karofsky in Supreme Court race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Some of the state’s more frequent GOP and Dem donors are lining up behind Justice Daniel Kelly and Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky in the state Supreme Court race, according to a check of their finance reports. Kelly, who significantly outraised his opponents in the last half of 2019, reported two max donations of $20,000 in th… 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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Gov. Evers: Appoints Chief Judge Maxine White to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Judge Maxine White to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 1. Judge White is the first woman of color to serve on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. “Judge White is a passionate, dedicated jurist who is committed to ensuring that all people – regardless of background – are treated fairly in our courts,” said Gov. Evers. “She will add a much-needed perspective to the Court of Appeals.” Judge White is currently the chief judge for the First Judicial District, which consists solely of Milwaukee County. In this role, she is

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on the USMCA Agreement Passing the Senate

Washington, DC—Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after the Senate passed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA): “Today, we cleared another hurdle in getting a trade deal signed into law that ensures a level playing field for Wisconsin farmers, workers, and families, keeps jobs in the United States, and makes this deal enforceable. The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a renewed commitment between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and I look forward to working with our trade allies to continue advancing a North American economy that creates good-paying jobs and is in line with our values. Now as

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WisPolitics Midday – January 16, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: UW Sytems Presidential Search Committee meets this afternoon. DNC chair says winning Wisconsin is “personal”. JFC creates two new administration positions, requires two other positions to be removed.

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JFC approves two new positions, but cuts two as well

The Joint Finance Committee approved the creation of two new positions in the Evers administration, but added a requirement that two vacant positions be cut in return. The actions, approved 11-4 along party lines, create a new administrative position at the Department of Financial Institutions to help manage the state’s college savings program. The second is a job at the Department of Corrections … 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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March 3: WisPolitics DC breakfast: Congress after Impeachment

Join WisPolitics.com for a breakfast with two members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation on Tuesday, March 3 from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Washington Hilton. The program with U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, and Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, will go from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Date: Tuesday, March 3 Time: Plated hot breakfast and check-in starts at 7 a.m., with the program going from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Location: Washington Hilton, site of this year’s National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009 ROOM: Kalorama Room, lobby level. Directions: The Dupont Circle Metro Station

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JFC approves $2.8 million to help fund disaster cleanup costs

The Joint Finance Committee approved transferring $2.8 million to help cover the costs of cleaning up from natural disasters. That’s $1.1 million less than state agencies had requested. One motion the committee approved moves $1.6 million from JFC’s supplemental appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs. The money will go toward agency grants that help local governments cover the costs o… 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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JFC approves school mental health pilot program, other bills

The Joint Finance Committee signed off on a series of spending proposals today, including one that would create a mental health consultation pilot program in Outagamie County. The committee approved AB 644/SB 608 15-0. It would provide $350,000 to the Department of Health Services to launch the program with half of the money earmarked for 2020-21. The program would help participating schools provi… 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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Sen. Shilling, Rep. Billings: Water Pollution Notification Act receives public hearing

MADISON – The Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on a number of pieces of legislation regarding water quality, including Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Representative Jill Billings’ (D-La Crosse) proposed Water Pollution Notification Act (AB 700). This bipartisan legislation aims to provide notice to the public of possible contamination that may impact drinking water. If passed, this legislation would require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to alert county governments within seven business days if a state pollution violation is detected. “Wisconsin families deserve to know when the water coming from their own wells may

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect student loan borrowers, taxpayer dollars

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to overturn Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s rewritten borrower defense rule which gutted essential protections for student borrowers and taxpayers. In 2016, following the collapse of two major for-profit college chains that consistently defrauded students, President Obama issued the Borrower Defense rule, creating a streamlined process to help defrauded borrowers access relief and move forward with their lives. Since the start of the current administration, Secretary DeVos has openly refused to implement the established Borrower Defense rule, which has left hundreds of thousands of defrauded borrowers waiting for relief, including thousands of Wisconsinites. Secretary DeVos has

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on the USMCA Agreement Passing the Senate

Washington, DC—Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after the Senate passed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA): “Today, we cleared another hurdle in getting a trade deal signed into law that ensures a level playing field for Wisconsin farmers, workers, and families, keeps jobs in the United States, and makes

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WisPolitics Midday – January 16, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: UW Sytems Presidential Search Committee meets this afternoon. DNC chair says winning Wisconsin is “personal”. JFC creates two new administration positions, requires two other positions to be removed.

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JFC approves two new positions, but cuts two as well

The Joint Finance Committee approved the creation of two new positions in the Evers administration, but added a requirement that two vacant positions be cut in return. The actions, approved 11-4 along party lines, create a new administrative position at the Department of Financial Institutions to help manage the state’s

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March 3: WisPolitics DC breakfast: Congress after Impeachment

Join WisPolitics.com for a breakfast with two members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation on Tuesday, March 3 from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Washington Hilton. The program with U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, and Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, will go from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Date:

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JFC approves $2.8 million to help fund disaster cleanup costs

The Joint Finance Committee approved transferring $2.8 million to help cover the costs of cleaning up from natural disasters. That’s $1.1 million less than state agencies had requested. One motion the committee approved moves $1.6 million from JFC’s supplemental appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs. The money will go

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JFC approves school mental health pilot program, other bills

The Joint Finance Committee signed off on a series of spending proposals today, including one that would create a mental health consultation pilot program in Outagamie County. The committee approved AB 644/SB 608 15-0. It would provide $350,000 to the Department of Health Services to launch the program with half

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect student loan borrowers, taxpayer dollars

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to overturn Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s rewritten borrower defense rule which gutted essential protections for student borrowers and taxpayers. In 2016, following the collapse of two major for-profit college chains that consistently defrauded students, President Obama issued the Borrower Defense rule, creating a streamlined process

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