With lawmakers back, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the election-year agenda for the Legislature.
I wonder how much this Ground Hog-day repetition — Democrats squabbling and Trump spewing — matters? Are the eligible voters who will ultimately decide Trump’s fate this fall — by voting or not voting — paying any attention at all?
The progress championed in the late 1960s, 70s, and 80s has slowly eroded. It is consistently being chipped away through judicial activism, partisan gerrymandering, restrictions to the ballot box, and the political impotence of elected officials. In 2020, we must wake up; we can no longer afford to be passive dreamers.
Wisconsin should join states that have enacted sunrise laws as an alternative to new licenses that fence out workers and don’t protect the public.
While most places around the country are looking at ways to decrease their prison population, my Republican colleagues are busy coming up ways to further add to an overburdened and costly corrections system.
To treat the other side as criminals, fascists, Jim Crow-racists or deplorables generates all heat and no light. It is a perfect example of what is wrong with us today.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Wednesday to Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf to better understand the vulnerabilities our visa system faces from Iran, Hizballah, and other Iranian proxies. Chairman Johnson wrote, “The U.S. government must remain vigilant against a real threat of violence to the homeland by Iran or any of the foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) that Iran sponsors. This includes taking steps to ensure that our immigration system adjusts along with this changing threat landscape. “Although the U.S. restricts the visas
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Jason Church, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Seventh District, released the following statement after the Senate approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today: “I want to congratulate the Senate for their swift passage of the USMCA. This is a major victory for President Trump, but most especially for Wisconsin workers. The USMCA will protect American jobs and create more free trade opportunities, particularly for the dairy industry. “While the passage of the USMCA needs to be celebrated, it heads to President Trump’s desk after a year of political games by the Democrats. Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held up the ratification
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Senate, following passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Approval of this trade deal is a major victory for American dairy processors, as both Mexican and Canadian consumers are essential to the stability and growth of our industry,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director. WCMA members have long advocated for USMCA, which maintains tariff-free trade with Mexico, while increasing access to Canadian markets. In 2018, U.S. dairy exports to Mexico were valued at $1.4 billion. U.S. dairy product sales in Canada totaled $731 million that same
MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is thankful for the Senate approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today with an 89-10 vote. This long-awaited deal will help Wisconsin farmers who rely on these trading relationships. The agreement provides new market access for American dairy and poultry products while maintaining the zero-tariff platform on all other agricultural products. Specifically, our state’s dairy farmers should welcome U.S. dairy products access to an additional 3.6% of Canada’s dairy market. We appreciate the support from the lawmakers who got this across the
With lawmakers back, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the election-year agenda for the Legislature.
I wonder how much this Ground Hog-day repetition — Democrats squabbling and Trump spewing — matters? Are the eligible voters who will ultimately decide Trump’s fate this fall — by voting or not voting — paying any attention at all?
The progress championed in the late 1960s, 70s, and 80s has slowly eroded. It is consistently being chipped away through judicial activism, partisan gerrymandering, restrictions to the ballot box, and the political impotence of elected officials. In 2020, we must wake up; we can no longer afford to be passive dreamers.
Wisconsin should join states that have enacted sunrise laws as an alternative to new licenses that fence out workers and don’t protect the public.
While most places around the country are looking at ways to decrease their prison population, my Republican colleagues are busy coming up ways to further add to an overburdened and costly corrections system.
To treat the other side as criminals, fascists, Jim Crow-racists or deplorables generates all heat and no light. It is a perfect example of what is wrong with us today.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Jan. 23: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with AG Josh Kaul Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Jan. 23 with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul to discuss his work fighting drug addiction, gun violence, water pollution and more. Kaul,
200117 Subeck
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter Wednesday to Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf to better understand the vulnerabilities our visa system faces from Iran, Hizballah, and other Iranian proxies. Chairman Johnson wrote, “The
201017 Spreitzer Ringhand… 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.
200117 Nygren
Jason Church, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Seventh District, released the following statement after the Senate approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today: “I want to congratulate the Senate for their swift passage of the USMCA. This is a major victory for President Trump, but most especially for Wisconsin workers. The
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Senate, following passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Approval of this trade deal is a major victory for American dairy processors, as both Mexican and Canadian consumers are essential to the stability and growth of
MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is thankful for the Senate approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today with an 89-10 vote. This long-awaited deal will help Wisconsin farmers who rely on these trading relationships. The agreement