THU PM Update: Kelly accuses rival of slander, lawmakers introduce new PFAS legislation

  THU PM Update — 30 Jan. 2020 Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers – DO NOT FORWARD   From WisPolitics.com … — Justice Daniel Kelly accused rival Jill Karofsky of lying, slandering his judicial reputation and insulting those who serve with him on the state Supreme Court. During a Milwaukee Bar Association candidate forum today, Karofsky said it “feels like corrupt… 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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Sen. Fitzgerald: Announces over $460,000 Raised in 2019

Contact: myranda@scottfitzgeraldforcongress.com [Juneau, WI] — The Scott Fitzgerald for Congress campaign today announced that Congressional candidate Scott Fitzgerald will report more than $467,000 raised in 2019, bringing in approximately $442,000 in the first full reporting period since the current Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader and legislative veteran launched his bid for Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District. “We’ve been overwhelmed by all of the support that we’ve received since our launch,” said Fitzgerald. “From all of the conversations I’ve had with residents as I’ve traveled all over the district during the last few months to the financial support that our campaign has received,

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New advocacy campaign is fighting for an economy that works for working people

Contact: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin aims to inform Wisconsinites about the destructive economic policies championed by President Trump MADISON, Wis. — Today, a growing coalition of working Wisconsinites launched Opportunity Wisconsin, a statewide issue advocacy campaign focused on highlighting the impact President Trump’s economic agenda has had on everyday Wisconsinites. Over the past three years, the Trump administration’s policies have actively hurt the Badger State by putting Wall Street first and leaving working and middle-class Wisconsinites behind. Opportunity Wisconsin will focus on sharing the personal stories from people across the state who are worse off because of these economic policies. Over the

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Sen. Erpenbach: It’s time to stand up for our agricultural and rural communities

West Point – The story is starting to become cliché. Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support a proposal that benefits our state, Republican leadership cries “partisanship”, and blocks action until an undetermined future date. We saw this happen with funding to combat homelessness, which still has seven pending proposals awaiting Republican action, and now we are watching this happen with Governor Evers’ call for a special session to help our agricultural and rural communities. During the State of the State Address, Governor Evers announced that he will be prioritizing Wisconsin’s farmers, and called for a special session to take up proposals to help

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THU News Summary: Evers creates student debt task force

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2020/thu-news-summary-evers-created-student-debt-task-force/ **************************************** Feb. 20: WisPolitics Luncheon on the April Presidential Primary Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Feb. 20 with top pundits … 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. Hansen, Rep. Nygren: Bipartisan bill to address PFAS contamination introduced

MADISON – On Thursday, State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), issued the following statement after introducing a bill aimed at addressing the growing issue of PFAS contamination:   “Today, we are pleased to announce a bipartisan bill that will help the state better regulate PFAS chemicals and ensure clean drinking water for residents in contaminated areas,” said Sen. Hansen and Rep. Nygren. “This bill is another piece of legislation in response to PFAS contamination that together represent a swift and aggressive response by the state to ensure clean drinking water for residents across the state

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WisDEMs: Will Sen. Testin flip flop on farmers again?

MADISON – During his State of the State Address, Gov. Evers called for a Rural Prosperity Special Session to address the dairy crisis in Wisconsin and help rural communities succeed. The Governor’s call to action comes at a time when Republicans refuse to address Wisconsin’s alarming spike in farm bankruptcies and suicide rates. Insecurity for family farms was further escalated after Republicans rejected the appointment of Brad Pfaff as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). “Months after rejecting Brad Pfaff as DATCP Secretary, farmers fear that Republicans like Senator Testin will once again turn their

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Rep. Brostoff: Delivers statement on assembly bill 605

MADISON – In response to Assembly Bill 605 passing out of the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform earlier today, State Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “To be frank, this bill is a disgrace. At every level of the process, this bill represents a slap in the face to the legislative process and to hardworking Wisconsinites who expect their legislators to work in good faith on their behalf. First, the bill as originally drafted was an absolute mess: the policy prescriptions advanced by the bill were clearly anti-worker and anti-consumer, and the language the bill authors used

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Hundreds rally at capitol to push criminal justice reform

MADISON – More than three hundred individuals walked the halls of the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday as part of the Smart Justice Lobby Day. The event was organized by the ACLU of Wisconsin’s Campaign for Smart Justice, WISDOM, EXPO, and Just Leadership USA along with over twenty other organizations to bring together advocates and formerly incarcerated people from across the state. “Yesterday was a powerful moment as our bipartisan coalition came together to speak out for an end to mass incarceration,” said Chris Ott, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s broken probation and parole system drives reincarceration rather than

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AG Kaul: Cheese factory in Wood County allegedly steals more than $20,000 from 83 farmers

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Michael J. Moran, owner of Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company, was charged with felony theft of more than 80 farmers in Wood County. “Wisconsin’s dairy farmers are in the midst of a crisis,” said Attorney General Kaul. “It’s particularly galling that theft alleged in this case resulted in money being stolen from milk producers during such a difficult time.” On January 28, 2020, Moran was charged with one count of felony theft. This crime carries a potential maximum sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment and a maximum fine

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Tiffany campaign: Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association endorses Tom Tiffany for Congress

Minocqua, Wis. — The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany’s U.S. Congressional campaign on Thursday. Statement from Carl Schoettel, President of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association: “We are proud to endorse Tom Tiffany to be the next congressman from the 7th District. He has a proven record of standing up for hunting rights, has been a champion for the Second Amendment, and is the loudest voice demanding the federal government delist the gray wolf so Wisconsin can manage its out-of-control predator damage. Tom has proven that in Congress he will continue to fight for the rights of sportsmen and women, work to promote youth hunting and ensure proper wildlife

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Announces over $460,000 Raised in 2019

Contact: myranda@scottfitzgeraldforcongress.com [Juneau, WI] — The Scott Fitzgerald for Congress campaign today announced that Congressional candidate Scott Fitzgerald will report more than $467,000 raised in 2019, bringing in approximately $442,000 in the first full reporting period since the current Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader and legislative veteran launched his bid for

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New advocacy campaign is fighting for an economy that works for working people

Contact: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin aims to inform Wisconsinites about the destructive economic policies championed by President Trump MADISON, Wis. — Today, a growing coalition of working Wisconsinites launched Opportunity Wisconsin, a statewide issue advocacy campaign focused on highlighting the impact President Trump’s economic agenda has had on everyday Wisconsinites. Over the

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THU News Summary: Evers creates student debt task force

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2020/thu-news-summary-evers-created-student-debt-task-force/ **************************************** Feb. 20: WisPolitics Luncheon on the April Presidential Primary Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday Feb. 20 with top pundits … Please log in to access subscriber

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WisDEMs: Will Sen. Testin flip flop on farmers again?

MADISON – During his State of the State Address, Gov. Evers called for a Rural Prosperity Special Session to address the dairy crisis in Wisconsin and help rural communities succeed. The Governor’s call to action comes at a time when Republicans refuse to address Wisconsin’s alarming spike in farm bankruptcies

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Rep. Brostoff: Delivers statement on assembly bill 605

MADISON – In response to Assembly Bill 605 passing out of the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform earlier today, State Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “To be frank, this bill is a disgrace. At every level of the process, this bill represents a slap in the

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Hundreds rally at capitol to push criminal justice reform

MADISON – More than three hundred individuals walked the halls of the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday as part of the Smart Justice Lobby Day. The event was organized by the ACLU of Wisconsin’s Campaign for Smart Justice, WISDOM, EXPO, and Just Leadership USA along with over twenty other organizations to bring

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Tiffany campaign: Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association endorses Tom Tiffany for Congress

Minocqua, Wis. — The Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany’s U.S. Congressional campaign on Thursday. Statement from Carl Schoettel, President of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association: “We are proud to endorse Tom Tiffany to be the next congressman from the 7th District. He has a proven record of standing up for hunting rights,

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