U.S. Rep. Moore: Recognizes EITC Awareness Day

(Washington, DC) — Today on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) encouraged eligible Milwaukee residents to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty tools that provides support to

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 31

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the vice president’s visit to the state Capitol to tout school choice, the Supreme Court race and the push for medical marijuana.

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WisPolitics Midday – January 31, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update, brought to you by Spectrum: A WI Rep calls for a “targeted travel ban” to combat coronavirus. WI Supreme Court agrees to hear case seeking to overturn some Walker vetoes.  

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Recognizes EITC Awareness Day

(Washington, DC) — Today on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) encouraged eligible Milwaukee residents to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty tools that provides support to low-income workers and families. “The EITC can make an incredible difference

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 31

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the vice president’s visit to the state Capitol to tout school choice, the Supreme Court race and the push for medical marijuana.

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties

MADISON —  Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region. The storms, which occurred January 10-12, 2020, causing significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  “The

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Bloomberg campaign: Wisconsin gun violence survivor, Khary Penebaker, featured in Mike Bloomberg campaign ad highlighting urgent need to prevent gun violence

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — January 30, 2020 – Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s campaign today is releasing a new digital ad featuring Khary Penebaker, a survivor of gun violence in Wisconsin.   The digital ad is part of a series of videos featuring gun violence survivors from twelve states to show the impact

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WisPolitics Midday – January 31, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update, brought to you by Spectrum: A WI Rep calls for a “targeted travel ban” to combat coronavirus. WI Supreme Court agrees to hear case seeking to overturn some Walker vetoes.  

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps secure federal funding for La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon counties to prevent and reduce damage of future floods

La Crosse, WI—Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it had allocated $1.6 million to La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon Counties to assist with long-term planning in the Coon Creek and West Fork Kickapoo watersheds. This funding comes after flash flooding, washouts and mudslides hit the area in August of 2018–six watershed dams overtopped

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2020 WCA Legislative Exchange featuring Gov. Evers & legislative leaders

The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold their 2020 WCA Legislative Exchange February 4-5 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. County officials will gather to discuss the important issues that are facing counties around the state. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:05 a.m.-Welcome Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:10 a.m.-Mark D.

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