WED PM Update: White House nominates Ludwig for Eastern District bench

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The White House today nominated Brett Ludwig, a bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee, to fill a longtime vacancy on the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Ludwig, who was appointed to the bankruptcy court for the Eastern District in 2017, is a Marshfield native. He was a partner at Foley & Lardner before joining the bench. He was one … 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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Rep. Macco: Disappointed in Governor Evers’ decision to veto tax relief legislation

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Report shows Green New Deal is a “slap in the face” to Wisconsinites

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), along with CEI and Power the Future, published a report detailing the disastrous impact the Green New Deal would have on Wisconsin’s economy. The report estimates that the proposal would result in $200 million in losses to Wisconsin farmers, $2.5 billion in costs to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, and would increase household costs by 75,000 in year one.   “Today’s report makes clear that the Green New Deal isn’t just unrealistic, it’s a slap in the face to every Wisconsin farmer, family,

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Barrett campaign: Sen. Herb Kohl endorses Tom Barrett for Mayor of Milwaukee

Milwaukee – United States Senator Herb Kohl has endorsed Tom Barrett for Mayor of Milwaukee in the upcoming election on April 7, 2020. “I’m proud to receive the endorsement of Wisconsin’s favorite former Senator Herb Kohl,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “Senator Kohl has always been a tireless advocate for Milwaukee, fighting for families, small business and seniors. I will continue to fight for the same values that Senator Kohl has always championed—strengthening neighborhoods, creating jobs and investing in the futures of our city’s hard working families and our children.” Senator Kohl enthusiastically endorsed Mayor Barrett for another term. “Tom Barrett is a

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2020 DNC organizers make pitch to potential volunteers, vendors

Organizers of the 2020 Democratic National Convention told a crowd of Wisconsin locals how to sign up as volunteers, register businesses as vendors and maximize impact on the city of Milwaukee. The community conversation took place at MATC last night. Volunteers and local businesses wanting to work or cash in on the convention can sign up through web portals. Convention organizers are also working… 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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Gov. Evers: Vetoes GOP spending plan, calls for investments in education, property tax relief

WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Senate Bill 821, Republicans’ spending plan utilizing the state’s projected revenue surplus that failed to fulfill Republicans’ own promise to get to two-thirds state funding for K-12 education, does not provide broad property tax relief or reduce reliance on local referenda for school funding, and leaves $123 million less in the state’s rainy-day fund. The governor’s veto comes after Gov. Evers called the Legislature into a special session to use $250 million in projected revenue surplus to recommit to two-thirds state funding for K-12 education, including investments in school-based mental health services, special education aid, and tribal language

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Rep. Vos: Statement on income tax cut veto

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed another middle class tax cut. “Governor Evers should have signed the bill that returns surplus dollars back to the taxpayers and pays down debt. Thanks to good budgeting and a growing economy, Wisconsin’s families should reap in our economic windfall. But for the second time this session, the governor is refusing to help middle and lower income taxpayers in Wisconsin and is intent on increasing government spending. “It is not about who gets the credit – it’s about not growing government more than we can afford. It seems

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Rep. Nygren: Gov. Evers vetoes middle-class tax cut

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Continues rfforts to reverse Trump decision to divert funding from Wisconsin manufacturers to fund border wall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin continued her efforts this week to prevent the Trump administration from diverting millions in federal funding intended for Wisconsin manufacturers in order to build part of President Trump’s ineffective wall on the southwest border. Today, Senator Baldwin joined her Democratic colleagues to introduce the Restoring Military Priorities Act of 2020, which would reverse and restore the Department of Defense’s (DoD) recent transfer of $3.8 billion to be used for the border wall. The legislation reduces DoD’s transfer authority so that DoD cannot turn around and try to divert additional funding for President Trump’s border

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Sargent Campaign: Announces endorsement from Supervisor Kristen Audet

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Kristen Audet, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District:   “Today I am proud  to announce an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Kristen Audet,” said Sargent. “Kristen is a dedicated public servant who is a voice for her constituents, and a fighter for her community and Dane County as a whole. Her background in public health, policy, and emergency preparedness makes her an experienced and capable community leader,” Sargent continued.   “Melissa is an incredible example to local elected officials. She’s hardworking, fair, and

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Karofsky campaign: Former Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold endorse Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky announced today she has earned the endorsement of former U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold in her race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Karofsky is the epitome of a public servant. She’s spent her career fighting for victims and securing justice for the people of Wisconsin,” said Sen. Russ Feingold. “We’ll be in good hands with her on the Supreme Court. Let’s work together to get her across the finish line.” “I’m impressed by Jill’s long history of public service and dedication to the people of Wisconsin.  Having her on the Wisconsin Supreme

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Green New Deal would cost Wisconsin families over $40,000 per year, cripple agriculture industry

WILL partners with national policy organizations to estimate impact of Green New Deal to Wisconsin The News: According to a new study, the Green New Deal would hit the average family in Wisconsin with more than $40,000 in new costs per year, cause $200 million in losses to Wisconsin farmers, and a $2.5 billion hit to the state’s dairy industry – or $2,000 per cow. The new research is part of a multi-state study on the effects of the Green New Deal authored by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) and Power the Future. WILL’s Research Director, Will Flanders, contributed to the Wisconsin

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Barrett campaign: Sen. Herb Kohl endorses Tom Barrett for Mayor of Milwaukee

Milwaukee – United States Senator Herb Kohl has endorsed Tom Barrett for Mayor of Milwaukee in the upcoming election on April 7, 2020. “I’m proud to receive the endorsement of Wisconsin’s favorite former Senator Herb Kohl,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “Senator Kohl has always been a tireless advocate for Milwaukee, fighting

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2020 DNC organizers make pitch to potential volunteers, vendors

Organizers of the 2020 Democratic National Convention told a crowd of Wisconsin locals how to sign up as volunteers, register businesses as vendors and maximize impact on the city of Milwaukee. The community conversation took place at MATC last night. Volunteers and local businesses wanting to work or cash in

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes GOP spending plan, calls for investments in education, property tax relief

WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Senate Bill 821, Republicans’ spending plan utilizing the state’s projected revenue surplus that failed to fulfill Republicans’ own promise to get to two-thirds state funding for K-12 education, does not provide broad property tax relief or reduce reliance on local referenda for school funding, and leaves

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Rep. Vos: Statement on income tax cut veto

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed another middle class tax cut. “Governor Evers should have signed the bill that returns surplus dollars back to the taxpayers and pays down debt. Thanks to good budgeting and a growing economy, Wisconsin’s families should reap in our

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Rep. Nygren: Gov. Evers vetoes middle-class tax cut

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Continues rfforts to reverse Trump decision to divert funding from Wisconsin manufacturers to fund border wall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin continued her efforts this week to prevent the Trump administration from diverting millions in federal funding intended for Wisconsin manufacturers in order to build part of President Trump’s ineffective wall on the southwest border. Today, Senator Baldwin joined her Democratic colleagues to introduce

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Sargent Campaign: Announces endorsement from Supervisor Kristen Audet

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Kristen Audet, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District:   “Today I am proud  to announce an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Kristen Audet,” said Sargent. “Kristen is a dedicated public servant who is

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