WED PM Update: Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations, some campuses to move to online instruction

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration today urged state employees to stay home if they feel ill to help contain the possible spread of the coronavirus. The virus prompted a cascade of response across the country, including at UW-Madison, which suspended in-person classes after spring break ends March 23 and will instead begin teaching onlin… 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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U.S. Rep. Kind: Legislation to protect kidney transplant recipients passes subcommittee

Washington, DC—Today, H.R. 5534, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2019, introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), unanimously passed the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. This legislation would improve immunosuppressive drug coverage under Medicare for kidney transplant patients. “Right now, too many patients and their families worry about whether they can afford the treatment they need to keep their transplanted kidney, today we took an important step towards alleviating that burden,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I’m proud to see this legislation move forward and I will continue to work with

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In letter to Trump, Baldwin and Senate democrats call for Coronavirus economic response focused on helping workers and families most harmed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a letter to President Trump, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and 33 Senate Democrats called for an economic stimulus package focused on helping working Americans and their families who will be most harmed by the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus in the United States. “The spread of COVID-19 will create economic ramifications that will affect individuals, families, and regions differently.  While following social distancing guidelines may be important to mitigate the spread of the virus, it creates potentially grave economic challenges for American workers who are not easily able to telework or who do not have access

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for resolution to overturn DeVos borrower defense rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval – led by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) – to overturn Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ rewritten borrower defense rule that gutted essential protections for student borrowers and taxpayers. The resolution passed the full Senate with bipartisan support, 53-42, and now heads to the President for his consideration.   “Secretary DeVos is siding with the predatory, for-profit colleges that seek to defraud our students and veterans. I’m pleased our effort today to do right by student borrowers and taxpayers who

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Applauds subcommittee passage of her Scarlett Sunshine bill

Today, the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 2271, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, bipartisan legislation that Congresswoman Moore introduced in April 2019. The subcommittee’s passage moves the bill one step closer to becoming law. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I think my colleagues on the committee, including Chairman Pallone, Chairwoman Eshoo, and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers as well as those not on the committee, like Congressman Tom Cole, who have been so helpful in getting us to this point.” This bill is intended to help us to

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Rep. Brandtjen: Applauds WEC for pursuing double voters

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding double voting in Wisconsin: “The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has voted to refer cases of double voting to district attorneys in 19 counties. WEC has acknowledged that they will take the information obtained from Wisconsin’s Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) report and refer the double voting incidences to the district attorneys. We should all be concerned with people double voting and the preserving the integrity of our elections. When someone double votes, it cancels out an honest and legal vote. Last month, a bill authored by

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Cairie Virrueta as Walworth County Register of Deeds

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Cairie Virrueta as the new Walworth County register of deeds, filling a vacancy created by the upcoming resignation of Donna Pruess effective on March 12, 2020.  “Through her prior service to the city of Elkhorn as the city clerk and her involvement with various local groups, Cairie Virrueta has proven her commitment to public service and her community,” said Gov. Evers. “I am confident that Cairie will be an excellent register of deeds and serve the people of Walworth County well.” Virrueta started with the city of Elkhorn in 2013 as a utility clerk and

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Kelly campaign: Endorsed by bipartisan majority of Wisconsin sheriffs

[Madison, WI] – Today, Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly’s campaign announced that he has received the endorsement of the majority of Wisconsin’s county sheriffs. This announcement comes after the Milwaukee Police Association announced it’s endorsement of Justice Kelly last month. These endorsements demonstrate Justice Kelly is the clear choice of Wisconsin law enforcement officials.    “Our county sheriffs are on the front line of Wisconsin’s criminal justice system each and every day. They know better than anyone that they can best protect the public when the court defends the rule of law,” said Justice Daniel Kelly. “These are the brave men

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Democrats push DeVos to issue clear guidance for schools and families following widespread school closures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined 32 of her Democratic colleagues in urging Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to provide clarity and guidance for school districts and institutions of higher education, as well as families and students, following widespread school closures across the country due to the spread of the coronavirus. In a letter to Secretary DeVos led by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate HELP Committee, the Senators stressed that it is crucial that the Department of Education provide direction as schools prepare to make difficult

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WisGOP: Jill Karofsky has Planned Parenthood’s stamp of approval

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsed candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Jill Karofsky. This comes after Karofsky compared the decision to get an abortion to the decision to get one’s wisdom teeth removed. Planned Parenthood is endorsing Jill Karofsky because they know she wants to bring her political agenda to the Supreme Court. Jill Karofsky has already promised to fight for social justice issues from the bench and compared the decision to get an abortion to the decision to get one’s wisdom teeth removed. This isn’t the only issue where Karofsky has made her political agenda for the Supreme

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Legislation to protect kidney transplant recipients passes subcommittee

Washington, DC—Today, H.R. 5534, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2019, introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), unanimously passed the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. This legislation would improve immunosuppressive drug coverage under Medicare for kidney transplant patients.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In letter to Trump, Baldwin and Senate democrats call for Coronavirus economic response focused on helping workers and families most harmed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a letter to President Trump, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and 33 Senate Democrats called for an economic stimulus package focused on helping working Americans and their families who will be most harmed by the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus in the United States. “The spread of

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Applauds subcommittee passage of her Scarlett Sunshine bill

Today, the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 2271, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, bipartisan legislation that Congresswoman Moore introduced in April 2019. The subcommittee’s passage moves the bill one step closer to becoming law. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the

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Rep. Brandtjen: Applauds WEC for pursuing double voters

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding double voting in Wisconsin: “The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has voted to refer cases of double voting to district attorneys in 19 counties. WEC has acknowledged that they will take the information obtained from Wisconsin’s Electronic

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Kelly campaign: Endorsed by bipartisan majority of Wisconsin sheriffs

[Madison, WI] – Today, Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly’s campaign announced that he has received the endorsement of the majority of Wisconsin’s county sheriffs. This announcement comes after the Milwaukee Police Association announced it’s endorsement of Justice Kelly last month. These endorsements demonstrate Justice Kelly is the clear choice of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Democrats push DeVos to issue clear guidance for schools and families following widespread school closures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined 32 of her Democratic colleagues in urging Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to provide clarity and guidance for school districts and institutions of higher education, as well as families and students, following

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WisGOP: Jill Karofsky has Planned Parenthood’s stamp of approval

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsed candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Jill Karofsky. This comes after Karofsky compared the decision to get an abortion to the decision to get one’s wisdom teeth removed. Planned Parenthood is endorsing Jill Karofsky because they know she wants to

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