Evers said moving the state’s April 7 spring election and presidential primary currently isn’t on the table. The state Elections Commission said last week it doesn’t have the authority to change those dates, which are set in statutes. Several political
Both political parties have shifted to focus on online voter outreach in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking this morning with reporters on a conference call, State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler said he believes the change can have a
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Having already ordered K-12 schools closed, Gov. Tony Evers took another step in the fight against the spread of coronavirus today as he ordered a ban on gatherings of 50 people or
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 50 people or more statewide to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A copy of Secretary-designee Palm’s
Madison, WI – Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released the following statement regarding on COVID-19 (CoronaVirus). “It’s important we do not panic, but as a society our response to this challenge does need to be vigilant. I am encouraging our
A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Youth Climate Action Team (YCAT) members voted unanimously to endorse Nada Elmikashfi for Wisconsin State Senate District 26. Members are taking the opportunity to elect Elmikashfi into the legislature as YCAT continues to push forth progressive ideals. If
RACINE, WI — Roger Polack, a Racine native and national security expert, applauds the bipartisan passage of The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a bill that guarantees free coronavirus testing, ensures paid sick leave, extends unemployment benefits, and expands food
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted on H.R. 6201. “This bill, while well-intentioned, contains a number of unclear provisions that could force small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin to lay off workers or
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement ahead of the Senate considering coronavirus legislation: “President Trump has shown decisive leadership by restricting travel, declaring a national emergency,
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“A public health crisis requires real leadership from the government and a comprehensive plan to support the American people. The impact of the coronavirus is already disrupting lives and will continue to affect people’s health and economic stability. And this
Washington, DC—Moments ago, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which establishes paid leave, provides free coronavirus testing, protects frontline health workers, distributes additional funding to states for the ongoing economic consequences of the pandemic, and other
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Evers said moving the state’s April 7 spring election and presidential primary currently isn’t on the table. The state Elections Commission said last week it doesn’t have the authority to change those dates, which are set in statutes. Several political operatives have been calling on social media for a delay,
Both political parties have shifted to focus on online voter outreach in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking this morning with reporters on a conference call, State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler said he believes the change can have a “dramatic and significant impact” on turnout ahead of the April
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Having already ordered K-12 schools closed, Gov. Tony Evers took another step in the fight against the spread of coronavirus today as he ordered a ban on gatherings of 50 people or more. That order, which kicks in at midnight, exempts infrastructure
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 50 people or more statewide to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A copy of Secretary-designee Palm’s order can be found here.This order is effective on Tues., March
Madison, WI – Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) released the following statement regarding on COVID-19 (CoronaVirus). “It’s important we do not panic, but as a society our response to this challenge does need to be vigilant. I am encouraging our Madison office to work from home as much as possible
A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed into law.
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Youth Climate Action Team (YCAT) members voted unanimously to endorse Nada Elmikashfi for Wisconsin State Senate District 26. Members are taking the opportunity to elect Elmikashfi into the legislature as YCAT continues to push forth progressive ideals. If elected, she would become the first woman and person of
RACINE, WI — Roger Polack, a Racine native and national security expert, applauds the bipartisan passage of The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a bill that guarantees free coronavirus testing, ensures paid sick leave, extends unemployment benefits, and expands food assistance programs. “We need to put all of our
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted on H.R. 6201. “This bill, while well-intentioned, contains a number of unclear provisions that could force small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin to lay off workers or cause them to close their doors altogether. To concede, as
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement ahead of the Senate considering coronavirus legislation: “President Trump has shown decisive leadership by restricting travel, declaring a national emergency, and forging a public-private partnership on testing. As the country
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“A public health crisis requires real leadership from the government and a comprehensive plan to support the American people. The impact of the coronavirus is already disrupting lives and will continue to affect people’s health and economic stability. And this impact has been exacerbated by inconsistent and conflicting information coming
Washington, DC—Moments ago, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which establishes paid leave, provides free coronavirus testing, protects frontline health workers, distributes additional funding to states for the ongoing economic consequences of the pandemic, and other actions. Included in the package is Rep. Kind’s legislation that will make
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