Declaring “Wisconsin is in the midst of election chaos,” the state GOP late this afternoon asked the Supreme Court to rule county clerks don’t have the authority to allow all voters to escape the voter ID requirements for absentee voting
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss developments over the past week in the COVID-19 pandemic and the retirement of state Sen. Fred Risser.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald called Gov. Tony Evers’ latest effort to stage the April 7 election amid the coronavirus outbreak a “complete fantasy.” Meanwhile, the Legislature’s two top Dems favored the
Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), like the IRS, automatically extended income tax payment and return due dates to July 15, 2020. Today the department announces additional measures including immediate steps to help small businesses with sales tax
MADISON – In accordance with Governor Tony Evers’ Safer At Home order (Emergency Order #12) during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is extending pesticide applicator certifications until October 31. Private
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers called on the Legislature to approve a plan to send an absentee ballot to every registered voter ahead of the April 7, 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Primary. The Governor’s proposal would also ensure every
MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement in support of Governor Evers’ call to increase election access and safety by sending every registered voter in Wisconsin an absentee ballot. “Every decision and non-decision made
“The coronavirus pandemic demands urgent action to bolster our health care response, support small businesses, working Americans and families, stabilize our economy and equip state, local and tribal governments with the resources to respond to this public health crisis. The
Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) called on voters today to request their absentee ballots before the April 2, 2020 deadline to protect themselves, the poll workers and municipal staff on election day. “The spring election is scheduled
STEVENS POINT – Rep. Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens Point) released the following statement today in support of Governor Tony Evers’ call to send every registered voter in Wisconsin an absentee ballot for the April 7 election: “Government’s number one job
Approximately 350 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard serving on state active duty continue to support the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency March 12, the Wisconsin National
[Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement on Friday: “Governor Evers just proposed procuring, printing, verifying, and mandating the mailing of millions of ballots within ten days. Even he knows that’s not logistically feasible. The clerks of
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement on Friday: “Governor Evers just proposed procuring, printing, verifying, and mandating the mailing of millions of ballots within ten days. Even he knows that’s not
Statement from Rick Esenberg, President & General Counsel, WILL: “Governor Evers’ proposal to send a ballot in the mail to every registered voter might make sense if the Wisconsin Elections Commission kept the voter rolls clean and up to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 748, the CARES Act, which provides more than $2 trillion in economic relief to combat the Coronavirus outbreak. “The coronavirus poses an unprecedented challenge
The Midday Podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers urging lawmakers to change state law so all registered voters could be mailed an absentee, mirroring the requests of several lawsuits challenging the upcoming April 7 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss
Contact: Dan Curry (dc@restorationpac.com) DOWNERS GROVE, IL — New polls taken in the midst of the coronavirus crisis show that President Trump leads Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and trails them both in Michigan. The polls, taken
Today, 40 Wisconsin leaders announced their support for Joe Biden – citing his service alongside President Barack Obama, bold vision for the future, and unique ability to steer the country through this crisis. “Amid panic, pandemic and economic downfall, Joe Biden has been the leader America has counted on to help us
The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Craig Gilbert. The two talk about issues surrounding the April 7 election amid the coronavirus pandemic.
After repeatedly urging voters to request absentee ballots for the April 7 election to avoid going to the polls amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers today called on the Legislature to change state law so all registered voters could
Declaring “Wisconsin is in the midst of election chaos,” the state GOP late this afternoon asked the Supreme Court to rule county clerks don’t have the authority to allow all voters to escape the voter ID requirements for absentee voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The filing comes on the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss developments over the past week in the COVID-19 pandemic and the retirement of state Sen. Fred Risser.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald called Gov. Tony Evers’ latest effort to stage the April 7 election amid the coronavirus outbreak a “complete fantasy.” Meanwhile, the Legislature’s two top Dems favored the move. Evers early today called on the Legislature to change
Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), like the IRS, automatically extended income tax payment and return due dates to July 15, 2020. Today the department announces additional measures including immediate steps to help small businesses with sales tax payments due on March 31. Small businesses can immediately request an extension
MADISON – In accordance with Governor Tony Evers’ Safer At Home order (Emergency Order #12) during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is extending pesticide applicator certifications until October 31. Private and commercial pesticide applicators with certifications that expire January 31-September
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers called on the Legislature to approve a plan to send an absentee ballot to every registered voter ahead of the April 7, 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Primary. The Governor’s proposal would also ensure every ballot postmarked by April 7th, 2020 is counted. Rep. Greta
MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement in support of Governor Evers’ call to increase election access and safety by sending every registered voter in Wisconsin an absentee ballot. “Every decision and non-decision made during this global pandemic has consequences. It is important that
“The coronavirus pandemic demands urgent action to bolster our health care response, support small businesses, working Americans and families, stabilize our economy and equip state, local and tribal governments with the resources to respond to this public health crisis. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act takes meaningful
Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) called on voters today to request their absentee ballots before the April 2, 2020 deadline to protect themselves, the poll workers and municipal staff on election day. “The spring election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. That day is coming fast and
STEVENS POINT – Rep. Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens Point) released the following statement today in support of Governor Tony Evers’ call to send every registered voter in Wisconsin an absentee ballot for the April 7 election: “Government’s number one job should always be protecting the public health and safety of
Approximately 350 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard serving on state active duty continue to support the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency March 12, the Wisconsin National Guard has completed a number of missions to support the
[Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement on Friday: “Governor Evers just proposed procuring, printing, verifying, and mandating the mailing of millions of ballots within ten days. Even he knows that’s not logistically feasible. The clerks of this state should know this is a complete fantasy. The
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement on Friday: “Governor Evers just proposed procuring, printing, verifying, and mandating the mailing of millions of ballots within ten days. Even he knows that’s not logistically feasible. The clerks of this state should know this
Statement from Rick Esenberg, President & General Counsel, WILL: “Governor Evers’ proposal to send a ballot in the mail to every registered voter might make sense if the Wisconsin Elections Commission kept the voter rolls clean and up to date, but we know that it does not. We know
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 748, the CARES Act, which provides more than $2 trillion in economic relief to combat the Coronavirus outbreak. “The coronavirus poses an unprecedented challenge to our health and our way of life, and requires
The Midday Podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers urging lawmakers to change state law so all registered voters could be mailed an absentee, mirroring the requests of several lawsuits challenging the upcoming April 7 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss those lawsuits and react to Evers’ call.
Contact: Dan Curry (dc@restorationpac.com) DOWNERS GROVE, IL — New polls taken in the midst of the coronavirus crisis show that President Trump leads Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and trails them both in Michigan. The polls, taken March 12 to March 21 of 600 registered voters in
Today, 40 Wisconsin leaders announced their support for Joe Biden – citing his service alongside President Barack Obama, bold vision for the future, and unique ability to steer the country through this crisis. “Amid panic, pandemic and economic downfall, Joe Biden has been the leader America has counted on to help us heal and come back stronger than ever,” said former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle. “We
The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Craig Gilbert. The two talk about issues surrounding the April 7 election amid the coronavirus pandemic.
After repeatedly urging voters to request absentee ballots for the April 7 election to avoid going to the polls amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers today called on the Legislature to change state law so all registered voters could be mailed one. In a video message on Twitter, Evers