Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 27

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.

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on election access and safety

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

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Sen. Marklein: Urges voters to vote absentee

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

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Rejects Evers’ idea as fantasy

[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

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Rejects Evers’ idea as fantasy

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

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 27

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.

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Department of Revenue: Announces immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19

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

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Extends pesticide applicator certifications to October 31

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

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on election access and safety

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

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Sen. Marklein: Urges voters to vote absentee

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

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Rejects Evers’ idea as fantasy

[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

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Rejects Evers’ idea as fantasy

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

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