THU PM Update: Hughes says WMC reopening plan ‘thoughtful,’ ‘reasonable,’ but Evers administration plan should continue

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — WEDC Secretary-designee Missy Hughes said she found WMC’s plan to reopen the economy “very thoughtful and reasonable,” but that she believes public health assessment in a pandemic should be left to the public health experts. In today’s Assembly Committee on State Affairs informational hearing, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Com… 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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Sen. Feyen: Commits to office budget cut

MADISON, WI – Today, after hearing that the Department of Administration is asking agencies to lapse 5% from their budgets, Senator Feyen announced that he will also return at least 5% of both his office and personnel budgets to the general fund this session. “I applaud DOA for their responsible budgeting move and am committing my office to do the same,” said Senator Feyen. “Wisconsinites all over the State are tightening their budgets due to the global pandemic and their government should be no different.” Senate office budgets are $55,955 per session and Senator Feyen’s 2019-20 office account lapse will

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges labor secretary Scalia to ‘Do his job and protect workers before reopening the economy’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety, as well as Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), the top Senate Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, led 26 of their Democratic colleagues in demanding that Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to put in place worker health and safety standards, guidance, outreach, and enforcement prior to reopening the economy. In their letter, the senators stressed that worker protections are not only

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AG Kaul: Announces new data from the Wisconsin sexual assault kit initiative

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced updates detailing Wisconsin’s progress in obtaining justice for survivors of sexual assault and the prosecution of perpetrators now that all sexual assault kits designated for testing have been tested. Additional data has been updated and added to wisaki.doj.wi.gov. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “The Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has enhanced our understanding of how Wisconsin’s criminal justice system has addressed sexual assault,” said Attorney General Kaul. “The information learned through this initiative assists us as we work to strengthen the state’s response to sexual assault.” As of April 23, 2020, 1,711

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WisDems: On 3rd anniversary of Trump promising to protect people with pre-existing conditions, Wisconsinites are calling foul

(MADISON, WI) — Today marks the 3rd anniversary of Donald Trump promising to protect people with pre-existing conditions during an interview on Face the Nation. His actions as president tell a different story: he has spent the entirety of his time in office trying to repeal legislation that acts as a safeguard for the more than 1.2 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions who would otherwise be discriminated against by insurance companies with higher health care costs. “Wisconsinites have been living in fear since Trump took office as they worry they will lose the coverage they need to stay alive — and

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Dept. of Justice: Releases new data on crimes and sex offenses for 2019

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that 2019 data on offenses, arrests, and related data reported by law enforcement agencies across the state is now available. “Quality data is a critical tool for good policymaking,” said Attorney General Kaul. “UCR data can help criminal justice professionals and lawmakers as they make decisions about how to protect public safety.” The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) publishes interactive data dashboards containing information collected through the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, using definitions of offenses and arrests as defined by the FBI. These dashboards include offenses by agency, arrests by

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: The big spenders in Wisconsin in 2 tables

MADISON—The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and for the occasion, we’ve put together two tables to show you who the big players are in the political money game in Wisconsin. One table shows you the top 25 individual contributors over the last 25 years. Number one on that table is Republican donor Dianne Hendricks (and her late husband Kenneth), who donated $860,227. Of the top 25 donors, 19 are Republican and 6 are Democratic. Combined, the Republican donors gave $6,982,137, and the Democratic donors gave $2,448,949. Another table shows the top special interest contributions over the last

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Parents speak out about the destructive impact of COVID-19 and President Trump’s economic policies

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — On Wednesday evening, Opportunity Wisconsin and 9to5 Wisconsin hosted a group of middle- and working-class parents from all across Wisconsin for a virtual roundtable to discuss the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the Trump administration’s economic policies haven’t worked for their families or communities. “It’s 24/7. You have a 4-year-old yelling at you, and you can’t take a break. You can’t take them to a grandparent’s or relative’s. It’s a weird way to live right now,” said Jyllian Grady, a single mom and service industry worker from Eau Claire. “I have

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin 2020 Game Fish season opens May 2

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order recognizes outdoor activity as essential. As such, the 2020-2021 Game Fish season will proceed as planned opening on May 2. All regulations and license requirements apply. The DNR reminds anglers to fish close to home and practice social distancing whether fishing from a boat, dock, or shoreline. It is recommended that only anglers living in the same household should fish within six feet of one another. Fishing licenses are available online through the DNR’s Go Wild system or at limited essential businesses throughout Wisconsin. Please visit our fishing license web page for more information and find open vendors

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THU PM Update: Hughes says WMC reopening plan ‘thoughtful,’ ‘reasonable,’ but Evers administration plan should continue

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — WEDC Secretary-designee Missy Hughes said she found WMC’s plan to reopen the economy “very thoughtful and reasonable,” but that she believes public health assessment in a pandemic should be left to the public health experts. In today’s Assembly Committee on State Affairs

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Sen. Feyen: Commits to office budget cut

MADISON, WI – Today, after hearing that the Department of Administration is asking agencies to lapse 5% from their budgets, Senator Feyen announced that he will also return at least 5% of both his office and personnel budgets to the general fund this session. “I applaud DOA for their responsible

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AG Kaul: Announces new data from the Wisconsin sexual assault kit initiative

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced updates detailing Wisconsin’s progress in obtaining justice for survivors of sexual assault and the prosecution of perpetrators now that all sexual assault kits designated for testing have been tested. Additional data has been updated and added to wisaki.doj.wi.gov. April is Sexual Assault Awareness

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Dept. of Justice: Releases new data on crimes and sex offenses for 2019

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that 2019 data on offenses, arrests, and related data reported by law enforcement agencies across the state is now available. “Quality data is a critical tool for good policymaking,” said Attorney General Kaul. “UCR data can help criminal justice professionals and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Parents speak out about the destructive impact of COVID-19 and President Trump’s economic policies

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — On Wednesday evening, Opportunity Wisconsin and 9to5 Wisconsin hosted a group of middle- and working-class parents from all across Wisconsin for a virtual roundtable to discuss the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the Trump administration’s economic policies haven’t worked for their

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin 2020 Game Fish season opens May 2

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order recognizes outdoor activity as essential. As such, the 2020-2021 Game Fish season will proceed as planned opening on May 2. All regulations and license requirements apply. The DNR reminds anglers to fish close to home and practice social distancing whether fishing from a boat,

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