On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss a federal judge’s ruling to extend absentee balloting deadlines, the Dem National Convention’s postponement to mid-August; the state response to COVID-19, the latest Marquette Poll results and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, analyze what’s at stake in state, county and local races in the 2020 spring elections.
Quotes of the Week It’s time for the Legislature to do its part, just like all of us are, to help keep each other safe. – Gov. Tony Evers in a video posted to Twitter calling a special session tomorrow
MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding the importance of election safety and public health. “The April 7th election should be postponed by any means necessary.
MADISON, WI – The Fond du Lac community and the State of Wisconsin as a whole are saddened to learn of the death of Lt. Col. James “Maggie” Megellas, the most decorated member of the famed World War II 82nd Airborne
Madison, WI…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement. “In a crisis, people look for certainty. In elections during uncertain times, it’s important that no one questions the process. That’s why it’s so
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason and City Clerk Tara Coolidge gave the public an update about what they should expect and do between now and Election Day, April 7th. This announcement includes updates on early in-person voting, voting
Grassroots group C.O.V.I.D. will be demonstrating the insane, immoral and irresponsible decision to proceed with the Wisconsin Spring Election. As of today (04/02/2019) Wisconsin has 1,730 confirmed cases and 31 DEATHS from COVID-19. Wisconsin stands alone as the ONLY state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #73 calling the Legislature to meet in Special Session on Sat., April 4, 2020 at 4 p.m. to take up changes to the upcoming spring election. Gov. Evers is urging the Legislature to
MADISON, Wis. – Under Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will prioritize responding to imminent threats or complaints related to public health, safety and the environment over routine, on-site audits and inspections. The regulated community can go here for
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) urged Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Jovita Carranza, to ensure religious organizations and religious nonprofits are eligible for SBA loans to pay workers, rent, and utilities. 39 of Steil’s colleagues joined to support
(MILWAUKEE) — Yesterday’s ruling by a federal judge that the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot would be extended by one day, until 5 p.m. today, and would allow ballots to be counted if they arrived by April 13 is
La Crosse, WI—Today, Rep. Ron Kind and members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, pressing him to take immediate action on behalf of Wisconsin dairy farmers and dairy processing businesses during
Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson offered his reaction to Governor Tony Evers’ call for a special session of the State Legislature to address delaying the April 7th election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Governor Tony Evers has called for a
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers called on the Legislature to convene a Special Session to address the threat of COVID-19 to the April 7, 2020 election, including moving to an all-mail election and postponing the election’s end date into May
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss a federal judge’s ruling to extend absentee balloting deadlines, the Dem National Convention’s postponement to mid-August; the state response to COVID-19, the latest Marquette Poll results and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, analyze what’s at stake in state, county and local races in the 2020 spring elections.
Quotes of the Week It’s time for the Legislature to do its part, just like all of us are, to help keep each other safe. – Gov. Tony Evers in a video posted to Twitter calling a special session tomorrow for the Legislature to take up legislation that would allow
MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding the importance of election safety and public health. “The April 7th election should be postponed by any means necessary. Having tens of thousands of people gathered at polling places
MADISON, WI – The Fond du Lac community and the State of Wisconsin as a whole are saddened to learn of the death of Lt. Col. James “Maggie” Megellas, the most decorated member of the famed World War II 82nd Airborne Division. The Fond du Lac native passed away at the
Madison, WI…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement. “In a crisis, people look for certainty. In elections during uncertain times, it’s important that no one questions the process. That’s why it’s so disappointing that Governor Evers has flip-flopped on the very question
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason and City Clerk Tara Coolidge gave the public an update about what they should expect and do between now and Election Day, April 7th. This announcement includes updates on early in-person voting, voting absentee by mail, and what to expect on Election Day
Grassroots group C.O.V.I.D. will be demonstrating the insane, immoral and irresponsible decision to proceed with the Wisconsin Spring Election. As of today (04/02/2019) Wisconsin has 1,730 confirmed cases and 31 DEATHS from COVID-19. Wisconsin stands alone as the ONLY state willing to risk the lives of its citizens by not
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #73 calling the Legislature to meet in Special Session on Sat., April 4, 2020 at 4 p.m. to take up changes to the upcoming spring election. Gov. Evers is urging the Legislature to take up legislation allowing an all-mail election, to send a
MADISON, Wis. – Under Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will prioritize responding to imminent threats or complaints related to public health, safety and the environment over routine, on-site audits and inspections. The regulated community can go here for a one-stop location to request case-by-case assistance due to likely
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) urged Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Jovita Carranza, to ensure religious organizations and religious nonprofits are eligible for SBA loans to pay workers, rent, and utilities. 39 of Steil’s colleagues joined to support this effort. “Religious organizations and religious nonprofits provide important services
(MILWAUKEE) — Yesterday’s ruling by a federal judge that the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot would be extended by one day, until 5 p.m. today, and would allow ballots to be counted if they arrived by April 13 is good news for voters with disabilities, who already face extensive
La Crosse, WI—Today, Rep. Ron Kind and members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, pressing him to take immediate action on behalf of Wisconsin dairy farmers and dairy processing businesses during this crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to threaten Wisconsin’s
Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson offered his reaction to Governor Tony Evers’ call for a special session of the State Legislature to address delaying the April 7th election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Governor Tony Evers has called for a special session to delay the April 7th election. I agree that
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers called on the Legislature to convene a Special Session to address the threat of COVID-19 to the April 7, 2020 election, including moving to an all-mail election and postponing the election’s end date into May 2020. This session would take place at 4:00 on Saturday,