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Day: April 8, 2020

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on SBA to ensure farms are eligible for $10,000 grants, larger forgivable loans

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to clarify that farms are eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and also guarantee they can get sufficient loans through the Paycheck Protection Program,…

Sen. Erpenbach: Republicans prioritize power over Wisconsin COVID-19 relief

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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West Point – Senator Jon Erpenbach released the following statement: “A day after blatantly endangering and disenfranchising Wisconsin voters, Republicans have released details of their COVID-19 relief bill that contains provisions to allow Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC)…

Sen. Fitzgerald: Responds to Gov. Evers public statements

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto comments: “For almost a month we have been at work on a bill that includes essential provisions dealing with everything from Medicaid to the first week…

Gov. Evers: Calls for bipartisan legislative action on COVID-19 relief and support package

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today again called for bipartisan legislative action to ensure Wisconsin is equipped to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide relief and support to families, workers, and businesses affected by this crisis. Over the past few weeks,…

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins Democratic colleagues to press Trump Administration on unemployment insurance benefits

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Democratic colleagues, led by Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), to press the Trump administration to take additional action in ensuring workers receive…

WED PM Update: GOP COVID-19 package would allow JFC to cut state spending, nix planned pay raises

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers want to give the Legislature’s budget committee sweeping powers to cut state spending and nix planned pay raíses for state employees as part of their counteroffer to Gov. Tony Evers…

Sen. Fitzgerald: Responds to Governor Evers Public Statements

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto comments: “For almost a month we have been at work on a bill that includes essential provisions dealing…

U.S. Reps. Kind and Kelly: Send bipartisan letter urging IRS to send veterans direct payments automatically

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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La Crosse, WI—Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) sent a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Internal Revenue Service Commissioner (IRS) Charles Rettig demanding that veterans receiving pension benefits automatically be eligible to receive the individual rebate included…

Sen. Carpenter: Robin Vos should be removed from the presidency of NCSL

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter is calling on Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to resign or be removed immediately as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): “Speaker Robin Vos proudly boasted and took pride that he cruelly…

Sen. Feyen: Statement on undelivered absentee ballots in Oshkosh

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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MADISON, WI – Today, after learning of the discovery of undelivered absentee ballots, Senator Dan Feyen released the following statement: “After logging a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) on behalf of my constituents, I learned the WEC received…

Priorities USA: Releases new digital ads holding Trump accountable for disastrous coronavirus response

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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Washington, DC—Priorities USA Action is launching several new digital ads in both English and Spanish highlighting the Trump administration’s failed response as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on American communities. The ads also contrast Vice President Joe Biden’s competent…

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to request COVID-19 demographic data from CDC to ensure effective response to the pandemic

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, along with 16 of her colleagues led by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to publicly report all available information about who is able to access COVID-19 tests, which continue…

Madison sees higher turnout than Milwaukee

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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Today’s Midday podcast reviews the available data on turnout from Madison and the City of Milwaukee. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete also discuss when to expect results from last night’s election.

WisDems: Announce Changes to National Delegate Selection Plan

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org (MADISON, WI) — As part of continued programmatic changes made in the face of the public health threat posed by COVID-19, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is announcing today significant changes to its National Delegate Selection…

Dave Zweifel: Republicans disregard their own pleas for unity

On Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
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While Trump backers insist we should overlook his lies and shoddy leadership, they don’t mind tossing grenades of their own.

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