Rep. Neubauer: Supports vote by mail legislation

MADISON – Today, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined a growing list of co-sponsors for legislation to create a Vote by Mail system for the remainder of Wisconsin’s 2020 elections. Wisconsin’s “Pandemic Primary” on April 7th left tens of thousands of people

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Rep. Zamarripa: Remove Vos as NCSL president

Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on removing Speaker Robin Vos from his position as National Council of State Legislators (NCSL) president: “Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has truly reached a new low. Dressed from head-to-toe in personal protective

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Sen. Craig: Statement on Evers’ response to request

Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement relating to Governor Tony Evers’ response after requests for clarification on treatment of religious services:  “After a confusing twenty-four hours, I’m glad the Governor has attempted to clarify his

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Rep. Allen: Statement on closure of state parks

Rep. Allen released the following statement on the closure of state parks: The order by Gov. Evers to shut down 40 state parks across southern Wisconsin has gone too far. We have done a good job of social distancing for the last couple of weeks.  We are seeing evidence that

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Rep. Neubauer: Supports vote by mail legislation

MADISON – Today, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined a growing list of co-sponsors for legislation to create a Vote by Mail system for the remainder of Wisconsin’s 2020 elections. Wisconsin’s “Pandemic Primary” on April 7th left tens of thousands of people disenfranchised and forced voters to risk their health at polling

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U.S. Sen Baldwin: Directs Trump administration to take action to fix paycheck protection program and help rescue Wisconsin small businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is demanding the Trump administration take immediate action to fix the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created in the bipartisan CARES Act, to ensure banks can swiftly provide loans that will help rescue Wisconsin small businesses and non-profits. In her letter to Treasury Secretary Steven

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Rep. Zamarripa: Remove Vos as NCSL president

Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on removing Speaker Robin Vos from his position as National Council of State Legislators (NCSL) president: “Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has truly reached a new low. Dressed from head-to-toe in personal protective equipment, which we have a shortage of in this state,

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Sen. Craig: Statement on Evers’ response to request

Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement relating to Governor Tony Evers’ response after requests for clarification on treatment of religious services:  “After a confusing twenty-four hours, I’m glad the Governor has attempted to clarify his administrative guidance relating to outdoor church services,” Senator David Craig said.  “Today,

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Gov. Evers: Reiterates options available for religious gatherings and services

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers reiterates options for religious gatherings and services. Religious organizations and places of worship have inquired about opportunities to continue offering faith-based services and gatherings while still complying with the governor’s “safer at home” order. Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee

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Evers, GOP leaders grapple over response to COVID-19 pandemic

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders have been trading ideas — and barbs — about the appropriate state response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate and Assembly promise floor sessions soon, but no specific dates have been set. The first proposal came March 28 from Evers. He followed

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