FRI PM Update: New JFC powers to cut spending out of GOP COVID-19 package; Elections Commission meets on ballot issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top Republicans today announced plans to meet in extraordinary session next week to take up legislation responding to COVID-19 and helping Wisconsin get more federal money to deal with the fallout from the pandemic. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, also said Republicans have dropped a proposa… 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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Karofsky campaign: Statement on Tuesday’s election

Sam Roecker sam@jillforjustice.com (515) 782-1951 MILWAUKEE, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Jill Karofsky released the following statement on Tuesday’s election, following continued developments showing many absentee ballots may not be counted and how rushed court decisions failed to fairly consider arguments from all parties: “This was a chaotic election process and it’s clear that the two high courts contributed to that chaos. More than ever, people deserve to have trust in our institutions to apply the law fairly and protect their most basic rights, and that didn’t happen this week. “Once again, the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed that their political allies play

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District attorneys seek alternatives for circulating nomination papers amid COVID-19 pandemic

The state’s district attorneys are asking the state Elections Commission to consider possible alternatives to requiring candidates to circulate nomination papers. In a letter to the commission this week, the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association noted the process of circulating nomination papers, which begins Wednesday, “is contrary to the health emergency orders and science of how the virus spreads.” The letter notes there are no options to circulate and certify the papers electronically and circulators currently are required to witness each signature in person. WDAA President Louis Molepske, the Portage County DA and a former Dem lawmaker, told WisPolitics.com there are

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Sen. Stroebel: Time to reevaluate our COVID-19 olicies in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – State Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement on COVID-19 in Wisconsin. “This Sunday will mark one month since Governor Evers declared a public health emergency, and according to the prevailing national model[1], we will be near the peak of COVID-19 growth in Wisconsin.  This national model has revised down its predictions to a total of 424 Wisconsin deaths by August 4th. A March 26th document from the Department of Health Services shows an expected positive test count of 22,000 by April 8th, with 440 – 1500 people already infected who would eventually die. The trajectory of

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Gov. Evers: Announces COVID-19 Volunteer Program

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the state is seeking volunteers to support Wisconsin’s healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active and retired healthcare professionals and those who wish to help in non-clinical support positions are encouraged to sign up to volunteer through the Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry (WEAVR).  “We are creating a wide network of volunteers to increase capacity at hospitals and clinics across Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “Our top priority is to make sure there are enough resources to care for the growing number of people who require hospitalization or other healthcare interventions because of this pandemic.”   The number of

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FRI PM Update: New JFC powers to cut spending out of GOP COVID-19 package; Elections Commission meets on ballot issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top Republicans today announced plans to meet in extraordinary session next week to take up legislation responding to COVID-19 and helping Wisconsin get more federal money to deal with the fallout from the pandemic. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna,

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Karofsky campaign: Statement on Tuesday’s election

Sam Roecker sam@jillforjustice.com (515) 782-1951 MILWAUKEE, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Jill Karofsky released the following statement on Tuesday’s election, following continued developments showing many absentee ballots may not be counted and how rushed court decisions failed to fairly consider arguments from all parties: “This was a chaotic election process and it’s

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Sen. Stroebel: Time to reevaluate our COVID-19 olicies in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – State Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement on COVID-19 in Wisconsin. “This Sunday will mark one month since Governor Evers declared a public health emergency, and according to the prevailing national model[1], we will be near the peak of COVID-19 growth in Wisconsin.  This national

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Gov. Evers: Announces COVID-19 Volunteer Program

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the state is seeking volunteers to support Wisconsin’s healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active and retired healthcare professionals and those who wish to help in non-clinical support positions are encouraged to sign up to volunteer through the Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry (WEAVR).  “We

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