WED PM Update: Evers signs COVID-19 bill; Madison’s Truax Field to base F-35 fighter jets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Within hours of the Senate passing the bill unanimously, Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bipartisan COVID-19 bill even as he said there’s “much more work to be done.” After calling for the bill to speed up the signing process, Evers said the legislation provides neither hazard pay or workers comp for all frontline and critical … 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  

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Baldwin endorses Biden

One day after Joe Biden swept to victory in Wisconsin’s Dem presidential primary, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced she is endorsing the former vice president. The Madison Dem today said in a video she was backing Biden because “he’s always fought for the bold, progressive change that working families in Wisconsin need.” Baldwin is the second Dem in the Wisconsin delegation to endorse Biden. U.S. … 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.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: April oral arguments to be livestreamed 

CONTACT: Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer (608) 261-6640 Madison, Wis. (April 15, 2020) – The justices won’t be on the bench. The attorneys won’t be presenting from the podium. And the Supreme Court Hearing Room at the State Capitol won’t be full of people as it usually is during oral arguments. Yet the Wisconsin Supreme Court will carry on with its work of hearing cases during April, and tho… 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.

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Evers signs COVID-19 bill, says ‘much more work to be done’

Within hours of the Senate passing the bill unanimously, Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bipartisan COVID-19 bill even as he said there’s “much more work to be done.’’ After calling for the bill to speed up the signing process, Evers said the legislation provides neither hazard pay or workers comp for all frontline and critical workers nor meaningful support for small businesses and farmers. Senate… 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.

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Sen. Darling: Senate approves COVID-19 response bill

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 On Wednesday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate approved a COVID-19 Response Bill. “The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just a health crisis, it’s an economic crisis for our state. People are sick, many are without jobs, and businesses are struggling right now. This bill makes sure people get the help they need as quickly as possible. It cuts red tape which allows the administration to act quickly to respond to the needs of our constituents. I’m proud to support this bill because it’s more than bi-partisan. The

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Reacts to F-35 announcement

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Following today’s announcement that F-35s will be based in Wisconsin, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “The economic impact of this announcement is a huge win for our state. The next generation of fighter jets that will project America’s military strength will be based here in Wisconsin. I want to thank President Trump for this opportunity and our Congressional delegation for their constant advocacy throughout the decision-making process.”

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Milwaukee Ald.-elect Dimitrijevic: SafeVote boosts voter safety and reduced disenfranchisement in the fall election

On April 7 more than 18,000 Milwaukee citizens bravely exercised their sacred right to vote by going to the polls in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The world watched as Milwaukee voters and poll workers wore masks and practiced social distancing to protect the health of our City for an in-person vote that was dangerous, ill-advised and – as one voter noted in a now viral protest sign – ridiculous. To help avoid a replay of the April 7 election, I am introducing legislation to create a SafeVote program under which all registered voters in the City of

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AG Kaul: Statement on passage of COVID-19 response legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement today after the Wisconsin state Senate passed AB1038, legislation intended to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.   “The men and women on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus make a remarkable sacrifice every day they go to work: they put their own health, and in many cases the health of their family members, at risk. The front-line workers making this sacrifice are protecting our communities and helping to save lives.   “We should be doing more to support these essential workers than simply ensuring that

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Sen. Marklein: Statement on legislative response to COVID-19

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement on Senate and Assembly passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 1038. This bill is the first legislative response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I joined my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle today, to vote for a bill with 55 provisions that will enable Wisconsin to maximize the funding we will receive from the Federal government, allow our state agencies flexibility, remove obstacles and support the citizens who have been impacted by the Safer At Home order. This will not be our only response,

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Baldwin endorses Biden

One day after Joe Biden swept to victory in Wisconsin’s Dem presidential primary, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced she is endorsing the former vice president. The Madison Dem today said in a video she was backing Biden because “he’s always fought for the bold, progressive change that working families in

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: April oral arguments to be livestreamed 

CONTACT: Tom Sheehan Court Information Officer (608) 261-6640 Madison, Wis. (April 15, 2020) – The justices won’t be on the bench. The attorneys won’t be presenting from the podium. And the Supreme Court Hearing Room at the State Capitol won’t be full of people as it usually is during oral arguments. Yet the

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Evers signs COVID-19 bill, says ‘much more work to be done’

Within hours of the Senate passing the bill unanimously, Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bipartisan COVID-19 bill even as he said there’s “much more work to be done.’’ After calling for the bill to speed up the signing process, Evers said the legislation provides neither hazard pay or workers

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Sen. Darling: Senate approves COVID-19 response bill

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 On Wednesday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate approved a COVID-19 Response Bill. “The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just a health crisis, it’s an economic crisis for our state. People are sick, many are without jobs, and

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Reacts to F-35 announcement

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Following today’s announcement that F-35s will be based in Wisconsin, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “The economic impact of this announcement is a huge win for our state. The next generation of fighter jets that will project America’s

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AG Kaul: Statement on passage of COVID-19 response legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement today after the Wisconsin state Senate passed AB1038, legislation intended to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.   “The men and women on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus make a remarkable sacrifice every day they

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Sen. Marklein: Statement on legislative response to COVID-19

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement on Senate and Assembly passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 1038. This bill is the first legislative response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I joined my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle today, to

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