Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on “Back to Business” plan

Madison – Today the state’s chamber, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, released its Back to Business plan.  The plan provides a path for Wisconsin businesses to reopen based on the type of business and local risk factors.  In response, Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the

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WisDems: Why Trump is China’s favorite lap dog

(MADISON, WI) — Today, a new report shows Trump has continuously rolled over for China, in part, because he owes their national bank $211 million dollars in the coming months. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Trump has continuously praised Chinese President Xi and his

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Sen. Bewley: Thanks colleagues for vote of confidence

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-632-1606 MADISON, WI – Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement after being elected Senate Democratic Leader: “I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader.

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Sen. Bewley: Thanks Colleagues for Vote of Confidence

MADISON, WI – Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement after being elected Senate Democratic Leader: “I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader. I especially want to thank

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FRI News Summary: COVID-19 cases top 5,000 statewide

  FRI News Summary — 24 April 2020 Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers – DO NOT FORWARD   Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ STORY TOPICS – 2020 – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Local government

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DNC: Announces New National Record Linkage System

Algorithm developed by DNC expert in the field of record linkage will increase organizing efficiency by 9 percent and provide campaigns with more comprehensive view of the overall electorate Today the Democratic National Committee is launching a new, proprietary national

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on “Back to Business” plan

Madison – Today the state’s chamber, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, released its Back to Business plan.  The plan provides a path for Wisconsin businesses to reopen based on the type of business and local risk factors.  In response, Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement:   “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented hardship

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Senate Dems elect Bewley minority leader, Ringhand assistant

Meeting by videoconference, Senate Dems today unanimously elevated Janet Bewley, of Mason, to minority leader. Bewley, who had been the assistant minority leader since 2017, replaces Sen. Jennifer Shilling. The La Crosse Dem stepped down as minority leader today because she isn’t seeking reelection this fall. Sen. Janis Ringhand, D-Evansville,

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WisDems: Why Trump is China’s favorite lap dog

(MADISON, WI) — Today, a new report shows Trump has continuously rolled over for China, in part, because he owes their national bank $211 million dollars in the coming months. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Trump has continuously praised Chinese President Xi and his government, taking their word over that of the US Intelligence

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Sen. Ringhand: to Serve as Assistant Leader for Senate Democrats

State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) was chosen to serve as Assistant Leader for the Senate Democrats for the remainder of the legislative term. “I would like to thank Senator Shilling for her years of leadership. As assistant leader I am looking forward to working with our new leader, Senator Bewley. and my

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Democratic Leadership Election

MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement after Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) was elected the Senate Democratic Leader: “It has been an honor to serve in the Senate and I’ve been humbled that my Democratic colleagues put their trust in me to be a leading

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Sen. Bewley: Thanks colleagues for vote of confidence

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-632-1606 MADISON, WI – Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement after being elected Senate Democratic Leader: “I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader. I especially want to thank Senator Jennifer Shilling for her

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Sen. Bewley: Thanks Colleagues for Vote of Confidence

MADISON, WI – Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement after being elected Senate Democratic Leader: “I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader. I especially want to thank Senator Jennifer Shilling for her years of service and leading

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State Legislators: Support agriculture request for discretionary funds

MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and 35 other legislators sent a letter today to support agricultural industry requests for $50 million in direct cash relief from the $1.9 billion in discretionary funding provided to Governor Tony Evers in the Federal CARES Act. The letter says: “You recently received a

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FRI News Summary: COVID-19 cases top 5,000 statewide

  FRI News Summary — 24 April 2020 Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers – DO NOT FORWARD   Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ STORY TOPICS – 2020 – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education

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DNC: Announces New National Record Linkage System

Algorithm developed by DNC expert in the field of record linkage will increase organizing efficiency by 9 percent and provide campaigns with more comprehensive view of the overall electorate Today the Democratic National Committee is launching a new, proprietary national record linkage system that will be integrated into the DNC’s

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Gov. Evers: Suspends Department of Revenue Administrative Rules in order to make certain commerce safer and maintain social distancing

Today Governor Tony Evers signed Emergency Order #33 ordering the suspension of Administrative Rules overseen by the Department of Revenue.  The rules were suspended to allow for social distancing during business transactions.   On March 24, 2020, Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm ordered that all essential businesses and operations shall

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