TUE PM Update: Records: 43 may have voted in Wisconsin as well as Illinois, Iowa, western states in 2018 fall election

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Of the 43 people the Elections Commission referred to local DAs for prosecution on possible double voting in November 2018, 26 were suspected of casting ballots in Illinois as well as Wisconsin, according to records reviewed by WisPolitics.com. The cases also involve people who may have voted in Wisconsin and western states suc… 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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Rep. Vining: Supports investments in PPE, testing, & stopping the spread of COVID-19

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced a $1 billion statewide effort to support COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, acquisition of needed supplies including PPE, emergency operations, and resources for local communities throughout Wisconsin. This is part of the $1.9 billion of federal CARES Act funding Wisconsin received. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in support of this effort: “This investment in our state’s emergency operations is a crucial step forward in our fight against COVID-19. We can further expand capacity for testing and contact tracing to manage and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin — they are

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Priorities USA ads accuse Trump of downplaying COVID-19

The Dem PAC Priorities USA is out with a new TV ad knocking President Trump for downplaying the threat of COVID-19. The ad charges he’s failing America. The ad is part of a previously announced $65 million buy in key states through Election Day. The new ad is running in the Green Bay, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau/Rhinelander and includes broadcast and cable TV. The group also released a new dig… 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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All four Wisconsin DNC members seeking new terms

All four Wisconsin members of the Democratic National Committee — including new Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley — are seeking new terms with the national party. The filing deadline is Friday for the new four-year terms. Along with Bewley, the incumbents are: Martha Love, a former state party chair; Khary Penebaker, a businessman who ran for the 5th CD in 2016; and Andrew Werthmann, an Eau Claire alderman. Bewley, who was elected minority leader after Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, stepped down from the position, said she could handle the responsibilities of both. But she hasn’t made up her mind if

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins Reps. Pocan and Moore in introducing bipartisan legislation to help dairy farmers while reducing hunger

La Crosse, WI —Last week, Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) joined Reps. Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) in introducing the bipartisan Farmer’s Milk in Low-Income Kitchens (MILK) Act, which would expand the existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Milk Donation program to help get milk into the hands of the food insecure. The bill authorizes the USDA to act as a matchmaker between dairy producers with excess milk with food banks that can distribute that milk to those in need. It also authorizes an additional $4 million a year for the program. After suffering years of low milk prices and reeling from the effects of President Trump’s disastrous trade war, dairy farmers

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Price County district attorney

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applications for appointment as Price County District Attorney. The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2021. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to govDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by June 8, 2020. The District Attorney application form is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of the Governor’s website: www.evers.wi.gov. For questions about the appointments process, please contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.

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U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee: Rice’s Inauguration Day ‘note to file’ in final hours of Obama Admin declassified

WASHINGTON — The Office of the Director of National Intelligence today completed a declassification review of an email President Obama’s National Security Advisor sent herself during her last day in office. Susan Rice’s “note to file,” sent on January 20, 2017, described an Oval Office meeting from several weeks prior regarding the FBI’s investigations into Russian interference and Lt. General Michael Flynn. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have inquired about the email. In February 2018, Grassley and Graham sent a joint letter to Rice, who responded the same month. The email in question was time stamped around the same time President

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Detects, prevents approximately 350 instances of identity-fraud against UI program

MADISON – As national news outlets report widespread fraudulent attacks on state unemployment systems, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced its continued diligence in detecting and preventing fraud and shared how the public can assist in its efforts. DWD has identified 342 unsuccessful attempts to access the system with a stolen social security number as of May 15. Out of the 1.4 million claims totaling more than $1.1 billion that the Department has paid since March 15, DWD has flagged 171 claims as potential fraud with payments estimated to be around $26,000. “While we are relieved that we

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Hansen campaign: Sen. Mark Miller Endorses Ald. Hansen for Senate District 30

State Senator Mark Miller announced his endorsement today of De Pere Alderman Jonathon Hansen to succeed his uncle, Sen. Dave Hansen, as the next State Senator for the 30th District. Like Sen. Hansen, Sen. Miller has been a lion of the State Legislature over the past two decades.He was first elected to the Assembly in 1998, and then elected to represent the 16th State SenateDistrict in 2004 (which includes parts of Dane and Columbia counties). He served as Senate Minority Leader during the Act 10 protests and currently serves as Minority Caucus Chair. Sen. Miller is also a retired Lieutenant

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Attends Congressman Tom Tiffany’s official swearing in at U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil joined Congressman Tom Tiffany in the U.S. Capitol for Tiffany’s official swearing in as the representative of Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District. “Tom is a proven, principled leader and will bring more of our Wisconsin values to Washington. As we continue to fight coronavirus and work to get our economy moving again, Tom’s experience as a small business owner will help us support Wisconsin workers and families. I am excited to work with Tom to achieve results for Wisconsin,” said Steil.

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard continue to operate across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The teams, comprised of more than 600 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in total, established mobile testing sites at locations ranging from correctional facilities and health clinics, to private businesses, and community-based testing sites.After collecting the specimens at each site, Wisconsin National Guard troops send the test kits to a state lab for analysis, and individual citizens receive their results via a phone call from

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads Senate Democrats’ special committee on the climate crisis outreach to rural and agriculture stakeholders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis in outreach to rural and agriculture stakeholders about the threats from climate change and extreme weather that they are facing today. In a letter to rural leaders and agriculture stakeholders, Baldwin and the Special Committee wrote: “As members of the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis and senators representing states across the country that will each be impacted by climate change in different ways, we are writing to ask for your input. We would like to hear how extreme

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Sen. Stroebel: The state Senate will miss Dave Craig

Madison, WI – In response to Senator Dave Craig’s retirement, Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “Dave Craig has always been a champion for conservative values and the taxpayers of Wisconsin.  Dave was never one to be influenced by special interests or the politics of the day.  His contributions to defending our liberties, reforming state government and cutting taxes have had a profound impact on our state.” “Dave’s tireless work to advance oversight of government power and protect the rights of speech and conscience will continue paying dividends for years.  His focus on improving operations at the Department

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WisDems: Trump’s COVID-19 response has failed Wisconsin’s small businesses

(MADISON, WI) — Across Wisconsin, businesses have had to close their doors, sometimes permanently, due to Donald Trump’s disastrous response to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the outbreak began, companies knew they were in for a tough time, but thought that the pain would be short-lived because they believed the federal government would have their backs and respond quickly. But that’s not what happened. Due to Trump’s inaction, the infection and death rate skyrocketed, forcing state governments to shut their states down as a matter of public safety. Even after the initial spike, Trump refused to mobilize major manufacturers to produce the PPE

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Dept. of Justice: With Marsy’s Law in effect, DOJ highlights resources for crime victims and advocates

MADISON, Wis. – With the recent passage of Marsy’s Law, which amended Article I, Section 9m, of the Wisconsin Constitution, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is highlighting available resources for crime victims and victim advocates. “The Wisconsin Department of Justice is working with partners throughout the state who are implementing the rights included in Marsy’s Law,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “DOJ’s Office of Crime Victim Services is available to assist crime victims and advocates.” Toll-Free Phone Line Crime victims may get answers to questions by calling 1-800-446-6564 on weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Victim & Witness

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Priorities USA ads accuse Trump of downplaying COVID-19

The Dem PAC Priorities USA is out with a new TV ad knocking President Trump for downplaying the threat of COVID-19. The ad charges he’s failing America. The ad is part of a previously announced $65 million buy in key states through Election Day. The new ad is running in

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All four Wisconsin DNC members seeking new terms

All four Wisconsin members of the Democratic National Committee — including new Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley — are seeking new terms with the national party. The filing deadline is Friday for the new four-year terms. Along with Bewley, the incumbents are: Martha Love, a former state party chair; Khary

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins Reps. Pocan and Moore in introducing bipartisan legislation to help dairy farmers while reducing hunger

La Crosse, WI —Last week, Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) joined Reps. Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) in introducing the bipartisan Farmer’s Milk in Low-Income Kitchens (MILK) Act, which would expand the existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Milk Donation program to help get milk into the hands of the food insecure. The bill authorizes the USDA to

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Price County district attorney

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applications for appointment as Price County District Attorney. The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2021. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to govDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by June

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U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee: Rice’s Inauguration Day ‘note to file’ in final hours of Obama Admin declassified

WASHINGTON — The Office of the Director of National Intelligence today completed a declassification review of an email President Obama’s National Security Advisor sent herself during her last day in office. Susan Rice’s “note to file,” sent on January 20, 2017, described an Oval Office meeting from several weeks prior regarding the FBI’s

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads Senate Democrats’ special committee on the climate crisis outreach to rural and agriculture stakeholders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis in outreach to rural and agriculture stakeholders about the threats from climate change and extreme weather that they are facing today. In a letter to rural leaders and agriculture stakeholders, Baldwin

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Sen. Stroebel: The state Senate will miss Dave Craig

Madison, WI – In response to Senator Dave Craig’s retirement, Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “Dave Craig has always been a champion for conservative values and the taxpayers of Wisconsin.  Dave was never one to be influenced by special interests or the politics of the day.  His

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