U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Urges VA to allow groups to place flags on gravesites ahead of Memorial Day

Contact: Jordan Dunn GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie and Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves urging them to allow groups to continue the longstanding tradition of placing flags at VA cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day. The letter comes after the Department of Veterans Affairs last week prohibited “group placement of flags at gravesites” due to concerns regarding the Coronavirus. Gallagher wrote, “While I understand the need to limit mass gatherings and follow CDC guidelines, I urge you to reconsider the recent Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decision to prohibit the

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WisDems: From public officials to small business owners to recent college grads, Wisconsinites are blasting Trump for letting the economy fail

(MADISON, WI) — This week public officials like Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, small business owners such as Becky and Ryan Clancy, and recent college graduates like Daniel Garlock spoke out about Trump’s disastrous response to the Coronavirus pandemic and how it has crushed Wisconsin’s economy. In a series of video testimonials and interviews, these individuals spoke directly about w… 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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U.S. Rep. Steil: Releases Memorial Day video message

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a Memorial Day video message in honor of our fallen heroes. You can view and download the video message by clicking here.   Steil’s remarks: Across Wisconsin and across the country, our Memorial Day traditions have been altered this year due to the ongoing pandemic.   Parades such as ones in Twin Lakes and Janesville have been cancelled. Ceremonies such as the one in Union Grove are not happening this year in person.   I’m Bryan Steil, I’m Congressman from Wisconsin’s First Congressional District representing Southeast Wisconsin from Janesville to Racine and Kenosha, to the southern suburbs

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FRI PM Update: Records: Ott was poised to break with GOP colleagues on immunizations rule prior to JCRAR removal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pulled GOP Rep. Jim Ott from JCRAR less than 40 minutes after Rep. Romaine Quinn formally asked for an appointment to the committee, according to records obtained by WisPolitics.com. Speculation on the move has focused on whether Vos was trying to protect Ott from a potentially difficult committee vot… 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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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard unit continues multinational training mission in Ukraine

Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers serving in Task Force Juvigny are continuing with their mission to train and advise members of the Armed Forces Ukraine even in the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic. The approximately 160 Soldiers — many from the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Headquarters Company — arrived at Ukraine’s Combat Training Center-Yavoriv last November to head up the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine (JMTG-U), an effort that includes NATO allies from Canada, Denmark, Great Britain, Lithuania and Poland. The goal of the training is to improve NATO interoperability with Ukraine’s military. The unit’s deployment to Ukraine is

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Wisconsin Tech Council: Virtual event platform launched for June 4 Entrepreneurs’ Conference

MADISON, Wis. – Registrants for the 2020 Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s Conference may now dive head-first into our online platform, Pathable, which is a highly interactive SaaS software that offers the next-best-thing to an in-person event. The platform provides multiple ways to engage with panelists, keynote speakers, exhibitors and all attendees through the day-long conference, which is set for June 4. It will remain open for one-on-one meetings on June 5, as well. Register today to get early access to exhibitor booths, set up your networking meetings and set up your personal agenda. “Crossing the coronavirus chasm” is the theme of the conference, where ‘treps

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff for Memorial Day, encourages Wisconsinites to honor Memorial Day safely

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day and encouraged Wisconsinites to honor Memorial Day and pay tribute to our fallen heroes safely. “On behalf of the state of Wisconsin, I would like to honor the members of our nation’s armed services who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families and loved ones they left behind,” said Gov. Evers. “We owe so much to the brave individuals who have given their lives in service of our country and our

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WisGOP: Joe Biden: ‘If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black’

Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Presidential candidate Joe Biden told a radio host, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” The Republican Party of Wisconsin is committed to meeting all voters where they are so we can talk about our policies and beliefs and so we can hear from community members about their priorities and concerns. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s long list of accomplishments for the black community, we have a great story to tell relating to issues such as school choice, investments in opportunity zones

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Bradley campaign: Scott Walker endorses Bradley for 28th Senate

FRANKLIN, Wis.— On Friday, former Governor Scott Walker announced his support of longtime conservative leader Julian Bradley in his race for the 28th Senate District. Walker issued the following statement: “Julian Bradley will be a great State Senator. I’ve known him for more than ten years and trust Julian to represent the people of the 28th district with passion and integrity. Julian has tirelessly worked over the past decade to advance common sense conservative ideas and to elect conservative candidates. He will fight for the taxpayers in southeastern Wisconsin and will not buckle to pressure from radicals in Madison. It

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Video: COVID-19, Trade Tensions, Turbulent Markets — Trouble for Wisconsin Ag

Be part of a Thursday June 11 lunchtime panel discussion on issues affecting state agriculture. It will be led by veteran farm broadcaster Pam Jahnke. The WisPolitics.com-WisBusiness.com event goes from noon to 1 p.m. This event is part of the East Asia Now series of the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison PANELISTS: –UW-Madison economist Ian Coxhead –Dan … 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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Opportunity Wisconsin: Milwaukee small business owner says Trump’s slow response to COVID-19 devastated our business

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, as Wisconsinites head into a holiday weekend with a patchwork of local public health orders and directives, Opportunity Wisconsin interviewed two Milwaukee small business owners about reopening the Badger State and the challenges of navigating the federal government’s economic support during this global pandemic. It’s been 85 days since President Donald Trump said we’d soon have zero cases in the U.S. We now have 1,620,000 cases and 96,000 deaths – more deaths than any other country in the world. President Trump’s chaotic response made this crisis worse, and his failure to act early on has also

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Mayor Mason: Statement after the announcement of Forward Racine Plan

City of Racine – After the release of the “Forward Racine” plan to reopen the economy at 8:00am on Tuesday, May 26th, Mayor Cory Mason released the following statement: “Today, our Public Health Administrator issued new Public Health orders which allow a reopening of the economy to begin in the City of Racine. However, I want to be crystal clear on this: this is not a green light to slack off. Racine’s coronavirus cases continue to increase at an alarming rate. Healthcare systems have indicated that they are concerned about their hospital capacity. Racine residents are falling gravely ill from

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Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Wear your cloth facial coverings this Memorial Day weekend

Boating. Grilling out. Beverages. Picnics. Flags. Memories. Here in Madison, we know how to celebrate the start of summer. But summer this year will be different from any in our lifetimes. After two months of Safer at Home, I am really pleased that we have successfully flattened the curve in Madison, so far. That could easily change though, and we need to continue to be diligent. The COVID-19 virus hasn’t gone anywhere, and we are still at risk. As you make your plans for the long weekend, please plan to be safe and to show respect for your neighbors and

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Cabral Guevara campaign: Files maximum signatures

[NEENAH, WI…] Rachael Cabral Guevara announced her campaign filed the maximum number of nomination signatures permitted to gain ballot access for the 55th Assembly District. The small businesswoman, Nurse Practitioner, and senior lecturer said the level of support she received while circulating nomination papers was both inspirational and heartwarming. “I’m humbled and excited about the outpouring of support my campaign has received as we collected a maximum number of signatures. As a small businesswoman and medical professional, I’m the only candidate for the 55th Assembly District who’s started a business and served on the frontlines of providing critical heath care

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WisDems: From public officials to small business owners to recent college grads, Wisconsinites are blasting Trump for letting the economy fail

(MADISON, WI) — This week public officials like Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, small business owners such as Becky and Ryan Clancy, and recent college graduates like Daniel Garlock spoke out about Trump’s disastrous response to the Coronavirus pandemic and how it has crushed Wisconsin’s economy. In a series of video testimonials

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Releases Memorial Day video message

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a Memorial Day video message in honor of our fallen heroes. You can view and download the video message by clicking here.   Steil’s remarks: Across Wisconsin and across the country, our Memorial Day traditions have been altered this year due to the ongoing pandemic.   Parades

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Wisconsin Tech Council: Virtual event platform launched for June 4 Entrepreneurs’ Conference

MADISON, Wis. – Registrants for the 2020 Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s Conference may now dive head-first into our online platform, Pathable, which is a highly interactive SaaS software that offers the next-best-thing to an in-person event. The platform provides multiple ways to engage with panelists, keynote speakers, exhibitors and all attendees through the day-long

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Bradley campaign: Scott Walker endorses Bradley for 28th Senate

FRANKLIN, Wis.— On Friday, former Governor Scott Walker announced his support of longtime conservative leader Julian Bradley in his race for the 28th Senate District. Walker issued the following statement: “Julian Bradley will be a great State Senator. I’ve known him for more than ten years and trust Julian to

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Milwaukee small business owner says Trump’s slow response to COVID-19 devastated our business

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, as Wisconsinites head into a holiday weekend with a patchwork of local public health orders and directives, Opportunity Wisconsin interviewed two Milwaukee small business owners about reopening the Badger State and the challenges of navigating the federal government’s economic support during this global pandemic. It’s been

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Cabral Guevara campaign: Files maximum signatures

[NEENAH, WI…] Rachael Cabral Guevara announced her campaign filed the maximum number of nomination signatures permitted to gain ballot access for the 55th Assembly District. The small businesswoman, Nurse Practitioner, and senior lecturer said the level of support she received while circulating nomination papers was both inspirational and heartwarming. “I’m

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