10th SD Republicans largely agree on policy issues

Republicans seeking to challenge incumbent Dem Sen. Patty Schachtner to represent the western Wisconsin-based 10th SD largely agree on most of the pressing issues state lawmakers will face in the upcoming legislative session. Schachtner pulled off a surprise victory over then-Rep. Adam Jarchowin a 2018 special election for the western Wisconsin seat. Donald Trump won the district by 17 points in 2… 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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WED PM Update: Baldwin has ‘no earthly understanding’ why next phase of federal COVID relief wasn’t addressed earlier

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has “no earthly understanding” why Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell waited until this week to introduce Republicans’ latest COVID-19 relief plan. The Madison Dem told reporters today the GOP aid package doesn’t adequately address any of the priorities she believes would help people struggling… 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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Rep. Jagler primary election day brat fry fundraiser

Tuesday, August 11th 5:30-7:30pm Marine Corps League Aero Park 907 Boomer Street Watertown, WI 53094 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Donation: $25/person Checks can be made payable to: Jagler for Assembly 601 Clyman Street Watertown, WI 53094 Please RSVP to John at 920-285-5760 or jaglerforassembly@gmail.com

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NFIB: Wisconsin’s small businesses endorse Congressman Mike Gallagher for re-election

MADISON, Wis. (July 29, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Congressman Mike Gallagher for re-election to the United States House of Representatives today to represent Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.   “I’m proud to endorse Congressman Mike Gallagher for re-election today on behalf of our Wisconsin members,” said Bill G. Smith, NFIB’s Wisconsin State Director. “Congressman Gallagher has been a dedicated supporter of our state’s small businesses in Wisconsin and in Washington, D.C. He understands the issues that our members care about, such as eliminating onerous regulations and making tax relief for small

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Ebben campaign: Slams primary opponent for refusing to debate

TOMAH — Today Republican congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, Jessi Ebben, took to Facebook to slam her primary opponent, Derrick Van Orden, for refusing to debate before the August 11 primary. Since Ebben’s July 13th invitation to Van Orden to participate in two in-person debates, Lynxx 24, the Monroe County Republican Party, and the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Wome… 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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Stuck campaign: Wisconsin/Green Bay Committee to Protect Pensions endorses Rep. Amanda Stuck

APPLETON – State Assembly Representative Amanda Stuck is proud to announce the Wisconsin/Green Bay Committee to Protect Pensions’ support of her Congressional campaign. Their support of Rep. Stuck comes on the heels of broken promises and a vote against the Butch Lewis Act from Rep. Mike Gallagher. “That is why it is so important that we have someone like Amanda Stuck standing up for us. It’s time to elect someone who understands what we have gone through the past two terms with nothing but broken promises to help our cause from Congressman Gallagher,” said the committee in their endorsement letter.

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WILL: Files amicus in national legal fight over CARES Act relief for private schools

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an amicus brief Wednesday in Michigan v. DeVos, a critical legal dispute in federal court between a group of state attorneys general and the federal Education Department over the availability of CARES Act funding for private schools. WILL is leading a coalition of 38 state and national groups representing the interests of private schools and parental choice. The Quote: Director and Legal Counsel of Education Policy Libby Sobic said, “COVID-19’s impact on America’s students was not confined to public school sectors. Congress allocated critical funding to both public and private schools with

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Rubio: Welcome State Department report on helping Holocaust survivors and their families receive justice

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of State released a report on the state of restitution of Holocaust-era assets. This report was required by legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act. It is the U.S. government’s first-ever comprehensive review of its kind and discusses the progress and challenges among certain European countries on the return of—or restitution for—wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets. The JUST Act requires the State Department to report on certain countries’ commitment to adopt national laws and policies to help Holocaust survivors and Jewish communities

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Protect Our Care: Governor Evers joins health care providers for discussion about coronavirus and the state of health care in Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin—In case you missed it, Governor Evers joined a virtual roundtable yesterday with State Rep. Jodi Emerson, Jeff Huebner with UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Julia Kyle of Confluence Healthcare, Medical Director Lori Whitis of Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, and registered nurse Angelina Wyatt of Milwaukee.   Guests discussed the on-going coronavirus pandemic and shared their experiences while working on the front lines across Wisconsin.    Here’s What News Outlets are Reporting About the Roundtable:   WBAY: Evers, healthcare workers hold round table discussing pandemic “If one of my patients lands in the ICU, they’ll

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Health Providers lay bare Trump administration failures amid COVID-19 pandemic

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Gov. Tony Evers joined Wisconsin health care providers for a candid conversation about the state of health care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants focused on the unique challenges they are facing during this unprecedented health crisis in a conversation hosted by Opportunity Wisconsin and Protect Our Care.   To view the full remarks by Gov. Evers and the ensuing roundtable discussion, please click here.   Moderated by State Rep. Jodi Emerson, the roundtable discussion among health care providers made clear that the Trump administration has failed to adequately respond to the pandemic, and that ongoing efforts

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Cabral-Guevara campaign: Rep. Rohrkaste spouse endorses Cabral-Guevara

[NEENAH, WI…] The Rachael for Assembly campaign today announced the endorsement of Debbie Rohrkaste, wife of current 55th Assembly District Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah), in the Republican primary race.   Debbie Rohrkaste formally endorsed Cabral-Guevara after a debate between the GOP candidates running to replace her husband in the 55th Assembly District.   Debbie Rohrkaste said, “I have enjoyed knowing Rachel through our involvement in Rotary and I’m thrilled she is running for Michael’s seat. I endorse Rachel and know she will continue the good work Michael did in Madison for the 55th assembly district.”   “Mike Rohrkaste has been

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10th SD Republicans largely agree on policy issues

Republicans seeking to challenge incumbent Dem Sen. Patty Schachtner to represent the western Wisconsin-based 10th SD largely agree on most of the pressing issues state lawmakers will face in the upcoming legislative session. Schachtner pulled off a surprise victory over then-Rep. Adam Jarchowin a 2018 special election for the western

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WED PM Update: Baldwin has ‘no earthly understanding’ why next phase of federal COVID relief wasn’t addressed earlier

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has “no earthly understanding” why Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell waited until this week to introduce Republicans’ latest COVID-19 relief plan. The Madison Dem told reporters today the GOP aid package doesn’t adequately address any of the

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Rep. Jagler primary election day brat fry fundraiser

Tuesday, August 11th 5:30-7:30pm Marine Corps League Aero Park 907 Boomer Street Watertown, WI 53094 Host Levels Available: Gold: $1000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $250 Suggested Donation: $25/person Checks can be made payable to: Jagler for Assembly 601 Clyman Street Watertown, WI 53094 Please RSVP to John at 920-285-5760 or jaglerforassembly@gmail.com

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NFIB: Wisconsin’s small businesses endorse Congressman Mike Gallagher for re-election

MADISON, Wis. (July 29, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Congressman Mike Gallagher for re-election to the United States House of Representatives today to represent Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.   “I’m proud to endorse Congressman Mike Gallagher for re-election today on

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Ebben campaign: Slams primary opponent for refusing to debate

TOMAH — Today Republican congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, Jessi Ebben, took to Facebook to slam her primary opponent, Derrick Van Orden, for refusing to debate before the August 11 primary. Since Ebben’s July 13th invitation to Van Orden to participate in two in-person debates, Lynxx 24, the Monroe County Republican Party, and the Wisconsin

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Rubio: Welcome State Department report on helping Holocaust survivors and their families receive justice

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of State released a report on the state of restitution of Holocaust-era assets. This report was required by legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act. It is the U.S. government’s first-ever

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Protect Our Care: Governor Evers joins health care providers for discussion about coronavirus and the state of health care in Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin—In case you missed it, Governor Evers joined a virtual roundtable yesterday with State Rep. Jodi Emerson, Jeff Huebner with UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Julia Kyle of Confluence Healthcare, Medical Director Lori Whitis of Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, and registered nurse Angelina Wyatt of

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Cabral-Guevara campaign: Rep. Rohrkaste spouse endorses Cabral-Guevara

[NEENAH, WI…] The Rachael for Assembly campaign today announced the endorsement of Debbie Rohrkaste, wife of current 55th Assembly District Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah), in the Republican primary race.   Debbie Rohrkaste formally endorsed Cabral-Guevara after a debate between the GOP candidates running to replace her husband in the 55th

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