WED PM Update: Republicans slam Biden decision to skip coming to Milwaukee for convention; review finds host of problems with West nomination papers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it for putting public health first. The convention committee in a statement today revealed Biden would instead accept the n… 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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Wisdems: Wisconsin teachers blast Trump and Devos for lack of comprehensive plan to get kids back to school safely

(WISCONSIN) — Yesterday, Wisconsin teachers called out Donald Trump and Betsy Devos for their lack of a plan to send kids and teachers back into schools safely. Wisconsin Education Association Council President Ron Martin penned an op-ed highlighting the problems the public school system faces, while FOX6 published a story concerning the lack of PPE for schools. See More Below WEAC President Ron Martin in the Cap Times:  Wisconsin parents and teachers are consumed with how to keep students safe and learning as a new school year approaches. In fact, it seems the only person not talking about reopening schools is

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Republicans slam Biden decision to skip coming to Milwaukee for convention

Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it for putting public health first. The convention committee in a statement today revealed Biden would instead accept the nomination from his home in Delaware, after earlier saying he would still attend the greatly downsized Democratic National Convention in the state’s largest city. “Vice President Joe Biden will no longer travel to Milwaukee and will instead address the nation and accept the Democratic nomination from his home state of

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Federal judge expresses doubt over mail-in ballot timeline

A federal judge expressed doubts that voters who wait until the state-imposed deadline to request absentee ballots will be able to return them by Election Day as required under Wisconsin law. Still, Judge William Conley peppered lawyers during a hearing Wednesday over whether he should order relief for voters to avoid those who ask for their ballots close to Election Day to end up not having them count. Several groups have filed lawsuits seeking changes to how the November election is conducted, particularly with a record number expected to cast absentee ballots. During today’s hearing on the suits, Conley noted

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Gov. Evers: Announces mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to support August election

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11, 2020, primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes as last week the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing the Wisconsin National Guard to provide support during the August election. Individuals interested in being a poll worker are encouraged to apply by contacting their municipal clerk’s office or visiting the MyVote Wisconsin website. “The Wisconsin National Guard has played a critical role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and this mission is no different,” said Gov. Evers. “Time and time

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AG Kaul: Joins letter calling on Facebook to take stronger steps to prevent use of its platforms to spread hate and disinformation

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 19 Attorneys General from across the United States in calling on Facebook to take additional steps to prevent the popular social media website from being used to spread hate and disinformation. The Attorneys General also urged Facebook to provide stronger support for users who fall victim to online intimidation and harassment on its platforms. “In this time of social distancing and increased isolation, finding ways to stay in contact with others—including through social media—is especially important,” said AG Kaul. “But social media platforms must ensure that they aren’t being used

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ACLU of Wisconsin: After prison population increase, the ACLU of Wisconsin calls on leadership to reduce incarcerated population during pandemic

The ACLU of Wisconsin today released a statement calling on Governor Evers and Secretary Carr to take whatever measures necessary to decrease the prison population as the COVID-19 pandemic flares up in rural communities where many prisons are housed.   Sean Wilson, Smart Justice Campaign Manager of the ACLU of Wisconsin released the following statement:   “The risk to Wisconsin’s incarcerated population from COVID-19 is not over.  In fact, it is only increasing.  The governor and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections must take much stronger steps than those taken so far to save lives both in and outside of prison

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Malinowski campaign: Statement on letter to superintendents

Last week, my Republican opponent sent a letter to superintendents across the state attempting to force them to reopen schools. There are no solutions to the school year that will make everyone happy, but I feel confident that a blatant partisan power grab will make *nobody* happy.   I was enrolled in school during Safer-at-Home, and trust me, it was terrible. It was so difficult to learn and pay attention, and I did not receive the same quality of education that I received the semester prior. To all the parents and students who want to go back because they love

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Gov. Evers: Announces federal disaster aid resources for St. Croix County

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced that residents and businesses in St. Croix affected by severe storms June 28 through July 1, 2020 can now apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). These loans are also available in the contiguous counties of Barron, Dunn, Pierce, and Polk counties and Washington county in Minnesota. The loans provide up to $2 million to help repair or replace physical losses caused by the storms, which caused flash flooding, washed out roads, and resulted in home evacuations. “Wisconsinites know how to band together and rebuild together when disaster hits,” said Gov.

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Palzewicz campaign: Palzewicz all-in on John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Brookfield, WI –  Getting out the vote is fundamental to the success of political campaigns, but for some, just getting to vote is a major issue.  Democrat Tom Palzewicz, who is running for the Fifth Congressional District seat, is applauding the efforts to persuade Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow a vote on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruling in the Shelby County v. Holder gutted critical voter protections within the Voting Rights Act.  The Senate, in a bipartisan effort, has introduced the legislation which is designed to prevent discriminatory changes

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AG Kaul: Urges Senate to ensure relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general are urging the U.S. Senate to provide relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) currently only covers federal student loans owned by the federal government, excluding nearly eight million borrowers whose federal student loans are owned by private entities. “There’s bipartisan agreement among AGs that student loan relief during this pandemic shouldn’t be dependent on who owns your loan. Borrowers need relief now,” said Attorney General Kaul. In March 2020, Congress passed

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WisGOP: Statement in response to Joe Biden abandoning Wisconsin

[Madison, WI] – In response to Joe Biden formally abandoning the state of Wisconsin, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Now that Joe Biden is formally abandoning the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin, it’s becoming clear that Democrats have not learned from their mistakes in 2016 and are poised to repeat them again in 2020. “Joe Biden has not visited the state of Wisconsin once this year and now is using coronavirus concerns as an excuse for his absence despite recent travel to other states. What’s even more clear in Joe

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WED PM Update: Republicans slam Biden decision to skip coming to Milwaukee for convention; review finds host of problems with West nomination papers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it for putting public health first. The convention committee in a

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Federal judge expresses doubt over mail-in ballot timeline

A federal judge expressed doubts that voters who wait until the state-imposed deadline to request absentee ballots will be able to return them by Election Day as required under Wisconsin law. Still, Judge William Conley peppered lawyers during a hearing Wednesday over whether he should order relief for voters to

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Malinowski campaign: Statement on letter to superintendents

Last week, my Republican opponent sent a letter to superintendents across the state attempting to force them to reopen schools. There are no solutions to the school year that will make everyone happy, but I feel confident that a blatant partisan power grab will make *nobody* happy.   I was

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WisGOP: Statement in response to Joe Biden abandoning Wisconsin

[Madison, WI] – In response to Joe Biden formally abandoning the state of Wisconsin, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Now that Joe Biden is formally abandoning the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin, it’s becoming clear that Democrats have not

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