Challenges allege West nomination papers filed after deadline, have deficiencies

Two challenges were filed late this afternoon to the nomination papers entertainer Kanye West filed to run for president in Wisconsin, each alleging that he failed to turn them in on time. One of the challenges, filed by the state Dem Party, alleges the circulators West’s campaign deliberately misled electors on what they were signing, with one woman swearing in an affidavit the circulator told her it was a list of people who were registered to vote. She testified she wouldn’t have signed if she’d known its true purpose because she doesn’t support West and thinks “it’s a joke he’s

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Asbury, Schroeder close on the issues in 55th AD GOP primary

Lauri Asbury and Jay Schroeder largely agree on the issues as they seek the Republican nomination for the Fox Valley’s 55th Assembly District. On the push to replace lead water service lines coming into people’s homes, both said it should be handled through municipal budgets. Asbury, 55 and a member of the Neenah School Board, said she would support efforts to gradually replace the lead laterals a… 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

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41st AD GOP primary candidates have differing views on addressing mental health

Three Republican candidates running in the Fond du Lac-area 41st Assembly District showed some variance in their thoughts on how to treat Wisconsinites’ mental health. Alex Dallman, 28, currently works as outreach representative for U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah. Luke Dretske, 21 and a junior at Ripon College, is the president of his school’s chapter of College Republicans. Chuck Harsh, 5… 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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17th AD Dem primary candidates agree on police reform, state aid to Milwaukee

Two Dem candidates for the Milwaukee-area 17th Assembly District largely agree on the issues. Both supported Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed police reforms and state financial assistance to Milwaukee, especially for replacing lead water pipes. Michael Brox, Chris Walton, Supreme Moore Omokunde, and Republican candidate Avrohom Eisenbach are running to replace Democrat David Crowley, who was elected Milw… 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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DNC: How to watch the 2020 Convention

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced over a dozen options for watching the 2020 Democratic National Convention, ensuring that this year’s convention will reach viewers where they are, however they prefer to watch, all across the nation. With an unprecedented number of ways to tune in, this year’s convention will engage voters in new, innovative ways and unite the country around our shared values. The convention will take place over four nights from August 17-20, 2020. Convention programming will air live from 9:00-11:00 PM Eastern each night. The official live stream for the 2020 Democratic National Convention will be hosted on DemConvention.com, where viewers

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: State’s critical access hospitals ranked third best nationally for quality efforts

The federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has ranked Wisconsin’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) third best in the nation for health care quality reporting and improvement measures. HRSA annually recognizes top performing states that achieve the highest quality-related reporting rates and levels of quality improvement over the previous 12-month period. Wisconsin’s CAHs came in third for 2020, behind just Virginia and South Carolina. Critical Access Hospitals are lower-volume, rural facilities that are key health care safety-net providers serving Wisconsin’s rural population. There are 58 CAHs across the state. HRSA’s measures are from its Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP),

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FRI REPORT: COVID-19, mail-in voting complicates handicapping for Tuesday’s primaries

Quotes of the Week I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I’m very, very disappointed in this professionally and personally because I think we all have had so much pride in having Milwaukee chosen. – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Joe Biden deciding not to come to Milwaukee to accept the Dem presidential nomination due to COVID-19 concerns. The dramatically scaled-back convention has led some … 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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UW-Madison: That little voice in your head may be aligning your thoughts

MADISON – It’s not uncommon these days to have some time alone with your thoughts. But what does that sound like, if it sounds like anything at all? Many people feel their thoughts take the form of an inner voice, a sort of conversation with themselves in their mind, according to a new questionnaire on inner voices developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers. Others discover (often through the internet) this way of experiencing thoughts, and are thoroughly confused by the idea. “It’s much easier to see physical differences, that someone can jump higher than you, or run faster,” says Gary

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WEC: Important things voters should know for Primary day

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today released its list of the top things Wisconsin voters should know for the Partisan Primary, Tuesday, August 11. The Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously recommends all voters wear face coverings for voting on Election Day, but they are not required. The WEC has developed public health guidance with the assistance of public health officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services that face coverings are recommended for use by voters and poll workers on Election Day. However, the Executive Order issued by the Governor on July 30, 2020 that requires face coverings in

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Dept. of Military Affairs: New Wisconsin Guard sexual assault response coordinator brings vast experience and passion for victim advocacy to position

MADISON, Wis. — Tierney Twing, the newly assigned sexual assault response coordinator for the Wisconsin National Guard at Joint Force Headquarters, got her start in the sexual assault prevention field working with incarcerated survivors of sexual assault and harassment as a member of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Unit with the state Department of Corrections. “This truly opened my eyes to how far rape culture reaches, and how one act of sexual assault can touch and alter every part of a survivor’s life,” Twing said. Later, as the lead shelter advocate with a domestic abuse shelter in Madison, Twing had

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Voces de la Frontera, Hmong American Women’s Association, Leaders Igniting Transformation: Statement on demotion of Chief Morales

The demoting of Chief Morales by the Fire and Police Commission tonight is a positive next  step in providing the desperately needed accountability over the Milwaukee Police Department. In the Chief’s 6-month review this past July, over 300 Milwaukee residents voiced their strong displeasure over the Chief’s leadership throughout his tenure, as well his department’s handling of the uprisings in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. In their latest decision, it appears as though the FPC is making an attempt to listen to the community and provide some sort of accountability, but these actions alone are not enough.

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UW-Milwaukee: Research Foundation receives WEDC grant for UWM startups

Leveraging a $200,000 matching grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation has developed a Bridge Grant Program that will help commercialize innovations developed at UWM and contribute to the health of the local economy. The UWMRF is working to raise funds to create a pool of $400,000 that will be used to invest in startup companies involving UWM faculty, students or staff that have licensed intellectual property through the foundation. With UWMRF support, 15 campus startup companies have launched. Currently the foundation offers one other seed-funding source – its Catalyst Grants Program, which began in 2007. The

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces bill to ensure assistance for businesses in need, transparency in PPP loans

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Integrity Act this week, legislation to ensure Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are forgiven for the businesses most in need of federal assistance and to ensure full transparency of PPP loan distributions. “PPP was created to be a lifeline to businesses and non-profit organizations devastated by government shutdown orders and the COVID recession. It was never intended to protect or enhance profits for thriving businesses or organizations,” Senator Johnson said. “This legislation will help direct financial relief to those that truly need it, and limit the extent to which we further mortgage our

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Growth Energy: Applauds renewed U.S. Rep. Pocan, House push for biofuel relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor thanked members of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus for their efforts to deliver long-overdue relief to the biofuel sector in the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation. Led by Reps. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), 31 members of the caucus sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership calling for negotiators to adopt “language explicitly directing” relief to producers and processors of renewable fuels.  “We’re grateful to our congressional champions who are working overtime to stop the bleeding and offer hope for farm communities,” said Skor. “With continued uncertainty around COVID-19, and states, like California, Texas, and Florida returning to lockdown, the stakes are too

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American Bridge 21st Century: Adds to PA, WI ad buy

In response to Republican smears against Joe Biden, American Bridge 21st Century is adding nearly $1 million to its $25 million ad buy and launching new ads targeting seniors and small-town, rural voters necessary to Donald Trump’s re-election efforts. The 60-second ads feature a teacher and former Trump voter sharing her disappointment in Trump’s handling of the coronavirus and for politicizing r… 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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Asbury, Schroeder close on the issues in 55th AD GOP primary

Lauri Asbury and Jay Schroeder largely agree on the issues as they seek the Republican nomination for the Fox Valley’s 55th Assembly District. On the push to replace lead water service lines coming into people’s homes, both said it should be handled through municipal budgets. Asbury, 55 and a member

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17th AD Dem primary candidates agree on police reform, state aid to Milwaukee

Two Dem candidates for the Milwaukee-area 17th Assembly District largely agree on the issues. Both supported Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed police reforms and state financial assistance to Milwaukee, especially for replacing lead water pipes. Michael Brox, Chris Walton, Supreme Moore Omokunde, and Republican candidate Avrohom Eisenbach are running to replace

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DNC: How to watch the 2020 Convention

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced over a dozen options for watching the 2020 Democratic National Convention, ensuring that this year’s convention will reach viewers where they are, however they prefer to watch, all across the nation. With an unprecedented number of ways to tune in, this year’s

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: State’s critical access hospitals ranked third best nationally for quality efforts

The federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has ranked Wisconsin’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) third best in the nation for health care quality reporting and improvement measures. HRSA annually recognizes top performing states that achieve the highest quality-related reporting rates and levels of quality improvement over the previous 12-month

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WEC: Important things voters should know for Primary day

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today released its list of the top things Wisconsin voters should know for the Partisan Primary, Tuesday, August 11. The Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously recommends all voters wear face coverings for voting on Election Day, but they are not required. The WEC has

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Dept. of Military Affairs: New Wisconsin Guard sexual assault response coordinator brings vast experience and passion for victim advocacy to position

MADISON, Wis. — Tierney Twing, the newly assigned sexual assault response coordinator for the Wisconsin National Guard at Joint Force Headquarters, got her start in the sexual assault prevention field working with incarcerated survivors of sexual assault and harassment as a member of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Unit with

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Voces de la Frontera, Hmong American Women’s Association, Leaders Igniting Transformation: Statement on demotion of Chief Morales

The demoting of Chief Morales by the Fire and Police Commission tonight is a positive next  step in providing the desperately needed accountability over the Milwaukee Police Department. In the Chief’s 6-month review this past July, over 300 Milwaukee residents voiced their strong displeasure over the Chief’s leadership throughout his

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UW-Milwaukee: Research Foundation receives WEDC grant for UWM startups

Leveraging a $200,000 matching grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation has developed a Bridge Grant Program that will help commercialize innovations developed at UWM and contribute to the health of the local economy. The UWMRF is working to raise funds to create a

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American Bridge 21st Century: Adds to PA, WI ad buy

In response to Republican smears against Joe Biden, American Bridge 21st Century is adding nearly $1 million to its $25 million ad buy and launching new ads targeting seniors and small-town, rural voters necessary to Donald Trump’s re-election efforts. The 60-second ads feature a teacher and former Trump voter sharing her disappointment

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