Trump, Pence plan Wisconsin visits during Dem National Convention

President Trump is planning to visit Oshkosh on Monday as Dems kick off their virtual national convention in Milwaukee, according to a GOP source. The stop is one of three the Trump campaign has planned for Wisconsin next week and comes as Dems have largely abandoned traveling to the swing state for their virtual convention. Presumptive nominee Joe Biden canceled his plans to accept the nomination in Milwaukee, citing health concerns over travel during the pandemic. The planned visit also comes as Republicans have knocked Biden for not traveling to Wisconsin after Hillary Clinton failed to visit the state in

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Priorities USA ad praises Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket

Dem super PAC Priorities USA is set to release a new ad praising the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket. Director of Battleground State Communications Steve Pierce said “Her Movement” is set to run on social, pre-roll video and streaming TV platforms statewide as part of a $1 million-per-week digital program across battleground states…. 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: Trump, Pence plan Wisconsin visits during Dem National Convention

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — President Trump is planning to visit Oshkosh on Monday as Dems kick off their virtual national convention in Milwaukee, according to a GOP source. The stop is one of three the Trump campaign has planned for Wisconsin next week and comes as Dems have largely abandoned traveling to the swing s… 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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Sen. Cowles: Cowles applauds a milestone for Northeast Wisconsin

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AARP Wisconsin: Social Security’s 85th anniversary a reminder that this hard-earned benefit must be maintained

Social Security’s 85th anniversary a reminder that this hard-earned benefit must be maintained On Social Security’s 85th birthday, many older Wisconsinites find themselves deferring retirement or coming to grips with unexpected unemployment. As we grapple with the abrupt changes brought on by coronavirus, it is clear we must maintain Social Security’s hard-earned benefit for millions of older Americans and their families. According to a new AARP survey, a significant majority of Americans – Republicans (93%), Democrats (99%), and Independents (92%) alike – see Social Security as an important government program, and more than half (56%) say it is even more important in

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: EPA Administrator highlight progress in restoring Fox River

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler in announcing the completion of more than two decades of cleanup at the Fox River Superfund Site. The efforts have removed more than 6 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment in the Lower Fox River and are the result of a $1 billion investment by the EPA, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and companies deemed responsible for contamination. Today’s announcement came after Gallagher joined EPA officials in touring the progress made at both the superfund site and the Cat Island Restoration Project.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Questions Vice President Pence on federal diversions of testing supplies from Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is questioning Vice President Mike Pence, Chair of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, about reports of federal diversions of testing supplies from Wisconsin, which is leading to a reduction of COVID-19 testing and the suspension of pre-procedure testing for several surgical specialties, including orthopedics, gynecology, general surgery, urology, ophthalmology, gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, otolaryngology, interventional radiology, and selective cardiology procedures. In a letter to Vice President Pence, Senator Baldwin writes: “President Trump put you in charge of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, so I am writing with deep concerns about our ongoing

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Pope campaign: Pope wins primary, looks forward to November

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Rep. Tiffany: Sends letter to Gov. Evers on reopening schools

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Wisdems: Statement on women for Trump bus tour announcement

(WISCONSIN) — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Nellie Sires released the following statement in response to the Women for Trump Bus Tour event taking place on the eve of the Democratic National Convention: “If Trump wants to understand why Wisconsin women will be voting for Vice President Biden and Democrats up and down the ticket, he should watch our Convention. His failed response to the coronavirus — on top of four years of incompetence — have left women and families across our demanding new leadership, and his record of failure will be on full display for the entire country

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Gov. Evers: Grants nine more pardons

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers granted pardons this week to nine individuals. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on July 21, 2020. Applicants who the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. “Pardons are more than just a signature on paper, they offer new opportunities, second chances, and forgiveness for folks who have bettered their communities and made amends,” said Gov. Evers. “I believe in second chances and in the positive impact pardons can have on our criminal justice system and communities, so I am glad to pardon these nine individuals.” Gov. Evers granted

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Priorities USA ad praises Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket

Dem super PAC Priorities USA is set to release a new ad praising the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket. Director of Battleground State Communications Steve Pierce said “Her Movement” is set to run on social, pre-roll video and streaming TV platforms statewide as part of a $1 million-per-week digital program across

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Sen. Cowles: Cowles applauds a milestone for Northeast Wisconsin

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AARP Wisconsin: Social Security’s 85th anniversary a reminder that this hard-earned benefit must be maintained

Social Security’s 85th anniversary a reminder that this hard-earned benefit must be maintained On Social Security’s 85th birthday, many older Wisconsinites find themselves deferring retirement or coming to grips with unexpected unemployment. As we grapple with the abrupt changes brought on by coronavirus, it is clear we must maintain Social Security’s hard-earned

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Pope campaign: Pope wins primary, looks forward to November

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Rep. Tiffany: Sends letter to Gov. Evers on reopening schools

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Wisdems: Statement on women for Trump bus tour announcement

(WISCONSIN) — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Nellie Sires released the following statement in response to the Women for Trump Bus Tour event taking place on the eve of the Democratic National Convention: “If Trump wants to understand why Wisconsin women will be voting for Vice President Biden and

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Gov. Evers: Grants nine more pardons

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers granted pardons this week to nine individuals. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on July 21, 2020. Applicants who the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. “Pardons are more than just a signature on paper, they offer new

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