FRI PM Update: Evers’ calendar shows little travel following his stay-at-home order; Thompson says UW System will ‘stay the course’ to reopen campuses

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers, who has urged Wisconsinites to limit their travel, avoid mass gatherings and stay home as much as they can to limit the spread of COVID-19, listed just two official events outside of Dane County during the four months after he issued a stay-at-home order. A WisPolitics.com check of Evers’ calendars shows other … 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    

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Biden campaign: Wisconsinites energized as Joe accepts Democratic Nomination

Last night, Wisconsinites gathered in their cars to watch Joe Biden accept the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States. Biden for President hosted a drive-in where Wisconsin supporters, activists, and volunteers could watch the Democratic National Convention live. This followed a week of Wisconsin virtual events around the convention, where tens of thousands of voters across the state tuned into programming such as: Out for Biden LGBTQ Organizing Launch with Congressman Mark Pocan and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) CEO Joe Solmonese Milwaukee Welcome Pre-Program with Mayor Tom Barrett, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Democratic National

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Hawkins campaign: Wisconsin Democrats knock Hawkins/Walker off ballot, campaign will go to court

Kevin Zeese, Press Secretary KZeese@HowieHawkins.us Robert Smith, Media Coordinator Robert@HowieHawkins.us Greens Plan to File Lawsuit to Give Voters a Choice Syracuse, NY: The ongoing struggle to give voters more choices continues. Yesterday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission in a partisan 3-3 vote refused to put the Green Party presidential ticket of Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker on the ballot. The Hawkins/Walker campaign promised to file suit to give voters a choice. “Thousands of voters in Wisconsin signed petitions to put us on the ballot. The Democratic Commission members have committed a crime against democracy by suppressing voter choice. If there is

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Hawkins campaign: Wisconsin Democrats knock Hawkins off ballot, campaign will go to court

Syracuse, NY: The ongoing struggle to give voters more choices continues. Yesterday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission in a partisan 3-3 vote refused to put the Green Party presidential ticket of Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker on the ballot. The Hawkins/Walker campaign promised to file suit to give voters a choice. “Thousands of voters in Wisconsin signed petitions to put us on the ballot. The Democratic Commission members have committed a crime against democracy by suppressing voter choice. If there is any justice left in Wisconsin, the judge will put us on the ballot,” said Howie Hawkins, the Green Party presidential

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American Bridge 21st Century: Trump’s authoritarian threat

“Donald Trump is telling us in plain language that he will tear our country apart and shred America’s values, norms, and institutions in order to win re-election,” said Kyle Morse, an American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson. “The suggestion of sending law enforcement to polling locations — let alone actually following through — in order to suppress the vote through intimidation is an authoritarian threat that has no place in a democracy and underscores the stakes of this election. We need to heed the call of Michelle Obama and be prepared to put in the work and do what it takes to

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Van Orden campaign: Law enforcement roundtable discusses qualified immunity

HAGER CITY, WI – Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden joined Sheriff Kevin Bygd, Sheriff Joel Wener, and Rep. Jesse James in Altoona for a discussion surrounding the critical support law enforcement needs to continue keeping Wisconsin communities safe. Check out the coverage from WQOW in Eau Claire: “‘Our men and women in blue, every day get up and they leave their families to protect us and ours. And we must respect them and we must make sure they have an adequate amount of funding so that they can be trained properly and equipped properly,’ said Van Orden. Van Orden said he plans

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Palzewicz campaign: Cold war or hot peace?

Brookfield, WI – The world is changing, and a new reality is rapidly replacing old norms. Democrat Tom Palzewicz, running for Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District seat, knows America will need to adapt and change to navigate complex foreign policy in the future. Russia and China dominate the foreign policy news. The cold war, the arms race, and traditional competition are being replaced by cyber warfare, an economic tug-of-war, and a struggle to preserve the balance of power. While Russia has been the focus because of election meddling and influence over President Donald Trump, China’s enormous economic growth and willingness to skirt international

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts Future of Work Caucus event with Wisconsin panelists

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Reps. Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), co-founders and co-chairs of the Congressional Future of Work Caucus, held a virtual roundtable on the importance of supporting and preparing workers for a post-coronavirus economy. Panelists included Dr. Eve Hall, President & CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League and Tom Erickson, the Founding Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences. Left side from top to bottom: Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education John King Jr., and President & CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League Dr. Eve

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Issues letter of warning to Elite Hearing Centers of America

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Federal Trade Commission have sent letters warning Elite Hearing Centers of America about misleading advertisements and social media posts that suggested the company could provide government stimulus money to customers to purchase their hearing aids. Newspaper advertisements made in the State of Wisconsin raised concerns the company was fraudulently advertising that Wisconsin consumers viewing the advertisement were eligible to receive up to $3,000 to purchase hearing aids through a non-existent “COVID-19 hearing healthcare stimulus program.” The letters highlight claims made in the advertisements including language like “COVID-19

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeks input on proposed ATV/UTV route connections In Northern Highland

SUGAR CAMP, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking input on proposed plans for improved access to ATV/UTV routes and trails in and around the Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest. This enhanced access would be made possible through the designation of 1.4 miles of ATV/UTV routes on DNR roads within the state forest. DNR roads proposed for ATV/UTV route designation in the towns of Sugar Camp and Woodruff, would, in conjunction with routes on local and county roads, contribute to a system of ATV/UTV routes through the forest that connect communities and provide additional recreation opportunities.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 21

On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross discuss the Democratic National Convention, the Trump campaign’s stops in Wisconsin and the Election Commission voting to deny Kanye West ballot access.

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Sawyer County a presidential bellwether since 1964

If history serves as a guide, the candidate who wins Sawyer County in November is likely to win the presidency. The county has voted for every winning presidential candidate as far back as 1964. Even if a candidate didn’t win Wisconsin as a whole, each one who carried Sawyer won the White House. The only other Wisconsin county to share this distinction is Juneau, which also has a perfect record of… 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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FRI PM Update: Evers’ calendar shows little travel following his stay-at-home order; Thompson says UW System will ‘stay the course’ to reopen campuses

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers, who has urged Wisconsinites to limit their travel, avoid mass gatherings and stay home as much as they can to limit the spread of COVID-19, listed just two official events outside of Dane County during the four months after

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American Bridge 21st Century: Trump’s authoritarian threat

“Donald Trump is telling us in plain language that he will tear our country apart and shred America’s values, norms, and institutions in order to win re-election,” said Kyle Morse, an American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson. “The suggestion of sending law enforcement to polling locations — let alone actually following through

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Palzewicz campaign: Cold war or hot peace?

Brookfield, WI – The world is changing, and a new reality is rapidly replacing old norms. Democrat Tom Palzewicz, running for Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District seat, knows America will need to adapt and change to navigate complex foreign policy in the future. Russia and China dominate the foreign policy news. The

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts Future of Work Caucus event with Wisconsin panelists

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Reps. Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), co-founders and co-chairs of the Congressional Future of Work Caucus, held a virtual roundtable on the importance of supporting and preparing workers for a post-coronavirus economy. Panelists included Dr. Eve Hall, President & CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League and

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Issues letter of warning to Elite Hearing Centers of America

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Federal Trade Commission have sent letters warning Elite Hearing Centers of America about misleading advertisements and social media posts that suggested the company could provide government stimulus money to customers to purchase their hearing aids. Newspaper advertisements

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 21

On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross discuss the Democratic National Convention, the Trump campaign’s stops in Wisconsin and the Election Commission voting to deny Kanye West ballot access.

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Sawyer County a presidential bellwether since 1964

If history serves as a guide, the candidate who wins Sawyer County in November is likely to win the presidency. The county has voted for every winning presidential candidate as far back as 1964. Even if a candidate didn’t win Wisconsin as a whole, each one who carried Sawyer won

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