THU PM Update: Trump campaign moves Saturday event from La Crosse to Janesville

From WisPolitics.com … — Donald Trump’s campaign is moving one of its planned Saturday rallies from La Crosse to Janesville. The president’s other stop that day is still planned for Green Bay. The announcement of the new stop didn’t include an explanation for the change. But La Crosse Regional Airport Director Ian Turner told WisPolitics.com he asked the airport’s tenant to cancel the rally, … 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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Kind campaign: Endorsement from Vice President Joe Biden

La Crosse, WI – Today, Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Ron Kind for re-election.   “In the years I’ve known Ron, he has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for Wisconsin families,” said Vice President Joe Biden. “Seeking out common ground is something that’s all too rare in Congress these days, but Ron values bipartisanship and is always willing to work across the aisle to get things done for his district. He knows the struggles workers, farmers, and families are facing and goes to bat for them – working to protect Social Security and Medicare, ensuring those with pre-existing

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to support conservation efforts, combat CWD, and protect Wisconsin’s outdoor economy

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act to protect wildlife and their habitats, and to conserve the natural areas that are so important to Wisconsin’s sportsmen and women. When signed into law, this legislation will conserve wetlands, combat invasive species, and address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Earlier this year, Rep. Kind sent a letter with Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) to congressional leadership that successfully advocated for this important bill to receive a vote on the House floor. According to Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources, 1,319 deer tested positive for CWD in 24 counties across Wisconsin in 2019. Nine of those 24 counties are in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, including Adams,

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Weekly GOP Radio Address: Sen. Marklein on rural road safety for Fall color tours

Audio https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/9.30.20-Radio-Address-Rural-Road-Safety-For-Fall-Color-Tours.mp3 Hi! This is Senator Howard Marklein, representing the 17 th Senate District in southwestern Wisconsin. Throughout the year, I represent one of the most beautiful districts in the state, but it is absolutely gorgeous in the fall. The leaves are changing and our landscape is becoming a tremendous portrait of colors and autumn activity. Roadside produce stands, blooming mums and pumpkin patches welcome us to enjoy the season. As you take in the fall colors and drive the countryside, please be aware of the farm vehicles that share our roads. Farmers are working hard to harvest their crops

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Marquette University: Professor awarded $5 million Department of Energy grant for advanced electric drivetrain

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Ayman El-Refaie, Werner Endowed Chair in Secure/Sustainable Energy and professor of electrical and computer engineering on the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has received a $5 million grant from the Department of Energy in support of his project to develop the next generation of electric-drive drivetrains. The grant was awarded to Marquette, as the lead institution. Partner institutions include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, General Motors, Niron Magnetics and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The goal of the project team will be to develop an electric drivetrain that meets or exceeds the DOE’s system

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AARP: Pleased with task force support for WI’s unpaid family caregivers

Madison, Wisconsin – AARP Wisconsin is voicing full support for recommendations made public today by the Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving that call for increased support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers. Specifically, AARP points to two proposals that would provide immediate help for unpaid family caregivers – the Wisconsin Credit for Caring Act and the Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable (CARE) Act, which would help family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home. AARP also supports improvements to the Family Medical Leave Act, expanding it to cover caregiving, as well as task force recommendations affecting the

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WisDems: Chair responds to Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “As COVID-19 spreads like wildfire through Wisconsin, Donald Trump is holding events with no social distancing, no mask wearing, and seemingly no precautions taken at all to keep the communities he is visiting safe. Local health care professionals and elected officials and have implored Trump to do what is in the best interest of the health of their communities by postponing his events, but the President is continuing to put Wisconsinites at risk as he ignores common sense safety measures. Instead

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Born campaign fundraiser

A Campaign Reception for State Representative Mark Born Monday, October 19th 5:00-6:30pm Pioneer Keg 122 S Milwaukee Street Theresa, WI Sponsor Contribution Levels: $1000, $500, $250 Donations of any amount to attend! All donations graciously accepted Please RSPV to votemarkborn@gmail.com or call 920-210-1808

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Ellenson campaign: Our police and first responders need more funding, not less

75th District Assembly candidate John Ellenson released the following statement: “The killing of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake have sickened all of us. As did the senseless violence and destruction of property that erupted in their aftermath, heaping tragedy on top of tragedy.” “We all depend on our police and first responders to protect life and property and we all have a right to express our feelings and demand change through peaceful protest. But riots are not peaceful protest. Riots are riots. And those who harm others or damage property must be held accountable for their actions.”

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Rep. Horlacher: Gov. Evers’ continued persecution of Wisconsin business

Mukwonago, WI—Governor Evers has levied yet another unjust indictment of the Wisconsin business community with his forthcoming response to an open records request his office received. Rep Horlacher issued the following statement in response to Gov. Evers’ actions: “Gov. Evers’ unconstitutional executive orders are just a part of his relentless efforts to disrupt business in Wisconsin under the guise of public health. This latest flip-flip is yet another example of his track record of saying one thing and doing another.  He has already shut down our economy this year and as we face one of the worst economic times of

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Magnafici campaign fundraiser

A fundraiser for Representative Gae Magnafici With Special Guest Rebecca Kleefisch And music by the Solid Rock Quartet Wednesday, October 14th 5:00-7:00pm At the Home of Kris and Dick Hartung 532 150th Street Amery, WI 54001 Suggested donation: $25 Checks can be made payable to: Gae Magnafici for Wisconsin P.O. Box 716 Oceola, WI 54020 Please RSVP to Gae at magnaficiforassembly@gmail.com

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunters are reminded to register their deer

MADISON, Wis. — The Department of Natural Resources would like to remind all hunters that harvested deer must be registered electronically by 5 p.m. the day after the deer is recovered. The 2020 fall forecast is packed with information about this year’s deer seasons. With extended archery and crossbow seasons in 26 counties and the nine-day gun season still ahead, hunters have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the hunt. Licenses are on sale now online at gowild.wi.gov and at approved license agents around the state. DNR service centers remain closed. When registering, hunters are encouraged to use GameReg, a registration system that collects harvest information from

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Horlacher campaign fundraiser

A Cocktail Reception in Support of Representative Cody Horlacher Thursday, October 15th 5:30-7:30pm At the Home of Michelle & Brian Adams W339S9485 Harvest Court Mukwonago, WI Host Levels Available: Gold: $500 Silver: $250 General Reception: $25/person Checks can be made payable to: Citizens for Horlacher 327 Lake Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 To donate online, visit: https://secure.anedot.com/citizens-for-horlacher/donate Please RSVP to Dan Morse at 608-770-2819 or dan@dmorseconsulting.com

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Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Evers encourages Wisconsinites to stay home and stay safe

Audio file of radio address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to take precautions to put the brakes on the pandemic and keep their family, friends, employees and co-workers, and neighbors safe. Hi, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. We are seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and right now, it’s not slowing down—it’s actually picking up speed. That’s why I issued a new statewide face coverings order to help us try and contain this virus and stop the spread. But folks, if we are going to get this virus under control, then wearing a

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Kind campaign: Endorsement from Vice President Joe Biden

La Crosse, WI – Today, Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Ron Kind for re-election.   “In the years I’ve known Ron, he has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for Wisconsin families,” said Vice President Joe Biden. “Seeking out common ground is something that’s all too rare in Congress

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to support conservation efforts, combat CWD, and protect Wisconsin’s outdoor economy

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act to protect wildlife and their habitats, and to conserve the natural areas that are so important to Wisconsin’s sportsmen and women. When signed into law, this legislation will conserve wetlands, combat invasive species, and address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Earlier this year, Rep. Kind sent a letter with Rep. Joe Cunningham

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Weekly GOP Radio Address: Sen. Marklein on rural road safety for Fall color tours

Audio https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/9.30.20-Radio-Address-Rural-Road-Safety-For-Fall-Color-Tours.mp3 Hi! This is Senator Howard Marklein, representing the 17 th Senate District in southwestern Wisconsin. Throughout the year, I represent one of the most beautiful districts in the state, but it is absolutely gorgeous in the fall. The leaves are changing and our landscape is becoming a tremendous

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AARP: Pleased with task force support for WI’s unpaid family caregivers

Madison, Wisconsin – AARP Wisconsin is voicing full support for recommendations made public today by the Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving that call for increased support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers. Specifically, AARP points to two proposals that would provide immediate help for unpaid family caregivers – the Wisconsin Credit for

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WisDems: Chair responds to Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “As COVID-19 spreads like wildfire through Wisconsin, Donald Trump is holding events with no social distancing, no mask wearing, and seemingly no precautions taken at all to keep the communities he

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Born campaign fundraiser

A Campaign Reception for State Representative Mark Born Monday, October 19th 5:00-6:30pm Pioneer Keg 122 S Milwaukee Street Theresa, WI Sponsor Contribution Levels: $1000, $500, $250 Donations of any amount to attend! All donations graciously accepted Please RSPV to votemarkborn@gmail.com or call 920-210-1808

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Rep. Horlacher: Gov. Evers’ continued persecution of Wisconsin business

Mukwonago, WI—Governor Evers has levied yet another unjust indictment of the Wisconsin business community with his forthcoming response to an open records request his office received. Rep Horlacher issued the following statement in response to Gov. Evers’ actions: “Gov. Evers’ unconstitutional executive orders are just a part of his relentless

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Magnafici campaign fundraiser

A fundraiser for Representative Gae Magnafici With Special Guest Rebecca Kleefisch And music by the Solid Rock Quartet Wednesday, October 14th 5:00-7:00pm At the Home of Kris and Dick Hartung 532 150th Street Amery, WI 54001 Suggested donation: $25 Checks can be made payable to: Gae Magnafici for Wisconsin P.O. Box

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Horlacher campaign fundraiser

A Cocktail Reception in Support of Representative Cody Horlacher Thursday, October 15th 5:30-7:30pm At the Home of Michelle & Brian Adams W339S9485 Harvest Court Mukwonago, WI Host Levels Available: Gold: $500 Silver: $250 General Reception: $25/person Checks can be made payable to: Citizens for Horlacher 327 Lake Street Mukwonago, WI

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