TUE PM Update: Absentee deadline case back in federal court after state court’s ruling

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The fight over the deadline for absentee ballots in the fall election is headed back to federal court after Wisconsin’s conservative justices ruled GOP lawmakers have the authority to challenge a ruling that pushed it back six days. In this afternoon’s 4-3 decision, the conservative majority ruled Wisconsin statute “unmistakabl… 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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Sen. Nass: Evers and Palm issue another illegal and unenforceable order

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to mass gathering limitations (Emergency Order #3) issued by Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm through November 6, 2020. The new order is issued under Governor Tony Evers dubious emergency declaration that currently allows for the Governor and DHS Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm to issue dictatorial public health edicts. The first order issued was a statewide face mask mandate. “There are three people responsible for the constitutional crisis that now grips state government, they are Governor Tony Evers, DHS Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Evers and

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Biden campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Kind launch Joe’s in Your Corner virtual tour through Wisconsin

Western Wisconsinites Share Devastating Impacts of Failed Economic Policies and False Health Promises, Highlight Urgent Need for Joe Biden’s Plans to Help Rural Wisconsin Build Back Better Yesterday, Biden for President Wisconsin launched a statewide “Joe’s in Your Corner” tour. The virtual tour takes national, state, and local leaders around the state to listen directly to Wisconsinites about the kitchen table issues that matter most to them, like access to affordable care and the economic impact of the pandemic, and assure them they’ll have someone in their corner, not Wall Street’s when they send Joe Biden to the White House. WKBT: Wisconsin federal,

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United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters ad targets Trump over COVID-19

United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters announced a new ad in Wisconsin. The group said it’s airing ads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as part of a $1.2 million buy. All three feature women in swing counties. The Wisconsin spot features a woman identified as Tammy, a nurse practitioner from Appleton. She says Trump didn’t create the virus, but made it worse. The ad also features clips from Trump’s interviews with Bob Woodward in which the president says he knew the virus was more deadly than was letting on in public. “Trump can’t fix the economy if he can’t

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Steil campaign: Receives endorsements from local law enforcement

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN–Today, Congressman Bryan Steil received support for his reelection to Congress from the Kenosha Professional Police Association, Milwaukee Police Association, and members of local law enforcement. “I am honored to receive the support of local law enforcement. Everyday and in extraordinary circumstances, these men and women answer the call, do their jobs, and protect our community. I back the badge and I’m proud our men and women in blue back me. I look forward to working with our law enforcement to strengthen our communities and work towards a more perfect union,” said Steil. “Two years ago when I met Bryan, we endorsed him based on what

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County Executive Nelson: Statement on Secretary Palm order

APPLETON – Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson issued the following statement, in response to HHS Secretary Andrea Palm’s statewide order regarding mass gatherings: “We live in a national hot spot.  Not since World War II, has a governor been confronted with such an existential threat as COVID19. While there has certainly been no shortage of debate on the governor’s actions, we are well beyond squabbling. It is time the legislature ends the partisanship and political gamesmanship and support our governor. Lawsuits will not limit the spread of the virus. Threats to our public health officers will not move COVID into the next

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Sen. Smith: Statement on introduction of Pandemic School Stability Package

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick), Senator Chris Larson (D – Milwaukee) and their Democratic Assembly colleagues, introduced the Pandemic School Stability Package. The two bills within this package aim to help schools adapt to the financial ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide additional statutory flexibility for students, teachers and school administrators. “The Pandemic School Stability Package we introduced today will provide necessary support for our public schools,” said Senator Smith. “In response to the public health crisis, Governor Evers has established various financial assistance programs and resources to help Wisconsin communities. This legislative package builds

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Marshfield Clinic Health System: Response to Gov. Evers’ executive order

MARSHFIELD – Additional actions need to take place in Wisconsin to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the state.   As Wisconsinites we need to be masking, social distancing, avoiding crowds and utilizing other common-sense safeguards that are proven ways to slow the spread. This will take shared sacrifice from all of us to overcome the challenges the virus has placed on our daily lives.   At Marshfield Clinic Health System we are not immune. We have furloughed hundreds of employees, non-essential staff have been working remotely since March, and essential staff have been working at full capacity. Everyone working in

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U.S. Rep Gallagher: Introduces Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act of 2020, which would help Americans protect their credit scores in the face of medical debt and surprise medical bills. The bill, which would delay the reporting of medical debt on one’s credit report by one year, comes after recent reports noted an acceleration of medical debt among American households in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. Click HERE for bill text. “In the midst of a pandemic, the last thing people need to worry about is the impact of surprise medical bills on their credit,” said Rep. Gallagher. “The Fair

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New Priorities USA ads focus on COVID-19

Priorities USA has launched new TV and digital ads with an emphasis on COVID-19. The TV ad will run on broadcast and cable in Wisconsin beginning tomorrow. The spot contrasts Donald Trump saying he would wear a mask “if I thought it was important” vs. Biden’s approach. Priorities USA is spending nearly $2.4 million on TV, cable and digital between today and the November election. “This is a battle… 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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Wisconsin Medical Society: Statement on state’s gatherings order

The following can be attributed to Society Board of Directors Chair Jerry Halverson, MD, DFAPA: “What’s happening in our state right now with COVID-19 cases is alarming. Record numbers of hospitalizations means many of our hospitals are nearing overall capacity – and that threatens everyone’s access to health care when they might need it the most. It’s also affecting our physicians and others in the health care workforce. Our state’s doctors, nurses and other important health care personnel have been fighting against this pandemic tirelessly for the last seven months – we can’t let them be overwhelmed. “Recent reports show

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Biden launches ads targeting Hispanic voters

A series of new ads are up in the presidential race, including spots from Joe Biden targeting Hispanic voters. Some of the Biden spots feature running mate Kamala Harris. Over the next seven days, Biden and the groups backing him are spending more than $6.8 million in Wisconsin on TV, cable, radio and digital ads, according to Advertising Analytics. President Trump and the groups backing him are 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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AFL-CIO: Supports Gov. Evers’ efforts to keep Wisconsinites safe from COVID-19

(October 6, 2020 – MILWAUKEE, WI) – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement in support of the Evers’ administration actions to combat COVID-19 including limiting indoor public gatherings to 25 percent of a room’s capacity and placing new restrictions on bars, restaurants, and mass gatherings. “On behalf of the working men and women of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, I would like to commend Governor Evers for his latest directive limiting the size of public gatherings in our state. The alarming rise in cases that has put our state near the top of the list of Covid-19 hotspots

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5th CD candidate Palzewicz emphasizes his leadership qualities in first cable ad

Dem Tom Palzewicz, a former businessman running in the 5th CD, has made his first cable ad buy of the election, emphasizing his leadership qualities. Palzewicz’s campaign manager said the campaign’s spending on cable was about $10,000, while the streaming purchase was about $5,400. Advertising Analytics reported the spend at $11,494. The ads will run in the Milwaukee media market ahead of Palzewic… 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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County Executive Parisi: Statement on Gov. Evers’ action on COVID-19

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ new statewide public health order to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic: “I applaud today’s action by Governor Evers and strongly caution the legislature to pause before making a knee-jerk, political response to this prudent and necessary step the Governor has taken. It’s long past due to take the politics out of this pandemic—people are needlessly getting sick and dying because denial and scoring political points have taken precedence over public health and safety. “We are talking about keeping people alive. This pandemic is real, it’s

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Sen. Nass: Evers and Palm issue another illegal and unenforceable order

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to mass gathering limitations (Emergency Order #3) issued by Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm through November 6, 2020. The new order is issued under Governor Tony Evers dubious emergency declaration that currently allows for the Governor and

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Biden campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Kind launch Joe’s in Your Corner virtual tour through Wisconsin

Western Wisconsinites Share Devastating Impacts of Failed Economic Policies and False Health Promises, Highlight Urgent Need for Joe Biden’s Plans to Help Rural Wisconsin Build Back Better Yesterday, Biden for President Wisconsin launched a statewide “Joe’s in Your Corner” tour. The virtual tour takes national, state, and local leaders around the state

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Steil campaign: Receives endorsements from local law enforcement

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN–Today, Congressman Bryan Steil received support for his reelection to Congress from the Kenosha Professional Police Association, Milwaukee Police Association, and members of local law enforcement. “I am honored to receive the support of local law enforcement. Everyday and in extraordinary circumstances, these men and women answer the call, do their

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County Executive Nelson: Statement on Secretary Palm order

APPLETON – Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson issued the following statement, in response to HHS Secretary Andrea Palm’s statewide order regarding mass gatherings: “We live in a national hot spot.  Not since World War II, has a governor been confronted with such an existential threat as COVID19. While there has

Read More »

Sen. Smith: Statement on introduction of Pandemic School Stability Package

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick), Senator Chris Larson (D – Milwaukee) and their Democratic Assembly colleagues, introduced the Pandemic School Stability Package. The two bills within this package aim to help schools adapt to the financial ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide additional statutory flexibility

Read More »

U.S. Rep Gallagher: Introduces Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act of 2020, which would help Americans protect their credit scores in the face of medical debt and surprise medical bills. The bill, which would delay the reporting of medical debt on one’s credit report by one

Read More »

New Priorities USA ads focus on COVID-19

Priorities USA has launched new TV and digital ads with an emphasis on COVID-19. The TV ad will run on broadcast and cable in Wisconsin beginning tomorrow. The spot contrasts Donald Trump saying he would wear a mask “if I thought it was important” vs. Biden’s approach. Priorities USA is

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Wisconsin Medical Society: Statement on state’s gatherings order

The following can be attributed to Society Board of Directors Chair Jerry Halverson, MD, DFAPA: “What’s happening in our state right now with COVID-19 cases is alarming. Record numbers of hospitalizations means many of our hospitals are nearing overall capacity – and that threatens everyone’s access to health care when

Read More »

Biden launches ads targeting Hispanic voters

A series of new ads are up in the presidential race, including spots from Joe Biden targeting Hispanic voters. Some of the Biden spots feature running mate Kamala Harris. Over the next seven days, Biden and the groups backing him are spending more than $6.8 million in Wisconsin on TV,

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County Executive Parisi: Statement on Gov. Evers’ action on COVID-19

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ new statewide public health order to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic: “I applaud today’s action by Governor Evers and strongly caution the legislature to pause before making a knee-jerk, political response to this prudent and

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