Appeals court blocks enforcement of Evers’ limits on public, indoor gatherings

A split state appeals court today reinstated a temporary injunction preventing enforcement of the Evers administration’s order limiting indoor gatherings to 25 percent of a room’s capacity. The 3rd District Court of Appeals also set an expedited briefing schedule for next week as it reviews a circuit court judge’s ruling that had upheld the order. In a 2-1 ruling, the court ruled the injunction was justified because the plaintiffs had established a likelihood of success in challenging the administration’s order. Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm earlier this month issued an order limiting indoor, public gatherings for a four-week

Read More »

FRI REPORT: Dems hold spending edge in 16 of the 20 most competitive legislative races

Quotes of the Week We said, “Let’s give him the money, let’s give him flexibility and he can do what he thinks is best.” … We don’t need to come in because we gave him all the flexibility that he needs. – JFC Co-Chair Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, saying there’s no need for lawmakers to take additional action regarding COVID-19. A quorum of lawmakers last met on the floor in mid-April. I… 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.

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces federal funding for Wisconsin telehealth services and distance learning

La Crosse, WI —Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced close to $2,000,000 in grants to support telehealth services and distance learning in Wisconsin. The grants, approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, were awarded to St. Vincent Hospital and the HSHS System to help purchase telehealth equipment and expand access to services and to Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 10 to upgrade schools’ distance learning technology and provide resources to help overcome disparities experienced by rural school districts.    “So many important aspects of our lives have moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including education and health services,”

Read More »

WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to West Salem

(WISCONSIN) — In response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to West Salem, Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Trump’s visit to western Wisconsin will only highlight his four years of failed economic policy that has shuttered thousands of farms, gutted vital industries, and put China’s interests ahead of Wisconsin’s at every turn. Now, in the middle of the pandemic, Trump’s failure to address COVID-19 has continued to decimate our economy and has caused a surge in the infection and death rate. At the same time, Trump has continued his attacks on our health care and protections for

Read More »

Andraca Campaign: Endorsed by Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals

WHITEFISH BAY – The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (WFNHP) announced their endorsement for Deb Andraca in her race for Wisconsin’s 23rd Assembly District. Deb Andraca released the following statement on the endorsement:   “I am honored to have this endorsement from the organization representing nurses and our front-line healthcare workers,” said Andraca. “Since the start of this pandemic, Republican leaders in Madison have refused to show up, filed lawsuit after lawsuit, and all without any plan to control the virus. If they’re serious about helping healthcare workers, they would show up and pass the Healthcare Heroes Act,

Read More »

Rep. Vos: Meets with top White House official

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the meeting that he and Senate President Roger Roth had with the nation’s Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx. “I would like to thank Dr. Birx for visiting Wisconsin at this pivotal time in our coronavirus response. I commend her leadership in fighting the pandemic in our nation and appreciate all that has been done by the Coronavirus Task Force under the direction of Vice President Mike Pence. “I enjoyed talking with Dr. Birx and learning about her recommendations for the state. We share her concerns about the rapid spread that

Read More »

Sen. Ringhand: Statement on Dr. Birx visit to Wisconsin

State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville), welcomed federal COVID-19 Task Force member Dr. Birx to Wisconsin. “My hope is that Dr. Birx brings a plan and a dose of common-sense to the Republican leadership here in Wisconsin. So far, the Republican legislative leadership in Wisconsin has spent nearly $2 million taxpayers money on high-end attorneys to overturn Governor Evers attempts to get the virus under control, save lives and keep us safe. It has been 190 days since the legislature last met and all we’ve gotten from Republican legislative leaders is partisanship and lawsuits. Their partisan and reckless response to the

Read More »

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 23

On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross discuss the legal fight over the guv’s actions to combat COVID-19, a coming income tax break and a boost for the unemployed.

Read More »

Plotkin Campaign: Statement on Alberta Darling’s comments regarding legislative inactivity

GLENDALE – Neal Plotkin, candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate, District 8, today issued the following statement regarding Sen. Alberta Darling’s comments on the state Legislature’s inactivity:   “Alberta Darling’s comments that Wisconsin lawmakers have “done enough” to fight the spiking coronavirus pandemic are the perfect example of the total lack of compassion and leadership, along with a complete dereliction of duty from her and the entire Republican leadership in Wisconsin’s legislative chambers.   “It is reckless and shameless. As Wisconsin’s confirmed caseload and death tallies climb embarrassingly nationwide, Darling and her Senate cohorts neglect their responsibilities and refuse to

Read More »

Sen. Carpenter: Prescription drug task force recommendations a great step forward for Wisconsin

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement following the release of the “Report of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices:” “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served on the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices and thank Governor Tony Evers for recognizing how important an issue this is for so many people in our state,” said Sen. Carpenter (D-Milwaukee). “Without a doubt, the price of prescription drugs is one of the issues I hear about the most from my constituents and it is something that has a tremendous impact on the

Read More »

WILL: Asks judge to decide on merits in lawsuit challenging Gov. Evers’ emergency declarations

Critical questions remain before the court on emergency powers The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a motion for summary judgement in Lindoo v. Evers, a lawsuit filed in Polk County Circuit Court challenging Governor Tony Evers’s legal authority to issue multiple emergency declarations in response to COVID-19. A motion for summary judgement asks Judge Waterman to make a decision on the merits of the claims made in WILL’s lawsuit. Judge Waterman’s recent denial of an injunction on October 12, did not address the merits of all of the lawsuit’s claims. The Quote: WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg said,

Read More »

WisDems: Following debate, Wisconsinites respond to Trump’s falsehoods, attacks on ACA and failed COVID-19 response

“Already, I was looking forward to casting my ballot for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but last night’s debate only further strengthened the case against Donald Trump.” (WISCONSIN) — Following the Presidential debate, Wisconsin residents Chrystal Chartier and Rosemary Doyle — who have pre-existing conditions held a video press conference responding to Trump’s debate performance in relation to his continued attacks on the Affordable Care Act and failed coronavirus response and yesterday he again reiterated he wants to “terminate” the ACA. For four years, Donald Trump has constantly attacked the ACA protections that 2.4 million Wisconsinites rely on, and now, in

Read More »

WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to West Salem

(WISCONSIN) — In response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to West Salem, Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Trump’s visit to western Wisconsin will only highlight his four years of failed economic policy that has shuttered thousands of farms, gutted vital industries, and put China’s

Read More »

Rep. Vos: Meets with top White House official

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the meeting that he and Senate President Roger Roth had with the nation’s Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx. “I would like to thank Dr. Birx for visiting Wisconsin at this pivotal time in our coronavirus response. I commend her leadership

Read More »

Sen. Ringhand: Statement on Dr. Birx visit to Wisconsin

State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville), welcomed federal COVID-19 Task Force member Dr. Birx to Wisconsin. “My hope is that Dr. Birx brings a plan and a dose of common-sense to the Republican leadership here in Wisconsin. So far, the Republican legislative leadership in Wisconsin has spent nearly $2 million taxpayers

Read More »

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 23

On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross discuss the legal fight over the guv’s actions to combat COVID-19, a coming income tax break and a boost for the unemployed.

Read More »

WisDems: Following debate, Wisconsinites respond to Trump’s falsehoods, attacks on ACA and failed COVID-19 response

“Already, I was looking forward to casting my ballot for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but last night’s debate only further strengthened the case against Donald Trump.” (WISCONSIN) — Following the Presidential debate, Wisconsin residents Chrystal Chartier and Rosemary Doyle — who have pre-existing conditions held a video press conference responding

Read More »