Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Announces interim general manager of Madison Water Utility

Mayor Rhodes-Conway announced today that Joe Grande, Water Quality Manager for the Madison Water Utility, will serve as Interim General Manager (GM) of the Water Utility while a new GM is being recruited. The current General Manager, Tom Heikkinen, submitted his resignation in September. “Joe’s long-time role as a respected and trusted senior manager at the Water Utility will help create continuity among the Water Utility leadership team and a smooth transition for the Utility,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “I appreciate his willingness to step up and support the City and Utility in this role.” Grande will begin serving as Interim

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WED PM Update: Pence says voters choosing between ‘Trump recovery’ or ‘Biden depression’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Mike Pence in Wisconsin today warned this election is a choice on whether “America remains America.” At a modest campaign rally in Mosinee, Pence told viewers if Dem presidential candidate Joe Biden wins, he would only serve as a “Trojan horse for the radical left.” “This election is really a choice between a Tr… 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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UW-Madison: News resources, upcoming discussions to help campus prepare for and reflect on presidential election

MADISON – While all presidential elections are consequential, this year’s vote on Nov. 3 can seem especially momentous, playing out as it is amidst a global pandemic, climate change, a movement for racial justice, and a deeply polarized electorate. And for many UW-Madison students, the election carries added significance – it will be the first time they’ve been eligible to vote for the country’s leader. To help the campus community navigate the days and weeks ahead, university officials will be offering several opportunities to engage in civic dialogue, build community, and discuss the election both before and after the vote.

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Badger Institute: Report: W-2 transition program fails to connect low-income parents with work

The Wisconsin Works (W-2) Transition program, designed to help low-income parents with disabilities or health limitations find work, is falling short in its mission, according to a new report by Dr. Angela Rachidi for the Badger Institute. The study found that instead of entering the workforce, many parents in the program end up leaving because of time limits or are shifted to disability insurance. Former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Eloise Anderson worked on the report with Rachidi, a resident scholar in poverty studies at the American Enterprise Institute. “Parents in the W-2 Transition program

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Milwaukee Alderman Rainey: Targets fresh food access and neighborhood infrastructure in budget amendments

Budget amendments sponsored by Alderman Khalif J. Rainey seek to bolster the city’s Fresh Food Access Fund and to put a full-time monitor in the role of addressing key infrastructure issues in distressed Milwaukee neighborhoods. In an amendment to the mayor’s proposed 2021 city budget, Alderman Rainey has proposed adding $200,000 to the Fresh Food Access Fund (operated by the Department of City Development) to continue providing support for increasing access to fresh food choices in city neighborhoods that do not have grocery stores or other outlets selling fresh and nutritious foods. Alderman Rainey, chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee,

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WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to Green Bay

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Green Bay, Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek released the following statement: “As Green Bay-area hospitals are being pushed to the brink thanks to Trump’s failed COVID-19 response, Trump is continuing to make matters worse as he completely ignores the reality of the virus, saying ‘we’re rounding the corner’ while his White House admits they have given up on controlling the pandemic. Families have been devastated by Trump’s failure of leadership, small businesses have closed forever, and working Wisconsinites are still wondering how they’re going to pay their bills as they look

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Alzheimer’s Association: Celebrates National Family Caregiver Month

MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 28, 2020 – November is National Family Caregiver Month and the Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the more than 16 million Americans, including 195,000 in Wisconsin, who are currently caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers during the past eight months,” said Wendy Betley, Senior Program Director, Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. “Many of these caregivers have experienced a reduction in outside care and support services and reduced support from family and friends in the wake of social distancing protocols. Despite these challenges, caregivers are

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The New North: Latest UW Oshkosh impact survey shows businesses bracing for months of struggles

NEW NORTH, October 28, 2020 – Uncertainty grows for Wisconsin business leaders as they expect another 12 to 18 months of impact from the COVID-19 virus and hold little hope for further government assistance. Results of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s October COVID-19 business and economic impact survey also reveal a rekindled concern regarding long-term viability, said Jeffrey Sachse, interim director of UWO’s Center for Customized Research and Services (CCRS). “The latest survey indicates 8.8% of responding businesses estimate viability of no more than three months,” he said. “The decrease in business confidence is again largely a function of the

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County Executive Parisi: Names Luis Bixler Director of Dane County 911 Center

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Luis Bixler has been selected as the new director for the Dane County Department of Public Safety Communications (911). A former supervisor for the Dane County 911 Center, in 2009, Bixler was named 911 Telecommunicator of the Year for the State of Wisconsin by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and National Emergency Number Association. He also served as Secretary for the Wisconsin Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and as Public Safety Communications Center liaison to the Madison Police Department. “We are excited to welcome Luis back to the Dane

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Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden lead over Trump stable at five percentage points

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden the choice of 48% of likely voters in Wisconsin, President Donald Trump supported by 43% and Libertarian Jo Jorgensen receiving 2%. Another 7% say they will vote for none of these candidates, don’t know how they will vote or declined to say. These results include those who are undecided but say they lean to a candidate. This is the final Marquette Law School poll before the November 3 election. The results are little changed from the Marquette Law School poll conducted from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, in

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WisDems: Announces musical guests for Saturday Rocky Horror Show event

(WISCONSIN) — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Saturday’s Rocky Horror Show fundraiser will feature original musical performances from Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Fall Out Boy, and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam. Bob Weir is a founding member of the Grateful Dead and currently plays with Dead & Company. Mike McCready is a founding member of Pearl Jam. The event will feature a table read of the Rocky Horror Show Script with Tim Curry reprising his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and various musicians performing their own takes on the musical numbers. Participants include Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Nell

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WisGOP: VP Pence in Wisconsin, receives endorsements from ag and water groups

[Madison, WI] – On Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit Mosinee. While the Vice President is in the state, critical agriculture and water groups are endorsing the Trump-Pence Administration. Following the endorsement from the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Venture Dairy Cooperative, and the Wisconsin Water Alliance, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “The Trump-Pence Administration has fought for Wisconsin’s farmers. Wisconsin farms have been hit hard during the last decade, but passing fair trade deals like the USMCA and cutting burdensome regulations shows that this administration made sure the best days

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Biden campaign: Trump campaign brags about Vice President’s health care while COVID-19 cases skyrocket in Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — Yesterday, Trump held a large rally in West Salem on the single worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. Over 5,200 new cases were reported and 64 deaths occurred as the Trump campaign packed people into his event that had no social distancing and very little mask use. This is all happening as Trump tries to repeal protections for people with pre-existing conditions and rip health care away from millions of Americans. The Trump campaign isn’t shying away from this, as their Press Secretary, Hogan Gidley, bragged that Mike Pence, and by extension Donald Trump, have the best

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Van Orden campaign: Displays clear contrast in 2nd debate victory over Ron Kind

HAGER CITY, WI – In another debate victory against Ron Kind, Derrick Van Orden made it clear that western Wisconsin needs a leader who will take action for them in Washington, not two more years of career politician Ron Kind.   Van Orden released the following statement after his 2nd debate win:   I make three promises to everyone in the 3rd district: I will go to work for you every single day, I will always put your interests ahead of my own, and I will never lie to you. That’s how I lived my life as a Navy SEAL,

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America First Action: New ad called Blatant Lie

America First Action PAC is debuting “Blatant Lie,” a television advertisement focusing on Tony Bobulinski’s first-hand interview detailing the inner workings of the Biden Crime Family profiting off of Joe Biden’s vice presidency with shady foreign dealings. The ad will air in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin starting on Friday. In an explosive interview, Bobulinski, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, detailed how he met with Joe Biden, his brother Jim, and his son Hunter regarding a lucrative financial deal with a Chinese energy company in 2017. The interview was backed up by tape recordings, texts, emails and business records. Bobulinski said

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WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump visit to Green Bay

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Green Bay, Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek released the following statement: “As Green Bay-area hospitals are being pushed to the brink thanks to Trump’s failed COVID-19 response, Trump is continuing to make matters worse as he completely ignores the reality of

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Alzheimer’s Association: Celebrates National Family Caregiver Month

MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 28, 2020 – November is National Family Caregiver Month and the Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the more than 16 million Americans, including 195,000 in Wisconsin, who are currently caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for Alzheimer’s and

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WisDems: Announces musical guests for Saturday Rocky Horror Show event

(WISCONSIN) — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Saturday’s Rocky Horror Show fundraiser will feature original musical performances from Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Fall Out Boy, and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam. Bob Weir is a founding member of the Grateful Dead and currently plays with Dead &

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America First Action: New ad called Blatant Lie

America First Action PAC is debuting “Blatant Lie,” a television advertisement focusing on Tony Bobulinski’s first-hand interview detailing the inner workings of the Biden Crime Family profiting off of Joe Biden’s vice presidency with shady foreign dealings. The ad will air in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin starting on Friday. In an

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