On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss proposals from Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Republicans to address COVID-19, lawsuits before the state Supreme Court on COVID-19 orders, and the presidential recount in Milwaukee and Dane Counties.
A continued surge in corporate tax collections over the rest of this fiscal year will help produce a $1.2 billion surplus to end the 2019-21 budget, giving the state a cushion heading into the next biennium. According to a report from the Evers administration today, the state will see $1.35 billion in additional revenue growth over the 2021-23 biennium on top of the gross balance of $1.2 billion 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. Username or E-mail Password
Quotes of the Week Obviously, I’m offended that he picks the county and the city that has the highest percentage of African Americans in the state. … A failed candidate, a failed campaign, and soon to be a failed recount effort. – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on President Trump’s request for a recount in Milwaukee and Dane counties, which kicked off today. We will not stop fighting for transpare… 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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Dane County election officials today rejected President Trump’s attempt to throw out every absentee ballot cast Nov. 3 as a recount got underway, providing an early look at the legal challenge that could follow once the process is over. Trump campaign attorney Christ Troupis argued the Dane County Board of Canvassers should reject the absentee ballots claiming there isn’t physical evidence to prov… 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.
CONTACT: Maj. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/news/2020news/20238 by Maj. Joe Trovato MADISON, Wis. — In a year unlike any other in the long and storied history of the Wisconsin National Guard, the two central tenets that form the bedrock principles of the Guard’s mission – service to Wisconsin and the nation – have been on full display. But for an organization whose origins date back to the 1830s before Wisconsin even achieved statehood, 2020 holds the unique distinction of marking the largest sustained domestic mobilization in
Contact: Bob Nack, DNR Big Game Section Chief RobertR.Nack@wisconsin.gov or 608-617-3492 Don’t shoot an elk during gun deer season. Know your target. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR & iStock/rogertrentham MADISON, Wis. – While out in the woods for gun deer season Nov. 21 -29, hunters may encounter elk or moose. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take an extra… 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.
Delay in Providing Resources to Biden Transition Creates Unacceptable Risks to Pandemic Response & National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and their colleagues in calling on General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily Murphy to end her unprecedented delay, immediately ascertain Vice President Joe Biden as President-Elect and Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President-Elect, and make available the transition resources that are provided by law. This delay creates unacceptable risks to national security and COVID-19 pandemic response efforts as the United States passed more than 250,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Chris Stewart (R-UT), today introduced the American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act, which would prohibit any Chinese companies from accessing U.S. capital markets if they are listed on the U.S. Department of Commerce Entity List or the U.S. Department of Defense list of Communist Chinese military companies. In addition to prohibiting these companies from being listed on securities exchanges, this bill would also prohibit investment from investment companies, insurance companies, and retirement funds. Click HERE for bill text. “The Chinese Communist Party is engaged in a relentless campaign to
Today’s Midday podcast covers the first day of the recounts of the presidential election in the state’s two largest Dem strongholds.
Mukwonago, WI—Governor Evers tripled down on another one of his unconstitutional power grabs by extending his executive order today. Rep. Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) has issued the following statement in response: “I am outraged that Gov. Evers has extended his unconstitutional order once again. I wish I could say that I am surprised, but I am not. I urged the legislature to fight this order back… 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.
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, and incoming Majority Leader LeMahieu finally met to discuss the state’s out of control coronavirus pandemic and what can be done about it legislatively. While this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, Republicans must show that they’re really serious about taking action. The Governor has been leading throughout this pandemic, offering a consistent and evidence-backed message around masking, social distancing, and staying home. He has implemented necessary public health measures through his executive powers, making every attempt to save lives. Governor Evers has prioritized families and ordinary people in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin as Wisconsin’s hospitals are operating at or very near full capacity and healthcare providers are struggling to keep up with the demand for care. Executive Order #95 is available here. Emergency Order #1 is available here. Both orders are effective immediately and will expire after 60 days or with a subsequent superseding order. “Wisconsin hospitals are overwhelmed and facing staffing shortages,” said Gov. Evers. “We continue to see record-setting days of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin. We need everyone to stay home and wear a mask if you have to you
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss proposals from Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Republicans to address COVID-19, lawsuits before the state Supreme Court on COVID-19 orders, and the presidential recount in Milwaukee and Dane Counties.
A continued surge in corporate tax collections over the rest of this fiscal year will help produce a $1.2 billion surplus to end the 2019-21 budget, giving the state a cushion heading into the next biennium. According to a report from the Evers administration today, the state will see $1.35
Quotes of the Week Obviously, I’m offended that he picks the county and the city that has the highest percentage of African Americans in the state. … A failed candidate, a failed campaign, and soon to be a failed recount effort. – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on President Trump’s request
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Dane County election officials today rejected President Trump’s attempt to throw out every absentee ballot cast Nov. 3 as a recount got underway, providing an early look at the legal challenge that could follow once the process is over. Trump campaign attorney Christ Troupis argued the Dane County Board of
CONTACT: Maj. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/news/2020news/20238 by Maj. Joe Trovato MADISON, Wis. — In a year unlike any other in the long and storied history of the Wisconsin National Guard, the two central tenets that
Contact: Bob Nack, DNR Big Game Section Chief RobertR.Nack@wisconsin.gov or 608-617-3492 Don’t shoot an elk during gun deer season. Know your target. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR & iStock/rogertrentham MADISON, Wis. – While out in the woods for gun deer season Nov. 21 -29, hunters may encounter elk or moose. The Wisconsin Department of
Delay in Providing Resources to Biden Transition Creates Unacceptable Risks to Pandemic Response & National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and their colleagues in calling on General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily Murphy to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Chris Stewart (R-UT), today introduced the American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act, which would prohibit any Chinese companies from accessing U.S. capital markets if they are listed on the U.S. Department of Commerce Entity List or the
Today’s Midday podcast covers the first day of the recounts of the presidential election in the state’s two largest Dem strongholds.
Mukwonago, WI—Governor Evers tripled down on another one of his unconstitutional power grabs by extending his executive order today. Rep. Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) has issued the following statement in response: “I am outraged that Gov. Evers has extended his unconstitutional order once again. I wish I could say that I
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, and incoming Majority Leader LeMahieu finally met to discuss the state’s out of control coronavirus pandemic and what can be done about it legislatively. While this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, Republicans must show that they’re really serious
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin as Wisconsin’s hospitals are operating at or very near full capacity and healthcare providers are struggling to keep up with the demand for care. Executive Order #95 is available here. Emergency Order #1 is available here. Both orders are