Trump campaign: Files lawsuit in Wisconsin to restore election integrity

President Donald J. Trump’s re-election campaign filed a lawsuit to the Wisconsin Supreme Court following the campaign’s requested recount to uncover fraud and abuse that irrefutably altered the outcome of this election. Today’s suit includes four cases with clear evidence of unlawfulness, such as illegally altering absentee ballot envelopes, counting ballots that had no required application, overlooking unlawful claims of indefinite confinement, and holding illegal voting events called Democracy in the Park. These unlawful actions affected no less than approximately 221,000 ballots out of over the three million ballots cast in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Elections Commission directed municipal clerks to illegally alter incomplete absentee ballot envelopes

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Sen. Marklein: Applauds Senate appointments to Joint Committee on Finance

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released a statement following the announcement by incoming Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) appointing members to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). “Sen. LeMahieu’s appointments to the Joint Finance Committee will bring a breadth of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives to this important committee. We have representation from every part of the state; from up north to southeastern Wisconsin and communities in between. We have members who have years of service on this committee and others who will bring a fresh perspective. As co-chair, I am excited to work with this

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Taylor campaign: Kicks off campaign for Dane County Circuit Court

Madison, WI-Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced her candidacy for election to the Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 12, for the upcoming Spring elections and launched her campaign website.  Judge Taylor has been the presiding judge in this branch since the beginning of August after her appointment by Governor Tony Evers following Justice Jill Karofsky’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judicial appointments are typically up for election in the following spring election.  The Spring primary is on February 16, 2021 and the general election on April 6, 2021.  The Spring election season formally kicks off today, when candidates can begin

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Rep. Ballweg: Appointed to Joint Finance Committee

Madison… State Senator-elect Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement after being appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance. “I’m honored to be named as a member of the Joint Finance Committee. The faith and trust placed in me is a great responsibility and one I do not take lightly. “Over my time in the legislature, I’ve had the opportunity to dive deep into many issues that receive state support, and I’m eager to put what I’ve learned over my tenure to work in this new capacity. As we are all aware, the upcoming state budget will face new and mounting

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Sen. LeMahieu: Appoints 2021-22 Finance Committee members

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 “This capable team will serve and protect taxpayers.” Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced his Senate Republican appointees to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2021-22 Session of the Legislature. The appointments will formally take effect in January. Sen. LeMahieu released the following statement: “The 2021-23 state budget is expected to be especially challenging and will require a strong finance team to guide difficult decisions the residents of Wisconsin have entrusted us to make. I am excited to announce our newly-appointed finance committee members.” SENATE GOP JOINT FINANCE MEMBERS:  –     Sen.

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Milwaukee Press Club: Execs discuss the challenges of pro sports and the pandemic at Newsmaker Lunch Hour

MILWAUKEE – Executives from Wisconsin’s major professional sports organizations will be the featured guests at a virtual Newsmaker Lunch Hour set for noon on Tuesday, December 15. They will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected athletes and their sports, during a program presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. The guests: Peter Feigin – President, Milwaukee Bucks Jon Greenberg – President, Milwaukee Admirals Mark Murphy – President and CEO, Green Bay Packers Rick Schlesinger – President – Business Operations, Milwaukee Brewers They will take questions from ESPN sports reporter/host Jen Lada and from the audience during the program,

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Madison BCycle, City of Madison: Renew operating agreement through 2030

MADISON, WI: Following 10 successful seasons of bike share, Madison BCycle and the City of Madison have renewed their operating agreement to continue operating the electric bike share program in Madison for another 10 years. The agreement includes an option for an additional 10-year renewal of operation after that. “BCycle has become an important part of Madison’s transportation system over the last 10 years, and I’m delighted that we are renewing our contract with BCycle until 2030” said Madison Mayor, Satya Rhodes-Conway. “I’m looking forward to another decade of innovation in transportation, including integrating BCycle with the BRT system. Thanks

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Gov. Evers: Nearly 60,000 Wisconsinites get covered during first three weeks of open enrollment through Healthcare.gov

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, with Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, announced that between Nov. 1 and Nov. 21, 57,558 Wisconsinites enrolled in a healthcare plan for 2021 through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Health Insurance Exchange on Healthcare.gov. Wisconsinites can still enroll through Dec. 15, 2020. “Perhaps now more than ever, as our state and country battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that every individual and family has access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage,” said Gov. Evers. “Healthcare shouldn’t be limited to the healthy and wealthy, and

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Trump campaign: Files lawsuit in Wisconsin to restore election integrity

President Donald J. Trump’s re-election campaign filed a lawsuit to the Wisconsin Supreme Court following the campaign’s requested recount to uncover fraud and abuse that irrefutably altered the outcome of this election. Today’s suit includes four cases with clear evidence of unlawfulness, such as illegally altering absentee ballot envelopes, counting ballots that had no required application,

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Sen. Marklein: Applauds Senate appointments to Joint Committee on Finance

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released a statement following the announcement by incoming Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) appointing members to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). “Sen. LeMahieu’s appointments to the Joint Finance Committee will bring a breadth of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives to

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Taylor campaign: Kicks off campaign for Dane County Circuit Court

Madison, WI-Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced her candidacy for election to the Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 12, for the upcoming Spring elections and launched her campaign website.  Judge Taylor has been the presiding judge in this branch since the beginning of August after her appointment by Governor Tony Evers

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Rep. Ballweg: Appointed to Joint Finance Committee

Madison… State Senator-elect Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement after being appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance. “I’m honored to be named as a member of the Joint Finance Committee. The faith and trust placed in me is a great responsibility and one I do not take lightly. “Over

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Sen. LeMahieu: Appoints 2021-22 Finance Committee members

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 “This capable team will serve and protect taxpayers.” Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced his Senate Republican appointees to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2021-22 Session of the Legislature. The appointments will formally take effect in January. Sen. LeMahieu

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Gov. Evers: Nearly 60,000 Wisconsinites get covered during first three weeks of open enrollment through Healthcare.gov

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, with Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, announced that between Nov. 1 and Nov. 21, 57,558 Wisconsinites enrolled in a healthcare plan for 2021 through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Health Insurance Exchange on Healthcare.gov. Wisconsinites

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