MON PM Update: Baldwin sees ‘significant headway’ made on bill to fund federal government

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says she hopes federal lawmakers can pass a funding bill before government funding expires at the end of the week. “The good news is that we’ve made some significant headway on funding the government through the end of the next fiscal year and I hope that we can get that through on a bipartisan basis,” t… 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 *

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Voces de la Frontera Action: Statement on court-ordered full reinstatement of DACA

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) — Voces de la Frontera Action issued the following statements in response to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) memo on the full reinstatement of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which enables an estimated 1 million eligible young immigrants to apply for the program starting today, Monday December 7th 2020. Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera Action, said: “Friday’s federal judge ruling to fully reinstate DACA represents an important milestone in the immigration rights movement. The notion of immigrant children being punished and deported to countries they do not know,

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AG Kaul: Joins national $86.3 million agreement with mortgage servicer Nationstar

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined with 50 other attorneys general and other federal and state agencies to reach an $86.3 million agreement with Nationstar Mortgage. Nationstar is the country’s fourth-largest mortgage servicer. The consent judgment resolves allegations that Nationstar, which does business as “Mr. Cooper,” violated consumer protection laws during its servicing of mortgage loans. The agreement provides restitution for a variety of harms that were identified in the investigation. Thousands of borrowers had problems when their loans were transferred to Nationstar, leading to foreclosure in some circumstances. “This agreement provides compensation to borrowers who were harmed by

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Afable, and advocates on health care open enrollment

WISCONSIN — Today, US Senator Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable, and two Wisconsinites who purchase health insurance through the marketplace joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin for a virtual press conference to discuss the current HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment period and to provide Wisconsinites with the resources they need to get health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act.   As COVID-19 cases surge across the country and job losses mount, Wisconsinites need access to a full range of resources to help them get covered or keep their coverage for the upcoming year. Despite the growing need for affordable,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: House passes bipartisan legislation to stop student debt relief scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act, legislation that will enhance efforts to identify and shut down student debt relief scams. The Senate unanimously passed Baldwin’s legislation last week and it now heads to President Trump to be signed into law. “I’m proud that my bipartisan legislation has passed the Senate and House and can now be signed into law by the President. Far too many students are already struggling with student loan debt, and they deserve to be protected from scammers and bad actors who are preying

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U.S. Reps. Moore, Scanlon, Fitzpatrick, Reschenthaler: Introduce Driving for Opportunity Act

“I can tell you firsthand that a valid driver’s license can be a means — and in some cases the only means given cuts to public transit systems — to find gainful employment and thrive. Yet, for a number of years now, we have been seeing a growing pattern by cities across the country using driver’s license suspensions as a means to punish those who fail to pay a municipal debt, not to protect public safety on our roadways. Often, these penalties have nothing to do with traffic infractions or poor driving behavior and can be imposed against those who

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Sen. Wirch, Reps. Ohnstad, McGuire: Issue statement on legislation to clear up red tape for vaccine distribution

Madison – State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Reps. Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) and Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement regarding legislation they are working on to clear the way for Pfizer to distribute the forthcoming Covid-19 vaccine to other states from its Pleasant Prairie facility. “It’s come to our attention that a flaw in federal regulations would make it difficult for Pfizer to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine from its storage location in Pleasant Prairie to other, neighboring states.  This legislation is a clean fix to that problem.  It’s something we should all be able to agree on and get done

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Applauds Becerra nomination for HHS Secretary

Washington, DC — Yesterday, reports indicated President-elect Joe Biden’s intention to nominate Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D-CA) as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Attorney General Xavier Becerra has all the skills and qualifications necessary to execute President-elect Biden’s bold plans to increase access to quality care, lower skyrocketing prescription drug prices, make health care more affordable, strengthen Medicare and Medicaid and work to get the coronavirus pandemic under control,” said Protect Our Care Executive Director Brad Woodhouse. “Becerra has the experience needed to lead a large federal agency which impacts the lives of nearly every American citizen.

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Sen.-elect Roys: Announces staff hires

Madison – State Senator-elect Kelda Roys announced her capitol staff today, choosing a strong team that will advance Roys’ progressive policy goals and serve the constituents of the 26th Senate District.   “I’m thrilled to announce our incredible team in the 26th District. Joining me in the capitol are three tireless progressive leaders, whose dedication to public service will ensure a high level of service and experience for our constituents. I’m so grateful to have Cecely, George, and Tayler as partners in serving our great state and enjoying all of our delicious cheese. We also thank Sen. Risser and his

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Stop the COVID Spread!: Frontline Wisconsin health care workers appeal for safe practices

Madison, WI – “We need your help.” That’s the underlying message from statewide health care workers in the latest “Stop the COVID Spread!” coalition public education announcement that begins airing on broadcast TV, radio, and digital platforms throughout Wisconsin today. The new ad—the fifth put out by the coalition—comes as Wisconsin continues to face unrelenting COVID-19 case counts with hospitals throughout the state operating near or at full capacity. Health care providers featured in the new coalition message include Green Bay’s Bellin Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System, and UW Health in Madison, with a joint plea to the public to help

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Opportunity Wisconsin: As housing crisis looms, Wisconsinites call on elected officials to “Do your job”

MILWAUKEE, Wis.— With just 24 days until the expiration of the federal evictions moratorium, last week Opportunity Wisconsin and BLOC hosted a live virtual roundtable on Facebook to discuss what’s at stake as this housing crisis looms large for so many across the Badger State. An estimated 131,400 Wisconsinites are at risk of losing their homes if Congress doesn’t act before year’s end.   “We… 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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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports legislation introduced to avert looming financial disaster for millions of unemployed workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is cosponsoring the American Worker Holiday Relief Act, legislation introduced to avert looming financial disaster for millions of workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. “People out of work are struggling to get by during this ongoing economic crisis. Without an extension of federal programs, millions of unemployed workers could lose their income in the coming weeks. We need to act now to extend aid programs created under the CARES Act and help people who are out of work through no fault of their own,” said Senator Baldwin. Currently, the Pandemic Unemployment

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Gov. Evers: Announces We’re All Innovating Contest winners

MADISON —​ A Milwaukee biotech firm that developed a faster test to detect COVID-19 antibodies, a DePere restaurant that allows customers to “pay it forward” with gift cards to front-line medical workers, and a Menomonie food co-op that developed an online ordering platform to highlight local producers are among the 231 statewide winners selected for the We’re All Innovating Contest, Gov. Tony Evers announced today. “Wisconsin is known for its can-do spirit and its big ideas,” said Gov. Evers. “The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired businesses to find new ways fight the virus, operate their businesses, and meet the needs of our

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AG Kaul: Joins national $86.3 million agreement with mortgage servicer Nationstar

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined with 50 other attorneys general and other federal and state agencies to reach an $86.3 million agreement with Nationstar Mortgage. Nationstar is the country’s fourth-largest mortgage servicer. The consent judgment resolves allegations that Nationstar, which does business as “Mr. Cooper,” violated consumer protection

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Applauds Becerra nomination for HHS Secretary

Washington, DC — Yesterday, reports indicated President-elect Joe Biden’s intention to nominate Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D-CA) as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Attorney General Xavier Becerra has all the skills and qualifications necessary to execute President-elect Biden’s bold plans to increase access to quality care, lower

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Sen.-elect Roys: Announces staff hires

Madison – State Senator-elect Kelda Roys announced her capitol staff today, choosing a strong team that will advance Roys’ progressive policy goals and serve the constituents of the 26th Senate District.   “I’m thrilled to announce our incredible team in the 26th District. Joining me in the capitol are three

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Gov. Evers: Announces We’re All Innovating Contest winners

MADISON —​ A Milwaukee biotech firm that developed a faster test to detect COVID-19 antibodies, a DePere restaurant that allows customers to “pay it forward” with gift cards to front-line medical workers, and a Menomonie food co-op that developed an online ordering platform to highlight local producers are among the 231

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