WED PM Update: LeMahieu says pieces of Senate’s COVID plan could mirror Assembly ideas

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Incoming Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu indicated his caucus is working on developing a COVID-19 relief plan including proposals similar to those in the Assembly package released last week. “There’s a lot that I’ve heard from different members of the Senate that they like in the Assembly plan, so we’re actually caucusing… 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     Forgot Password

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Sen. LeMahieu: Announces staff

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced his Senate staff for the 2021-22 Session of the Legislature. Sen. LeMahieu released the following statement: “I am excited to announce my staff for the upcoming session. This team’s combined skills and experience will be a tremendous asset not only the residents of 9th Senate District but also to our expanded Senate Republican Majority.”   IN-COMING SENATE MAJORITY LEADER’S OFFICE: –     Jennifer Malcore, Chief of Staff:  Green Bay native and UW-Green Bay graduate, Jenny has over 15 years of state and local government experience including a stint as the chief

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Gov. Evers: Statement on F-16 crash in Upper Peninsula

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the statement below following the crash of a F-16 Fighting Falcon in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday night. “I was devastated to learn last night that a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard was involved in an F-16 crash in the Upper Peninsula. As search and rescue operations continue, Kathy and I are hoping and praying for the pilot’s safe return. Our hearts go out to pilot’s family as well as the members of the 115th Fighter Wing as they continue working to bring the pilot home.” The F-16 Fighting Falcon was

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Gov. Evers: Announces additional support for Wisconsin ethanol producers

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin will be making up to $3.25 million of federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available to Wisconsin’s nine ethanol producers. The support aims to help offset some of the significant losses experienced by the industry earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. “I appreciate the efforts of Wisconsin’s ethanol industry to pivot and respond to the challenges presented by COVID-19,” said Gov. Evers. “Ethanol production is extremely important to a number of supply chains in our state and will be especially critical as we finalize and implement our vaccine distribution

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Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s and dementia death rates climb during COVID-19 pandemic

MILWAUKEE, WI – DECEMBER 8, 2020 – A recent Alzheimer’s Association analysis of CDC data indicates that during the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a 13.9% increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s and dementia in Wisconsin, compared to the five-year average. This is a vulnerable population and the above average deaths far exceeds other categories reported by the CDC. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing “excess deaths” of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia,” says Michael Bruhn, Director of Public Policy, Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. “Families with a loved one in a facility have been hit hard by the pandemic and

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Gov. Evers: Announces deployment of Dept. of Defense medical resources to Wisconsin

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will deploy approximately 45 U.S. Army medical personnel to assist the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19 in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s healthcare system is strained, and our frontline healthcare workers are doing amazing work under extraordinary circumstances,” said Gov. Evers. “Many of them working back-to-back shifts in head-to-toe PPE, putting their health and safety on the line to take care of our vulnerable COVID-19 patients. This additional support is crucial and I thank the Department of Defense for providing these resources to the state.” The incoming medical personnel will support

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Sen. LeMahieu: Announces staff

Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced his Senate staff for the 2021-22 Session of the Legislature. Sen. LeMahieu released the following statement: “I am excited to announce my staff for the upcoming session. This team’s combined skills and experience will be a tremendous asset not only the residents of 9th Senate District but also to our expanded Senate Republican Majority.”   IN-COMING SENATE MAJORITY LEADER’S OFFICE:   –     Jennifer Malcore, Chief of Staff:  Green Bay native and UW-Green Bay graduate, Jenny has over 15 years of state and local government experience including a stint as the chief of staff to Co-Chair

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Weekly GOP Radio Address: Speaker Vos on Republican Coronavirus Relief Package

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) delivers the GOP Weekly Radio Address on the Assembly Republican Coronavirus Relief Package. Hello. I’m Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Assembly Republicans recently put forward a legislative package to help the state address the spread of the coronavirus. The legislation would double the number of local public health staff, enact legal protections for small businesses, and provide weekly rapid antigen tests for home use. It also encourages school districts to better educate our kids and create legislative oversight of any new federal dollars. The package gives new grants to small business and helps the unemployed who continue

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WFAA: Assessing your holiday COVID-19 risk

MADISON, WI (December 9, 2020) — As America heads into the holiday season, the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise. Though some people are feeling lonely and isolated, public health professionals warn that gatherings of families and friends could become super-spreader events. People around the country are trying to figure out how to accurately assess their pandemic risk this holiday season. Is it safe to get together or not? “As an epidemiologist, I have to respond with the answer all epidemiologists give,” says Professor Ajay Sethi, director of the UW’s master of public health program, “which is that it depends.”

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Dept. of Revenue: Releases latest Wisconsin Economic Outlook

The Wisconsin Economic Outlook report provides an overview of the state’s current economic conditions and a forecast of critical economic metrics.  Today, the Wisconsin Economic Report for November 2020 is now available.   Given the massive uncertainty facing the US and global economies, this outlook is reflective of the current data available and is subject to significant revisions, as additional information and national forecasts become available.” “This report shows just how uneven the impacts are with this COVID-19 recession.  Some workers and industries have been devastated while others have benefitted and grown larger. Policy makers should consider this in the coming months as we continue

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Sen. Cowles: Excited to be reappointed to Committee Assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader-Elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released committee assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Senator Cowles will retain his 2019 Committee Assignments as he returns to Chair the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy and Co-Chair the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Senator Cowles is also moving from member to Vice-Chair of the realigned Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government (previously the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs): “I’m excited to be reappointed to these committee assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session, and thank Senator LeMahieu for these

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Requests information from FBI and DHS on QAnon threat posed to America and abroad

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a group of Democratic colleagues, led by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Intelligence Committee Member Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), to write to FBI Director Christopher Wray and Principal Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Maher requesting a written assessment to Congress on the threat posed by QAnon, in the United States and abroad. The Senators also request information on the role of foreign influence operations in the inception and amplification of QAnon conspiracy theories. QAnon has been active in attacking America’s democratic institutions by disseminating false and dangerous conspiracy theories,

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AG Kaul, 48 AGs: File lawsuit seeking to end Facebook’s illegal monopoly

Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging that the company has, and continues today to, illegally stifle competition to protect its monopoly power. The lawsuit alleges that over the last decade, the social networking giant illegally acquired competitors in a predatory manner and cut services to smaller threats, depriving users from the benefits of competition and reducing privacy protections and services along the way — all in an effort to boost its bottom line through increased advertising revenue.   “Facebook’s market power and tactics have meant less privacy and

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Sen. LeMahieu: Announces staff

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced his Senate staff for the 2021-22 Session of the Legislature. Sen. LeMahieu released the following statement: “I am excited to announce my staff for the upcoming session. This team’s combined skills and experience will be a tremendous

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Gov. Evers: Statement on F-16 crash in Upper Peninsula

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the statement below following the crash of a F-16 Fighting Falcon in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday night. “I was devastated to learn last night that a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard was involved in an F-16 crash in the Upper

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Gov. Evers: Announces additional support for Wisconsin ethanol producers

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin will be making up to $3.25 million of federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available to Wisconsin’s nine ethanol producers. The support aims to help offset some of the significant losses experienced by the industry earlier in the

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Gov. Evers: Announces deployment of Dept. of Defense medical resources to Wisconsin

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will deploy approximately 45 U.S. Army medical personnel to assist the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19 in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s healthcare system is strained, and our frontline healthcare workers are doing amazing work under extraordinary circumstances,” said Gov. Evers.

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Sen. LeMahieu: Announces staff

Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced his Senate staff for the 2021-22 Session of the Legislature. Sen. LeMahieu released the following statement: “I am excited to announce my staff for the upcoming session. This team’s combined skills and experience will be a tremendous asset not only the residents

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WFAA: Assessing your holiday COVID-19 risk

MADISON, WI (December 9, 2020) — As America heads into the holiday season, the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise. Though some people are feeling lonely and isolated, public health professionals warn that gatherings of families and friends could become super-spreader events. People around the country are trying to figure

Read More »

Dept. of Revenue: Releases latest Wisconsin Economic Outlook

The Wisconsin Economic Outlook report provides an overview of the state’s current economic conditions and a forecast of critical economic metrics.  Today, the Wisconsin Economic Report for November 2020 is now available.   Given the massive uncertainty facing the US and global economies, this outlook is reflective of the current data available and is subject

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Sen. Cowles: Excited to be reappointed to Committee Assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader-Elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released committee assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Senator Cowles will retain his 2019 Committee Assignments as he returns to Chair the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy and Co-Chair the Joint Legislative Audit

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Requests information from FBI and DHS on QAnon threat posed to America and abroad

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a group of Democratic colleagues, led by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Intelligence Committee Member Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), to write to FBI Director Christopher Wray and Principal Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Maher requesting a written assessment to

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AG Kaul, 48 AGs: File lawsuit seeking to end Facebook’s illegal monopoly

Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging that the company has, and continues today to, illegally stifle competition to protect its monopoly power. The lawsuit alleges that over the last decade, the social networking giant illegally acquired competitors in

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