Trump campaign: Takes Wisconsin constitutional fight to Supreme Court

Mayor Rudolph J. Giuliani, the Trump campaign’s lead attorney, today announced that the campaign filed a petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that allowed over 50,000 illegal absentee ballots in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution and Wisconsin law. The filing seeks expedited consideration before the January 6 Congressional review of the Electoral College votes. This marks the second Constitutional challenge to illegal mail voting filed by the Campaign, following a petition from Pennsylvania filed on December 20. According to President Trump’s lead Wisconsin attorney, Jim Troupis:

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PHMDC: Vaccine availability for Dane County tier 1a personnel not affiliated with a healthcare system

Public Health Madison & Dane County is helping to provide COVID-19 vaccine to organizations that have frontline healthcare personnel that are not affiliated with a healthcare system, hospital, or long-term care facility. Following tiers defined by a state advisory group, individuals who provide direct patient service or engage in healthcare services that place them into contact with patients who may have COVID-19 are defined as Tier 1a, and are currently eligible for vaccine. Public Health asks that Dane County organizations who employ individuals that meet the Tier 1a definition and are not yet matched with a vaccinator submit their information on the Public

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Sen. Wirch: Endorses Cunningham

KENOSHA – State Senator Bob Wirch proudly endorsed Angela Cunningham for Circuit Court Judge in Kenosha’s Branch 6.   Senator Bob Wirch stated, “I have known Angela for several years, and she has the diversified experience we need in a circuit court judge. I wholeheartedly endorse her for the job.” Senator Wirch joins a deep list of endorsers including Representative Tod Ohnstad, Judge Maxine White, and Tim Mahone.   Cunningham maintains a deep, holistic legal portfolio with experience as a prosecutor, guardian ad litem, and defense attorney. Moreover, she has an extensive career in social work and is active as

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Urges Gov. Evers to provide transparency, develop effective COVID-19 vaccine strategy in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) urged Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to provide transparency on Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Steil was joined by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin in this request. “The coronavirus vaccines play a crucial role in keeping our communities safe and defeating this virus. Across the state, frontline workers, seniors, and our most vulnerable populations are uncertain about when they are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. We must ensure the State of Wisconsin has a plan in place to disseminate information to the public and allocate the vaccine. Wisconsin’s vaccination campaign must be fair and transparent, and

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches COVID-19 vaccine data page

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched its new COVID-19 vaccine data page this morning. Data shown includes summary metrics for allocation, shipment, and total vaccine administered, as well as a graph displaying the number of vaccinations administered per day. DHS plans to update these visualizations at 2 p.m. every Tuesday. “We are committed to providing the public with timely… 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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UW-Stout: Red Cedar Film Festival offered virtually Jan. 14-21

The Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomonie had to cancel last summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. But film lovers will have a chance to see 28 films during a weeklong virtual festival from Thursday, Jan. 14, to Thursday, Jan. 21. Filmmakers will engage in live question-and-answer sessions and chat about their films. University of Wisconsin-Stout is a sponsor of the film festival. The cost is $30 for a general film screening pass and $20 for a student pass. Visit redcedarfilm.org to purchase passes and to see a schedule. “We had the films all ready to go when we realized we couldn’t

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Dane County Parks: Select snowmobile trails may open this week with snow in the forecast

MADISON, WI – December 29, 2020– With snow predicted for this week, the Dane County Council of Snowmobile Clubs is keeping a close eye on the weather. The Clubs monitors trail conditions and decide when conditions are safe to open Dane County Snowmobile Trails for the season. In addition to snow depth, the group also monitors the trails for standing water, unfrozen ground and other conditions that would prevent the trails from opening. “When trails open, snowmobile enthusiasts are eager to take their first ride of the season,” said Mark Stephens, President of the Dane County Council of Snowmobile Clubs. “It is important

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Rep. Hintz: Sworn in virtually to State Assembly

MADISON – Today, Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) was sworn in for the 2021-22 session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Hintz has been serving the 54th Assembly District since 2007 and was re-elected as Assembly Democratic Leader for the 2021-22 legislative session. “I am honored to have been re-elected by the residents of the 54th Assembly District. I take the responsibility of representing our community very seriously and am eager to get to work.” “Our state will face a number of challenges in the upcoming session, including a public health crisis, redistricting, and economic recovery. This legislative session is an opportunity to

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Trump campaign: Takes Wisconsin constitutional fight to Supreme Court

Mayor Rudolph J. Giuliani, the Trump campaign’s lead attorney, today announced that the campaign filed a petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that allowed over 50,000 illegal absentee ballots in violation of Article II of the U.S. Constitution and

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Sen. Wirch: Endorses Cunningham

KENOSHA – State Senator Bob Wirch proudly endorsed Angela Cunningham for Circuit Court Judge in Kenosha’s Branch 6.   Senator Bob Wirch stated, “I have known Angela for several years, and she has the diversified experience we need in a circuit court judge. I wholeheartedly endorse her for the job.”

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Urges Gov. Evers to provide transparency, develop effective COVID-19 vaccine strategy in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) urged Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to provide transparency on Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Steil was joined by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin in this request. “The coronavirus vaccines play a crucial role in keeping our communities safe and defeating this virus. Across the state, frontline

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches COVID-19 vaccine data page

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched its new COVID-19 vaccine data page this morning. Data shown includes summary metrics for allocation, shipment, and total vaccine administered, as well as a graph displaying the number of vaccinations administered per day. DHS plans to update these visualizations at 2 p.m. every Tuesday.

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UW-Stout: Red Cedar Film Festival offered virtually Jan. 14-21

The Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomonie had to cancel last summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. But film lovers will have a chance to see 28 films during a weeklong virtual festival from Thursday, Jan. 14, to Thursday, Jan. 21. Filmmakers will engage in live question-and-answer sessions and chat about their

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Rep. Hintz: Sworn in virtually to State Assembly

MADISON – Today, Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) was sworn in for the 2021-22 session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Hintz has been serving the 54th Assembly District since 2007 and was re-elected as Assembly Democratic Leader for the 2021-22 legislative session. “I am honored to have been re-elected by the residents

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