WED AM Update: Vos faults Evers for unemployment claims problems after governor calls for overhauling system

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — While Gov. Tony Evers is blaming an antiquated system for problems in delivering unemployment checks, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is charging Evers with a lack of leadership. Evers issued three calls in his State of the State last night, including an overhaul of the unemployment system … 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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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls for President Trump’s immediate removal from office by the 25th amendment

Washington, DC— Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to use his powers under section 4 of the 25th Amendment to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments in the Cabinet and remove President Donald Trump from office. This comes after President Trump incited a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.   “Like most Wisconsinites, I was horrified by the events of January 6th. It is unconscionable that a sitting United States President incited a violent insurrection against our democracy by peddling a steady stream of lies about our

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on house vote

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement on H. Res. 21. “As I said last week when I announced I will vote against impeachment, enough already. The partisan games need to stop. Tonight’s vote does not move our country forward. This resolution is political gamesmanship and is not productive. Once again, I call on Joe Biden, who will be the President in nearly a week, to condemn these dangerous messaging ploys.”

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Sen. Testin: Governor Evers – No Plan, No Vision, No Accountability

“People tuned into tonight’s state of the state address to hear a plan – a plan to get kids back in schools, a plan for a vaccine rollout, and a plan on how to fix an unemployment system that has failed Wisconsinites for the last nine months. Governor Evers didn’t deliver. While the vast majority of Wisconsinites want their kids safely back in school, the only thing Governor Evers wants to put into our schools is more taxpayer money. Wisconsin ranks eleventh out of twelve Midwestern states in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. We deserve better, and that’s why I expect

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Rep Pope: Governor Evers continues working for the people

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, Governor Evers delivered his annual State of the State Address to the people of Wisconsin. In the address, he outlined the challenges Wisconsin has faced during the pandemic and how the Legislature must continue to address them. In addition, he highlighted plans to address issues such as rural broadband and non-partisan redistricting, which the people of Wisconsin have indicated as priorities. In response to the address Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) released the following statement: “Since he was elected, Governor Evers has made it a priority to listen to the needs of the people of

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Rep. Dallman: Responds to State of the State address

Madison, WI —Governor Tony Evers has just given his State of the State Address, which was spoken virtually to the citizens of Wisconsin. Representative Alex Dallman has released the following statements: “This pandemic has not been easy on anyone, but I am grateful to represent a district whose constituents have been able to support one another through these tough times.” “In his address, Governor Evers was quick to blame legislatures of the past for the backlog of unemployment claims that has occurred over the past year. Through no fault of their own, Wisconsin business owners have been forced to close down

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Rep. Billings: Statement on Governor Evers’ 2021 State of the State address

La Crosse, Wis – Tonight, amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tony Evers gave his 2021 State of the State address. Usually held in-person, during a joint session of the legislature, this year Governor Evers chose to present his speech virtually to the citizens of the state, in accordance with best public health practices. Upon the conclusion of his address Rep. Billings released the following statement. “Tonight the Governor highlighted some of our triumphs in the state in the midst of a pandemic, including early distribution of PPE for health care workers and investing over $379 million in small, local

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Rep. Myers: Issues statement on Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address

“Governor Evers’ provided a message of hope and understanding to the people of Wisconsin tonight.  He underscored what many across our state have known for years—the digital divide is real and is something we need to address in our state.  The governor’s declaration of 2021 as the ‘year of broadband access’ could not come at a better time.  As an educator, I know from personal experience with families in both rural and urban areas that access to quality internet service can no longer be considered a luxury afforded to a few.  Access to high speed internet is a necessity for

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on house vote

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement on H. Res. 21. “As I said last week when I announced I will vote against impeachment, enough already. The partisan games need to stop. Tonight’s vote does not move our country forward. This resolution is political gamesmanship and is not

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Rep Pope: Governor Evers continues working for the people

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, Governor Evers delivered his annual State of the State Address to the people of Wisconsin. In the address, he outlined the challenges Wisconsin has faced during the pandemic and how the Legislature must continue to address them. In addition, he highlighted plans to address issues

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Rep. Dallman: Responds to State of the State address

Madison, WI —Governor Tony Evers has just given his State of the State Address, which was spoken virtually to the citizens of Wisconsin. Representative Alex Dallman has released the following statements: “This pandemic has not been easy on anyone, but I am grateful to represent a district whose constituents have been

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