Democratic Governor’s Association: Dem Govs Get It Done, GOP Praises Gov. Evers’ Vaccine Rollout

Contact: Christina Amestoy, 202-739-2506 amestoy@dga.net Wisconsinites have had high praise for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ handling of the vaccine distribution. He’s done such a good job – even Republicans, who have a history of trying to undermine the governor, admit he has handled the vaccine rollout well. GOP Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said the state “has done a really good job getting people vaccinated.” And state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos noted how Gov. Evers’ administration has worked to speed up vaccine distribution: “Kudos to the administration for actually doing a better job.” Wisconsin is one of the top states in the country for shots in arms. Nearly half of

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DHS: COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A 

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Who: Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Stephanie Schauer, Ph.D., Division of Public Health Immunization Program Manager When: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Where: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKdqbB5x1oJdf-jiSf4gVw/live Wisconsin Eye Please RSVP to Chris Sydow before 12:30 p.m. only if you plan to ask a question, and include the name of the reporter who will be participating. In the interest of time, we ask just one reporter per outlet to participate with just one question per reporter. Because we are all working to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and practice physical distancing, this will be a media call streamed live on

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DNR: Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island

Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Air National Guard (WANG) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) are taking steps to provide bottled water to residents with private wells that are impacted or suspected to be impacted by PFAS contamination on French Isl… 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. Sens. Baldwin, Stabenow, Casey: Introduce Legislation to Overturn Trump-Era Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of the 11th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) are today leading their colleagues to introduce the No Junk Plans Act, which would overturn the Trump-era rule expanding junk health insurance plans that don’t have to provide health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. “It’s time to turn the page after the Trump administration expansion of junk insurance plans that can deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and don’t have to cover essential services like maternity care, prescription

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Returns to In-Person Learning in April

Media Contact Earl Arms Media Relations Manager Phone: 414-688-9664 Email: armsev@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Schools announced Wednesday that students can return to school buildings for in-person learning starting in April. With the approval of the Milwaukee School Board of Directors, students will have the option of four days of in-person instruction and a day of virtual instruction. Families who would like for their children to continue learning remotely can remain virtual five days a week. “This is an exciting time for our students, staff, and families as we can finally return to in-person instruction,” MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley said. “We

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Grogan campaign: Endorsed by Pro-Life Wisconsin

CONTACT: Alex Walker, alex@judgeshelleygrogan.com MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — In the race for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II, Pro-Life Wisconsin has announced their endorsement for Judge Shelley Grogan. They join Wisconsin Right to Life and many leaders in the Pro-Life community who are backing Judge Grogan. “Pro-Life Wisconsin is so very pleased to endorse Judge Shelley Grogan for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II.  Her pro-life convictions are as impeccable as her credentials for the job. We thank her for stepping up to the plate to defend our constitutional freedoms and uphold the rule of law.” said Dan Miller, State Director of

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THU AM Update: Supreme Court refuses to take original action in lawsuit over settlement oversight

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Climate Reality Action Fund From WisPolitics.com … — The state Supreme Court refused to take original action in AG Josh Kaul’s suit seeking to overturn parts of the December 2018 lame-duck laws requiring him to get Joint Finance Committee blessing before settling some lawsuits. The order, which came down late yesterday without comme… 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: Introduces legislation to overturn Trump-era expansion of junk insurance plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of the 11th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) are today leading their colleagues to introduce the No Junk Plans Act, which would overturn the Trump-era rule expanding junk health insurance plans that don’t have to provide health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. “It’s time to turn the page after the Trump administration expansion of junk insurance plans that can deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and don’t have to cover essential services like maternity care, prescription drugs, substance use disorders

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DC Wrap: Dem Party strategist Joe Zepecki talks Dem candidates to take on GOP in 2022

Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly: https://forms.gle/YLYZtJWHPSt24HhZ7 Quotes of the week “Most of us are speculating that he’ll be too busy defending himself in various courts to do it, but the fact that he can spend the next four years dangling political contributions and threats and recruiting more Trumpian-like folk for various red states in the heartland is completely frightening.” – U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, referring to former President Donald Trump’s significant political influence despite failing to secure a second term.  “And, again, anybody

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LFB memo details tax, fee hikes, increased collection efforts in Evers budget

Along with increasing taxes by a net $1 billion, Gov. Tony Evers’ budget would hike fees $17.2 million, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The budget’s enhanced collection efforts also would generate an additional $78 million in revenue over the biennium. When Evers rolled out his budget last month, the administration acknowledged the net impact would increase taxes by more than $1 billio… 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. Johnson: Releases updated data on border apprehensions; highlights testimony from border hearings

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will travel to the southwest border this week with his colleagues to evaluate the humanitarian and security crisis that President Biden refuses to acknowledge and that is a direct result of the reckless policies enacted under his administration. Ahead of his trip, Senator Johnson released the following information that sheds light on the dangers of open borders and inhumane immigration policy. Updated Data on Apprehensions at the Southwest Border Senator Johnson released a graph today that includes updated Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data on apprehensions at the southwest border from 2012 to the

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Democratic Governor’s Association: Dem Govs Get It Done, GOP Praises Gov. Evers’ Vaccine Rollout

Contact: Christina Amestoy, 202-739-2506 amestoy@dga.net Wisconsinites have had high praise for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ handling of the vaccine distribution. He’s done such a good job – even Republicans, who have a history of trying to undermine the governor, admit he has handled the vaccine rollout well. GOP Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said

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DHS: COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A 

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Who: Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Stephanie Schauer, Ph.D., Division of Public Health Immunization Program Manager When: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Where: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKdqbB5x1oJdf-jiSf4gVw/live Wisconsin Eye Please RSVP to Chris Sydow before 12:30 p.m. only if you plan to ask a question, and include the name

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DNR: Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island

Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Air National Guard (WANG) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) are taking steps to provide bottled water to residents with private wells that are impacted or suspected to be impacted by PFAS contamination

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Stabenow, Casey: Introduce Legislation to Overturn Trump-Era Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of the 11th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) are today leading their colleagues to introduce the No Junk Plans Act, which would overturn the Trump-era rule expanding junk health

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Returns to In-Person Learning in April

Media Contact Earl Arms Media Relations Manager Phone: 414-688-9664 Email: armsev@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Schools announced Wednesday that students can return to school buildings for in-person learning starting in April. With the approval of the Milwaukee School Board of Directors, students will have the option of four days of in-person instruction and

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Grogan campaign: Endorsed by Pro-Life Wisconsin

CONTACT: Alex Walker, alex@judgeshelleygrogan.com MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — In the race for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II, Pro-Life Wisconsin has announced their endorsement for Judge Shelley Grogan. They join Wisconsin Right to Life and many leaders in the Pro-Life community who are backing Judge Grogan. “Pro-Life Wisconsin is so very pleased

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