WisDems: La Crosse physician calls on Sen. Johnson to cancel dangerous anti-vaccine event

La Crosse, Wis. — Today, Dr. Bob Freedland released a scathing statement in the La Crosse Tribune, calling on Ron Johnson to cancel the reckless anti-vaccine event he is planning for Monday. Key Points: “As a physician and concerned constituent of Sen. Ron Johnson, I call on him to cancel his anti-vaccine event, or, better yet, use his platform and time to hold an event encouraging people to get the safe, effective vaccine. Johnson claims, clearly in bad faith, to just be sharing ‘the truth’ about vaccines, but the truth is that they’re safe, and they’re the best way for

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WisDems: What Wisconsinites need to know ahead of the Republican Party Convention

Madison Wis. — As the Wisconsin Republican Party prepares for their state convention this weekend, it’s clear that the Wisconsin GOP has never been more out of touch with Wisconsinites. To recap: Wisconsin Republican lawmakers have wasted $8.5 million of taxpayer dollars on frivolous lawsuits and want to spend even more to litigate partisan legislative maps Wisconsin Republicans refused to expand BadgerCare, rejecting $1.6 billion, which Gov. Evers had planned to invest in much-needed economic development projects Continuing the legacy of Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin Republicans have consistently refused to support public schools, even risking $2.3 billion in

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Great Outdoors Month – find a fishing spot

Fishing is a great way to get outside during Great Outdoors Month! Looking for a place to wet a line? Whether it’s lake, stream, river or pond, Wisconsin offers a variety of fishing opportunities for experts and novices alike. Fishing The Great Lakes Lake Michigan tributaries with public access Fall shore fishing – Milwaukee Year-round shore fishing on Lake Michigan Fishing calendar for Wisconsin waters of Lake Superior Fishing the Brule River Fishing With Kids Places to fish with kids Fish supervisors’ family-friendly favorites Urban fishing Accessible Fishing Accessible and public shore fishing sites in certain parts of Wisconsin. Accessible

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FRI PM Update: Legislature to use extraordinary session to take up budget, other bills next week

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! WisPolitics.com will be covering the Republican Party’s state convention this weekend. Check the WisPolitics.com GOP Convention Blog for news throughout the weekend: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/gop-convos/ From WisPo… 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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Hitt interview: GOP convention lays groundwork for crucial 2022 election

Ahead of this weekend’s state GOP convention, party chair Andrew Hitt says the message will be all about preparing the ground game for the important 2022 election cycle. In an interview with WisPolitics.com, Hitt highlighted Wisconsin’s seemingly perpetual purple-ness, noting “it’s a game of inches” to get Republican candidates to a plurality in statewide races. “We’ve had great successes over the years, but statewide recently we’ve struggled to get over the top,” he said regarding narrow losses by former Gov. Scott Walker and former President Trump. He was asked whether there would be the usual swing back against the party

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Dep. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Shawano Safe Drinking Water And Clean Water Projects

June 25, 2021 Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238   DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Shawano Safe Drinking Water And Clean Water Projects   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Shawano is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water and wastewater systems. These projects include the replacement of water mains, sanitary sewers and lead service lines throughout the City of Shawano. Activities related to this project are minor actions

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GOP’s lt. guv field wide open heading into 2022 cycle

As the 2021 state GOP convention kicks off in the Wisconsin Dells, at least a half-dozen Republicans are considering a bid for lieutenant governor next year, including three GOP state lawmakers, sources tell WisPolitics.com. State Sen. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, told WisPolitics.com people started reaching out to him recently to encourage him to consider a run. He noted former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch is expected to run for guv and is from southeastern Wisconsin. He said if she’s the nominee, having someone from northwestern Wisconsin with a background in rural issues would make a well-rounded ticket. Stafsholt is not up

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2021 GOP convention underway in Wisconsin Dells

The 2021 state GOP convention kicks off today at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells. Today’s agenda includes afternoon trainings, a dinner sponsored by the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women and featuring radio host Dan O’Donnell, and a reception sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Foundation. The convention website says the reception will feature activist Clarence Henders… 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. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bipartisan legislation to support the US-Republic of Korea Alliance

6/25/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today reintroduced the United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act, legislation that would ensure the United States maintains a robust forward military presence on the Korean Peninsula by restricting the President’s ability to withdraw U.S. forces. The bill, which was also introduced by Reps. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Van Taylor (R-TX), and Andy Kim (D-NJ), comes on the 71st anniversary of the Korean War. Click HERE for bill text. “71 years ago today, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel in an effort to erase the Republic

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LFB analysis: Median-valued home would see lower tax bill under JFC’s budget compared to Evers’

The owner of a mythical median-valued home in Wisconsin would see a smaller property tax bill under the version of the budget the Joint Finance Committee approved last week vs. the one Gov. Tony Evers proposed, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The median-valued home, now worth $197,200, would see a property tax bill this December of $3,214 under the Joint Finance budget before going up … 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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State would face $286M structural deficit for next biennium under JFC budget

The state would face a structural deficit of $286 million for the next biennium under the budget the Joint Finance Committee approved, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. That would be one of the smallest structural deficits over the past two decades. LFB projected the 2015-17 budget would leave a positive balance of $146 million. Otherwise, the other nine of the previous 10 budgets have r… 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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 25

On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye host Briana Reilly and guest co-host Jessica VanEgeren discuss the effort to nix the personal property tax, the governor signing four policing bills into law, bills to tighten rules on absentee voting, a state plan to provide COVID testing in schools and a preview of Republicans’ state party convention this weekend.

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FRI PM Update: Legislature to use extraordinary session to take up budget, other bills next week

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! WisPolitics.com will be covering the Republican Party’s state convention this weekend. Check the WisPolitics.com GOP Convention Blog for news throughout the weekend: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/gop-convos/ From

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Hitt interview: GOP convention lays groundwork for crucial 2022 election

Ahead of this weekend’s state GOP convention, party chair Andrew Hitt says the message will be all about preparing the ground game for the important 2022 election cycle. In an interview with WisPolitics.com, Hitt highlighted Wisconsin’s seemingly perpetual purple-ness, noting “it’s a game of inches” to get Republican candidates to

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Dep. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Shawano Safe Drinking Water And Clean Water Projects

June 25, 2021 Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238   DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Shawano Safe Drinking Water And Clean Water Projects   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Shawano is an applicant for funding through

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GOP’s lt. guv field wide open heading into 2022 cycle

As the 2021 state GOP convention kicks off in the Wisconsin Dells, at least a half-dozen Republicans are considering a bid for lieutenant governor next year, including three GOP state lawmakers, sources tell WisPolitics.com. State Sen. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, told WisPolitics.com people started reaching out to him recently to

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2021 GOP convention underway in Wisconsin Dells

The 2021 state GOP convention kicks off today at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells. Today’s agenda includes afternoon trainings, a dinner sponsored by the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women and featuring radio host Dan O’Donnell, and a reception sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Foundation. The convention website says

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 25

On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye host Briana Reilly and guest co-host Jessica VanEgeren discuss the effort to nix the personal property tax, the governor signing four policing bills into law, bills to tighten rules on absentee voting, a state plan to provide COVID testing in schools and a preview of Republicans’ state party convention this weekend.

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