TUE PM Update: DSCC seeks to intervene in lawsuit challenging use of absentee ballot drop boxes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is seeking to intervene in WILL’s lawsuit aiming to bar the use of absentee ballot drop boxes ahead of the 2022 election. The DSCC argues the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed the lawsuit on behalf of two state residents because “enabling Wisconsin voters to … 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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Roe Campaign: Launches Congressional campaign

JANESVILLE, WI — Today, Ann Roe, the current president of Downtown Janesville Inc., announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s first congressional district. Ann delivered the announcement alongside friends and family at her long-time home in Janesville. She will be running as a Democrat against incumbent Bryan Steil.   “I’ve been a part of this community for 25 years. I’ve raised my children here, I’ve run a small business here and I’ve helped other small businesses succeed here,” said Ann Roe, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “Our community needs a representative who is going to put our families at

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WisDems: Johnson calls tax cut for Wisconsin families “Economic or Social Engineering”

July 13, 2021 Contact: Philip Shulman (philip.shulman@wisdems.org)    Johnson Calls Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families “Economic or Social Engineering” Madison, Wis. — As Wisconsin families start receiving the Child Tax Credit (CTC) this Thursday, Ron Johnson is slamming the landmark tax cut as “economic or social engineering.” While Johnson is opposed to a tax cut that helps families, he had no concerns casting the deciding vote on the 2017 GOP tax scam that helped his personal business.   “Ron Johnson is always going to put his self interests ahead of what’s best for Wisconsin families — that’s just who he

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney

 July 13, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he is seeking applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Gary King’s resignation, effective August 14, 2021. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.Today’s announcement comes after the governor last month appointed a commissioner to conduct a hearing and investigate taxpayer complaints brought against the Eau Claire County District Attorney, pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Wisconsin Statutes. To

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Wisconsin companies get over $379 million from Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Just over 2,000 Wisconsin businesses have received a total of more than $379 million from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund, according to figures from the U.S. Small Business Administration.  But nearly three times that number had applied for more than almost $1 million in total funding from the fund, with the majority of applicants being turned away.  “For those who receiv… 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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Trump’s attorneys argue he shouldn’t have to pay defendants’ legal bills in election lawsuit

Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn Wisconsin’s election results were made in good faith so he shouldn’t be forced to cover the legal bills for Gov. Tony Evers and local state officials, Trump attorneys argue. In a federal filing late yesterday, the Trump attorneys argued Evers and the local officials had failed to show the former president’s challenge of Wisconsin’s election results was frivolous. They also argued Evers waited too long to file his request for Trump and his attorneys to cover his legal bills. Trump’s attorneys accused Evers of “hit and run tactics frequently used in political debate,” while arguing

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Roe Campaign: Launches Congressional campaign

JANESVILLE, WI — Today, Ann Roe, the current president of Downtown Janesville Inc., announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s first congressional district. Ann delivered the announcement alongside friends and family at her long-time home in Janesville. She will be running as a Democrat against incumbent Bryan Steil.   “I’ve been a

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney

 July 13, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he is seeking applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Gary King’s resignation, effective August 14, 2021.

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