MON PM Update: Milwaukee eyes another bid at hosting Dem National Convention

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Mayor Tom Barrett says Milwaukee “remains interested in being a national political convention site.” But he added the process of bidding to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention would require buy-in from a number of parties. The national party has sent letters to more than 20 cities inviting them to apply to host the con… 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

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WisGOP: ICYMI – state audit reveals DWD dysfunction on handling unemployment appeals

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, a new semiannual report from the Legislative Audit Bureau has quantified the failure of Tony Evers’ Department of Workforce Development to move unemployment insurance cases through the appeals process. According to the report, only 10 percent of unemployment insurance claims appeals were decided within a month, and less than 20 percent were decided within 45 days — despite the Evers administration’s misleading statements that they had “cleared the backlog” while thousands of Wisconsinites waited for their claims to be adjudicated. Not only has Tony Evers refused to lead on managing the rise of

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Milwaukee County Sup. Coggs-Jones: Congratulates new King Advisory, Inc. leadership

MILWAUKEE – King Advisory, Inc. (KAI), the nonprofit partner of Milwaukee County’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Park, has elected new leadership. KAI’s new officers include President Dawonn Averhart, Vice President Nori Carter, Secretary Felicia Williams, and Treasurer and Co-Founder Vanessa Johnson.  “I would like to give a round of applause to the new officers of King Advisory, Inc. for rebounding against all odds through a pandemic to help get our children ready for the new school year,” said Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones. KAI hosts the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Back to School Festival at the King

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Spectrum: Joins Senator La Tonya Johnson to award $10,000 to Benedict Center

MILWAUKEE (July 30, 2021) — Spectrum today announced a donation of $10,000 to Benedict Center, as part of the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, part of a $1 million programming commitment through year-end 2021. The funding will support Benedict Center’s Women’s Harm Reduction Program. The program helps provide effective substance use and mental health treatment, education, and basic life need assistance for justice-involved women. Spectrum leaders and Senator La Tonya Johnson joined Benedict Center, Friday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m., during a check presentation to commemorate the donation. “We are grateful for the continued support from the Spectrum

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Godlewski campaign: Former Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

Monday, August 2, 2021 Contact: press@sarahforwisconsin.com Former Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. Endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate “Sarah is honest, hard-working and cannot be bought.” Ashwaubenon, WI – Former Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. – the author of our nation’s historic No Discrimination in Health Insurance Act – today endorsed Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate. “I know Sarah well. She is honest, hard-working and cannot be bought – just like everyone here in Northeast Wisconsin. Sarah also has the most important quality necessary to serve our best interests: good judgment. Without hesitation, I am proud to endorse her campaign for

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WisDems: CBS La Crosse – “Town of Campbell residents find hope in bipartisan infrastructure bill”

MADISON Wis. — Friday, La Crosse families watching the evening news heard from residents in Campbell, Wisconsin, who are supporting President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. The deal invests $55 billion in clean drinking water, an invaluable resource for families in Campbell and across the state. Key Points: But Campbell resident Peter Davison is hoping that the bipartisan infrastructure bill will bring safe, clean water back to his home. “To be able to do it again, to drink water out of the tap, to drink water out of the hose, to know all of my neighbors in my community have clean

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Spectrum: Joins Senator La Tonya Johnson to award $10,000 to Benedict Center

MILWAUKEE (July 30, 2021) — Spectrum today announced a donation of $10,000 to Benedict Center, as part of the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, part of a $1 million programming commitment through year-end 2021. The funding will support Benedict Center’s Women’s Harm Reduction Program. The program helps provide

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Godlewski campaign: Former Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

Monday, August 2, 2021 Contact: press@sarahforwisconsin.com Former Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. Endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate “Sarah is honest, hard-working and cannot be bought.” Ashwaubenon, WI – Former Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. – the author of our nation’s historic No Discrimination in Health Insurance Act – today endorsed Wisconsin State Treasurer

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