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Officials with the Department of Workforce Development say they’re working to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system, following a report from the Legislative Audit Bureau showing the agency failed to comply with certain federal regulations. The semi-annual LAB report documented delays in benefit payments and appeals reported through the bureau’s fraud hotline. LAB notes that states must resolve 80 percent of appeals within 45 days, but the report shows DWD “did not resolve appeal decisions in a timely manner” between June 2020 and May of this year. For May 2021, the agency reported resolution of just 17.5 percent of appeals
Chris Larson said he dropped his bid for the U.S. Senate today because the crowded Dem primary field made it difficult to break through and he wasn’t willing to go after his friend Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Speaking with reporters after a Capitol news conference, the Milwaukee Dem said he will seek reelection to his state Senate seat in 2022. He also said Barnes, endorsed by Larson today, lines up with him ideologically. “I just didn’t have the heart of trying to go out there and try and make him a villain when we’re friends, and I think he’d be
Brings tested, trusted and true leadership for all of Wisconsin Lancaster, WI (August 3, 2021) – City of Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announced today he will seek the 2022 Republican nomination for office of Wisconsin lieutenant governor. “We are in a crucial time for our state. We looked to our governor and lieutenant governor for leadership as we faced COVID-19, riots and an uncertain economy. Instead of leadership, we received uncertainty, excuses and refusals to meet with Republican leaders,” Varnam said. “We need a lieutenant governor who will work to reduce taxes on our residents and businesses, stand up for the unborn
Media Contact: Raquel Lamal Red Shoes Inc. (920) 574-3253 Raquel@redshoesinc.com Scheffler taking on Roger Roth in the 19th district as a Different Kind of Democrat APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Mark Scheffler, a long-time Appleton resident and business leader, announces the launch of his campaign to represent the 19th Senate District of Wisconsin. Scheffler is running as a Democrat, challenging current incumbent Republican Roger Roth. “I’m running for Wisconsin Senate because our state needs leaders who understand the connection between a sustainable economy, a sustainable environment, and a sustainable society,” explained Scheffler. “I’m a proud progressive, a successful business leader, an avid
Aug. 3, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Sen. Johnson, Sen. Scott and Colleagues: Infrastructure Package Isn’t Paid For; We Won’t Support Increases to Federal Debt WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) along with Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) released the following statement regarding the insufficient pay-fors in the 2,700 page, $1.2 trillion “infrastructure” bill. “We can’t spend money we don’t have. Period. Just look at what is happening with inflation. We were promised this infrastructure bill was fully paid for, and now we
08-03-21 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Rep. Ron Kind Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Quality, Affordable Medicare Advantage Plans for Older Wisconsinites La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the bipartisan Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act. This legislation will reward high-performing Medicare Advantage health plans while lowering premiums for Wisconsin seniors. The bill was introduced with Reps. Mike Doyle (D-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY). “Older Wisconsinites deserve the very best care and coverage we can provide,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “That’s why I’m proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com Dane County Executive Joe Parisi Endorses Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate MADISON—Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi endorsed Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for the United States Senate. WATCH DANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE JOE PARISI’S ENDORSEMENT VIDEO HERE “I’m thrilled to have Executive Parisi standing shoulder to shoulder with us in this campaign,” said Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. “With Joe’s support, and the support of working people all across this state, I know we can build a movement to beat Ron Johnson and change the game in the United States Senate.” “I’m excited to announce that I’m
8/3/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) today introduced the Surface Warfare Officer Leadership Enhancement (SWOLE) Act, legislation that would improve Navy Readiness by addressing two areas of concern highlighted in a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The report, released on June 17, was the result of the Navy’s examination of two deadly collisions in 2017 and looked closely at the Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) who command and operate the Navy’s ships. The report ultimately determined that 65% of SWOs believe specialized career paths would better prepare them for their duties, and that the
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The UW System said a move to give lawmakers oversight of the university’s COVID-19 policies “feels like a political statement.” Still, a spokesman didn’t indicate how the system will approach a 30-day deadline it now faces to submit the policies to the
Officials with the Department of Workforce Development say they’re working to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system, following a report from the Legislative Audit Bureau showing the agency failed to comply with certain federal regulations. The semi-annual LAB report documented delays in benefit payments and appeals reported through the bureau’s
Chris Larson said he dropped his bid for the U.S. Senate today because the crowded Dem primary field made it difficult to break through and he wasn’t willing to go after his friend Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Speaking with reporters after a Capitol news conference, the Milwaukee Dem said he
Brings tested, trusted and true leadership for all of Wisconsin Lancaster, WI (August 3, 2021) – City of Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announced today he will seek the 2022 Republican nomination for office of Wisconsin lieutenant governor. “We are in a crucial time for our state. We looked to our governor and
Media Contact: Raquel Lamal Red Shoes Inc. (920) 574-3253 Raquel@redshoesinc.com Scheffler taking on Roger Roth in the 19th district as a Different Kind of Democrat APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Mark Scheffler, a long-time Appleton resident and business leader, announces the launch of his campaign to represent the 19th Senate District
Aug. 3, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Sen. Johnson, Sen. Scott and Colleagues: Infrastructure Package Isn’t Paid For; We Won’t Support Increases to Federal Debt WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) along with Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Josh Hawley
08-03-21 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Rep. Ron Kind Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Quality, Affordable Medicare Advantage Plans for Older Wisconsinites La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the bipartisan Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act. This legislation will reward high-performing Medicare Advantage health plans while lowering
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com Dane County Executive Joe Parisi Endorses Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate MADISON—Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi endorsed Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for the United States Senate. WATCH DANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE JOE PARISI’S ENDORSEMENT VIDEO HERE “I’m thrilled to have Executive Parisi
8/3/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) today introduced the Surface Warfare Officer Leadership Enhancement (SWOLE) Act, legislation that would improve Navy Readiness by addressing two areas of concern highlighted in a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The report, released on June 17, was