American Bridge 21st Century: CNN – Ron Johnson slammed COVID vaccine skepticism before he embraced it

Less than a year ago, Johnson admitted that “undermining” COVID-19 vaccines “will cause people’s deaths” — now, it’s practically all that he does A new report from CNN highlights that U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s 10-month campaign against COVID-19 vaccines is a dishonest and politically-motivated sham — underscored by the fact that Johnson in October 2020 told a radio host that “undermining” COVID vaccines “will cause people’s deaths.” “It’s horrifying that Ron Johnson has been pushing COVID-19 vaccine skepticism for months, despite being fully aware that he’s putting lives at risk,” said Brad Bainum, American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson. “And it’s not the first time this

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Godlewski campaign: 10 new Wisconsin leaders endorse candidate for U.S. Senate

From Across Wisconsin — State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski announced today 10 new endorsements from current and former elected officials and prominent leaders from across Wisconsin. From Ashland to Kenosha, and including the Milwaukee area, Madison, Winnebago County, and more, these respected leaders are expanding Sarah’s statewide coalition to elect a Senator who will fight for the kitchen table issues that Wisconsin workers and families worry about. Sarah is the only candidate who can build a 72-county campaign to defeat Johnson and the extreme, right-wing machine that supports him. Sarah’s campaign now counts dozens of elected officials

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: President Biden has chosen coercion over transparency

OSHKOSH – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s disregard for individual freedom and his announcement of vaccine mandates for working Americans. “The Biden administration’s decision to mandate vaccines for working Americans, without recognizing natural immunity and making exceptions for it, is an outrageous trampling of civil liberties. Rather than address legitimate concerns and answer basic questions regarding vaccine safety, President Biden and his administration have chosen coercion over transparency. “Over the course of the last two weeks, I’ve received a growing number of emails and other communications from individuals who are highly concerned

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Sen. Nass: Biden playing Covid-19 card to sideline discussion of his Afghanistan debacle

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement regarding his abuse of federal power to require employers with 100 or more employees to mandate Covid-19 vaccination for all employees.  Biden also announced numerous other abuses of federal authority to attempt the enactment of national Covid-19 mandates covering masking, testing and forced vaccinations.   “Today, an incompetent President announced several abuses of his authority to play the Covid-19 political card to redirect the public’s attention away from his Afghanistan debacle.   President Biden declared war on the freedom and liberties of every American by abusing

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THU PM Update: Prehn cancels Natural Resources Board meeting after DNR offers no agenda items

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Frederick Prehn, fighting an attempt by Dem AG Josh Kaul to force him off the Natural Resources Board, canceled this month’s meeting after the agency informed him it saw no issues that needed to be addressed and wouldn’t provide staff if he proceeded with one. Prehn, the Republican-appointed board chair whose six-year term expi… 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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Kleefisch officially announces gubernatorial bid, mounts attack on Evers over election legislation

Today’s Midday podcast covers former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch’s formal announcement she is running against Gov. Tony Evers in the 2022 race for Wisconsin governor. She vowed to pass a series of election-related bills that Evers vetoed earlier this year if elected, among other things. wispolitics · Kleefisch officially announces gubernatorial bid, mounts attack on Evers over election legislation

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Sept. 18

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters of their first opportunity to pursue deer this fall with the opening of the 2021 archery and crossbow deer seasons. These seasons run concurrently statewide from Sept. 18 to Jan. 9, 2022. The archery and crossbow seasons extend to Jan. 31, 2022, in 27 Farmland Zone Deer Management Units and all metro sub-units. “We saw another mild winter last year, so Wisconsin deer hunters can look forward to increased harvest opportunities this season,” said Jeff Pritzl, DNR Deer Program Specialist. “Whether you’re hunting public or private land, I encourage

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Former ambassadors discuss strategies for boosting international trade

Two former U.S. ambassadors say Wisconsin should leverage cultural, diplomatic and academic ties with other nations in order to strengthen international trade.  “I don’t think we take advantage of the extraordinary asset we have in the University of Wisconsin System,” said Mark Green, a former Republican Wisconsin lawmaker and Congress member from the Green Bay area who served as ambassado… 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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Toney campaign: La Crosse County Sheriff Wolf endorses candidate for Attorney General

LA CROSSE, Wis. – La Crosse County Sheriff Jeff Wolf has announced that he’s endorsing Fond du Lac County District Attorney to be Wisconsin’s next attorney general because he’s the only candidate in the race with front-line law enforcement experience fighting violent crime. “Eric Toney is clearly the best person for the job based on his experience in the courtroom prosecuting violent crimes and working with cops to get criminals off the streets,” Wolf said. “I’m honored and humbled to have the endorsement of Sheriff Wolf,” Toney said.  “He’s a leader in Wisconsin’s law enforcement community and dedicated to keeping La

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WDA: Sip all day, get decay – avoid the dental dangers of sipping sugary, acidic beverages

WEST ALLIS, Wis.  – The “Sip All Day, Get Decay” slogan isn’t just meant to be a catchy tagline – it’s a warning based in fact! As people get back to work, school and fall sports after a fun-filled summer, the Wisconsin Dental Association is cautioning against daylong sipping of sugary and acidic drinks. “Not only are sugary drinks like sodas, sports drinks, smoothies and energy drinks harmful to teeth, but beverages with high acidity such as diet sodas, juices, coffees and teas are just as risky,” said Dr. Paula Crum, a Green Bay periodontist and president of the WDA. “Sipping drinks

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s banks report strong mid-year financial performance

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 135 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit strong financial performance as of June 30, 2021, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). State-chartered banks’ total assets increased over $4.9 billion from June 30, 2020, and stand at more than $66.9 billion through June 30, 2021. While the extension of the COVID-19 pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans combined with the low interest rate environment has put pressure on the net interest margin, decreasing from 3.51% in June of 2020, it held steady from first quarter at 3.37%. Net loans have decreased 1.23%

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American Bridge 21st Century: CNN – Ron Johnson slammed COVID vaccine skepticism before he embraced it

Less than a year ago, Johnson admitted that “undermining” COVID-19 vaccines “will cause people’s deaths” — now, it’s practically all that he does A new report from CNN highlights that U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s 10-month campaign against COVID-19 vaccines is a dishonest and politically-motivated sham — underscored by the fact that Johnson in October

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Godlewski campaign: 10 new Wisconsin leaders endorse candidate for U.S. Senate

From Across Wisconsin — State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski announced today 10 new endorsements from current and former elected officials and prominent leaders from across Wisconsin. From Ashland to Kenosha, and including the Milwaukee area, Madison, Winnebago County, and more, these respected leaders are expanding Sarah’s statewide

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: President Biden has chosen coercion over transparency

OSHKOSH – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s disregard for individual freedom and his announcement of vaccine mandates for working Americans. “The Biden administration’s decision to mandate vaccines for working Americans, without recognizing natural immunity and making exceptions for it, is an outrageous

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Former ambassadors discuss strategies for boosting international trade

Two former U.S. ambassadors say Wisconsin should leverage cultural, diplomatic and academic ties with other nations in order to strengthen international trade.  “I don’t think we take advantage of the extraordinary asset we have in the University of Wisconsin System,” said Mark Green, a former Republican Wisconsin lawmaker and Congress

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