TUE PM Update: Vos extends Gableman’s election investigation contract through April

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today extended Michael Gableman’s contract to review the 2020 election through April as the former justice remains entangled in a series of lawsuits challenging his authority to carry out the probe. Gableman’s investigation has been maligned by lawmakers in both parties over a series of gaffes. But Vo… 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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Dept. of Workforce Development: Women at Work webinar celebrates working women

MADISON – Women leading state agencies in Gov. Tony Evers’ administration celebrated working women statewide Tuesday, highlighting the crucial role women play in Wisconsin’s growing economy as well as state agency efforts to reduce employment barriers and advance all workers. The hourlong webinar, Forward Wisconsin: Women at Work, marked International Women’s Day on March 8 and March as Women’s History Month. The hourlong webinar, Forward Wisconsin: Women at Work, marked International Women’s Day on March 8 and March as Women’s History Month. “Wisconsin women participate in the labor force at a rate greater than the national average and make critical

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Wisconsin EMS Association: Applauds state Senate unanimous passage of 3 EMS bills

“On behalf of our 6,000 members and 360 EMS departments, we wish to thank the Wisconsin State Senate for their actions today by unanimously approving three EMS legislative proposals,” stated Alan DeYoung, Executive Director of the Wisconsin EMS Association. “Senate Bills 680 and 681 would expand worker’s compensation coverage of diagnosed PTSD for EMS providers. Assembly Bill 874 would assist ambulance services with obtaining greater Medicaid reimbursement to close the gap on uncompensated costs.” The Wisconsin EMS Association wishes to provide a special thank you to the lead authors and the additional bipartisan co-sponsors of these legislative proposals: • SB-680:

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Agricultural groups: Praise passage of AB 727 / SB 677

MADISON – Fifteen agricultural organizations came together to praise Senate leadership and the authors of legislation that prioritizes farmer-led conservation efforts to reduce nitrogen on farms. They are Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Cooperative Network, Dairy Business Association, Midwest Food Products Association, Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association and Wisconsin Farm Credit Services (e.g. Compeer Financial, GreenStone Farm Credit Services and AgCountry Farm Credit Services). A letter

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Wisconsin Technology Council: State Senate joins Assembly in unanimous support for improving Wisconsin’s investor tax credit law

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Senate voted, 33-0, Tuesday to approve Assembly Bill 759, which will make it easier for young companies to stay put in Wisconsin as they grow and add jobs while expanding beyond its borders. The effort to pass the bill was led by the Wisconsin Technology Council. It was previously passed unanimously in the 99-seat Assembly. It will now go to Gov. Tony Evers for his consideration and possible signing into law. The bill amends Wisconsin’s “Qualified New Business Venture” law, which took effect in January 2005 and remains a leading bipartisan example of how to

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Rep. Duchow: Statement on the passing of Margaret Farrow

Rep. Cindi Duchow released the following statement regarding the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow: Wisconsin has lost one of its greatest citizens. Margaret was one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. In every conversation, her love for her family, friends, and Wisconsin neighbors overflowed. There are never any words adequate to express the deep sorrow of losing a beloved parent. My thoughts and prayers are with the Farrow family.

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Sen. Jacque: Gibraltar affordable housing bill heads to governor

MADISON, WI…State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today said the Town of Gibraltar will have the gap financing tool it requested to address a shortage of affordable housing, with legislation he authored on its way to the Governor’s desk following passage by the State Senate.  The State Assembly cleared the measure last month. “I have been pleased to work with Gibraltar Town Administrator Travis Thysse to help the town construct much-needed workforce housing for the area,” Sen. Jacque said.  “While a shortage of affordable housing is a concern throughout the state, the high property values in northern Door County make the problem particularly severe

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Rep. Shankland: Rep. Shankland’s clean water bill clears both houses, heads to governor’s desk

MADISON- Today, after passing the State Assembly unanimously in February, 2021 Assembly Bill 727 was approved by the Wisconsin State Senate. The legislation aims to protect our drinking water and groundwater by creating a nitrogen optimization pilot program to help farmers reduce nitrogen loading and leaching, starting a new cover crop insurance rebate program to help farmers utilize cover crops to improve soil health, and creating a new Wisconsin State Hydrogeologist position to help local governments find and address local hotspots of contamination. As an author of the bill, and Vice Chair of the 2019-20 Task Force on Water Quality,

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Sen. Agard: Gableman grift must be put to an end

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) signed a new contract with Former Justice Michael Gableman to extend his review of the 2020 November election. This extension follows Gableman’s original contract that expired on December 31, 2021. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After Former Justice Gableman presented his embarrassing sham of an investigation to the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections last week, I had sincerely hoped that we put the conspiracies regarding the November 2020 election to rest. “This extension from Speaker Vos is outrageous and a gross abuse of taxpayer dollars. Instead of

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Rep. Neubauer, Legislative Democrats: Call on Speaker Vos to end Gableman investigation

MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats sent a letter to Speaker Robin Vos calling for an end to the sham investigation headed by Michael Gableman. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “It is far past time that this sham investigation ended. Today, legislative Democrats delivered a letter to Speaker Vos, calling on him to close the Office of the Special Counsel, fire Michael Gableman, and finally signal to the people of Wisconsin that it is time to move on from the 2020 election. Far too many taxpayer dollars have been wasted on this phony investigation. In addition,

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: Legislation addressing health care worker violence sent to Gov. Evers

Madison, Wis., March 8, 2022—Today, the Wisconsin State Senate concurred with Assembly Bill 960, making threats of violence against health care workers a Class H felony. Led by Speaker Robin Vos (R–Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R–Oostburg), alongside Representative Gae Magnafici (R–Dresser) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine), the legislation passed both chambers of the Legislature on a voice vote and now heads to Governor Evers’ desk for his signature. “Republicans and Democrats agreed on a very important message today—threatening a health care worker in Wisconsin is unacceptable,” said WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding. “Our state’s hospitals and

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Rep. Vos: Statement on renewed contract

Contact:  Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding a new contract with former Justice Gableman. “The office of Special Counsel has done an outstanding job looking into the election concerns people all across Wisconsin had. Many of the key issues were addressed with legislation that’s going to Governor Evers’ desk this week for him to sign into law. Meanwhile, Justice Gableman continues to face unwarranted resistance. We will continue to fight the obstruction and myriad of lawsuits filed by democrats and out-of-state liberal activists, questioning the legislature’s subpoena power and ultimately keeping

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Donald Trump: Statement

Congratulations and thank you to Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and State Assemblywoman Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Committee on Campaigns and Elections, for standing by highly respected Justice Michael Gableman on the incredible findings just announced on Election Fraud in the great State of Wisconsin. I feel confident that Robin will exercise his moral duty to follow up on Justice Gableman’s findings. In addition to announcing that they will stay in session and take action to get rid of ERIC and the WEC, which have done some very bad things and made review very difficult (as also noted

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Hunter Nation: Wisconsin Assembly Bill 912 passes following Hunter Nation Amicus brief

Madison, Wis. – Today, Assembly Bill 912 – a bill that would limit how wide-ranging emergency powers can go in declaring a business essential or non-essential – passed in the Wisconsin State Senate and heads to Gov. Evers to be signed into law. Under the bill, no business may be declared essential or nonessential, and the emergency rulings must be applied uniformly. This bill will prevent the government from picking winners and losers under emergency orders and follows the decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court who ruled on an issue like this during the pandemic response. Hunter Nation is grateful to

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Two Loudenbeck bills head to Governor

Madison- Today, two bills authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) passed the Wisconsin State Senate with bipartisan support, and are now waiting for final action by the Governor. Assembly Bill 820, co-authored with Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), modernizes the language for the Mike Johnson Life Care & Early Intervention Services Grant to include access to clinical services and lab work related to receiving Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals vulnerable to HIV. PrEP is a medication that significantly reduces vulnerable individuals’ odds of contracting HIV. The first “life care” grant funding for HIV and AIDS services started in 1987. It was later

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Women at Work webinar celebrates working women

MADISON – Women leading state agencies in Gov. Tony Evers’ administration celebrated working women statewide Tuesday, highlighting the crucial role women play in Wisconsin’s growing economy as well as state agency efforts to reduce employment barriers and advance all workers. The hourlong webinar, Forward Wisconsin: Women at Work, marked International

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Agricultural groups: Praise passage of AB 727 / SB 677

MADISON – Fifteen agricultural organizations came together to praise Senate leadership and the authors of legislation that prioritizes farmer-led conservation efforts to reduce nitrogen on farms. They are Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin

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Rep. Duchow: Statement on the passing of Margaret Farrow

Rep. Cindi Duchow released the following statement regarding the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow: Wisconsin has lost one of its greatest citizens. Margaret was one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. In every conversation, her love for her family, friends, and Wisconsin neighbors overflowed.

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Sen. Jacque: Gibraltar affordable housing bill heads to governor

MADISON, WI…State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today said the Town of Gibraltar will have the gap financing tool it requested to address a shortage of affordable housing, with legislation he authored on its way to the Governor’s desk following passage by the State Senate.  The State Assembly cleared the measure last

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Sen. Agard: Gableman grift must be put to an end

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) signed a new contract with Former Justice Michael Gableman to extend his review of the 2020 November election. This extension follows Gableman’s original contract that expired on December 31, 2021. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After Former Justice

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: Legislation addressing health care worker violence sent to Gov. Evers

Madison, Wis., March 8, 2022—Today, the Wisconsin State Senate concurred with Assembly Bill 960, making threats of violence against health care workers a Class H felony. Led by Speaker Robin Vos (R–Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R–Oostburg), alongside Representative Gae Magnafici (R–Dresser) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine), the

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Rep. Vos: Statement on renewed contract

Contact:  Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding a new contract with former Justice Gableman. “The office of Special Counsel has done an outstanding job looking into the election concerns people all across Wisconsin had. Many of the key issues were addressed

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Donald Trump: Statement

Congratulations and thank you to Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and State Assemblywoman Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Committee on Campaigns and Elections, for standing by highly respected Justice Michael Gableman on the incredible findings just announced on Election Fraud in the great State of Wisconsin. I feel confident

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Rep. Loudenbeck: Two Loudenbeck bills head to Governor

Madison- Today, two bills authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) passed the Wisconsin State Senate with bipartisan support, and are now waiting for final action by the Governor. Assembly Bill 820, co-authored with Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), modernizes the language for the Mike Johnson Life Care & Early Intervention Services Grant

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