Donovan, Johnson trade shots over police funding during debate

Milwaukee mayoral candidates traded shots during a debate Monday over which of the two voted to fund or defund the police. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson fired the first volley at former Ald. Bob Donovan, criticizing him for voting against the city’s police budget during the four years they both served on the common council. “So if you’re not funding the department, then you’re effectively defundin… 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  

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Kornblum campaign: Maria Lazar can’t defend her judicial record, attacks incumbent Judge Lori Kornblum instead

Contact: Melissa Mulliken Campaign@electlorikornblum.com 608/206-1818 Kornblum Campaign Ads Highlight Lazar’s failed record Today, the Kornblum Campaign released television and digital ads that highlight the differences between Incumbent Court of Appeals Judge Kornblum’s record as a judge and prosecutor, with Maria Lazar’s disturbing judicial record. The Kornblum ads come in the wake of Maria Lazar’s attack ads that began airing late last week. Judge Lori Kornblum was a prosecutor for more than 20 years, (1992-2014), focused on protecting children and families, on the needs of victims, and on keeping communities safe.  Here are the facts about Maria Lazar’s record that Lazar doesn’t

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MON PM Update: State sues Johnson Controls, Tyco over PFAS contamination

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today announced a lawsuit alleging Johnson Controls and Tyco Fire Products failed to address PFAS contamination issues after testing firefighting foam. The Dem AG during a Green Bay press conference today said the companies violated state spills law by failing to alert the Department of Natural Resources of PFAS co… 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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WI Institute for Law and Liberty: Final plan, adopted after WILL letter, removes racial classifications and eligibility categories

The News: The final plan for a federally-funded housing assistance program, administered and designed by Governor Tony Evers’ administration, removed illegal racial classifications and eligibility categories identified in a January letter from attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL). WILL’s letter warned Governor Evers that race classifications are illegal. Government policies that classify people by race are presumptively invalid under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 1 of the Wisconsin Constitution. The Quote: WILL Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, said “It is disappointing to see pernicious ideas like racial discrimination return in the form of government programs. It’s

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Dept. of Health Services: Urges FoodShare members to protect themselves from fraud

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is actively investigating several reports from FoodShare members about compromised QUEST card benefits, and urges all members to take action now to protect themselves against fraud. DHS urges FoodShare members to do the following to help protect QUEST card benefits: Check the accuracy of account information by calling the agency that issues your FoodShare benefits. Monitor account balances using the MyACCESS mobile app or ebtEdge website(link is external) or mobile app(link is external). Add or change optional account passwords to limit unauthorized access. Change Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) often by calling QUEST Card Service at 877-415-5164. Do not share account passwords and

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WisGOP: Josh Kaul defends convicted rapist, loses

[Madison, WI] – Josh Kaul may have failed to take rising crime seriously and dismissed concerns about his botched crime lab, but last year, Kaul finally took a stand on something – forcing a private company to employ a convicted rapist. When lighting company Cree rescinded their conditional offer of employment to Derrick Palmer, who “pushed, struck, beat, suffocated, and raped his girlfriend multiple times” in order to protect their female employees, Josh Kaul stuck his neck out to defend the domestic abuser. Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Cree didn’t violate discrimination laws when standing up for their workers’ safety – making Josh Kaul

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin and Colleagues: Introduce bipartisan bill to provide support for moms experiencing mental health issues, substance use disorders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022, legislation to authorize a national Maternal Mental Health Hotline to help pregnant and postpartum women affected by mental health and substance use disorders and to reauthorize and expand a grant program to scre… 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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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Commissioner Houdek thanks health care workers for continued work helping Wisconsin recover from COVID-19 Pandemic

Madison, Wis. — Today, Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek joined Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake and other members of Governor Evers’ cabinet to launch the Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together to thank communities for their COVID-19 response efforts. “When we issued our first COVID-19 bulletin in March 2020, the pandemic was an emerging and uncertain threat, but it was clear that our health care systems and health insurers needed to be prepared,” said Commissioner Houdek. “We are grateful for all the health care industry workers and other emergency response personnel who have ensured that testing, vaccinations, and treatment are available

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Dane County Traffic Safety Commission: Unprecedented number of fatalities from motor vehicle crashes

Dane County is experiencing an unprecedented number of fatalities from motor vehicle crashes involving both speeding and alcohol or drug use, according to Sgt. Matt Meyer, Dane County Sheriff’s Office and co-chair for the county’s Traffic Safety Commission (TSC). A summary at a recent TSC quarterly meeting showed that during the fourth quarter of 2021, two of every three fatalities on Dane County roads resulted from crashes where both were a factor. From October to December 2021, ten deaths resulted from six fatal crashes in the cities of Madison, Sun Prairie and Middleton and towns of Montrose and Dunkirk.  Six

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Jefferson County flock

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working closely with animal health officials on a joint incident response. The affected premises will not move poultry products, and birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins 48 Senate Republicans in message to President Biden: An Iran agreement without broad congressional support will not survive

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 48 Republican Senators in a statement to the Biden Administration saying they will not support a new, weaker Iran deal, which, according to public reports, will reduce sanctions and lessen restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program.  “According to press reports, the Biden Administration may soon conclude an agreement with Iran to provide substantial sanctions relief in exchange for merely short-term limitations on Iran’s nuclear program. “By every indication, the Biden Administration appears to have given away the store. The administration appears to have agreed to

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Wauwatosa School District: Registration now open for Wauwatosa junior kindergarten, senior kindergarten programs

WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa School District is accepting registrations for its junior kindergarten (JK) and senior kindergarten (SK) programs for the 2022-23 school year. The district’s half-day JK experience is for students who will be four years old on or by September 1, 2022. Young students work and play together, using their own creativity in an environment that meets their needs. The program prepares them to be confident, independent learners. Senior kindergarten is the district’s full-day program, open to children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2022. Children who are currently enrolled in the

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s bill to award a congressional gold medal to the members of the Women’s Army Corps 6888th (Six Triple Eight) Central Postal Directory Battalion is signed into law!

Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement: “I am beaming knowing that the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act is now signed into law! I want to thank Senator Moran and Rep. LaTurner for their leadership and partnership in this effort which was invaluable,” said Congresswoman Moore. “I also want to thank the advocates whose work ensure that this story of sacrifice was not lost to history. This legislation is for my constituent, Ms. Anne Mae Wilson Robertson, and every unsung hero of the Six Triple Eight. In signing this legislation into law, our nation, in perpetuity, honors these trailblazing sheroes

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A Better Mount Pleasant: Residents to force referendum vote one extension of trustee terms in office

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI  MARCH 14, 2022 – This morning, Mount Pleasant residents submitted 1282 petition signatures—hundreds more than the 981 signatures that were required—to force a referendum vote on a charter ordinance designed to extend the terms in office for village officials from two to three years, making them the only trustees in Racine County with three year terms.   On January 24, 2022 the Village of Mount Pleasant Board of Trustees voted unanimously to lengthen their terms in office beginning in 2023. Instead of choosing to send this charter ordinance to a referendum for residents to approve first, trustees

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Dept. of Public Instruction: To hold public hearing on proposed rule related to equivalent experience for student teachers

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will hold a public hearing and comment period to consider promulgation of administrative rules under a statement of scope on a proposed permanent and emergency rule related to experience for student teachers enrolled in an educator preparation program. The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 via teleconference.   For a full hearing notice and information on how to join the public hearing, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2022/public-hearing-student-teachers.

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Donovan, Johnson trade shots over police funding during debate

Milwaukee mayoral candidates traded shots during a debate Monday over which of the two voted to fund or defund the police. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson fired the first volley at former Ald. Bob Donovan, criticizing him for voting against the city’s police budget during the four years they both served

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Kornblum campaign: Maria Lazar can’t defend her judicial record, attacks incumbent Judge Lori Kornblum instead

Contact: Melissa Mulliken Campaign@electlorikornblum.com 608/206-1818 Kornblum Campaign Ads Highlight Lazar’s failed record Today, the Kornblum Campaign released television and digital ads that highlight the differences between Incumbent Court of Appeals Judge Kornblum’s record as a judge and prosecutor, with Maria Lazar’s disturbing judicial record. The Kornblum ads come in the wake

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MON PM Update: State sues Johnson Controls, Tyco over PFAS contamination

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today announced a lawsuit alleging Johnson Controls and Tyco Fire Products failed to address PFAS contamination issues after testing firefighting foam. The Dem AG during a Green Bay press conference today said the companies violated state spills law by

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WI Institute for Law and Liberty: Final plan, adopted after WILL letter, removes racial classifications and eligibility categories

The News: The final plan for a federally-funded housing assistance program, administered and designed by Governor Tony Evers’ administration, removed illegal racial classifications and eligibility categories identified in a January letter from attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL). WILL’s letter warned Governor Evers that race classifications are illegal. Government policies that

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WisGOP: Josh Kaul defends convicted rapist, loses

[Madison, WI] – Josh Kaul may have failed to take rising crime seriously and dismissed concerns about his botched crime lab, but last year, Kaul finally took a stand on something – forcing a private company to employ a convicted rapist. When lighting company Cree rescinded their conditional offer of employment to Derrick

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin and Colleagues: Introduce bipartisan bill to provide support for moms experiencing mental health issues, substance use disorders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022, legislation to authorize a national Maternal Mental Health Hotline to help pregnant and postpartum women affected by mental health and substance use disorders and to

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Commissioner Houdek thanks health care workers for continued work helping Wisconsin recover from COVID-19 Pandemic

Madison, Wis. — Today, Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek joined Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake and other members of Governor Evers’ cabinet to launch the Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together to thank communities for their COVID-19 response efforts. “When we issued our first COVID-19 bulletin in March 2020, the pandemic

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Jefferson County flock

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins 48 Senate Republicans in message to President Biden: An Iran agreement without broad congressional support will not survive

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 48 Republican Senators in a statement to the Biden Administration saying they will not support a new, weaker Iran deal, which, according to public reports, will reduce sanctions and lessen restrictions on Iran’s nuclear

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s bill to award a congressional gold medal to the members of the Women’s Army Corps 6888th (Six Triple Eight) Central Postal Directory Battalion is signed into law!

Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement: “I am beaming knowing that the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act is now signed into law! I want to thank Senator Moran and Rep. LaTurner for their leadership and partnership in this effort which was invaluable,” said Congresswoman Moore. “I also want to

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