THU PM Update: Michels taking leave from family business as he runs for guv

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republican Tim Michels announced today he has taken a leave from his job with his family’s road building and infrastructure company as he runs for guv. Michels, who formally entered the race on Monday, also pledged to divest from the company if he wins the guv’s office this fall. Michels Corp. has more than $622 million in work… 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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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: In home stretch on LicensE launch

Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is entering the final stage of preparation for its new online, self-guided license application platform that will launch for most health initial applications on May 16. To ensure a clean transfer of data to the new system, the department is suspending receipt of initial applications for health professions involved in the LicensE launch beginning at noon on April 29, 2022. Those professions are listed HERE. Any applications received for affected occupations will not be processed. On May 16, the department will resume accepting applications for licenses launching in LicensE. All

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Milwaukee Rotary Club

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee. Guest speaker is Nicholas Fallucca, chief product and innovation officer at Palermo’s Pizza. Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: http://milwaukeerotary.com/event/nicholas-fallucca-chief-product-and-innovation-officer-at-palermos-pizza/

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Madison Rotary Club

Park Hotel, Madison. Guest speakers are Jewish Federation of Madison Executive Director Alan Klugman and President Joe Shumow, who are to discuss the recent mission they joined to the Ukraine/Poland Border. Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/event/program-speaker-topic-tbd/?instance_id=5519

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WisDems: “Knives Out” — April 28

A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for governor, where Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson, Tim Ramthun, and Tim Michels are each trying to prove they are the most divisive candidate in the race. What’s going on in the Republican Party is so outrageous, it’s hard to keep track of all of their blunders — so here is a roundup:

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Rep. Kind: Votes for passage of bipartisan lend-lease bill for Ukraine

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for bipartisan legislation to authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine in order to provide military equipment to protect civilians. “Today, Congress sent another bipartisan message that we back the people of Ukraine as they continue to face Putin’s ruthless and unjust attack,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This legislation will streamline the President’s ability to get weapons and supplies to Ukraine, bolstering their ability to protect innocent civilians and defend.” As part of his Arms Export Control Act authority, the President can currently lend and lease defense articles to U.S. partners and allies when it

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WI AFL-CIO: Workers at three Dane County Starbucks locations file for union rights with UFCW Local 1473

On April 25, workers at three Dane County Starbucks locations filed for union representation with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1473. Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement congratulating the workers at 2981 Tiverton Pike Drive in Fitchburg, 6512 Monona Drive in Monona, and 3515 University Ave in Madison on joining the wave of union organizing efforts currently being undertaken at workplaces across the state and nation. “Congratulations to Starbucks workers in Fitchburg, Monona, and Madison who are coming together and organizing a union with UFCW Local 1473,” said Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie

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USDA: Invests $6 million to improve historic community infrastructure for residents of Baraboo, Wisconsin

BARABOO, Wisc., April 28, 2022 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today visited the city of Baraboo to help local officials and partners celebrate the groundbreaking of renovations on the community’s historic library. “USDA Rural Development is the lead Federal agency helping rural communities grow and prosper,” Lassa said. “One of our longstanding priorities is investing in modern infrastructure for rural community facilities. Today’s investments reflect how critical affordable financing is for infrastructure housing essential services in rural communities. It’s clear that today’s project is more than just an investment to the

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Joins Reps. Cicilline and Katko to lead call for increased funding in FY 2023 for federal lead poisoning prevention efforts

In a letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko, joined by approximately 50 of their colleagues, wrote a letter calling for $90 million in FY 2023 funding for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program and $460 million for lead activities at the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. “There’s no safe level of lead exposure for children. Sadly, each year, 2,500 kids in Milwaukee test positive for elevated blood lead levels. That’s 2,500 children too

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Gableman’s election investigation continues as Trump calls out Republicans opposed to the probe

Today’s Midday podcast covers former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 presidential election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his office would not be shutting down the investigation after former President Donald Trump criticized Republicans in Wisconsin who are voicing concerns about the probe. wispolitics · Gableman’s election investigation continues as Trump calls out Republicans opposed to the probe

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We Energies: Includes clean energy investments and grid hardening in rate plan

Milwaukee – We Energies filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) today for regulatory reviews that will set customer rates for electricity, natural gas and steam for 2023. The filing comes as We Energies is in the midst of the largest clean energy transition in company history. “We have set some of the most aggressive goals in our industry for reducing carbon and methane emissions. This rate plan will help us reach those goals and provide customers with the affordable, reliable and clean energy they depend on,” said Scott Lauber, president – We Energies. The proposal includes critical investments

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Clancy campaign: Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

Ryan Clancy, socialist, longtime activist organizer and former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly. Clancy is currently serving his second term as a Milwaukee County Supervisor. His legislative record includes authoring the Right to Shelter, which expanded outreach to people experiencing homelessness, the Right to Counsel, which provides… 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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DATCP: Gov. Evers and eight midwest states support year-round E15 sales

MADISON, Wis. – Today Governor Tony Evers joined eight Midwest governors in a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the year-round sale of E15 fuel. In November 2021, Gov. Evers advocated for Wisconsin families and their bottom lines as he joined seven Midwest governors in a letter to the EPA. A few months later, President Biden’s Administration issued a temporary waiver which would allow the blend to be used this summer. Today’s action urges the EPA to issue a permanent fix and allow the sale of E15 year-round annually. “During a time of continued

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Milwaukee Rotary Club

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee. Guest speaker is Nicholas Fallucca, chief product and innovation officer at Palermo’s Pizza. Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: http://milwaukeerotary.com/event/nicholas-fallucca-chief-product-and-innovation-officer-at-palermos-pizza/

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Madison Rotary Club

Park Hotel, Madison. Guest speakers are Jewish Federation of Madison Executive Director Alan Klugman and President Joe Shumow, who are to discuss the recent mission they joined to the Ukraine/Poland Border. Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/event/program-speaker-topic-tbd/?instance_id=5519

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WisDems: “Knives Out” — April 28

A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for

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Rep. Kind: Votes for passage of bipartisan lend-lease bill for Ukraine

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for bipartisan legislation to authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine in order to provide military equipment to protect civilians. “Today, Congress sent another bipartisan message that we back the people of Ukraine as they continue to face Putin’s ruthless and unjust attack,” said Rep.

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Joins Reps. Cicilline and Katko to lead call for increased funding in FY 2023 for federal lead poisoning prevention efforts

In a letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko, joined by approximately 50 of their colleagues, wrote a letter calling for $90 million in FY 2023 funding for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program

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Gableman’s election investigation continues as Trump calls out Republicans opposed to the probe

Today’s Midday podcast covers former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 presidential election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his office would not be shutting down the investigation after former President Donald Trump criticized Republicans in Wisconsin who are voicing concerns about the probe. wispolitics · Gableman’s election

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