TUE PM Update: Joint Finance approves DOJ settlements; candidates continue turning in nomination papers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee unanimously signed off today on nine settlements reached by the Department of Justice on various environmental violations. But it added a provision stating the committee expects Dem AG Josh Kaul to deposit attorneys fees from the cases into the general fund if Republicans are successful in a lawsuit … 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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WisDems: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ plans for gun safety

MADISON, Wis. – In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, here is how Tim Michels’ responded to questions about his plan to keep kids safe and prevent gun violence: To The Cap Times: “Michels’ campaign did not respond to an email seeking comment.” To the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Tim Michels […] did not respond to requests for interviews.” To the AP: “Tim Michels […] did not immediately respond to requests for comment.”

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: WSJ: Sen. Johnson plots a return to economic sanity

OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) detailing the actions needed to build a stable economic future in America and highlighting the economic failures of the Biden administration. The full letter can be found here and excerpts are below. “It starts with safety and security. We must secure our border and dramatically reduce the flow of illegal immigration by reinstating consequences for illegal entry. The credible-fear standard, which has caused “catch and release” and the massive increase in illegal entries, must be raised closer to the stricter asylum requirements. Asylum claims must

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Requests Federal Review of Wisconsin State-Run Veterans Home at Union Grove Following Investigative Report

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Brooks-LaSure in response to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s investigative report on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. The letter reads: I write to share my extreme concern regarding a recent investigative report published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that exposes the mistreatment of veterans at the state-run Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove, in Wisconsin’s First Congressional district.[1] The article highlights how the state-run facility in Union Grove ranks among the worst in the country

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Rep. Born: JFC approves investments in public safety

MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve the distribution of funds that will improve public safety operations throughout Wisconsin. The funds will support disaster relief, modernization of the state’s 911 systems, urban search and rescue, school safety planning, community-oriented police housing and the purchase of body-worn cameras for law enforcement agencies. Following the meeting, JFC Co-Chair State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) released this statement: “The funding approved today will help address one of the top issues we’re hearing from residents throughout Wisconsin—public safety. Whether it be concerns about natural disasters, school safety or crime

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Sen. Wanggaard: Public safety bills receive funding

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Finance authorized funding two public safety programs championed by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). Two million dollars was released to allow schools to use interactive electronic mapping as part of their school safety plan. Another $1 million was released to help communities create Community-Oriented Police (COP) Houses. “As we were unfortunately reminded last week, school safety concerns are constantly evolving,” said Wanggaard. “By using interactive mapping, law enforcement can more quickly organize and coordinate a response to a critical situation. This program puts the latest technology and information into first responders’ hands.” “Community-Oriented

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Sen. Ballweg: Joint Finance approves funding for Urban Search and Rescue Task Force

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) joined her Joint Committee on Finance colleagues today in approving funding to provide training and equipment for the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. 2021 Wisconsin Act 104, authored by Senator Ballweg and Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) earlier this session, created the framework and transitioned the Wisconsin Structural Collapse Team into an Urban Search and Rescue Team. This designation allows Wisconsin to respond to an expanded scope of incidents. Senator Ballweg released the following statement in reaction to the release of this funding: “Our local partners do the best they can but in extreme instances, having

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Business owners tout COVID-19 aid in series of Evers ads

Tony Evers’ campaign released five new ads that feature business owners touting federal COVID-19 aid the guv has delivered, saying the money ensured their businesses could survive the pandemic. The ads are part of a $3.5 million buy through the August primary that Evers’ campaign had previously announced. The new ads will run on a combination of TV, cable and digital platforms. One features a woma… 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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Schmaling featured in Kleefisch spot

GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released a new spot featuring Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, who says politicians like Evers and Joe Biden are undermining law enforcement. Kleefisch’s campaign said the ads will run on TV and digital statewide but didn’t release other details. Schmaling has recommended charging five of the six members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, but pro… 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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U.S. Rep. Grothman: April 2022: Worst month on record for illegal border crossings

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the number of encounters at the Southwest border for the month of April. “The number of migrants attempting to illegally cross our Southern border is reaching staggering levels,” said Grothman. “An estimated 234,088 illegal migrants were encountered at the Southwest border in April, the highest monthly total in the history of the Department of Homeland Security.  “Of the record number of migrants illegally crossing the border, an estimated 184,000 were released and remain in the interior of the United States. The

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Wauwatosa team wins annual ‘Wisconsin YES!’ youth biz plan contest with sign language app

Emily Scott and William Moertl, an 8th grade duo at Whitman Middle School in Wauwatosa, are the first-place winners in Wisconsin YES!, a statewide youth business plan contest for students in middle and high school. Scott and Moertl’s company, Signfluent, will produce a software app that can be used to learn and translate Sign Language. Signfluent has a database of signs, grammatical rules and terminology, and uses a camera-based recognition system to translate to non-sign users. Scott and Moertl will present their product June 2 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, to be held at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. “Up

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WisDems: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ plans for gun safety

MADISON, Wis. – In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, here is how Tim Michels’ responded to questions about his plan to keep kids safe and prevent gun violence: To The Cap Times: “Michels’ campaign did not respond to an email seeking comment.” To the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Tim

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: WSJ: Sen. Johnson plots a return to economic sanity

OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) detailing the actions needed to build a stable economic future in America and highlighting the economic failures of the Biden administration. The full letter can be found here and excerpts are below. “It starts with

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Requests Federal Review of Wisconsin State-Run Veterans Home at Union Grove Following Investigative Report

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Brooks-LaSure in response to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s investigative report on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. The letter reads: I write to share my

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Rep. Born: JFC approves investments in public safety

MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve the distribution of funds that will improve public safety operations throughout Wisconsin. The funds will support disaster relief, modernization of the state’s 911 systems, urban search and rescue, school safety planning, community-oriented police housing and the purchase of

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Sen. Wanggaard: Public safety bills receive funding

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Finance authorized funding two public safety programs championed by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). Two million dollars was released to allow schools to use interactive electronic mapping as part of their school safety plan. Another $1 million was released to help communities create

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Business owners tout COVID-19 aid in series of Evers ads

Tony Evers’ campaign released five new ads that feature business owners touting federal COVID-19 aid the guv has delivered, saying the money ensured their businesses could survive the pandemic. The ads are part of a $3.5 million buy through the August primary that Evers’ campaign had previously announced. The new

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Schmaling featured in Kleefisch spot

GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released a new spot featuring Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, who says politicians like Evers and Joe Biden are undermining law enforcement. Kleefisch’s campaign said the ads will run on TV and digital statewide but didn’t release other details. Schmaling has recommended charging five of

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