Barnes touts blue-collar roots in TV ad

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched a second TV ad in his bid for the U.S. Senate, touting his blue-collar roots. His campaign said the ad is airing throughout the state on broadcast, cable and digital platforms as part of a multi-million-dollar ad campaign. Barnes in the ad refers to his wealthy primary opponents. He says Wisconsin is full of hard-working families and that work “needs to be respected again with fair wages and opportunities to get ahead.” “That’s how my parents opened doors for me,” he says. “My mom was a teacher and my dad worked third shift. I’m not

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UW System: Regents vote to maintain tuition freeze for 2022-23

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a 2022-23 annual operating budget that continues a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduates as recommended by System President Jay Rothman. Resident undergraduate tuition hasn’t changed since fiscal year 2013-14. “Keeping our universities affordable and accessible is a priority, and thanks to the funding we received from Governor Evers, we are freezing tuition this coming academic year,” Rothman said. “Moving forward, it is critical we make the investments necessary to enhance the quality of education that makes the University of Wisconsin System attractive to students while maintaining affordability for Wisconsin

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THU PM Update: Klein resigns from UW Board of Regents nearly a year early

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — UW Regent Tracey Klein announced today she is resigning nearly a year early due to professional commitments. Klein, an attorney with the national law firm of Polsinelli, was one of five regents appointed by former GOP Gov. Scott Walker. Her departure will allow Dem Gov. Tony Evers to strengthen his majority on the board, though… 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

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Tourism impact in Wisconsin up 21 percent in 2021, report shows

The economic impact of tourism in Wisconsin last year increased 21 percent over 2020 but remained below 2019 levels, according to a new state report. A report from the state Department of Tourism shows tourism in the state had a $20.9 billion economic impact in 2021, marking an increase from the $17.3 billion seen in the prior year. But it fell short of the $22.2 billion “record-setting” impact from 2019.  It also notes every county in the state saw double-digit growth in tourism spending, ranging from 11.9 percent in Wood County to 44 percent in Sauk County.  Several counties had

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Look Ahead America: Arizona report shrinks the margin of victory

Washington, DC – Look Ahead America (LAA) has released the long-awaited Arizona Report today. LAA’s previously released Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania Reports already put the outcome of the 2020 General Election into question beyond a reasonable doubt, and now the Arizona Report shrinks the margin of victory by nearly 3,000 ballots. These finds, all available to journalists and government entities upon request, should cause concern and help bring about reforms to how the voter rolls are reviewed and cleaned. Matt Braynard, LAA’s Executive Director, made the following statement: We are a small organization that depends on volunteers, and using only publicly

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Bipartisan committee hearings to expose January 6 criminal conspiracy start tonight

MADISON, Wis. — The bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives select committee investigating the January 6 criminal conspiracy will begin to make public much of what they have learned over the course of their months-long investigation in a televised hearing tonight. While the committee will be in Washington D.C., their investigation and the need for accountability for MAGA perpetrators attacking our freedom to vote will hit home in Wisconsin. “The event of January 6, 2021 wasn’t an attack perpetrated by a MAGA faction just on our nation’s Capital building on just that day,” said A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director Mike Browne.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Democrat gun control bills

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after votes on Democrats’ gun control legislation concluded for the week. “In the wake of the tragedy in Uvalde, I believe there are meaningful, bipartisan steps we can take to save lives while also safeguarding constitutional rights. These steps include rigorously enforcing existing gun laws, increasing penalties for criminal gun offenses, requiring prosecutors to report when they fail to prosecute serious crimes, investing in school security, expanding information sharing between law enforcement agencies, and improving mental health care. Instead, the Democrats chose to block these broadly-supported, bipartisan solutions and embrace an unconstitutional

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Sen. Johnson, Colleagues: Applaud committee passage of resolution in support of Finland, Sweden joining NATO

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined his colleagues in applauding committee passage of their bipartisan resolution in support of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO. “I applaud the committee’s passage of this resolution expressing support for Finland and Sweden’s swift admittance into NATO. It is a critical moment to join together with friends and allies in the face of Russia’s unprovoked invasion and atrocities in Ukraine. I believe Finland and Sweden’s addition to NATO will strengthen our collective defense. I hope my colleagues in the senate move quickly to pass

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DOJ: California man sentenced to 5 years for laundering $5.1 million

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Sinval De Oliveria, 49, Torrance, California was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy. De Oliveria pleaded guilty to the offense on March 4, 2022. Money laundering is a crime that involves using financial transactions that are designed to conceal the true source, location, or ownership of proceeds derived from other crimes. In November and December 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, together with local law enforcement, investigated a series of thefts by

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Rep Hebl Column: June Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month, and nobody understands the benefits of the dairy industry like Wisconsinites. Wisconsin has earned the nickname “America’s Dairyland” for a reason – the dairy industry is the largest segment of Wisconsin agriculture, contributing $45.6 billion to our state economy on an annual basis- dwarfing other industries such as Florida citrus and Idaho potatoes. Wisconsin dairy farms make up about a quarter of all dairy farms in the country, which contributes about $86,000 per minute to Wisconsin’s economy. That accounts for about half of Wisconsin’s $104.8 billion agricultural industry. 95% of Wisconsin dairy farms are family

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Nicholson campaign: Nicholson calls on Evers and Legislature to eliminate Wisconsin’s minimum markup on gasoline

DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, called on the Wisconsin state legislature and Governor Tony Evers to provide some relief at the pump to Wisconsin residents by repealing the minimum markup on gasoline sales in Wisconsin. Nicholson went on to share his rationale regarding this legislative change: “It’s time to provide some relief to Wisconsin residents. Since the Great Depression, Wisconsin politicians have mandated that gasoline prices in our state are systematically inflated. Today, state law requires a 9.18% markup to wholesale gas prices in Wisconsin. Estimates from

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Wisconsin Jobs and Energy: Line 5 relocation project supporters join safest way tour in Madison

MADISON, Wis – A group of local citizens, labor leaders and tribal members gathered at the Steamfitters Local 601 Training Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Participants in the event organized by the Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition also took the opportunity to sign a pipeline similar to the one to be used on the proposed project. The relocation project, which is estimated to create over 700 Wisconsin construction jobs, including for members of the Local 601, is currently being reviewed

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Backs legislation that would create tool for federal, state, local courts to use to help prevent gun violence

The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 (HR 2377) authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue extreme risk protection orders. Additionally, this legislation would allow family members and law enforcement officers to petition a federal court for an extreme risk protection order to temporarily remove access to firearms for an individual who is deemed a danger to themselves or others by the court. The bill also encourages states to adopt extreme risk protection order laws using a new grant through the Department of Justice. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “When family members, a domestic violence survivor, or

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces student and teacher safety act

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) today introduced the Student and Teacher Safety Act to allow schools more flexibility with existing federal funds to make physical safety improvements to campus facilities, support programs aimed at improving school security, and facilitate communication between schools and law enforcement to identify threats. This bill is cosponsored by Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09). “Students and teachers have the right to feel safe in school,” said Grothman. “But, as the country tragically witnessed in Uvalde, we need to do more to prepare schools to properly identify and respond to violent individuals.   “The Student

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Barnes touts blue-collar roots in TV ad

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched a second TV ad in his bid for the U.S. Senate, touting his blue-collar roots. His campaign said the ad is airing throughout the state on broadcast, cable and digital platforms as part of a multi-million-dollar ad campaign. Barnes in the ad refers to his

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UW System: Regents vote to maintain tuition freeze for 2022-23

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a 2022-23 annual operating budget that continues a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduates as recommended by System President Jay Rothman. Resident undergraduate tuition hasn’t changed since fiscal year 2013-14. “Keeping our universities affordable and accessible is a priority, and

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Look Ahead America: Arizona report shrinks the margin of victory

Washington, DC – Look Ahead America (LAA) has released the long-awaited Arizona Report today. LAA’s previously released Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania Reports already put the outcome of the 2020 General Election into question beyond a reasonable doubt, and now the Arizona Report shrinks the margin of victory by nearly 3,000 ballots.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Democrat gun control bills

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after votes on Democrats’ gun control legislation concluded for the week. “In the wake of the tragedy in Uvalde, I believe there are meaningful, bipartisan steps we can take to save lives while also safeguarding constitutional rights. These steps include

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Sen. Johnson, Colleagues: Applaud committee passage of resolution in support of Finland, Sweden joining NATO

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined his colleagues in applauding committee passage of their bipartisan resolution in support of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO. “I applaud the committee’s passage of this resolution expressing support for Finland and Sweden’s swift

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DOJ: California man sentenced to 5 years for laundering $5.1 million

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Sinval De Oliveria, 49, Torrance, California was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy. De Oliveria pleaded guilty to the offense on March 4, 2022. Money laundering is a crime

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Rep Hebl Column: June Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month, and nobody understands the benefits of the dairy industry like Wisconsinites. Wisconsin has earned the nickname “America’s Dairyland” for a reason – the dairy industry is the largest segment of Wisconsin agriculture, contributing $45.6 billion to our state economy on an annual basis- dwarfing other

Read More »

Nicholson campaign: Nicholson calls on Evers and Legislature to eliminate Wisconsin’s minimum markup on gasoline

DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, called on the Wisconsin state legislature and Governor Tony Evers to provide some relief at the pump to Wisconsin residents by repealing the minimum markup on gasoline sales in Wisconsin. Nicholson went

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Backs legislation that would create tool for federal, state, local courts to use to help prevent gun violence

The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 (HR 2377) authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue extreme risk protection orders. Additionally, this legislation would allow family members and law enforcement officers to petition a federal court for an extreme risk protection order to temporarily remove access to firearms

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces student and teacher safety act

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) today introduced the Student and Teacher Safety Act to allow schools more flexibility with existing federal funds to make physical safety improvements to campus facilities, support programs aimed at improving school security, and facilitate communication between schools and law enforcement to identify threats. This bill

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