THU PM Update: Political Stock Report; SCOWIS ruling will make it easier to challenge DOR guidance in court

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … Political Stock Report -A collection of insider opinion- (June 18 – 30, 2022) Rising: Walker appointees, Mandela Barnes, female Dem candidates, tax collections Mixed: Tim Michels, the power grid Falling: Doug La Follette, Ron Johnson, Joe Biden Read the full Stock Report here: https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/political-stock-repor… 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 Health Services: Wisconsin SeniorCare program to cover vaccines provided at pharmacies

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announce Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies. Vaccines covered include those that protect against shingles, tetanus, meningitis, and Hepatitis A and B. These vaccines are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(link is external) (ACIP) for adults aged 65 and older. “Access to health care shouldn’t just be for the healthy and the wealthy, and that’s why we’ve worked hard to expand coverage for aging and older adults by fully funding SeniorCare,

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WisDems: “Knives Out” — June 30

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: Who Said It? Can you guess who said the following? “    …       

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Starbucks Workers United: Madison Starbucks workers win union vote, elect Workers United

Madison, WI  –  On Thursday afternoon, Starbucks workers from the Capitol Square location in Madison observed the National Labor Relations Board count their ballots in a union representation election. These workers demanded union recognition on March 29thth of this year and today in a landslide victory of 15 to 1, they elected the Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United. These baristas were the first in Madison to join the Starbucks Workers United movement that has swept the nation. Now, they are the first and only unionized Starbucks location in Wisconsin’s capital city. As of today, workers at

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: 15 earmarks passed by committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that all 15 of his requested earmarks are advancing out of committee. These provisions will receive a vote in the House of Representatives as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Appropriations Bills. “Investments in education, infrastructure, and working families are critical for the well-being of our communities,” said Congressman Pocan. “Today’s Appropriations Committee vote acknowledges the importance of these priorities with investments that will benefit all Americans. I’m happy to announce that the committee advanced all 15 of my Community Project Funding requests. These projects will

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Evers campaign: ICYMI: Gov. Evers is taking action and fighting for abortion rights

MADISON, Wis — In case you missed it, the Washington Post and the Cap Times highlighted how Governor Tony Evers is taking action and fighting for abortion rights in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s criminal abortion law — which originated before the Civil War and is older than 20 states — could ban nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest. Last week, Republican legislators gaveled in and out of Gov. Evers’ special session to repeal the law within seconds. Immediately after the Supreme Court’s decision, Gov. Evers blasted the decision and its consequences on Wisconsinites and their families, vowing to

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Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Condemns today’s Supreme Court devastating ruling on climate action

Today, the United States Supreme Court effectively handcuffed the ability of the U.S. EPA to regulate environmental pollution – specifically limiting its ability to fight climate change, the most critical environmental issue of our time. In doing so, they also set a precedent to limit the authority of all federal agencies to do their jobs and protect the public good. We can’t fully know the extent of the harm this decision will cause, but it is likely to be far-reaching and devastating to our nation’s ability to fight climate change.  Just as concerning as the decision is how unnecessary it

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch have chosen Trump over truth and our freedom

MADISON, Wis. — In a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library last night, Republican Congressional Representative Liz Cheney laid out a stark choice – Donald Trump or the United States Constitution – and called out those in her party for “enabling his lies.” A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch noted that in Wisconsin, Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch have clearly chosen Donald Trump’s lies as they pursue their political ambitions. “Evidence continues to pile up about how Donald Trump and the MAGA faction conspired to overturn the will of the people and undermine our freedoms,” said Walloch.

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WisDems: Statement on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being sworn in to the Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis. – Today, in celebration of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being sworn in to the Supreme Court, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Justice Jackson is one of our nation’s finest legal minds, with deep and varied experience and an unwavering dedication to the rule of law – a much-needed addition to our nation’s highest court. Today’s historic swearing in moves the Supreme Court a step forward in reflecting the diversity of our country. “This moment was made possible by every Wisconsin voter who elected President Biden and Senator Tammy Baldwin. As the Court’s far-right majority

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Mitchell campaign: Justice Louis Butler endorses Judge Everett Mitchell for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Windsor, WI – Today, Justice Louis Butler, the first (and only) Black Justice to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, endorsed Judge Everett Mitchell for Supreme Court. Justice Butler and Judge Mitchell issued the following statements. “It’s my honor to be able to support Judge Mitchell for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Anyone who knows Judge Mitchell knows how genuine, thoughtful, and pragmatic he is as a jurist. I’ve seen the work Judge Mitchell has done on the bench and I’m excited to see what he’ll be able to do as our next Supreme Court Justice,” said Justice Butler. “I am honored

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Nelson campaign: BREAKING, Tom Nelson condemns far-reaching Supreme Court ruling undermining Clean Air Act

APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and environmental champion U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling effectively undermining the Clean Air Act and reiterated his call to expand the Supreme Court. Nelson, who has been endorsed by Sunrise Wisconsin, renewed his call to end the filibuster in the Senate and said Congress needs to strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory powers by enacting a “Blue-Green New Deal” to reduce emissions and create jobs. Following is his statement reacting to the decision in West Virginia vs. E.P.A.: “In so severely undermining the Clean Air Act today,

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Godlewski campaign: Bon Iver endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

MADISON – Today, Bon Iver, the Grammy Award-winning indie artist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate. “I’m thrilled to have the support of my friend, fellow Eau Clairian, and Grammy Award winner Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver,” said Sarah Godlewski. “We’re at a critical moment right now – our rights have been stripped away with the overturn of Roe, and we just found out our Senator was personally involved in attempts to overthrow the 2020 presidential election. We have to beat Ron Johnson this November, and I’m the woman from Eau Claire who

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WisGOP: Dems unable to control crisis on southern border

In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that President Joe Biden has the authority to repeal the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which has been used to limit the flow of migrants and drugs across the porous southern border. This would only make the crisis on the border even worse for our border security, law enforcement, and communities. In a sad example of the real human cost of the Biden border crisis, early this week more than 50 migrants were found dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in Southwest San Antonio as they were being smuggled across the border into the U.S.

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Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers welcomes 37 new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers

Governor Tony Evers welcomed the newest officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol after 37 graduates received their badges at a ceremony in La Crosse on Thursday. The graduates will join nearly 500 sworn officers assigned to State Patrol’s seven regional posts across Wisconsin. As keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony, Gov. Evers celebrated the new officers’ commitment to service. “Graduations have been a big part of my life as an educator. These milestones are an opportunity to think about why we are here and what we value, and where we have yet to go,” Gov. Evers said. “I have no doubt that this class of

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WisDems: “Knives Out” — June 30

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

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: 15 earmarks passed by committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that all 15 of his requested earmarks are advancing out of committee. These provisions will receive a vote in the House of Representatives as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Appropriations Bills. “Investments in education,

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Godlewski campaign: Bon Iver endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

MADISON – Today, Bon Iver, the Grammy Award-winning indie artist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate. “I’m thrilled to have the support of my friend, fellow Eau Clairian, and Grammy Award winner Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver,” said Sarah Godlewski. “We’re at

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WisGOP: Dems unable to control crisis on southern border

In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that President Joe Biden has the authority to repeal the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which has been used to limit the flow of migrants and drugs across the porous southern border. This would only make the crisis on the border even

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