TUE PM Update: Trump slated to stump for Michels in Waukesha Aug. 5 as Cruz endorses Kleefisch

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Waukesha on Aug. 5 for a rally in support of GOP guv candidate Tim Michels. Primary election day is Aug. 9. According to a release from Trump’s Save America PAC, Trump is to speak in support of Michels and “the entire Wisconsin Trump Ticket” at the Waukesha County Fairgro… 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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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cosponsors legislation to fight discrimination from financial institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined in introducing the Fair Access to Financial Services Act, a bill led by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to prohibit banks and other financial institutions from discrimination in providing goods or services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The legislatio… 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. Gallagher: Gallagher, Waltz urge Secretary Austin to reconsider DoD COVID vaccine mandate on National Guard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member on Military Personnel Subcommittee, today joined Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) and forty-nine other representatives in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting the Department of Defense reconsider the Department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and issue guidance that considers natural immunity, citing the crippling nature the mandate will have on National Guard readiness. The letter was co-led by Ranking Member on Tactical Air and Land Forces Representative Vicky Hartzler, Ranking Member on Strategic Forces Representative Doug Lamborn, Ranking Member on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information

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WisDems: The fifth anniversary of the Walker-Kleefisch administration’s failure on Foxconn

MADISON, Wis. — Five years ago today, Foxconn took advantage of what was considered “the largest government handout to a foreign company ever given in America” and chose to locate a new factory in Wisconsin, which never materialized. Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch’s idea failed to deliver on its promised jobs, tech campus, and factory. Foxconn’s presence in Mt. Pleasant is “little more than an empty shell.” In this year’s GOP gubernatorial primary, Rebecca Kleefisch is not the only candidate involved in the disastrous project – Tim Michels was as well. The Michels Corporation was selected to perform a “significant amount of work”

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Godlewski campaign: State Senator Lena Taylor endorses Sarah Godlewski

MADISON – Today, State Senator Lena Taylor announced her endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s campaign for U.S. Senate. “Senator Lena Taylor’s exemplary leadership on behalf of her constituents sets the bar for elected officials, and I am deeply honored to earn her support,” said Sarah Godlewski. “As a champion for her community her entire life, Senator Taylor knows we can’t afford another six years of Ron Johnson, and that our campaign is the only one building a true, 72-county grassroots movement focused on commonsense solutions for all of Wisconsin. Lena’s support is critical to our campaign, and together we will work day

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Launches revamped Balancing Act Tool to encourage public input in 2023 budget process

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County today launched a revamped version of the Balancing Act, an interactive online tool simulating the process to balance the 2023 budget. The new version of the tool is focused on giving residents a simple, interactive way to provide input on the upcoming 2023 Milwaukee County budget. Balancing Act has been used for past County budgets, the new tool provides users more details on the County’s expenditure categories and revenue options available to the County – as well as their impacts on County residents. “Our annual budget shapes the priorities of Milwaukee County and directs how services like

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Thomas More Society: Wisconsin underreporting of “no vote” guardianships allowed rampant voter abuse at nursing homes

(July 26, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The investigation into Wisconsin nursing home voter abuse and election fraud continues and on July 26, 2022, Thomas More Society attorneys filed petitions for a writ of mandamus in the 13 counties (Brown, Crawford, Juneau, Kenosha, Lafayette, Langlade, Marquette, Ozaukee, Polk, Taylor, Vernon, Vila, and Walworth Counties) to obtain the respective counties’ guardianship information. As the Thomas More Society and the Wisconsin Voter Alliance are digging deeper, they are finding more data to support the claims of the alleged violations committed by the state’s election officials. Recent information obtained from Wisconsin’s County Registers in Probate

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WisDems: Ron Johnson calls bipartisan bill to address supply chain issues “stupid policy”

MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview today, Ron Johnson said the CHIPS Act, crucial bipartisan legislation that addresses supply chain issues and bolsters Wisconsin’s economy, was “stupid policy” and that he is “absolutely opposed to this CHIPS bill.” “Calling a common sense, bipartisan effort to improve supply chains and lower costs for Wisconsin families a ‘stupid policy’ proves how out of touch Senator Johnson is with the needs of our state. Wisconsinites are fed up with Ron Johnson putting his own agenda ahead of Wisconsin,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman. Additional Background Semiconductor production is a $600

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Points out conflicting CDC statements on surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson sent a follow-up letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), demanding clarity on whether the agency performed sufficient surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. Recent conflicting statements by CDC officials about monitoring adverse events called into question CDC’s integrity and transparency.   In a June 2022 letter to the CDC, Sen. Johnson outlined the CDC’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document dated January 29, 2021, in which the agency claimed it would “perform routine [Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)] surveillance to identify potential new safety concerns for COVID-19 vaccines.”  The SOP

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Johnson campaign: Statement on Trump visit

OSHKOSH  – Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) issued the following statement regarding former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Waukesha: “Wisconsin will always welcome presidents of both parties. I hope former President Trump enjoys his time in our state and I’m sure those attending will enjoy rallying with others who love America.  Because this event supports one of the Republican gubernatorial candidates, I will not be attending. I do not endorse candidates in contested primaries. Instead I rely on the good judgement of Republican voters to choose our candidates and will be fully supportive of those who win their primary elections.”

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WisGOP: ICYMI – Tony Evers’ licensing agency continues to fail

[Madison, WI] – As Wisconsin’s workforce shortage persists, Tony Evers’ Department of Safety and Professional Services is failing to grant licenses to Wisconsin workers. As one staffing agency notes, “most of our candidates started the application for licensure months ago, successfully passed exams and requirements but have not received their license or even been able to talk to anyone on the licensing board for an update” – resulting in a “licensure limbo” that is exacerbating the state labor shortage and causing employers to struggle to fill crucial positions. It would appear that Evers never learned from his mismanagement of the Department of

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Relph campaign: U.S. Sen. Johnson endorses Robert Relph

Relph is also endorsed by former Supreme Court Justice David Prosser and Lt. Gov. candidate Sen. Patrick Testin. U.S. Sen. Johnson and Robert had a private conversation on Saturday afternoon. Following the conversation, U.S. Sen. Johnson made the decision to support and endorse Robert’s campaign…. 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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JCRAR votes to suspend new WEC rule on absentee ballot envelopes

This week’s Midday podcast covers an argument between the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules and the Wisconsin Elections Commission over whether election clerk are allowed to cure missing or incorrect information on absentee ballot envelopes. JCRAR voted to suspend a WEC rule on the matter, but WEC attorneys say clerks can still use ballot curing guidance from 2016. wi… 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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A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds drop-box lawsuit on Disability Independence Day

MADISON, Wis. — Today is Disability Independence Day, a day to commemorate the July 26, 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This year, it’s also a day to uplift a federal lawsuit filed yesterday by four Wisconsin voters with disabilities. The lawsuit seeks to ensure that voters with disabilities are able to receive the help they need to cast their ballots, after conservative justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court (SCOWIS) ruled this month that it’s illegal for caretakers – or anyone else – to return ballots for people who’s disability prevents them from doing it themselves. The extremist Supreme

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher, Waltz urge Secretary Austin to reconsider DoD COVID vaccine mandate on National Guard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member on Military Personnel Subcommittee, today joined Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) and forty-nine other representatives in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting the Department of Defense reconsider the Department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and

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Godlewski campaign: State Senator Lena Taylor endorses Sarah Godlewski

MADISON – Today, State Senator Lena Taylor announced her endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s campaign for U.S. Senate. “Senator Lena Taylor’s exemplary leadership on behalf of her constituents sets the bar for elected officials, and I am deeply honored to earn her support,” said Sarah Godlewski. “As a champion for her community

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Thomas More Society: Wisconsin underreporting of “no vote” guardianships allowed rampant voter abuse at nursing homes

(July 26, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The investigation into Wisconsin nursing home voter abuse and election fraud continues and on July 26, 2022, Thomas More Society attorneys filed petitions for a writ of mandamus in the 13 counties (Brown, Crawford, Juneau, Kenosha, Lafayette, Langlade, Marquette, Ozaukee, Polk, Taylor, Vernon, Vila, and

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Points out conflicting CDC statements on surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson sent a follow-up letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), demanding clarity on whether the agency performed sufficient surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. Recent conflicting statements by CDC officials about monitoring adverse events called into question

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Johnson campaign: Statement on Trump visit

OSHKOSH  – Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) issued the following statement regarding former President Donald Trump’s announced visit to Waukesha: “Wisconsin will always welcome presidents of both parties. I hope former President Trump enjoys his time in our state and I’m sure those attending will enjoy rallying with others who love

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WisGOP: ICYMI – Tony Evers’ licensing agency continues to fail

[Madison, WI] – As Wisconsin’s workforce shortage persists, Tony Evers’ Department of Safety and Professional Services is failing to grant licenses to Wisconsin workers. As one staffing agency notes, “most of our candidates started the application for licensure months ago, successfully passed exams and requirements but have not received their license

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Relph campaign: U.S. Sen. Johnson endorses Robert Relph

Relph is also endorsed by former Supreme Court Justice David Prosser and Lt. Gov. candidate Sen. Patrick Testin. U.S. Sen. Johnson and Robert had a private conversation on Saturday afternoon. Following the conversation, U.S. Sen. Johnson made the decision to support and endorse Robert’s campaign…. Please log in to access

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JCRAR votes to suspend new WEC rule on absentee ballot envelopes

This week’s Midday podcast covers an argument between the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules and the Wisconsin Elections Commission over whether election clerk are allowed to cure missing or incorrect information on absentee ballot envelopes. JCRAR voted to suspend a WEC rule on the matter, but WEC attorneys

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