FRI PM Update: Johnson accuses Dems of ‘behind-the-scenes’ machinations to set up U.S. Senate nomination for Barnes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! — GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson charged Dems with facilitating a behind-the-scenes effort to prioritize now front-runner Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. “Showing their lack of respect for voters and the democ… 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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Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson: Informs early voters about the option to change their vote

MILWAUKEE – Today Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson held a press conference to inform the public on how to “spoil” their ballot in order to change their vote.   “This isn’t just about the Democratic Senate race, it’s also about the Governor’s race,” said Clerk Christenson. “If a voter has cast their ballot and changes their mind, and they voted early or absentee, they can spoil their ballot and make a different choice. The ability to do so is protected by state law to help ensure that everyone’s voice is heard, and that votes are cast for eligible candidates.”  

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Steen campaign: My pledge to the people of Wisconsin

Sturtevant, WI— In response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding the illegal ballot drop boxes, State Representative Timothy Ramthun requested an extraordinary session be called to vote on LRB-6371, an updated and revised resolution to reclaim Wisconsin’s 10 electoral ballots. As of noon this past Monday, Wisconsin State Representatives, Janel Brandtjen and Chuck Wichgers, have signed on to legislation in support of decertifying the 2020 Wisconsin election results. In response to the aforementioned, Adam Steen has released the following statement: By January 3, 2023, upon being sworn into office, if LRB-6371 has not yet been passed into

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Announces its third slate of legislative endorsements

  Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its third round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Now more than ever, legislative action in Wisconsin is vital. With the result of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the threat of enforcement of Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban has forced Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and other providers to suspend abortion services and created fear in the medical community. Patients are now being referred to neighboring states and

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WEC: Public Testing of Wisconsin Voting Equipment Starts July 30

The Wisconsin Elections Commission today is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Aug. 9 Partisan Primary starts on Saturday, July 30. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin for the public to witness firsthand how election officials are preparing for the upcoming primary. All municipalities are required to conduct a public test of their electronic voting equipment not earlier than 10 days before each election. Pre-election testing is intended to confirm the accuracy of voting equipment programming and to bring transparency to the process. This event is considered a public

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Visits to Taiwan are important, but action is better

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in advance of Speaker Pelosi’s scheduled trip to Taiwan. “In a readout of Xi Jinping’s call with President Biden, the Chinese Communist Party warned, ‘Those who play with fire will perish by it.’ Already, CCP propagandists have gone into overdrive calling for a military response if Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan. It goes without saying that the Speaker’s trip should continue as planned. But even more than high-level visits, what Taiwan needs is decisive action to improve the conventional military balance in the Indo-Pacific. This starts with defense assistance for Taiwan.

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Olikara campaign: Voters backing Steven Olikara as race for U.S. Senate is shaken up

MILWAUKEE – Voters are backing Steven Olikara as the race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin is shaken up. “Since the debate, we’ve been having our lightning in a bottle moment. Undecided voters and former supporters of other campaigns are breaking for our campaign,” shared Olikara, after firing up voters in Green Bay as the only candidate committed to changing the system to make government more responsive to Wisconsinites. “Anyone who has been on the campaign trail knows that we are surging,” shares Olikara, the only primary candidate with federal legislative experience. “To the voters wondering what’s going on right now, this is the political

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Kleefisch campaign: Rides along with Milwaukee Police Dept.

[Waukesha, Wis.] — As crime surges in Milwaukee — the city with the fourth-highest homicide increase rate in America — candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch rode along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday to see how crime is impacting the city.   “As Tony Evers continues to ignore rising crime, I thought it was crucial to get a firsthand look at how … 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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Brooks, 60th AD primary opponent Krieg share different takes on abortion ban exceptions

Rep. Rob Brooks and challenger Samuel Krieg differ on exemptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to address record-high gas prices. Krieg plans to unseat Brooks, who served as assistant majority leder in 2017 and has represented the 60th AD since 2015. Both candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com this week about their policy positions ahead of the Aug. 9 primary. The 60th AD covers northern O… 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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Vos, 63rd AD challenger Steen split over abortion ban exceptions, use of budget surplus

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and challenger Adam Steen split over possible exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to use a huge budget surplus. Steen looks to unseat Vos, the longest serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history and a state representative since 2005. Both candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com this week about some of the most important issues this election cycle. The winne… 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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Dept. of Workforce Development: Service leads to success with employment support for veterans

MARINETTE – Matt Steeno joined the military to see the world – and he did. During his 23 years in the Navy, Steeno served in Iraq; Yokosuka, Japan; Monterey, California; London, England; the Horn of Africa; and Naples, Italy. But when he retired from the military in July of 2019 he wanted to settle down with his wife and children where he grew up in Green Bay. First, Steeno had to find a … 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

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Thomsen campaign: Responds to the misinformation his opponent and her proxy publish over debate

[Fox Crossing, WI] – In response to recent misstatements by his opponent and her supporters, Andrew Thomsen stood up to the lies and misinformation. Andrew Thomsen did not decline the offer to debate his opponent sponsored by the Fox Valley Initiative (FVI). After initially requesting a non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreement to ensure the debate focused on the issues and did not devolve into personal attacks and mudslinging, Thomsen rescinded his request after Ed Perkins of the FVI expressed concern over the agreements.  Instead, Thomsen merely sought clear, written rules so that the debate would focus on the issues affecting voters in the

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Oldenburg, 96th AD GOP primary challenger Liska have different takes on abortion ban exceptions, suspending gas tax

Rep. Loren Oldenburg and primary challenger Holly Ottesen Liska have different takes on suspending the state’s gas tax and whether to add exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban. Oldenburg, R-Viroqua, said he wouldn’t be open to suspending the state’s 32.9 cent gas tax because it would take funds away from road maintenance projects. Liska, a farmer who lives in Hillsboro, said she would suspend the… 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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Kitchens, primary challenger Swagel split on tightening 1849 abortion ban

Rep. Joel Kitchens and his 1st Assembly District primary challenger Milt Swagel are split over whether to add exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and what to do with the state’s surplus. In interviews with WisPolitics.com both said they are “pro-life” and feel there should be restrictions to abortion access, but Kewaunee County Supv. Swagel, 60, said he wants less access than the 173-year-old law allows. Meanwhile, Kitchens wants to add exceptions for rape and incest. The district covers much of the state’s eastern Door Peninsula, including all of Door County, Kewaunee County, and portions of Brown County and Manitowoc

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Steen campaign: My pledge to the people of Wisconsin

Sturtevant, WI— In response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding the illegal ballot drop boxes, State Representative Timothy Ramthun requested an extraordinary session be called to vote on LRB-6371, an updated and revised resolution to reclaim Wisconsin’s 10 electoral ballots. As of noon this past Monday, Wisconsin

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WEC: Public Testing of Wisconsin Voting Equipment Starts July 30

The Wisconsin Elections Commission today is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Aug. 9 Partisan Primary starts on Saturday, July 30. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin for the public to witness firsthand how election officials are preparing

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Visits to Taiwan are important, but action is better

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in advance of Speaker Pelosi’s scheduled trip to Taiwan. “In a readout of Xi Jinping’s call with President Biden, the Chinese Communist Party warned, ‘Those who play with fire will perish by it.’ Already, CCP propagandists have gone into overdrive

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Kleefisch campaign: Rides along with Milwaukee Police Dept.

[Waukesha, Wis.] — As crime surges in Milwaukee — the city with the fourth-highest homicide increase rate in America — candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch rode along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday to see how crime is impacting the city.   “As Tony Evers continues to ignore rising crime,

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