FRI PM Update: While Johnson unfavorables higher than ‘16, opponent less known

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — When the latest Marquette University Law School Poll found Ron Johnson trailing Dem rival Mandela Barnes by 7 points, the Oshkosh Republican’s backers were quick to point out he was down 11 in the same poll six years ago ahead of winning his second term. But there are two significant differences compared to then: Johnson’s unfa… 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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WisGOP: ICYMI – GOP grassroots join WisGOP unity tour

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, this week Tim Michels and Roger Roth embarked on a unity tour across Wisconsin – joining grassroots leaders, state party officials, and candidates for local and state offices in county party headquarters throughout the state. From Monroe, to La Crosse, to Minocqua, to Green Bay, to Racine, Republicans are fired up and ready to defeat Tony Evers and send conservatives to Madison this fall. “The strong turnout at our unity events is a testament to the excitement behind the Republican ticket in 2022,” said Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Paul Farrow. “The enthusiasm is on our

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Brown County: Honors veterans with appreciation day

Free Admission for Military, Reservist, National Guard, Veterans and 1 Guest   (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Brown County Veterans Service Officer Joe Aulik will participate in the annual Veterans Appreciation Day and VA Benefits Outreach Event as part of the Brown County Fair this Sunday, August 21st. “Each year, our Brown County Veterans Recognition Committee highlights one part of the veteran community to show appreciation of. This year the committee selected Veterans Service Organizations, businesses, and non-profits who support veterans to recognize,” says Streckenbach. “Our entire veteran community has sacrificed so that our entire

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Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson says Social Security “was set up improperly”

ILWAUKEE, Wis.—According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Friday, Senator Ron Johnson “is doubling down” in his criticisms of Social Security, saying that the essential program for Wisconsin seniors “was set up improperly” and that Wisconsin seniors’ retirements should have been subject to the whims of the stock market. Miranda Stark, Opportunity Wisconsin Deputy Program Director: “Senator Johnson must stop his attacks against Social Security, saying that the program should be handed off to his rich Wall Street friends instead of guaranteeing a secure retirement for Wisconsin seniors. It’s unconscionable that Senator Johnson would say this bedrock retirement safety net ‘was set up

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Brown County Exec. Streckenbach: Announces grant awards to local nonprofits

Community Organizations Share $1M in ARPA Assistance (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach announced the grant award recipients as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for relief to community members recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Brown County Board of Supervisors and myself agree that the grant funds can help those most impacted by the pandemic,” says Streckenbach. “We believe one effective way to do so is through our community’s nonprofit organizations who assist families and other individuals.” Brown County’s Health and Human Services Department oversaw the grant application process for sharing $1 million

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WisDems: ICYMI – Tim Michels stands by Trump endorsement after attempting to scrub his radical record

MADISON, Wis. — Despite his best attempts, Tim Michels is finding out how hard it is to hide from his radical and divisive record, fully embracing Donald Trump’s endorsement just days after he attempted to scrub it from his website. And it’s not just featuring Donald Trump on his website: Michels is becoming further entrenched in Trump’s inner-circle. WisPolitics reported this morning that former Trump Chief of Staff Reince Priebus is joining the Michels campaign as a senior adviser. With Michels continuing to go all in for Donald Trump, he must answer for his defense of Trump for allegedly stealing classified documents that could threaten

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Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV-UTV Think Smart Before You Start campaign successful

MADISON, Wis. – More than 1,000 miles of ATV/UTV trails were patrolled by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens and county sheriffs’ deputies during the ATV-UTV Think Smart Before You Start campaign happening July 29-31 that ended with no fatal crashes. The campaign began in 2021 to curb risky behavior and impaired operation of ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles. While there were zero fatalities during the patrol weekend, officers reported common problems found among operators and passengers that left unchecked, could lead to serious problems. One of the most common violations observed by law enforcement officers during the campaign was improper helmet and no

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Dept. of Justice: Joins Supreme Court brief in support of Colorado’s anti-discrimination law

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court defending the constitutionality of Colorado’s public accommodations law, arguing that a business owner’s religious beliefs do not give a business open to the public the right to discriminate against customers. “Public accommodations laws play a vital role in preventing exclusion and discrimination,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “This attack on equal access to stores and other businesses must be rejected.” The brief filed today in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, in which a website

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WisDems: Evers, Democrats lowering costs thanks to rescue plan

MADISON, Wis. – Despite every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voting against Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, Gov. Evers’ ARP investments continue to lower costs for working families, fund critical health programs, and support local economies across the state. See how Governor Evers is using funding from President Biden’s ARP to invest in communities across Wisconsin:  Racine County Eye: State of the City: Mayor Mason praises Evers, ARPA funding “Mayor Cory Mason, delivering his annual State of the City address on Tuesday evening, was effusive in his praise to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the funding the city has received through the federal American

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: To DoD, FDA, CDC – Whistleblower allegations about COVID-19 vaccine mislabeling and unauthorized manufacturing must be fully addressed

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky regarding concerns about mislabeling and unauthorized manufacturing connected to COVID-19 vaccines at military bases.   Nine DoD whistleblowers disclosed to Congress that at least one vaccine lot number—FW1331—was manufactured at a location that was not FDA approved. These whistleblowers also alleged that this lot number, which was printed on a vaccine vial labeled “Comirnaty,” appeared on a CDC database that lists Emergency Use Authorization

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Barnes campaign: Wraps up Working for Wisconsin Tour

Mandela Barnes Wraps Up First Tour of the General Election After Dozens of Stops Across Wisconsin  Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “Every single person in this crowd, every single person across the state — across this country — deserves so much more, and we’re going to fight for more.” MADISON — This week, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. senate, wrapped up his Working for Wisconsin tour. He spent the past week traveling across the state, meeting with Wisconsinites to discuss the issues that matter most to them. Mandela made dozens of stops on the tour including in Madison, Milwaukee, Cambridge,

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NRSC: Launches TV ads in Arizona, Wisconsin

Washington, D.C. – Today, the NRSC launched its latest television ads in Arizona and Wisconsin. Dr. Oz’s campaign also launched a new TV ad in Pennsylvania backed by a multi-million-dollar buy from the NRSC. Arizona ad called “Soft” and “Suave.” Pennsylvania ad called “Radical Socialist.” Wisconsin ad called “Dangerous.” Despite inaccurate reporting from multiple media outlets, the NRSC has spent tens of millions of dollars in our target races and will continue to spend to support our Republican candidates and define the Democrats and their radical agenda.

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Dept. of Justice: Urges U.S. Supreme Court to reject challenge to key law protecting rights of Native American children, families, and tribes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a bipartisan coalition in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to longstanding protections guaranteed to Native American children, their families, and tribal communities under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). ICWA is a critical framework for managing state-tribal relations, protecting the rights of Native American children, and preventing the unwarranted displacement of Native American children from their families and tribal communities. In the friend-of-the-court brief in support of the federal and tribal parties defending ICWA, the coalition highlights

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Dept. of Natural Resources: National Park Service awards $290,000 to Lizard Mound State Park For site enhancements

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will receive a $290,000 grant from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program for site enhancements at Lizard Mound State Park in Washington County. The Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Created by Congress in 2020 and funded through the Historic Preservation Fund, this round of grants will support 17 cultural resource preservation projects across 12 states, including Lizard Mound in the Town of Farmington. “We’re pleased to receive this federal grant for Lizard Mound State Park. The property is rich in cultural

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NRSC: Badger State under the Barnes Brigade, part V: Special interest groups over WI

Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat and is far too liberal and out of touch with Wisconsinites for it. To prove it, we will show you just how the Badger State would look under the Barnes Brigade. Under the Barnes Brigade, special interest groups will have more influence than Wisconsinites and their families. Not only will Barnes continue to cozy up to D.C. Democrats, but he will take direction from liberal special interest groups just like he’s done thus far. Barnes is endorsed by far-Left dark money group Citizen Action of Wisconsin, whose platform is extremely far

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WisGOP: ICYMI – GOP grassroots join WisGOP unity tour

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, this week Tim Michels and Roger Roth embarked on a unity tour across Wisconsin – joining grassroots leaders, state party officials, and candidates for local and state offices in county party headquarters throughout the state. From Monroe, to La Crosse, to Minocqua, to Green

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Brown County: Honors veterans with appreciation day

Free Admission for Military, Reservist, National Guard, Veterans and 1 Guest   (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Brown County Veterans Service Officer Joe Aulik will participate in the annual Veterans Appreciation Day and VA Benefits Outreach Event as part of the Brown County Fair this

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Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson says Social Security “was set up improperly”

ILWAUKEE, Wis.—According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Friday, Senator Ron Johnson “is doubling down” in his criticisms of Social Security, saying that the essential program for Wisconsin seniors “was set up improperly” and that Wisconsin seniors’ retirements should have been subject to the whims of the stock market. Miranda Stark, Opportunity

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WisDems: Evers, Democrats lowering costs thanks to rescue plan

MADISON, Wis. – Despite every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voting against Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, Gov. Evers’ ARP investments continue to lower costs for working families, fund critical health programs, and support local economies across the state. See how Governor Evers is using funding from President Biden’s ARP to invest in

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: To DoD, FDA, CDC – Whistleblower allegations about COVID-19 vaccine mislabeling and unauthorized manufacturing must be fully addressed

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky regarding concerns about mislabeling and unauthorized manufacturing connected to COVID-19 vaccines at

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Barnes campaign: Wraps up Working for Wisconsin Tour

Mandela Barnes Wraps Up First Tour of the General Election After Dozens of Stops Across Wisconsin  Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “Every single person in this crowd, every single person across the state — across this country — deserves so much more, and we’re going to fight for more.” MADISON — This week,

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NRSC: Launches TV ads in Arizona, Wisconsin

Washington, D.C. – Today, the NRSC launched its latest television ads in Arizona and Wisconsin. Dr. Oz’s campaign also launched a new TV ad in Pennsylvania backed by a multi-million-dollar buy from the NRSC. Arizona ad called “Soft” and “Suave.” Pennsylvania ad called “Radical Socialist.” Wisconsin ad called “Dangerous.” Despite inaccurate reporting from

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Dept. of Justice: Urges U.S. Supreme Court to reject challenge to key law protecting rights of Native American children, families, and tribes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a bipartisan coalition in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to longstanding protections guaranteed to Native American children, their families, and tribal communities under the Indian Child Welfare

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Dept. of Natural Resources: National Park Service awards $290,000 to Lizard Mound State Park For site enhancements

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will receive a $290,000 grant from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program for site enhancements at Lizard Mound State Park in Washington County. The Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Created by

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