DGA ad knocks Michels’ views on abortion

The Democratic Governors Association is out with a new ad knocking GOP guv candidate Tim Michels for saying his views on abortion mirror the state’s 1849 ban. The spot is the second of the general election through the DGA’s Alliance for Common Sense. The DGA said it is a seven-figure buy that will run in most Wisconsin media markets outside of Madison on multiple platforms. The narrator says in th… 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

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State tax collections $1.6 billion higher for ‘21-22 than previous projection

State tax collections for the 2021-22 fiscal year came in $1.6 billion higher than what the Legislative Fiscal Bureau projected just seven months ago, driven by strong growth in income and corporate taxes. The LFB in January had expected the state would finish the 2021-22 fiscal year with a surplus of $2.8 billion. Adding the higher-than-expected tax collections pushes that to around $4.4 billion,… 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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WED PM Update: State tax collections $1.6 billion higher for ‘21-22 than previous projection

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State tax collections for the 2021-22 fiscal year came in $1.6 billion higher than what the Legislative Fiscal Bureau projected just seven months ago, driven by strong growth in income and corporate taxes. The LFB in January had expected the state would finish the 2021-22 fiscal year with a surplus of $2.8 billion. Adding the h… 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. Steil: Statement on President Biden’s unfair student loan spending

JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following President Biden’s announcement that his Administration will take Executive Action to force taxpayers to pay off $10,000 in student debt for borrowers earning $125,000 a year and $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients. “President Biden is using the Covid “national emergency” as his authority to continue reckless spending. His plan to shift the burden of college debt to all taxpayers accelerates inflation and does nothing to address the underlying issue of rising tuition costs.” Background: Prior to serving in Congress, Steil was appointed to serve on the University

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Dept. of Workforce Development: July local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for July 2022. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2022 unemployment rates decreased in all 12 of Wisconsin’s metro areas over the month and over the year. Municipalities: Preliminary July 2022 unemployment rates declined or stayed the same in 29 of Wisconsin’s 35 largest cities over the month. Over the year, 33 Wisconsin cities had unemployment rates decline or stay the

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WisDems: Ron Johnson whines that Wisconsinites know he’s an out of touch, self-serving multi-millionaire

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson took to right-wing radio to complain that Wisconsinites have taken notice of him using his power in DC to enrich himself and his wealthiest donors, all while voting against lowering health care costs, threatening to cut Social Security and Medicare funding, and refusing to fight for good paying jobs in his hometown. “From voting against lower health care costs to threatening to cut Social Security, Wisconsin’s middle class families know that Ron Johnson’s not working for them. Johnson whining about being called out for his failed record rings hollow to the Wisconsinites who’ve been hurt by his out

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Johnson campaign: “Stoking the flames”: New Johnson video puts Barnes’ Kenosha comments in the spotlight

OSHKOSH  – The Ron Johnson campaign today released a video marking the two year anniversary of comments made by Lt. Gov. Barnes that were not only hasty and wrong, but that stoked the flames of tension in Kenosha. In the end, the fires, riots and lawlessness caused more than $50 million in damage. Lt. Gov. Barnes said the shooting that sparked the riot “wasn’t an accident,” that the officer “attempted to take a person’s life,” and said the incident was part of a “vendetta.” An independent investigation later deemed the officer’s actions to be justified. Click Here to Watch

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Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff hosts press conference with Congressman Pocan on Derrick Van Orden’s character

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to Prairie du Chien to host a press conference with Congressman Mark Pocan to discuss Derrick Van Orden’s character in light of his harassment of an LGBTQ librarian page over a gay pride display last year. “This incident confirms that Derrick lacks the temperament, character, and judgment necessary to be a Member of Congress,” said Brad Pfaff. “Everyone should be able to feel safe in their workplace, no matter where that is or who they are, and we need elected leaders who feel the same. Last

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City of Madison: Focus on Energy recognizes City of Madison for energy efficiency excellence

The City of Madison is proud to be one of the state’s 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Recipients. During an Aug. 18, 2022, press conference at the City of Madison Fire Station 14,  Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program, recognized the City of Madison for designing with energy-efficient features in its buildings. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Commissioner Tyler Huebner spoke about how the City of Madison leads the state with its use of the Focus on Energy program and designing new facilities and retrofitting existing ones to maximize energy efficiency. “One thing that stands

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WisGOP: Then and now: Tony Evers’ words on Kenosha

[Kenosha, WI] – Two years ago, Tony Evers fanned the flames of violence in Kenosha – resulting in mass rioting, looting, and destruction to the community. Then and now, Tony Evers has inflamed tensions, vilified law enforcement, and refused to acknowledge that his inaction caused the city to burn. Tony Evers then: “Would not need federal assistance in response to protests but would welcome additional federal support and resources for our state’s response to COVID” “We’ve met every request” “No regrets” about his response Tony Evers now: “A dead issue” “That’s a stupid thing” And still…“no regrets” Yesterday, Tim Michels, Eric Toney,

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NRSC: Badger State under the Barnes Brigade, Part VIII: Medicare-For-All

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, Medicare-for-all would be forced on Wisconsinites. Barnes is a big supporter of this socialist policy, and not just because of the endorsements from socialist politicians and groups. In a statement, Barnes said, “as I’ve done throughout my career, I’ll fight to bring common sense solutions to the United States Senate like a Medicare for all

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Congress must hold NIH, EcoHealth Alliance accountable

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in  response to reports that the National Insitutes of Health (NIH) has continued to provide grant funding to the EcoHealth Alliance despite EcoHealth’s continued violations of its grant agreement and refusal to provide basic documents about its risky research in Wuhan. “While the origins of COVID-19 remain unclear, investigations so far have unveiled that American taxpayers, through grants provided to the EcoHealth Alliance, funded gain of function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). The American people deserve to know what, if any, role these funds played in the pandemic, but

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Rep. Knodl: Statement on DSPS backlogs

Madison – Today, Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) condemned the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for delays in issuing professional licenses. Rep. Knodl issued the following statement: “Hardworking Wisconsinites are being shut out of earning a living because of another incompetent agency. Sadly, these delays in licensing are nothing new. For the past year my office and I have had 35 individuals contact us, just from the 24 th assembly district. These constituents have been waiting for months just to be issued a license so they can either start or continue their profession. In most of these cases, DSPS

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County celebrates 187th birthday

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County will celebrate its birthday on Thursday, August 25, marking the anniversary of an act passed by the Michigan territorial legislature giving Milwaukee County an independent organization. County Executive David Crowley and County Supervisors will commemorate the 187th anniversary of Milwaukee County’s establishment with a special birthday celebration Thursday at the County Zoo at 9:30 a.m. “As a native and lifelong resident, I am proud to call Milwaukee County home and even more proud to help usher a forward-thinking vision for all of our residents, with my colleagues on the County Board,” said County Executive David Crowley. “We

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DGA ad knocks Michels’ views on abortion

The Democratic Governors Association is out with a new ad knocking GOP guv candidate Tim Michels for saying his views on abortion mirror the state’s 1849 ban. The spot is the second of the general election through the DGA’s Alliance for Common Sense. The DGA said it is a seven-figure

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WisGOP: Then and now: Tony Evers’ words on Kenosha

[Kenosha, WI] – Two years ago, Tony Evers fanned the flames of violence in Kenosha – resulting in mass rioting, looting, and destruction to the community. Then and now, Tony Evers has inflamed tensions, vilified law enforcement, and refused to acknowledge that his inaction caused the city to burn. Tony

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Congress must hold NIH, EcoHealth Alliance accountable

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in  response to reports that the National Insitutes of Health (NIH) has continued to provide grant funding to the EcoHealth Alliance despite EcoHealth’s continued violations of its grant agreement and refusal to provide basic documents about its risky research in

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Rep. Knodl: Statement on DSPS backlogs

Madison – Today, Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) condemned the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for delays in issuing professional licenses. Rep. Knodl issued the following statement: “Hardworking Wisconsinites are being shut out of earning a living because of another incompetent agency. Sadly, these delays in licensing are nothing

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County celebrates 187th birthday

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County will celebrate its birthday on Thursday, August 25, marking the anniversary of an act passed by the Michigan territorial legislature giving Milwaukee County an independent organization. County Executive David Crowley and County Supervisors will commemorate the 187th anniversary of Milwaukee County’s establishment with a special birthday celebration

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