TUE PM Update: Records show DOJ investigated state Senate candidate for misconduct; ads fly in guv’s race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Department of Justice investigated GOP state Senate candidate Dave Estenson over misconduct allegations while he was working as a police officer, including that he had sexual relations multiple times with a woman while on duty and in uniform. Estenson denied in a 2007 interview with a DOJ investigator that he … 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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Evers campaign: Fact check: The RGA’s latest misleading ad

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the RGA’s Right Direction WI PAC released their latest false attack ad against Governor Tony Evers. As national Republicans desperately try to spread false attacks, we will continue to push back with the facts on Gov. Evers’ record. Fact Check: Right Direction WI PAC’s latest ad alleges Gov. Evers released violent criminals early, while neglecting the facts about Wisconsin’s parole process.The reality is that the governor plays no role in  individual parole decisions. In fact, nearly half the parolees released under Evers were required to be released by law.   Of the 884 convicted criminals released under Gov. Evers’

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Milwaukee Public Schools: To celebrate official launch of ST Math

MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2022) – Education and community leaders will gather on Wednesday, September 21, to launch the ST Math® visual instructional program to support MPS students on their journey to becoming college and career ready. A media event will celebrate a partnership among Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, and MIND Research Institute. Guests will attend a press conference, visit classrooms of students working on ST Math, and meet JiJi the ST Math penguin mascot. MPS is the largest school district in Wisconsin and serves nearly 70,000 K-12 students. Working with MIND Research Institute, MPS piloted ST Math in

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Toney campaign: Attorney General candidate Eric Toney slams Josh Kaul for his silence on the early release of violent murderers and child rapists by the Evers/Barnes administration

KENOSHA, Wis. – Earlier this afternoon, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General Eric Toney, slammed Josh Kaul for his silence on the early release of violent murderers and child rapists by the Evers/Barnes administration. Toney released the following statement:  “I don’t know what’s more shameful – that Tony Evers has failed Wisconsin and crime victims by putting heinous criminals back on our streets or that Josh Kaul has stood by silently as this occurs. This is a recurring theme with Kaul: silence in times of need. The Evers/Barnes Parole Commission has released some of the most brutal murderers and child rapists in Wisconsin’s history,

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Public Service Commission: Creates interactive mapping tool tracking broadband expansion grants

MADISON – The Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) recently unveiled the Broadband Grant Footprint, a new interactive mapping tool for Wisconsinites to see the location of broadband expansion grant projects statewide. This tool shows where in the state projects are being built that were awarded broadband grant funding by the Commission. “The Broadband Grant Footprint offers a profound visual of the progress we have made here in Wisconsin to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet,” said Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq. “Since 2019, we’ve worked to connect 387,000 homes and businesses—this tool captures the success of the Broadband Grant Program and

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Introduces bill to protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs

WASHINGTON— On Monday, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the No Surprises for Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation that will protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs. Specifically, the legislation will ensure patients with private health insurance do not face out-of-pocket costs or surprise medical bills for forensic medical exams, commonly known as rape kits. The bill is included in a broader package of mental health and consumer protection bills under consideration by the Ways and Means Committee. “The last thing a survivor of sexual violence should have to worry

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Milwaukee Ald. Robert Bauman: Resolution authorizes city opposition to potential We Energies rate increases

Legislation authored by Alderman Robert J. Bauman that authorizes the City Attorney to file comments in opposition to Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s and Wisconsin Gas LLC’s joint application to increase electric, steam, and natural gas rates was adopted unanimously today by the full Common Council. The resolution (Council file #220612) authorizes the City Attorney to file comments in opposition to the rate increases that Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WEPCO) and Wisconsin Gas LLC have applied for to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). Alderman Bauman, chair of the Public Works Committee, said We Energies currently has some of the highest rates in the Midwest,

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Evers campaign: Announces new ad on pattern of sexual harassment and assault at Tim Michels’ corporation

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ campaign launched a new ad highlighting a troubling pattern of sexual harassment and assault at the Michels’ Corporation, outlining how Tim Michel’s company was sued multiple times over this behavior in the workplace.  Tim Michels has continuously touted his ties with the Michels Corporation, describing himself as being “responsible for everything” at Michels Corp. Michels has tied his company so closely to his campaign, that they even share the same logo. Culture starts at the top, and these disturbing allegations show Michels can’t be trusted to lead Wisconsin. Read more about how Michels’

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Michels Corporation: Response to campaign ads

Brownsville, WI. –“It is extremely disappointing that the Governor’s campaign and media would malign the thousands of employees of a respected Wisconsin-based corporation with campaign ads filled with falsehoods and unsubstantiated attacks. This action borders on defamation of a proud Wisconsin business. Michels Corporation stands by our 62-year track record as a leading family-owned Wisconsin company that has provided opportunity to thousands of Wisconsinites while building the nation’s infrastructure. To be clear, any harassment, of any type, simply put, is not tolerated. The facts regarding these ads and incomplete media reporting are: Consistent with our strong anti-retaliation policy, Michels Corporation

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Pocan Press Office: Reps. Pocan, Cole, Suozzi, celebrate passage of Hellen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Tom Cole (OK-04), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) led a bipartisan group of representatives to pass the “Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act,” which would reauthorize Helen Keller National National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults (HKNC) for five years through 2027. HKNC provides essential vocational training and rehabilitation to the DeafBlind community across the United States. The HKNC Reauthorization Act passed the House today and now heads to the Senate. “The Helen Keller National Center has a long history of supporting DeafBlind people nationwide, providing them with opportunities to take an active role in their

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Michels campaign: Statement on Gov. Evers’ taxpayer-funded damage control tour

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, as he doles out taxpayer dollars to bolster his campaign, Tony Evers is attempting to cover up his disastrous public safety record. Evers fails to support law enforcement and emboldens criminals, but today he pretends to care about public safety.  “Tony Evers is using first responders as props to cover for his failed record of releasing brutal murderers back into Wisconsin communities,” said Michels Campaign Spokesperson Anna Kelly. “Unfortunately for Evers, no amount of EMS can put out the flames of his flailing campaign, and no prop check can paper over his policy failures.”  In addition to his abysmal

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American Bridge 21st Century: Will U.S. Sen. Johnson support bipartisan legislation to prevent the overturning elections? Don’t count on it.

Today, the Wisconsin State Journal asked Ron Johnson’s office “whether he would support a bipartisan measure aimed at preventing future elections from being overturned,” but they “won’t say”. Don’t hold your breath on this one though, Ron Johnson’s own actions during Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 elections, tells us everything we need to know:   Ron Johnson said he would join with other Republican senators and object to certifying electoral college results for the 2020 Presidential Election. Ron Johnson attended meetings led by conspiracy theorist and Trump ally Mike Lindell focused on strategies for delaying and preventing certification of Biden’s win. Ron Johnson’s chief of staff told Vice

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U.S. Dept. of Education: The Biden administration’s plan for student debt relief could benefit tens of millions of borrowers in all fifty states

Today, the White House released state-by-state data on how the Biden Administration’s plan for student debt relief will benefit borrowers in all fifty states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Last month, President Biden announced his Administration’s plan to give working and middle-class Americans more breathing room by providing up to $20,000 in debt relief to Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 to other borrowers. The Biden Administration expects that over 40 million borrowers are eligible for its student debt relief plan, and nearly 20 million borrowers could see their entire remaining balance discharged. The Biden Administration’s student debt relief

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NRSC: Mandela Barnes lies about cop endorsement

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Mandela Barnes embarrassingly touted being endorsed by only 9 law enforcement officers, 7 who are retired and 2 (!) active. There are a total of 13,400 law enforcement officers in Wisconsin. Not only is that number embarrassingly low, but one of his two active law enforcement officer endorsements was a lie! John Siegel, Police Captain for La Crosse, WI, was listed on Barnes’ endorsement list but claimed he never endorsed Barnes. Awkward. But this is the least surprising series of events given Mandela Barnes’ dangerously liberal record on crime. Barnes has the full support of Defund the Police groups. He

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Evers campaign: Responds to serious allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at Michels Corporation

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, CBS 58 reported Tim Michels’ corporation faced a troubling series of sexual harassment and racial discrimination allegations over the last several decades. Michels needs to give Wisconsinites a straight answer for the behavior that happened under his leadership of the company. Michels has closely tied his campaign to his family’s company, even using the Michels Corp. logo as his campaign logo. He even said during a major campaign speech, “We know at Michels Corporation if you take care of people, good things will happen,” and has in the past described himself as being “responsible for everything” at Michels Corp.,

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Evers campaign: Fact check: The RGA’s latest misleading ad

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the RGA’s Right Direction WI PAC released their latest false attack ad against Governor Tony Evers. As national Republicans desperately try to spread false attacks, we will continue to push back with the facts on Gov. Evers’ record. Fact Check: Right Direction WI PAC’s latest ad alleges Gov.

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Milwaukee Public Schools: To celebrate official launch of ST Math

MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2022) – Education and community leaders will gather on Wednesday, September 21, to launch the ST Math® visual instructional program to support MPS students on their journey to becoming college and career ready. A media event will celebrate a partnership among Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee,

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Toney campaign: Attorney General candidate Eric Toney slams Josh Kaul for his silence on the early release of violent murderers and child rapists by the Evers/Barnes administration

KENOSHA, Wis. – Earlier this afternoon, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General Eric Toney, slammed Josh Kaul for his silence on the early release of violent murderers and child rapists by the Evers/Barnes administration. Toney released the following statement:  “I don’t know what’s more shameful – that Tony Evers has failed

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Introduces bill to protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs

WASHINGTON— On Monday, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the No Surprises for Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation that will protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs. Specifically, the legislation will ensure patients with private health insurance do not face

Read More »

Milwaukee Ald. Robert Bauman: Resolution authorizes city opposition to potential We Energies rate increases

Legislation authored by Alderman Robert J. Bauman that authorizes the City Attorney to file comments in opposition to Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s and Wisconsin Gas LLC’s joint application to increase electric, steam, and natural gas rates was adopted unanimously today by the full Common Council. The resolution (Council file #220612) authorizes the City

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Michels Corporation: Response to campaign ads

Brownsville, WI. –“It is extremely disappointing that the Governor’s campaign and media would malign the thousands of employees of a respected Wisconsin-based corporation with campaign ads filled with falsehoods and unsubstantiated attacks. This action borders on defamation of a proud Wisconsin business. Michels Corporation stands by our 62-year track record

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Pocan Press Office: Reps. Pocan, Cole, Suozzi, celebrate passage of Hellen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Tom Cole (OK-04), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) led a bipartisan group of representatives to pass the “Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act,” which would reauthorize Helen Keller National National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults (HKNC) for five years through 2027. HKNC provides essential vocational

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American Bridge 21st Century: Will U.S. Sen. Johnson support bipartisan legislation to prevent the overturning elections? Don’t count on it.

Today, the Wisconsin State Journal asked Ron Johnson’s office “whether he would support a bipartisan measure aimed at preventing future elections from being overturned,” but they “won’t say”. Don’t hold your breath on this one though, Ron Johnson’s own actions during Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 elections, tells us everything we

Read More »

U.S. Dept. of Education: The Biden administration’s plan for student debt relief could benefit tens of millions of borrowers in all fifty states

Today, the White House released state-by-state data on how the Biden Administration’s plan for student debt relief will benefit borrowers in all fifty states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Last month, President Biden announced his Administration’s plan to give working and middle-class Americans more breathing room by providing up to

Read More »

NRSC: Mandela Barnes lies about cop endorsement

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Mandela Barnes embarrassingly touted being endorsed by only 9 law enforcement officers, 7 who are retired and 2 (!) active. There are a total of 13,400 law enforcement officers in Wisconsin. Not only is that number embarrassingly low, but one of his two active law enforcement

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Evers campaign: Responds to serious allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at Michels Corporation

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, CBS 58 reported Tim Michels’ corporation faced a troubling series of sexual harassment and racial discrimination allegations over the last several decades. Michels needs to give Wisconsinites a straight answer for the behavior that happened under his leadership of the company. Michels has closely tied his campaign to his

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