WED PM Update: GOP leaders dismiss Evers special session call

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders today dismissed as a “desperate political stunt” Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session that would create a pathway for voters to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban after Republicans lawmakers have refused to do so. Evers pitched the idea as a way to go around GOP lawmakers and said … 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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Public Service Commission: Governor’s broadband access task force kicks off third year

MADISON – On Wednesday, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access held its first meeting to kick off the third year of work to improve broadband access in Wisconsin. New and returning members of the Task Force met to reflect on past accomplishments and focus on this year’s goals. “Expanding access to high-speed internet is essential for Wisconsin families, businesses, and communities—that’s why it’s important the Task Force on Broadband Access continues their good work,” said Gov. Evers. “Since 2019, we’ve made significant progress in getting Wisconsinites connected by funding projects that will provide new or improved broadband to over

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Toney campaign: Toney: Commends Madison City Council and expresses concern over added level of bureaucratic oversight

MADISON, Wis. – Candidate for Attorney General, Eric Toney, applauded Madison City Council for rejecting the creation of Section 5.17 of the Madison General Ordinances, but expressed concern over the added level of bureaucratic oversight. Toney released the following statement:  “I am pleased to learn that the Madison City Council rejected this ordinance. As was made clear by several law enforcement officials and organizations, including the Dane County Chiefs of Police Association, this ordinance would have severely hindered police officers’ ability to keep law-abiding community members safe and protect local businesses. “We want people to be able to exercise their right to peacefully

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Democratic Governors Association: Gov. Tony Evers calls special session to create opportunity for Wisconsinites to repeal 1849 abortion ban

Today, Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to call a special session in the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for voters to repeal the state’s outdated and extreme ban on abortion without exceptions. Gov. Evers’ action allows for the opportunity to overturn the criminal abortion ban and reinstate Wisconsinites’ access to safe, legal abortion, which the majority of Wisconsinites support.  “On the ceiling of the Governor’s Conference Room in the Capitol is a phrase I’ve often repeated over the last three years: ‘the will of the people is the law of the land.’ Well, right now in Wisconsin, when

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces constitutional amendment guaranteeing right to vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) reintroduced legislation that would amend the Constitution to explicitly guarantee the right to vote. At a time when voting rights are under attack nationwide, this amendment would provide all Americans of voting age the affirmative right to vote and further empower Congress to protect this fundamental right. “Democracy works best when everyone participates,” said Rep. Pocan. “Across the country, elected officials are attempting to disenfranchise voters and restrict access to the ballot box through any loophole they can find — all for their own political gain. The right to vote is

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Wisconsin Transparency Project: Court rules Worcester violated open records law

Yesterday, Judge Ann Knox-Bauer released a written decision ruling that the Town of Worcester, in Price County, violated the Open Records Law in three different ways.  (Although Judge Knox-Bauer is a Taylor County judge, she was assigned to the case after Price County Judge Kevin Klein recused himself.)  Specifically, the court ruled that the Town charged excessive fees for copies, failed to perform an adequate search for records, and illegally refused to turn over job applications.  Local resident Anthony Sleck filed suit in October of 2020, alleging eleven separate violations of the Open Records Law.  Several of those claims were resolved shortly after

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Rep. Baldeh: Statement on Governor Evers call for a special session to allow Wisconsin voters referendum authority

Madison, WI– This morning Governor Tony Evers announced that he would be calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session to allow the people of Wisconsin to place referenda on ballots in order to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal ban on abortion. Wisconsin State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “By a wide majority, Wisconsin voters support safe, legal access to abortion and oppose the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Despite this broad public support, Republicans gaveled out of a special session called to protect those rights without any discussion or debate. When the legislature no

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for Wisconsin, young people, and latinos ahead of VP Harris’ Thursday Milwaukee visit

MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters highlighted the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris is slated to meet Thursday in Milwaukee with local Latino leaders and engage with young Americans. Harris’ visit comes weeks after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the biggest investment into clean energy in U.S. history. The Inflation Reduction Act is a big win for Wisconsin. The historic new law makes the largest investment in our nation’s history to address the climate crisis – creating good-paying, union jobs in wind, solar, and

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Sen. Felzkowski: Encourages Senate Scholar participation

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) called on high school juniors and seniors from around the 12th Senate District to apply for the Senate Scholar Program in Madison. Senator Felzkowski and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to offer a unique educational experience to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is an elite program designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best students. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts may participate in the week-long program in Madison. The Senate Scholar Program has created an advanced government curriculum that includes classroom instruction, roundtable discussion sections, and

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Rep. Shankland: Statement on special session on statewide binding referenda

MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he is calling a special session of the Legislature to consider legislation creating a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment, allowing voters to file petitions with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to hold a vote on proposed state laws and constitutional amendments or to repeal current state law. Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement:  “Democracy functions best when everyone’s voice is heard. I appreciate Governor Evers’ call for a special session to create a statewide binding referendum process. This is an issue I have supported

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WisDems: Will Tim Michels support a voter decided referendum on abortion? Past radical comments indicate that he will not.

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers called for a Special Session that proposes a pathway to repeal the archaic and restrictive 1849 ban on abortion, by creating a process for voter referendums. Tim Michels has unsurprisingly been silent on the proposal and, given his past comments, is expected to oppose a process led by the will of the people because of his extremist views on abortion. Michels has said the 1849 ban on abortion that doesn’t include exceptions for rape or incest is “an exact mirror” of his position and that he will not “soften” his stance on it. He has also acknowledged that he previously

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Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to Governor Evers’ special session call

Today, Governor Evers called a special session to be held on October 4th to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Currently in Wisconsin, there is no process by which Wisconsinites can vote to reject existing state statues. However, if this special session is successful, it would allow Wisconsinites to put referenda on ballots. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “It’s critically important we offer Wisconsinites the ability to reject actions of the legislature and give more power to the people through referenda. A majority of Wisconsinites oppose the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the will

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Van Orden campaign: Wisconsin Grocers Association endorses Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Grocers Association announced their endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District.  Mike Semman, Executive Vice President for WGA, released the following statement accompanying the Board’s vote to endorse Derrick: “Derrick’s background as a small business owner and commitment to service stands out to grocers across the state. Derrick Van Orden will be a representative our grocers can count on to have their best interests, as well as those of their customers, at heart.” Derrick Van Orden released the following statement thanking the WGA for their endorsement: “Lest we forget,

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Weininger campaign: Weininger takes steps towards mayoral bid

(Green Bay, WI) Recently, Chad Weininger took the initial steps to mount a run for Green Bay mayor by filing the paperwork that will allow him to raise money to run for the city’s highest office. Weininger currently serves as Director of Administration for Brown County – a nonpartisan position he was unanimously appointed to by the Brown County Board of Supervisors. Prior to the appointment, Chad represented the far westside of Green Bay in the Wisconsin State Legislature. He also has owned small businesses in the Green Bay area including a real estate company and a restaurant both located

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WED PM Update: GOP leaders dismiss Evers special session call

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders today dismissed as a “desperate political stunt” Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session that would create a pathway for voters to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban after Republicans lawmakers have refused to do so. Evers

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Toney campaign: Toney: Commends Madison City Council and expresses concern over added level of bureaucratic oversight

MADISON, Wis. – Candidate for Attorney General, Eric Toney, applauded Madison City Council for rejecting the creation of Section 5.17 of the Madison General Ordinances, but expressed concern over the added level of bureaucratic oversight. Toney released the following statement:  “I am pleased to learn that the Madison City Council rejected this

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Democratic Governors Association: Gov. Tony Evers calls special session to create opportunity for Wisconsinites to repeal 1849 abortion ban

Today, Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to call a special session in the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for voters to repeal the state’s outdated and extreme ban on abortion without exceptions. Gov. Evers’ action allows for the opportunity to overturn the criminal abortion ban and reinstate Wisconsinites’

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for Wisconsin, young people, and latinos ahead of VP Harris’ Thursday Milwaukee visit

MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters highlighted the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris is slated to meet Thursday in Milwaukee with local Latino leaders and engage with young Americans. Harris’ visit comes weeks after President Joe Biden

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Sen. Felzkowski: Encourages Senate Scholar participation

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) called on high school juniors and seniors from around the 12th Senate District to apply for the Senate Scholar Program in Madison. Senator Felzkowski and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to offer a unique educational experience to high school juniors and

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Rep. Shankland: Statement on special session on statewide binding referenda

MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he is calling a special session of the Legislature to consider legislation creating a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment, allowing voters to file petitions with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to hold a vote on proposed state laws and constitutional

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Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to Governor Evers’ special session call

Today, Governor Evers called a special session to be held on October 4th to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Currently in Wisconsin, there is no process by which Wisconsinites can vote to reject existing state statues. However, if this special session is successful, it would allow

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Van Orden campaign: Wisconsin Grocers Association endorses Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Grocers Association announced their endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District.  Mike Semman, Executive Vice President for WGA, released the following statement accompanying the Board’s vote to endorse Derrick: “Derrick’s background as a small business owner and commitment

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Weininger campaign: Weininger takes steps towards mayoral bid

(Green Bay, WI) Recently, Chad Weininger took the initial steps to mount a run for Green Bay mayor by filing the paperwork that will allow him to raise money to run for the city’s highest office. Weininger currently serves as Director of Administration for Brown County – a nonpartisan position

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