WED News Summary: Barnes removes another police endorsement from list; Johnson won’t say if he supports bill to outlaw fake electors

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Elections – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Philanthropy – Real estate – Tourism – Transportation – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIES Barnes scrubs two law enforcement endorsements from website, blaming one on ‘cl… 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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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Presidential Election Reform Act

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the Presidential Election Reform Act. “The American people choose presidents and states control election procedures. Congress has a purely ceremonial role in certifying a state’s cast of electors. This is a fact that the Electoral Count Act of 1887 makes clear, but is a fact that has been increasingly overlooked in order to score political points. “It falls on Congress to end any misconceptions about our role certifying a presidential election and, in no uncertain terms, make clear that this body is not the right

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Workforce Development Month features open house events at job centers to bring employers and job seekers together

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

MADISON – September is Workforce Development Month, and to celebrate, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will host open houses at job centers around the state on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. “DWD has a wealth of resources and information for people looking for employment opportunities. Whether a person is searching for an hourly position or a new professional career path, DWD staff can connect job seekers with employers or training opportunities to set them up for success,” DWD Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek said. “For employers, DWD has dedicated regional business service teams to help employers navigate through workforce challenges and connect them with

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Barnes sees fundraising boost, raising nearly $6.3M in August through Act Blue alone

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes raised nearly $6.3 million through Act Blue alone in the month of August, his campaign confirmed. That marks a significant boost in the lieutenant governor’s fundraising. He had raised $6.9 million from the time he got into the race more than a year ago through July 20, according to his last filing. The Act Blue donations were detailed in a new FEC f… 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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Aside from Wait case, Elections Commission says no reports of people requesting others’ absentee ballots

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

The Elections Commission says it hasn’t received any other reports of people illegally requesting others’ absentee ballots since news surfaced that conservative activist Harry Wait sought those of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason. Ahead of a Wednesday meeting, agency staff provided an update for commissioners on efforts to mitigate the risk of unlawful ballot requests. … 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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Emerson College poll find close races for guv, U.S. Senate

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

Yet another poll finds the Wisconsin races for guv and U.S. Senate to be close. Emerson College found 48 percent of likely voters backed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, in his reelection bid, while 44 percent supported Dem Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. The poll found 49 percent had a favorable impression of Johnson, while 48 percent had an unfavorable view. Barnes’ split was 45-46. That’s J… 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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Gov. Evers: Calls special session of the Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal 1849-era criminal abortion ban

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #175 calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature at 10 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 4, 2022, to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era criminal abortion ban, which—if a direct challenge to the ban brought by Gov. Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul is unsuccessful—could ban abortion in nearly all instances in Wisconsin, even in cases of rape and incest. Gov. Evers’ announcement today is his most recent effort at restoring reproductive freedom in Wisconsin in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, stripping millions of Wisconsinites and

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RGA ad targets Evers over parole

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

The Republican Governors Association is hitting Gov. Tony Evers over violent criminals who have been released on parole during his term. The RGA said the spot — through its affiliate Right Direction Wisconsin PAC — is part of a $790,000 buy on broadcast and cable TV in Milwaukee. The narrator says more than 800 convicted criminals have been released, including 270 murderers and attempted mu… 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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Evers, DGA ads hit Michels over allegations of sexual harassment, assault at his family business

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

Gov. Tony Evers and the Democratic Governors Association are both hitting Republican Tim Michels for allegations of sexual harassment and assault at his family business. The Evers campaign declined to provide details on the buy other than it will be on broadcast and cable statewide. WisPolitics.com previously reported the Evers campaign had $8 million of TV reserved between Sept. 6 and the Nov. 8 election. The narrator in the Evers ads says “culture comes from the top” in a company, and Michels’ business has been sued “numerous times” over sexual assault and harassment in the work place. The narrator says

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Presidential Election Reform Act

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the Presidential Election Reform Act. “The American people choose presidents and states control election procedures. Congress has a purely ceremonial role in certifying a state’s cast of electors. This is a fact that the Electoral

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Workforce Development Month features open house events at job centers to bring employers and job seekers together

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

MADISON – September is Workforce Development Month, and to celebrate, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will host open houses at job centers around the state on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. “DWD has a wealth of resources and information for people looking for employment opportunities. Whether a person is searching

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Emerson College poll find close races for guv, U.S. Senate

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

Yet another poll finds the Wisconsin races for guv and U.S. Senate to be close. Emerson College found 48 percent of likely voters backed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, in his reelection bid, while 44 percent supported Dem Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. The poll found 49 percent had a favorable

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Gov. Evers: Calls special session of the Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal 1849-era criminal abortion ban

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #175 calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature at 10 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 4, 2022, to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era criminal abortion ban, which—if a direct challenge to the ban brought by Gov. Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul is unsuccessful—could ban abortion in nearly

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RGA ad targets Evers over parole

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

The Republican Governors Association is hitting Gov. Tony Evers over violent criminals who have been released on parole during his term. The RGA said the spot — through its affiliate Right Direction Wisconsin PAC — is part of a $790,000 buy on broadcast and cable TV in Milwaukee. The narrator

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