FRI REPORT: Capitol Police update duress button protocols following audit

Quotes of the Week Yes, I would sign that bill. I am pro-life, but I also understand that this is a representative democracy and if the people, in this case the Legislature, brought a bill before me, I would sign it. – GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels in response to conservative talk radio host Dan O’Donnell asking if he would sign a bill that creates exceptions for rape and incest to the… 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

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Evers campaign: Lieutenant gov nominee Sara Rodriguez responds to Tim Michels’ lies about his abortion position

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today, just weeks before the election, Tim Michels tried and failed to walk back the radical position on abortion he’s held for the past twenty years.  Lieutenant Governor Nominee Rep. Sara Rodriguez released the following statement: “Let’s call Tim Michels’ comments today what they are: lies. Michels’ campaign is already scrambling to walk back his comments, because they know he can’t run from twenty years of unyielding, radical views on women’s health. He has repeatedly stood by the 1849 ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother, even calling it ‘an exact mirror’

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams Pelosi’s proxy voting extension

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi extended proxy voting through November 10, 2022. “Earlier this week, President Biden claimed that the pandemic was over. It seems everyone but Speaker Pelosi agrees. By extending proxy voting, Speaker Pelosi continues to allow members to forgo the most important component of their job – voting – and lie to their constituents in the process. The day when Republicans take back the House and eliminate this unconstitutional and unethical practice can’t come soon enough.” Earlier this year, Rep. Gallagher testified before the House Rules Committee and outlined how

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WisDems: Republican State Senate candidate Dave Estenson accused of sexual misconduct and abuse of power while serving as police officer

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting has revealed Republican state Senate candidate Dave Estenson was the subject of a Wisconsin Department of Justice Investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power while he was working as a police officer for the City of Osseo and Village of Strum. According to DOJ records, Estenson allegedly pressured women for sexual favors to avoid receiving citations, blackmailed a woman into keeping their relationship a secret, and assaulted another woman during a party. Estenson resigned following the DOJ investigation and pursued a law enforcement career in Minnesota – only to resign again after a “performance audit” in

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Barnes campaign: Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announcement on U.S. Senate debates

MADISON — Today Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announced that he will participate in two televised debates, the Wisconsin Broadcast Association’s debate and the TMJ4 debate hosted in conjunction with Wispolitics.com, 620 WTMJ, and Milwaukee Business Journal. In addition, Barnes continues to challenge Senator Johnson to participate in a forum hosted by the Wisconsin Farmers Union and Main Street Alliance. Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign manager Kory Kozloski made the following statement:  “While Ron Johnson still refuses to take questions from farmers and small business owners in his own backyard that have been harmed by his out of touch agenda, Mandela Barnes looks

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Democratic Governors Association: Tim Michels scrambles to hide his radical plan to ban abortion without exceptions for rape or incest

Today, Tim Michels is desperately trying to hide his radical stance on abortion by now suggesting he would sign an abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest. But Michels has made it clear throughout his campaign that his real plan is to ban abortion without any exceptions for rape or incest. In fact, earlier this month, Michels said, “You’d be amazed at the people that have called me up … that said, ‘Tim, you have to soften your stance on abortion. You need to be for the exception of rape and incest as well’ … I’m not going to soften my stance on

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Joins Commitment to America Launch with House GOP leadership

CHARLEROI, PA— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined the House GOP Commitment to America agenda launch in Pennsylvania with Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik. Following the event, Steil released the following statement. “I’m committed to creating a strong economy, keeping our communities safe, and holding the government accountable. That’s my commitment to Wisconsin families. One party control in Washington has lost sight of the American people’s priorities. We can change that. It’s time to address high prices, crime in our communities, and bring back checks and balances to Washington.” Steil asks the audience: “Who has seen

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Adds new schools to Community Schools Partnership

MILWAUKEE (September 23, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County are proud to announce the addition of Oliver Wendell Holmes School (O. W. Holmes) to the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership (MCSP) for the 2022–23 school year.  “We are grateful for the opportunities that will be provided to our students and families through our partnership with the United Way and the Community Schools Partnership,” said MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley. “Community schools help students feel connected to their school community and enhance their academic focus.” In addition to

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Volunteers for Agriculture ® announce additional legislative endorsements

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee, has announced additional endorsements of candidates in State Assembly and Senate races for the November 8 general election.    “Serving on the VFA is a role our members take seriously,” said WFBF Governmental Relations Innovation and Engagement Strategist Karen Gefvert. “They have chosen to endorse candidates based on their support of issues important to rural Wisconsin and our farmers.” In the State Senate, the VFA endorsed Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton), 19th Senate District. The VFA endorsed two candidates in the State Assembly: Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg), 26th Assembly District Calvin Callahan

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WisDems: Ron Johnson owes Wisconsinites answers to these questions

MADISON, Wis. – As Ron Johnson continues to run away from his self-serving and out-of-touch record, there are a number of questions he needs to be asked that Wisconsinites deserve answers to. Why did you vote against increasing funding for local law enforcement?  Just a few days ago you agreed with a referendum to allow Wisconsinites to vote to decide the abortion laws in Wisconsin. Now you’re saying that the Governor’s action to do this is the wrong course of action – why did you lie about your position? How do you think Wisconsinites feel about you complaining about only doubling

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Roth campaign: Evers running the most negative campaign for Wisconsin governor in our lifetime

[Appleton, WI] – Tony Evers began the summer by claiming he wanted to run a positive campaign. However, as voters evaluate Evers’ four year-record of releasing brutal murderers into our communities, shutting down our economy, prioritizing teachers union bosses over parents, and failing Wisconsin families, Evers is finally revealing his true colors to save his flailing campaign. “We know Tony Evers has been a terrible governor, and his two-faced campaign reveals what kind of person he is,” said State Senator Roger Roth, the Republican candidate for Lt. Governor. “Evers can deploy every smear tactic under the sun to hide from his failed record, but voters will

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DNR: Releases 2021 Public Safety And Resource Protection Annual Report

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its 2021 Public Safety and Resource Protection Annual Report. The annual report showcases an active year for the DNR’s Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection, including Wisconsin’s first criminal case involving invasive carp. The report highlights the numerous strides made to protect the state’s water, air and land and the support provided to other law enforcement agencies in various situations, such as helping to keep fans safe during the Milwaukee Bucks national championship series. “We are incessantly reviewing our performance to ensure we are doing the very best we can,”

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters celebrate benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for Wisconsin, young people, and Latinos during VP Harris’ Thursday Milwaukee visit

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters celebrated the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act during Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris was in Milwaukee Thursday to meet with local Latino leaders and engage with young Americans. Harris’ visit to the Badger State 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 represents 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,

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Announces its fifth slate of legislative endorsements

Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its fifth round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Legislative action in Wisconsin is vital. Due to the legislative inaction of Wisconsin Republican Legislators towards the repeal of the out of touch 1849 criminal abortion ban, the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court forced the suspension of abortion services for all in Wisconsin, stripping Wisconsinites the right to bodily autonomy. Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban has forced Planned Parenthood

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Evers campaign: Statement on Michels’ dishonest attempt to hide his radical position on abortion

MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels is trying to save his flailing campaign with a dishonest attempt to hide his stance on abortion, even after making it clear just two weeks ago that he’s “not gonna soften” his stance on opposing rape and incest exceptions and that he’s going to stick with his position “until the bitter end.” A mere two weeks ago, Michels even argued, “I think at this point, anyhow, I won’t do it, but at this point anyhow, I think it would actually be a negative.”  Tim Michels previously told WISN that he does not support exceptions for rape or incest, and

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams Pelosi’s proxy voting extension

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi extended proxy voting through November 10, 2022. “Earlier this week, President Biden claimed that the pandemic was over. It seems everyone but Speaker Pelosi agrees. By extending proxy voting, Speaker Pelosi continues to allow members to

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WisDems: Republican State Senate candidate Dave Estenson accused of sexual misconduct and abuse of power while serving as police officer

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting has revealed Republican state Senate candidate Dave Estenson was the subject of a Wisconsin Department of Justice Investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power while he was working as a police officer for the City of Osseo and Village of Strum. According to DOJ records, Estenson

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Joins Commitment to America Launch with House GOP leadership

CHARLEROI, PA— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined the House GOP Commitment to America agenda launch in Pennsylvania with Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik. Following the event, Steil released the following statement. “I’m committed to creating a strong economy, keeping our communities safe, and holding the

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Adds new schools to Community Schools Partnership

MILWAUKEE (September 23, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County are proud to announce the addition of Oliver Wendell Holmes School (O. W. Holmes) to the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership (MCSP) for the 2022–23 school year.  “We are

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DNR: Releases 2021 Public Safety And Resource Protection Annual Report

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its 2021 Public Safety and Resource Protection Annual Report. The annual report showcases an active year for the DNR’s Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection, including Wisconsin’s first criminal case involving invasive carp. The report highlights the numerous strides made

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters celebrate benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for Wisconsin, young people, and Latinos during VP Harris’ Thursday Milwaukee visit

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters celebrated the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act during Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris was in Milwaukee Thursday to meet with local Latino leaders and engage with young Americans. Harris’ visit to the Badger State comes weeks after President

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