MON PM Update: Judge refuses to block referendums from April ballot

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge today declined to block GOP-authored referendums on bail policies and qualifying for public assistance from the April ballot, finding lawmakers substantially complied with state law as they sought to place them before voters this spring. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Rhonda Lanford also rejected 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 Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Endorses Judge Jennifer Dorow for Wisconsin State Supreme Court

(Fond du Lac, WI) – Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman endorsed Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday. “Over the last several weeks, many people have approached me asking me how I’m going to vote in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court primary on February 21st. We know this is a vitally important primary because Janet Protasiewicz has, in my opinion, unethically announced she will get rid of photo ID for voting, redistrict Wisconsin’s legislative districts, and undo Scott Walker’s legislation which made it easier to fire a bad public employee – including bad school teachers.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Election Day Reminders for February 21, 2023

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters to be ready for Tuesday’s Spring Primary Election. Here’s what to know: 1.    Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at MyVote.wi.gov. Voters planning to go to the polls should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s MyVote website to verify their registration, find their polling place, and see what is on their ballot. 2.    Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling place hours are the same across Wisconsin, no matter where you live. Voters need to be in line by 8 p.m. to participate.  3.  Those

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Rep. Sortwell: NextEra Point Beach welcomes Miss America, discusses Wisconsin’s future nuclear energy policy

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today following a nuclear energy reception with Miss America, Grace Stanke, at Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers: “It was a joy welcoming Miss America to Point Beach Nuclear Plant in my district. We discussed the future of nuclear energy, during which she expressed optimism for small modular reactors. She is even designing one for her senior project at UW-Madison, where she is majoring in nuclear engineering – an impressive resume already!” “Grace believes these types of reactors are a potential option for nuclear energy policy in Wisconsin. They

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Wisconsin Assisted Living Association: Appreciates governor’s proposed investments for assisted living providers

The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks Governor Evers for his 2023-25 biennial budget proposals that would help assisted living providers. WALA believes theGovernor’s recommendations are an important first step toward helping with the workforce crisis and reforming Wisconsin’s Family Care program. WALA is looking forward to working with the legislature during the budget process. “Assisted living providers are continuing to struggle as a result of the workforce crisis andincreased inflation,” stated Michael Pochowski, President & CEO. “We are grateful thatGovernor Evers’ proposals would help address the workforce crisis and provide funding tosupport the Family Care Rate Setting Initiative. As

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads colleagues in constitutional check on Iran deal

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led 22 of his Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act, which requires the president to submit any renewed nuclear deal with Iran to the Senate as a treaty. The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act would strengthen the role Congress plays by ensuring the advice and consent of the Senate is taken into account for any new nuclear agreement and prevent the administration from waiving, suspending, reducing or limiting sanctions on Iran before the Senate has concurred. “Almost everything that President Biden has done since taking office has weakened our country.

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Ding dong the dark store is dead

In a decision representing a major victory for Wisconsin municipalities and their taxpayers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court resoundingly rejected a big box commercial retailer’s attempt to demonstrate its tax assessment was “excessive” by using sales of dark and distressed properties as “reasonably comparable sales” to determine value.  Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC v. City of Delavan, 2023 WI 8.  Significantly, the Court also unequivocally rejected Lowe’s contention that earlier decisions, including the Court’s 2008 decision involving Walgreens, should be read to say that the statutory presumption that the assessor’s valuation is correct does not apply in certain situations. The Court made

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council to accept testimony Feb. 23

MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council is inviting public comments regarding recommended legislative changes to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act. Comments and testimony will be taken at the council’s next meeting, set for Thursday, Feb. 23. The hybrid public meeting at 201 E. Washington Ave. in Madison will start at 10 a.m. Attendees may also register to attend virtually using WebEx web conferencing technology. “During the previous public hearing on Dec. 15, 2022, and the public comment period that continued until Jan. 16, 2023, the council received more than two dozen comments to consider in crafting the next agreed-upon bill of recommended

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Sen. Cowles: Saddened to learn of passing of Chancellor Rebecca Blank

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank: “I was disheartened to learn the news that former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank passed away over the weekend. Throughout her distinguished career as both an economist and university administrator, including nearly ten years as the leader of Wisconsin’s flagship university, Chancellor Blank demonstrated a lifelong devotion to higher education and public service. I greatly admired her commitment to responsible budgeting during her chancellorship. “My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this time.”

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Rep Vos: Statement on passing of Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank: “I am saddened to hear of Rebecca’s passing. Chancellor Blank was a true leader and has left a lasting impact on the university. She cared deeply about the community and was committed to serving the people of Wisconsin. “She will be sorely missed by all those who saw her as a friend, mentor, and fan. On behalf of all my fellow legislators, we send our deepest sympathies to the Blank family.”

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Dept. of Justice: OSS offers crisis intervention course to Wisconsin schools

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is now offering training on how to respond to an acute traumatic stressor, to all Wisconsin Schools. The PREPaRE 2 Crisis Intervention Course, works to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor.   “Office of School Safety staff will be providing high-quality trainings to help ensure that schools are prepared to respond to crisis events,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “While we hope

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Gena campaign: Municipal Judge Candidate Molly Gena responds to Gov. Evers’ budget proposals 

MILWAUKEE, WI – Civil legal aid attorney and candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Judge Molly Gena has released the following statement in response to proposals that Governor Evers announced during his budget address last week. “I applaud Governor Evers’ recent proposals to improve public safety in Wisconsin by funding driver’s education programs and making undocumented immigrants eligible for driver’s licenses,” said Gena. “Traffic safety is an urgent issue in many of our communities. Teaching students the rules of the road and giving drivers the skills needed to drive safely will reduce accidents and save lives. I’m proud to have contributed to

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Dane County & Second Harvest: Mark anniversary of initiative to address food insecurity as new wave of need begins

This spring marks the beginning of the fourth year of an innovative county-initiated partnership with Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin that was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, Dane County, Second Harvest, and its network of local food pantries and meal sites have provided millions of pounds of freshly grown and locally-sourced food to thousands of families in Dane County. Dane County Executive Parisi’s budget includes $6 million to sustain the successes of Farm to Foodbank in 2023. The funding comes at a critical time, given recent announcements that temporary increases to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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Mobley campaign: Madison outsider, State Senate Candidate Van Mobley best positioned to take on democratic machine, out-of-state donors in general election

THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 20, 2023 – Heading into the Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, Madison outsider Van Mobley has emerged as the GOP frontrunner with the best chance of defeating a well-funded Democratic opponent in April. Campaign finance reporting shows Mobley has dwarfed the advertising efforts of his Republican Primary opponents. Mobley invested over $70,000 in television, radio, and other digital advertising in the Milwaukee media market which covers the entirety of the 8th Senate District. Mobley is the only Republican candidate who has aggressively advertised to remain within reach of Jodi Habush Sinykin, the lone Democratic candidate in

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MON PM Update: Judge refuses to block referendums from April ballot

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge today declined to block GOP-authored referendums on bail policies and qualifying for public assistance from the April ballot, finding lawmakers substantially complied with state law as they sought to place them before voters this spring. Dane County Circuit

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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Election Day Reminders for February 21, 2023

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters to be ready for Tuesday’s Spring Primary Election. Here’s what to know: 1.    Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at MyVote.wi.gov. Voters planning to go to the polls should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s MyVote

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Wisconsin Assisted Living Association: Appreciates governor’s proposed investments for assisted living providers

The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) thanks Governor Evers for his 2023-25 biennial budget proposals that would help assisted living providers. WALA believes theGovernor’s recommendations are an important first step toward helping with the workforce crisis and reforming Wisconsin’s Family Care program. WALA is looking forward to working with the

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Ding dong the dark store is dead

In a decision representing a major victory for Wisconsin municipalities and their taxpayers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court resoundingly rejected a big box commercial retailer’s attempt to demonstrate its tax assessment was “excessive” by using sales of dark and distressed properties as “reasonably comparable sales” to determine value.  Lowe’s Home Centers,

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Sen. Cowles: Saddened to learn of passing of Chancellor Rebecca Blank

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the passing of former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank: “I was disheartened to learn the news that former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank passed away over the weekend. Throughout her distinguished career as both an economist and university administrator,

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Rep Vos: Statement on passing of Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank: “I am saddened to hear of Rebecca’s passing. Chancellor Blank was a true leader and has left a lasting impact on the university. She cared deeply about the community and

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Mobley campaign: Madison outsider, State Senate Candidate Van Mobley best positioned to take on democratic machine, out-of-state donors in general election

THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 20, 2023 – Heading into the Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, Madison outsider Van Mobley has emerged as the GOP frontrunner with the best chance of defeating a well-funded Democratic opponent in April. Campaign finance reporting shows Mobley has dwarfed the advertising efforts of his Republican

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