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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