FRI REPORT: JFC likely to scuttle Evers’ Parole Commission changes, elements could resurface in separate legislation

Quotes of the Week I understand that Judge Janet has certain policies that she wants to pursue, but she can only do that by tearing down our Constitution, setting aside our law to make sure she can get to her favorite positions. My position is quite simple. We follow the law to the extent that is consistent with the Constitution. Anything else is left to the Legislature.– Former Supreme Court … 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

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WED PM Update: Vos: Evers’ Brewers proposal likely ‘dead’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said today Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to provide $290 million in taxpayer money upfront to the board that oversees the Milwaukee Brewers stadium is likely “dead” and Republicans will find a different plan. Vos has been critical of Evers’ proposal since it was released, and he agai… 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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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Bipartisan legislators introduce DAIRY PRIDE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined Reps. John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act, which will prevent non-dairy products from using a dairy label and misaligning nutrient-scant products with the nutritious dairy products produced by America’s farmers. “Milk comes from a mammal – it is that simple,” said Van Orden. “The nutritional value of whole milk for child development and as an integral part of a healthy diet throughout life cannot be overstated. Our dairy farmers work incredibly hard to produce quality products and consumers deserve to

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads 47 Members in introducing legislation to restore and protect Americans’ right to an abortion nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 47 members of the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, federal legislation to guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans. The bill’s introduction follows the Supreme Court’s misguided decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization which repealed Roe v. Wade. This decision has stripped access to abortion care for millions of Americans and denied individuals the freedom to make their own health care decisions. Since the Dobbs decision, 14 states have already implemented near-total abortion

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Dept. of Corrections: Monitor notes “significant progress” at Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake

Madison — The court-appointed Monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) filed an encouraging report on conditions at the facilities today, which included increased classroom time for youth, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) doubling the number of consent decree provisions with which it is in substantial compliance, and continued positive atmosphere at the facilities. “The Monitor did not encounter a single staff or youth that did not have a positive attitude. The overall operations of LHS/CLS are the best it has been since the Monitor was appointed,” the Monitor noted in the report. “Staff and leadership’s commitment to youth

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MoveOn: Members endorse Judge Protasiewicz

(Madison, WI) – Today, MoveOn Political Action announced its members are backing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, with 98% of participating members casting a vote in Wisconsin in favor of endorsing. Alongside community partners, MoveOn is launching an aggressive grassroots GOTV campaign to mobilize over 100,000 Wisconsin voters for Protasiewicz through phone banks, SMS, tabling at college campuses, and relational organizing. “MoveOn is proud to throw our support behind a real people-first advocate, Judge Janet Protasiewicz. With more than 25 years experience as a district attorney and 10 years on Milwaukee

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WED PM Update: Vos: Evers’ Brewers proposal likely ‘dead’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said today Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to provide $290 million in taxpayer money upfront to the board that oversees the Milwaukee Brewers stadium is likely “dead” and Republicans will find a different plan. Vos has been

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Bipartisan legislators introduce DAIRY PRIDE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined Reps. John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act, which will prevent non-dairy products from using a dairy label and misaligning nutrient-scant products with the nutritious dairy products

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads 47 Members in introducing legislation to restore and protect Americans’ right to an abortion nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 47 members of the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, federal legislation to guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans. The

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MoveOn: Members endorse Judge Protasiewicz

(Madison, WI) – Today, MoveOn Political Action announced its members are backing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, with 98% of participating members casting a vote in Wisconsin in favor of endorsing. Alongside community partners, MoveOn is launching an aggressive grassroots GOTV

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