WED PM Update: Dem amendments rejected as Senate debates budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems proposed a series of amendments this afternoon to the GOP budget seeking to restore Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals, including measures to subsidize child care and address gun violence. The body was still debating the massive two-year spending document late this afternoon.

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Rep. Schutt: Introduces legislation to enhance Safe Haven Law

Madison, WI – In an effort to protect the lives of newborn infants, Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) along with Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) introduced legislation that would expand the existing safe haven law to include the use of newborn infant safety devices. Wisconsin’s current safe haven law allows parents to anonymously

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Public Service Commission: Asks Wisconsin households to share internet experience to improve broadband access and affordability

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is calling on Wisconsin households to share their internet experience to help direct recently announced broadband funding. On June 26, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Wisconsin will receive more than $1 billion under the ‘Internet for All’

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Colón campaign: Milwaukee County Dems endorse Judge Pedro Colón

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “I’m thrilled to announce the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals,” said State Representative and

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Marquette University: Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette University Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds 57% approve of the job Gov. Tony Evers is doing as governor and 39% disapprove. In October 2022, 46% approved and 47% disapproved. Despite the governor’s approval, 57% think the state is on the wrong track,

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Requests Chinese shipment data from USPS Postmaster

WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Fox News, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee (R-KY) today requested United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy provide records of Chinese-originating mail and shipments entering the

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