THU PM Update: Vos moves impeachment resolution to committee six weeks after introduction and on heels of pressure campaign

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today sent to committee a resolution to impeach the state’s top election official, six weeks after five lawmakers introduced the proposal and on the heels of a new TV campaign pressuring him to move on it. A Vos spokesperson said there was no connection between the ad campaign and today’s mo… 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

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chinese Espionage Reporting Act passes out of Judiciary Committee Markup

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of his bill in a Judiciary Committee Markup—H.R. 5404, the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act. The purpose of the bill is to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorn… 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. Grothman: Statement on Censure Resolution of Rashida Tlaib

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement on his vote to table the censure resolution of Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI): “I have consistently criticized Rashida Tlaib’s radical left-wing ideology including her bizarre support for Hamas and similar groups in the Middle East,” said Grothman. “However, I disagree with the tendency in rec… 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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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Council on State Governments honors state DSPS Secretary 

Madison — Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin.  The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40 Award late yesterday, which included Hereth. Each year, CSG recognizes 20 up-and-coming electe… 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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Rep. Goeben: Election Worker Protection Act

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified on her bill AB 577, the Election Worker Protection Act. This legislation addresses important issues related to the safety, security, and well-being of election officials, and it is a crucial step in ensuring the integrity of our election processes. Election officials should not be targeted because of their roles, and this… 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. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Push Biden Administration to correct Inflation Reduction Act guidelines that undercut U.S. manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on the Biden Administration to correct the Department of the Treasury’s guidance on an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program that would undercut American manufactures and workers. The Senators are calling on the Treasury to reexamine their guidanc… 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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Sen. Carpenter: Requesting a vote to audit the Baseball Park District

(MADISON)— Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement, requesting that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee vote at its November 8th meeting for the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) to formally conduct an audit and performance review of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District (the District), which manages American Family Field. “I… 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. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes VA to pay earned benefits to up to 650 veterans after doctor misdiagnosed conditions

WISCONSIN – After working for years with veterans whose neurological conditions were misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center and subsequently denied compensation and benefits, Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide these impacted veterans their earned benefits. Earlier this year, Senator Baldwin announced that sh… 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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Rep. Conley: Praises Gov. Evers $15 million investment in ARPA funds for proposed Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center

(MADISON) –Governor Tony Evers announced a $15 million investment from for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project in Janesville, Wisconsin. The allocation will come from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. “I am thrilled that Governor Evers was able to invest the needed funds for the proposed Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center, despite Republicans cutting this fundin… 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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Dept. of Workforce Development: Members of Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence set sights high for future with AI

MADISON – Wisconsin leaders from business, agriculture, education, government, and nonprofit sectors set their sights on a future in which Wisconsin successfully harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to spur economic growth and create an economy that works for everyone. Appointed by Gov. Tony Evers, members of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI… 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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Dept. of Natural Resources: Special Fire Order for burn permits lifted

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the burning permit requirement in 12 southern Wisconsin counties is now lifted. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 12 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: all of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sa… 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: Applauds new exams for 649 veterans treated at Tomah VA Medical Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough announced that VA will offer new disability exams to veterans negatively impacted by the negligence conducted at the Tomah VA Medical Center: “As a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and a veteran who receives 100% of my health care through VA, I … 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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Legislative Democrats, Coalition of Stakeholders: Introduce a Conditions of Confinement Bill Package

MADISON, Wis – Today, a coalition of Legislative Democrats and stakeholders held a press event to introduce legislation to improve conditions of confinement in the State of Wisconsin. Speakers included directly impacted residents and representatives from WISDOM, EX-incarcerated People Organizing of Wisconsin (EXPO-WI) and the Wisconsin American Civil Liberties Union (WI ACLU). The package include… 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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Sen. Spreitzer: Praises Gov. Evers’s investment in theWoodman’s Sports and Convention Center in Janesville

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a $15 million state investment to support the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project in Janesville. Following the Governor’s announcement, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement: “I thank Governor Evers for this important investment in our community using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Govern… 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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DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden losing ground as Cook Political Report changes WI-03 from likely to lean Republican

Cook Political Report: “Van Orden seems to be doing his best to keep this Trump +5 seat competitive” Yesterday, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican.”  Derrick Van Orden is becoming increasingly vulnerable after multiple inappropriate public outbursts and continuing to embrace t… 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. Grothman: Statement on Censure Resolution of Rashida Tlaib

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement on his vote to table the censure resolution of Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI): “I have consistently criticized Rashida Tlaib’s radical left-wing ideology including her bizarre support for Hamas and similar groups in the Middle East,” said Grothman. “However, I disagree with

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Rep. Goeben: Election Worker Protection Act

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified on her bill AB 577, the Election Worker Protection Act. This legislation addresses important issues related to the safety, security, and well-being of election officials, and it is a crucial step in ensuring the integrity of our election processes. Election officials should not be

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Push Biden Administration to correct Inflation Reduction Act guidelines that undercut U.S. manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on the Biden Administration to correct the Department of the Treasury’s guidance on an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program that would undercut American manufactures and workers. The Senators are

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Sen. Carpenter: Requesting a vote to audit the Baseball Park District

(MADISON)— Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement, requesting that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee vote at its November 8th meeting for the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) to formally conduct an audit and performance review of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District (the District), which manages

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes VA to pay earned benefits to up to 650 veterans after doctor misdiagnosed conditions

WISCONSIN – After working for years with veterans whose neurological conditions were misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center and subsequently denied compensation and benefits, Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide these impacted veterans their earned benefits. Earlier this year, Senator

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Members of Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence set sights high for future with AI

MADISON – Wisconsin leaders from business, agriculture, education, government, and nonprofit sectors set their sights on a future in which Wisconsin successfully harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to spur economic growth and create an economy that works for everyone. Appointed by Gov. Tony Evers, members of the Governor’s Task Force

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Special Fire Order for burn permits lifted

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the burning permit requirement in 12 southern Wisconsin counties is now lifted. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 12 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: all of Columbia, Crawford,

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Legislative Democrats, Coalition of Stakeholders: Introduce a Conditions of Confinement Bill Package

MADISON, Wis – Today, a coalition of Legislative Democrats and stakeholders held a press event to introduce legislation to improve conditions of confinement in the State of Wisconsin. Speakers included directly impacted residents and representatives from WISDOM, EX-incarcerated People Organizing of Wisconsin (EXPO-WI) and the Wisconsin American Civil Liberties Union

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Sen. Spreitzer: Praises Gov. Evers’s investment in theWoodman’s Sports and Convention Center in Janesville

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a $15 million state investment to support the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project in Janesville. Following the Governor’s announcement, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement: “I thank Governor Evers for this important investment in our community using federal American Rescue

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DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden losing ground as Cook Political Report changes WI-03 from likely to lean Republican

Cook Political Report: “Van Orden seems to be doing his best to keep this Trump +5 seat competitive” Yesterday, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican.”  Derrick Van Orden is becoming increasingly vulnerable after multiple inappropriate public outbursts and continuing to

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