FRI AM Update: State Bar changes Diversity Clerkship Program after WILL suit
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has agreed to dismiss part of its lawsuit against the State Bar of Wisconsin after the legal group decided to clarify its definition of “diversity” for a clerkship program.
‘No Labels’ drops effort to field presidential candidate
The group No Labels has ended its effort to put a presidential candidate on the fall 2024 ballot after it failed to find a candidate with a credible path to winning the White House.
Lyerly launches 8th CD bid
Dr. Kristin Lyerly, who has played a prominent role in the abortion debate in Wisconsin, has formally announced she’ll run for the 8th CD as a Dem.
Shankland website presses Van Orden for 3rd CD debate
Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, has launched a new website pressuring 3rd CD incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, to debate her.
THU PM Update: Republicans send PFAS bill to Evers
From WisPolitics … — Republicans sent a bill aiming to combat PFAS contamination to Gov. Tony Evers today amid an ongoing standoff on the issue, starting a weeklong countdown for the guv to take action. Evers has vowed to veto
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers signing the Money Transmission Modernization Act into law
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
Sen. Testin: Disappointed in veto of APRN Act
MADISON, Wis. – The Britannica Dictionary defines compromise as “a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.” With his veto of the bipartisan Advanced Practice
Jacque campaign: Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced an endorsement from Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage today. In his endorsement, Sheriff John Gossage expressed his strong support for André Jacque, stating,
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Gov. Evers sides with lobbyists over Nurses
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today
Rep. Shankland: Celebrates Hmong American and Asian American education bill being signed into law by Gov. Evers
WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary
Gov. Evers: Takes action on four bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota,
Sen. Jacque: Initiative empowering the disabled signed into law
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent
WRTL: Responds to Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s congressional bid
Today Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced she is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. Lyerly believes the overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused the country to “suffer… From lack of ability to make our own personal health care decisions.” Dr. Lyerly was also one of
WILL: State Bar abandons DEI program after WILL lawsuit
The News: Today, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) reached a settlement agreement ending discriminatory DEI practices at the State Bar. Now, our client’s mandatory and annual State Bar dues will not
WisDems: Eric Hovde reiterates he wants to ban abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to Eric Hovde announcing his continued support for an abortion ban: “Today, Eric Hovde reiterated that he supports banning abortion and supported the overturning