Rick Esenberg: State Supreme Court was right to reject change in recusal rules

Wisconsin’s current rule for recusal of judges is in tune with Wisconsin’s system of an elected judiciary. Newspaper editorial boards, elected officials and citizens all have the right to participate in the election process. It would be wrong to change the rules in a way that restricts the First Amendment rights of citizens to be heard as part of that process.

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Leon Young: Trump’s war against science and facts

Donald Trump’s proclivity for using alternative facts should be seen for exactly what it is: A political ploy to mask his utter incompetence, lack of experience and propensity for lying. Someone should remind Mr. Trump that we are all entitled to our own opinions, but not to our own set of facts.

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WED News Summary: High-capacity wells bill, HOPE agenda bills head to Walker’s desk

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John R…

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High-capacity wells bill heads to governor’s desk

The Assembly last night passed and sent to the guv on a 62-35 vote a bill that would loosen regulations of high-capacity wells. Also getting through the chamber were four GOP bills combatting homelessness and the last of the special session bills dealing with opioid abuse. The Senate yesterday also

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TUE PM Update: Transportation funding debate; Senate, Assembly meet

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today declined comment on the transportation package coming soon from GOP Rep. Dale Kooyenga. He also acknowledged Senate Republicans are focusing more on ways to free up GPR that could be used to cover transportation costs. WisPolitics.com

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Rick Esenberg: State Supreme Court was right to reject change in recusal rules

Wisconsin’s current rule for recusal of judges is in tune with Wisconsin’s system of an elected judiciary. Newspaper editorial boards, elected officials and citizens all have the right to participate in the election process. It would be wrong to change the rules in a way that restricts the First Amendment rights of citizens to be heard as part of that process.

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Leon Young: Trump’s war against science and facts

Donald Trump’s proclivity for using alternative facts should be seen for exactly what it is: A political ploy to mask his utter incompetence, lack of experience and propensity for lying. Someone should remind Mr. Trump that we are all entitled to our own opinions, but not to our own set of facts.

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TUE News Summary: Transportation funding; Madison attorney announces Supreme Court bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John R…

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