FRI News Summary: AG Kaul argues drop boxes legal in Wisconsin

Friday, Apr 26, 2024

TOP STORIES Ballot drop boxes aren’t actually banned, state’s top cop argues … July 2023 lawsuit, filed by the group Priorities USA, a national nonprofit that supports Democrats, challenges the ruling from two years ago and urges the now liberal-leaning high court to reinstate the legal use of the boxes. … Gov. Tony Evers’ filed a supporting brief for the lawsuit on April 2. … [WDOJ] brief fi… 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 *

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Huebsch campaign: Ryan Huebsch announces second run for State Assembly

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024

(Onalaska, WI) – Onalaska resident Ryan Huebsch announced today he will again run for the State Assembly in the Coulee Region’s 94 th District. Huebsch was the Republican nominee in 2022 against Steve Doyle, coming up just short in the closest election for the seat in nearly 30 years. “As people look at our country and our politics today, they wonder ‘How did we get here,’” Huebsch said. “While our politicians fight, our families are hurting under a struggling economy and inflation that just keeps driving up the price of everything. It is sad, but the saying ‘The most expensive

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WED News Summary: Evers signs new law to help kids access consistent therapy at school

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024

WED News Summary: Evers signs new law to help kids access consistent therapy at school TOP STORIES Opioid treatment money stalled by anonymous JFC member … [JFC co-chair Born and Marklein in letter to DHS Sec. Johnson] contained a mere two paragraphs and cited no reason for the objection. “An objection has been made to this request and a meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance will be sch… 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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MON News Summary: VP Harris to discuss new nursing home care rules in La Crosse visit today

Monday, Apr 22, 2024

TOP STORIES VP Harris to discuss new nursing home care rules in La Crosse visit today … Harris’ third visit to Wisconsin in 2024. … will visit the Hmong Cultural and Community Center to join [CMS Admin.] Brooks-LaSure and [SEIU] Secretary-Treasurer April Verrett for the discussion. … In a typical nursing home with 100 residents, this would require two to three registered nurses, 10 to 11 nurse… 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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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District

Friday, Apr 19, 2024

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. “As a Wisconsin legislator, Peter Barca stood steadfastly on the side of our state’s working families. During Wisconsin’s Act 10 protests, Representative Barca was a leader in the fight for union rights. He will bring that same pro-worker, pro-union approach to Washington. The men and women of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO are proud to support Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District.”

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FRI News Summary: Republicans file suit challenging Evers’ partial vetoes to literacy bill

Friday, Apr 19, 2024

TOP STORIES Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’ partial vetoes to literacy bill … centers on a pair of bills designed to improve K-12 students’ reading performance. … first bill [signed] in July … created a [DPI] early literacy coaching program … as well as grants for public and private schools that adopt approved reading curricula. The state budget that Evers signed weeks before appro… 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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Fraser Industries: Secures bond financing, forges ahead with historic investment in maritime industry and workforce

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

SUPERIOR, WI – Fraser Industries, a historic maritime company with subsidiaries Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats and Northern Engineering, located in Superior, Wisconsin, and Portsmouth, Virginia, has successfully closed a bond financing deal that will pave the way for a sustainable and robust maritime workforce for future generations. Founded in 1890, the company has been a leader in the Great Lakes maritime industry with unmatched expertise and innovation. Over the decades, Fraser has built a reputation for excellence in ship construction and repair, serving a diverse range of clients in the commercial, government, and military sectors. From constructing state-of-the-art vessels

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DC Wrap: Baldwin, Johnson split on vote that dismissed impeachment articles against Mayorkas

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, split this week as the Dem-led Senate voted to dismiss articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The chamber voted 51-48 along party lines to dismiss the first articles of impeachment, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voting “present,” and 51-49 along party lines to dismiss the second articles. 

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FRI News Summary: AG Kaul argues drop boxes legal in Wisconsin

Friday, Apr 26, 2024

TOP STORIES Ballot drop boxes aren’t actually banned, state’s top cop argues … July 2023 lawsuit, filed by the group Priorities USA, a national nonprofit that supports Democrats, challenges the ruling from two years ago and urges the now liberal-leaning high court to reinstate the legal use of the boxes.

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District

Friday, Apr 19, 2024

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. “As a Wisconsin legislator, Peter Barca stood steadfastly on the side of our state’s working families. During Wisconsin’s Act 10 protests, Representative Barca was a leader

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Fraser Industries: Secures bond financing, forges ahead with historic investment in maritime industry and workforce

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

SUPERIOR, WI – Fraser Industries, a historic maritime company with subsidiaries Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats and Northern Engineering, located in Superior, Wisconsin, and Portsmouth, Virginia, has successfully closed a bond financing deal that will pave the way for a sustainable and robust maritime workforce for future generations. Founded in

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DC Wrap: Baldwin, Johnson split on vote that dismissed impeachment articles against Mayorkas

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, split this week as the Dem-led Senate voted to dismiss articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The chamber voted 51-48 along party lines to dismiss the first articles of impeachment, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voting “present,” and 51-49 along party lines to dismiss the second articles. 

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