MON PM Update: Biden launches new ad as prez race ad spending approaches $5M in Wisconsin so far

From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden’s campaign has launched new TV ads in Wisconsin and other swing states in an effort to appeal to Black voters. The spots, which began yesterday, will run through April 21 in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, as well as nationally on Black-owned news platforms. They also will run on streaming platforms during the NCAA basketball tournam… 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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MON News Summary: Voters in April will get to decide on banning private money in election administration

TOP STORIES Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections … split into two questions … April 2 ballot also include[s] a change to allow only election officials designated by law to administer elections. … Since 2020, Republicans in at least 27 states have outlawed or restricted private elections grants. [stemming from Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud]… 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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FRI News Summary: Evers signs bills to expand eligibility for water quality projects, allow airgun big game hunting

TOP STORIES Evers signs bills to expand eligibility for water quality projects, allow airgun hunting … [SB99/Act 106] expands what types of projects can receive [state/fed-funded Clean Water Fund Program] funding to now include connecting laterals and sewer lines. [fund awarded $400M+ to 84 munies last year] … signed 15 bills in total, including * SB586/Act 115: Airguns were previously allowe… 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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THU News Summary: Biden promotes federal investments in Milwaukee visit; Kaul hints at possible broader abortion lawsuit in future

TOP STORIES Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club … on a stage decorated with “Rebuilding Our Communities” banners, recognized the White House’s $3.3B allocation to cities across the country through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood Access and Equity programs. Biden was introduced by King Dr. BID’s Hill and pr… 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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DC Wrap: Moore, Pocan join House minority in a failed bid to block Gallagher bill that could ban TikTok

Wisconsin House Dems joined the minority in a failed attempt to block GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s bill that could ban TikTok if the popular social media platform doesn’t cut ties with CCP-linked parent company ByteDance. U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, and Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, were two of the members opposed in the 352-65 vote that sent the bill to the Senate.

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Capitol Chats: Neubauer announces reelection bid, talks priorities and new maps

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.

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American Heart Association: Nutrition incentive bill passes Senate, heads to governor

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13, 2024 — The Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1013 on Tuesday, creating a Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill passed the Assembly in February and now heads to the governor. “We want to thank the senate for its vote today, and particularly the bill champions— Senator Ballweg, Representative Joers and Representative Hurd,” said AJ Ross, chair of the American Heart Association’s WI Advocacy Committee and Menomonee Falls resident. “Thank you for your hard work and partnership on this important policy.” Nutrition Incentive Programs, oftentimes called Double Dollars or Market Match, provide matching dollars to families participating

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TUE News Summary: Trump backers submit signatures for Vos recall attempt; Senate to vote on AI regulation, giving Legislature control over federal funds

TOP STORIES Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Speaker Vos … Vos angered Trump and his supporters in Wisconsin by refusing calls to decertify President Joe Biden’s narrow win … further angered Trump supporters when he did not back a plan to impeach [WEC Admin.] Wolfe … a target of those who falsely believe that Trump won Wisconsin in 2020. … recall petition quoted Vos’… 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. Pocan: Calls on U.S. Rep. Van Orden to return money raised from SOTU outburst

MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Congressman Derrick Van Orden sent a campaign fundraising email bragging about his inappropriate heckling of President Biden during the State of the Union. “After embarrassing himself, Wisconsin, and the United States Congress, Derrick Van Orden continues to sink even lower. He is now profiting on being an unstable, belligerent fool at the State of the Union. This weekend, his campaign started to send fundraising emails bragging about his tasteless outburst. He must apologize to President Biden for this tantrum, return the money, and refrain from fundraising on it

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WED News Summary: Evers to approve UW-Madison engineering building funds; Another Wisconsin prison inmate found dead

TOP STORIES Evers to sign into law new engineering building for UW-Madison … on Wednesday will sign into law nearly $700M for UW System building projects, including $200M for a $347M engineering building. … $154M for dorm renovations at UW-Madison and UW-Whitewater, and nearly $200M for utility and demolition projects across the UW System. … also will sign into law two [UW-UM tuition reciproci… 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. Moore: Announces Tanya Atkinson, president of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, as State of the Union guest

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore is pleased to announce that her State of the Union guest is Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), and a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Tanya’s leadership at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has been instrumental in ensuring that individuals across the state receive the healthcare they need and deserve. Her leadership and dedication to ensuring that all individuals have access to the care they need have made a profound impact on the lives of countless Wisconsinites. As reproductive health care and women’s right to control their

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TUE News Summary: Evers signs $73M GOP-authored bill to expand child care tax credit; GOP fake elector settlement brings new details

TOP STORIES Evers signs $73M GOP-authored bill to expand Wisconsin child care tax credit … days after vetoing three other GOP bills that would have delivered $800M in tax cuts. … signed the bill at a charter school in Waukesha [La Casa de Esperanza] on Thursday morning. … because “the cost of child care is too darn high. … Signing this bill today will go a long way toward defraying yearly fami… 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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Milwaukee Water Works: IRS rules that homeowners won’t have to pay additional taxes for subsidized replacement of lead pipes

Milwaukee, WI – The Internal Revenue Service issued a formal ruling this week that property owners will not be asked to count the subsidies they receive for replacing lead pipes as income when filing federal income taxes, or need to file amended tax returns if their lead service line was already replaced. Milwaukee Water Works has never notified customers that they may be expected to report their subsidy as income, but the absence of clarity on the issue at the federal level caused confusion for some property owners. Milwaukee Water Works praised the ruling and the National League of Cities

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THU News Summary: Biden promotes federal investments in Milwaukee visit; Kaul hints at possible broader abortion lawsuit in future

TOP STORIES Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club … on a stage decorated with “Rebuilding Our Communities” banners, recognized the White House’s $3.3B allocation to cities across the country through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood Access and Equity programs. Biden was

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DC Wrap: Moore, Pocan join House minority in a failed bid to block Gallagher bill that could ban TikTok

Wisconsin House Dems joined the minority in a failed attempt to block GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s bill that could ban TikTok if the popular social media platform doesn’t cut ties with CCP-linked parent company ByteDance. U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, and Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, were two of the members opposed in the 352-65 vote that sent the bill to the Senate.

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Capitol Chats: Neubauer announces reelection bid, talks priorities and new maps

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Announces Tanya Atkinson, president of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, as State of the Union guest

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore is pleased to announce that her State of the Union guest is Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), and a resident of the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Tanya’s leadership at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has been instrumental in

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