DC Wrap: Republicans stalled on speaker vote with all Wisconsin GOP members supporting Jordan

Republicans are stalled on electing a new speaker to replace U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy after far-right Republicans ousted him for cutting a deal with Dems to avert a government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in two House votes failed to gain enough support to become speaker. Minority Dems have all voted for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of N.Y., in both speaker votes. 

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DC Wrap: Baldwin calls on Menendez to resign; House works to fund the government, but former Speaker Ryan says it’s likely too late

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is calling on U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., to resign following his indictment on bribery charges. During comments in his hometown this week, Menendez rejected calls to step down, saying the $480,000 in cash found in his closet was for “emergencies” and had been withdrawn from his personal accounts. He didn’t address the gold bars also found in his home and other details in the indictment, as well as whether he will run again in 2024.

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FRI News Summary: Man who brought guns to Capitol banned from coming back, possessing firearms; GOP continues legislative redistricting push

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DC Wrap: Republicans stalled on speaker vote with all Wisconsin GOP members supporting Jordan

Republicans are stalled on electing a new speaker to replace U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy after far-right Republicans ousted him for cutting a deal with Dems to avert a government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in two House votes failed to gain enough support to become speaker. Minority Dems have all voted for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of N.Y., in both speaker votes. 

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Sen. LeMahieu: Gov. Evers continues to play games with family budgets

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers announcement allocating $170 million in federal pandemic relief to the Child Care Counts program: “Governor Evers vetoed the largest tax cut in state history and then spent months going around the state telling child care

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FRI News Summary: Vos says no reason to impeach Protasiewicz yet, but he’ll be watching; Brewers deal tweaked to cut local contributions

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Agribusiness – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Public health and safety – Regulation – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes

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THU News Summary: Second former justice advises Vos on Protasiewicz impeachment; Senate committee considers Evers’ $1B child care, workforce proposal

STORY TOPICS – White house – Us senate race – Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public

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FRI News Summary: Man with AK and handgun demanding to see Evers arrested twice in one day; Vos says he’ll wait for lawsuit on Wolfe impeachment

STORY TOPICS – State government – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Military – Small business – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes – Workforce development – Editorials

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WED News Summary: Senate GOP committee members vote to reject Evers pick Czarnezki as elections commissioner; WI congressional GOP vote in favor of McCarthy

  STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Michigan – Public health and safety – Real estate – Small business – Technology –

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TUE News Summary: Shankland expected to launch CD3 bid this morning; Dem voters sue to block absentee ballot witness signature requirement

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Education – Elections – Health care – Law and order – Media – Military – Regulation – Taxes – Technology – Transportation – Columns TOP STORIES Shankland

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DC Wrap: Baldwin calls on Menendez to resign; House works to fund the government, but former Speaker Ryan says it’s likely too late

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is calling on U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., to resign following his indictment on bribery charges. During comments in his hometown this week, Menendez rejected calls to step down, saying the $480,000 in cash found in his closet was for “emergencies” and had been withdrawn from his personal accounts. He didn’t address the gold bars also found in his home and other details in the indictment, as well as whether he will run again in 2024.

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Gov. Evers, PSC, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy: Recognize national Clean Energy Week

Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, today recognized September 25-29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) in Wisconsin and highlighted the Evers Administration’s ongoing efforts to address climate change, build a strong, clean energy economy,

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