DC Wrap: Baldwin says lawmakers “cannot afford to play political games” on national security, wants to pass bill to support servicemembers

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin told WisPolitics lawmakers “cannot afford to play political games” when it comes to national security and the country’s servicemembers after the House passed the nation’s military budget. Dems have blasted GOP amendments targeting abortion, transgender health care and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed 219-210. Wisconsin Dems voted against the proposal, while Republicans supported it.

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DC Wrap: Cooke official launches another 3rd CD bid as others consider, Johnson defends Saudi investment in PGA Tour

Former small business owner Rebecca Cooke, who finished second in the Dem primary for the 3rd CD last year, is taking another shot at the western Wisconsin seat — and she may have some company. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting both the 1st and 3rd CD as districts to flip in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil has yet to see any opponents in the 1st CD.

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Rep. Tranel: Statement on passage of state budget

State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly voted 63-34 to pass the $98.6 billion 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget: “The budget passed today will invest significantly in our kids, rural roads, shared revenue,

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Rep. Schutt: Assembly approves state budget

Madison, WI – Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) issued the following statement following the passage of the 2023-25 state budget: “The state budget that passed yesterday provides a record tax cut, reduces debt, and funds Wisconsinite’s shared priorities. “This budget provides much-needed

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MON News Summary: Dems look to liberal Supreme Court majority for abortion, redistricting wins; How college towns are decimating the GOP

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Culture – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Management – Manufacturing – Military – Race relations – Taxes – Technology

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FRI News Summary: Evers says fake electors need to be held accountable; Milwaukee Police aren’t satisfied with falling violent crime, work remains

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Consumer protection – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Health care – Law and order – Michigan – Military – Philanthropy – Public health and safety – Real estate –

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DC Wrap: Baldwin says lawmakers “cannot afford to play political games” on national security, wants to pass bill to support servicemembers

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin told WisPolitics lawmakers “cannot afford to play political games” when it comes to national security and the country’s servicemembers after the House passed the nation’s military budget. Dems have blasted GOP amendments targeting abortion, transgender health care and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed 219-210. Wisconsin Dems voted against the proposal, while Republicans supported it.

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MON News Summary: Mayor Johnson signs 2% sales tax into law; Legal battle over CAFO wastewater permit requirements erupts involving WMC and DNR

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Michigan – Public health and safety – Real estate – Technology

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THU News Summary: Dittrich, Knodl aim to ban transgender girls from competing in women’s sports; Schools set to struggle with special ed funding

STORY TOPICS – White house – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Real estate –

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DC Wrap: Cooke official launches another 3rd CD bid as others consider, Johnson defends Saudi investment in PGA Tour

Former small business owner Rebecca Cooke, who finished second in the Dem primary for the 3rd CD last year, is taking another shot at the western Wisconsin seat — and she may have some company. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting both the 1st and 3rd CD as districts to flip in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil has yet to see any opponents in the 1st CD.

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Reps. Ratcliff, Clancy: Announce the formation of the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus

(MADISON) – A new legislative caucus dedicated to transgender equality, visibility, and advocacy was launched today by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee). The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) is a coalition of Wisconsin legislators who are committed to protecting and advancing the rights

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Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Feyen on investing in safety at our correctional institutions

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230706GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Dan Feyen, representing Wisconsin’s 18th Senate District. For the past several months, the legislature has been hard at work crafting the biennial budget to fund our state for the next two years. Several weeks ago the Legislative Joint Committee on Finance finished building the

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers touts investments in the 2023-25 biennial budget

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230706GOPAddress-1.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the 2023-25 biennial budget he enacted yesterday with improvements by using his broad, constitutional veto authority. The governor’s budget provides a historic increase in support to local communities for the first time in a decade, invests more

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NRSC: Will Democrats retract their support for Biden’s illegal bailout?

Following today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Joe Biden’s attempt to illegally use taxpayer dollars to bail out billions of dollars in student loans, top Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren immediately attacked the Court.  But their colleagues like Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, and Bob Casey were curiously silent on the decision given they

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Rep. Tranel: Statement on passage of state budget

State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly voted 63-34 to pass the $98.6 billion 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget: “The budget passed today will invest significantly in our kids, rural roads, shared revenue, workforce development, and seniors, while respecting the hard-working taxpayers of

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Rep. Schutt: Assembly approves state budget

Madison, WI – Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) issued the following statement following the passage of the 2023-25 state budget: “The state budget that passed yesterday provides a record tax cut, reduces debt, and funds Wisconsinite’s shared priorities. “This budget provides much-needed relief to hardworking taxpayers by delivering a $4.4 billion tax

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