Sumner campaign: Liz Sumner announces candidacy for Milwaukee County comptroller

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Supervisor Liz Sumner today announced her candidacy for the office of Milwaukee County Comptroller, the county’s chief financial officer, in the April 2024 election. Sumner’s candidacy stands strong on a platform of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and collaboration. She is committed to ensuring the financial health of Milwaukee County, making it an even better place to live, work, and grow. “I’m excited to take this next step in serving our community,” said Sumner. “I believe my experience, both in public service and the private sector, along with my education background, uniquely equips me for the role

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THU News Summary: Evers says he won’t sign a budget with diversity funding cuts from UW System; Legislature passes shared revenue, education bill

STORY TOPICS – White house – Rpw convention – State government – Local government – Consumer protection – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Management – Public health and safety – Small business – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes – Utilities – Editorials – Columns TOP… 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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DC Wrap: DC reporters say Trump could still be a problem for other Republican candidates; Republicans pass pistol brace ban resolution

DC reporters say former President Donald Trump’s future frontrunner status is uncertain after being indicted over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Recently retired Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Craig Gilbert at a WisPolitics breakfast in the nation’s capital pointed out Trump’s legal issues that arose ahead of the April Wisconsin Supreme Court election didn’t seem to motivate Republican voters.

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Leaders of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth to participate in Foster Youth Shadow Day

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and her fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth released the following statement ahead of this year’s Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day: “Foster Youth Shadow Day is a wonderful, enriching opportunity for both members of Congress and foster youth delegates, who receive an inside look at the U.S. House of Representatives while advocates serving in Congress gain valuable firsthand insight into the child welfare system. Having participated in past year’s Shadow Days, I know these experiences and conversations have helped shape me as a person and inform me as a lawmaker. The Congressional Caucus

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WED News Summary: Republicans delay UW budget vote after promises to cut DEI funding; Legislature set to vote on revised shared revenue bill

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MON News Summary: Evers hints at running for third term in Dem convention speech; New bill would overhaul 3-tier alcohol industry in Wisconsin

STORY TOPICS – White house – Dpw convention – Us senate race – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Philanthropy – Public health and safety – Real estate – Retail … 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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Weekly Dem radio address: Radio address Celebrates June as Pride Month

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608DemAddress.mp3 Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating June as Pride Month in Wisconsin. Last week, the governor was proud to raise the Progress Pride Flag at the State Capitol, which will fly over the East Wing throughout the month of June. Gov. Evers ordered the Rainbow Pride Flag to fly over the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol for the first time in state history in 2019, and a rainbow flag has flown over the Capitol each year since during the month of June. The Progress Pride Flag

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Dallman touts JFC investment in Wisconsin Tourism

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R – Green Lake) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. As a member of the state’s budget-writing committee, I have been working alongside my constituents, colleagues, and stakeholders to craft a budget that works for ALL of Wisconsin. And as representative of the communities of Green Lake, Lake Delton, and Wisconsin Dells, I am excited to give you an update on the recent actions that Legislative Republicans have made to further invest and strengthen our state’s nearly $24 billion tourism industry. Last week, the Joint Finance Committee took action

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Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Statement on the pending sales tax and shared revenue legislation

“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation.  As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight.  We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces. “There are aspects to this legislation that I strongly object to.  However, through the give-and-take, no party to these negotiations is completely satisfied with final product. “The Governor has played an essential role in bringing the legislation to this point, and legislative leaders deserve significant credit. “To be clear, there are steps ahead before the city’s top concerns are fully resolved.  I will work with

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on shared revenue negotiations

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations to fund local government. “The Senate and Assembly have put forth a good faith effort to reach a deal with the Governor on shared revenue and provide financial stability for the City and County of Milwaukee. Today we made our last, best offer to the Governor. If an agreement is not reached today, the Senate will pursue a shared revenue proposal that does not include an option for Milwaukee to raise additional sales tax revenue. “The offer we put forth is fair. It is a

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Rep. Jacobson: Comments on Dept. of Safety and Professional Services Assembly bills

MADISON – On Wednesday, June 7th, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following remarks regarding the group of Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) bills voted on during today’s Assembly Session: “Wisconsin’s workforce development has been halted again by partisan politics. The bills that were voted on today will not fulfill the recommendations of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Occupational Licenses without also providing the staff to do the work.  “I support the Governor’s budget proposal to invest in DSPS and address, with real solutions, the workforce issues that were discussed today. Wisconsin’s labor force cannot grow if

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Rep. Vining: Pushes back on partisan games

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to vote on a package of bills to address licensure backlogs in Wisconsin. In response, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Wisconsinites are known for their hard work and perseverance, and today’s bills do not provide real solutions to address the licensure delays at the Department of Safety and Professional Services. We should be focused on properly funding DSPS and allocating resources so they have the staff necessary to handle their caseload. Governor Evers’ budget proposal provides the necessary resources to alleviate the burden on staff and better serve Wisconsinites

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ABC, NFIB, WIEG, Builders Association, Conservative Energy Forum: Thank you letter to GOP members of JFC

Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance: Thank you for your efforts on Thursday, May 25 th to help bridge Wisconsin’s workforce skills gap. Your proactive investment in Youth Apprenticeship grants and Career and Technical Education Programs in school districts is exactly what is needed to get more young people exposed to and involved in lifelong jobs literally building Wisconsin. The average Wisconsin adult apprentice (aka participants in the registered apprenticeship program) is 28 years old. While this could partially be caused by Wisconsinites’ reskilling, it also is likely that young people are not being connected to opportunities in

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Rep. Clancy: SB 101 prioritizes punishment over prevention

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed SB 101, a punitive bill that criminalizes drug addictions, in a voice vote.  Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement:  “As lawmakers, we must act to prevent overdoses by moving Wisconsin towards a harm reduction model that prioritizes the preservation of life over punitive consequences. Under Wisconsin’s limited Good Samaritan Law, reckless homicide charges do not apply, resulting in a situation where well-meaning individuals can now be sentenced to 60 years in prison for using drugs with a person who overdoses. SB 101 does not solely focus on high level drug dealers or

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THU News Summary: Evers says he won’t sign a budget with diversity funding cuts from UW System; Legislature passes shared revenue, education bill

STORY TOPICS – White house – Rpw convention – State government – Local government – Consumer protection – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Management – Public health and safety – Small business – Technology – Telecommunications

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DC Wrap: DC reporters say Trump could still be a problem for other Republican candidates; Republicans pass pistol brace ban resolution

DC reporters say former President Donald Trump’s future frontrunner status is uncertain after being indicted over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Recently retired Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Craig Gilbert at a WisPolitics breakfast in the nation’s capital pointed out Trump’s legal issues that arose ahead of the April Wisconsin Supreme Court election didn’t seem to motivate Republican voters.

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Weekly Dem radio address: Radio address Celebrates June as Pride Month

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608DemAddress.mp3 Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating June as Pride Month in Wisconsin. Last week, the governor was proud to raise the Progress Pride Flag at the State Capitol, which will fly over the East Wing throughout the month

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Dallman touts JFC investment in Wisconsin Tourism

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230608GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R – Green Lake) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. As a member of the state’s budget-writing committee, I have been working alongside my constituents, colleagues, and stakeholders to craft a budget that works for ALL of Wisconsin. And

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on shared revenue negotiations

MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations to fund local government. “The Senate and Assembly have put forth a good faith effort to reach a deal with the Governor on shared revenue and provide financial stability for the City and County of

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Rep. Vining: Pushes back on partisan games

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to vote on a package of bills to address licensure backlogs in Wisconsin. In response, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Wisconsinites are known for their hard work and perseverance, and today’s bills do not provide real solutions to address

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Rep. Clancy: SB 101 prioritizes punishment over prevention

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed SB 101, a punitive bill that criminalizes drug addictions, in a voice vote.  Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement:  “As lawmakers, we must act to prevent overdoses by moving Wisconsin towards a harm reduction model that prioritizes the preservation of life over

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