WisPolitics Midday – November 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: A State Rep announces a run for the 10th CD. AG Josh Kaul says he will continue to hold out on a proposed settlement with a pharmaceutical company.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 18, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers and AG Kaul announce an expansion of treatment diversion options for non-violent offenders. US Rep Ron Kind talks impeachment on “UpFront”

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WisPolitics Midday – November 15, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers asks JFC to release nearly $4mil each year to fight homelessness. Elizabeth Warren’s Wisconsin campaign gets new Senior Strategist. Sen Maj Leader Scott Fitgerald lines up fund-raisers for

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WisPolitics Midday – November 14, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: US Sen Ron Johnson opposed to expected limits on e-cigarette flavors. VP Pence reschedules Wisconsin visit to later this month. Gov Evers refers to Republicans in Madison as “bastards”, WI

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WisPolitics Midday – November 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Election Commission being sued for allowing registrations at old addresses to remain active. WI Assembly passes legislation that would bring Wisconsin’s hemp regulations in line with federal guidelines.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Former GOP Rep Sean Duffy has a new job. Former DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff, who was rejected for the position by Republicans, has a new job with the Evers administration.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC is scheduled to take up transportation funding and taxes today with a goal of finishing by next week. Final numbers on Gov Scott Walker’s job creation plan. Republican lawmakers from WI question President Trump’s

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WisPolitics Midday: June 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program…. Please log in to access subscriber

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WisPolitics Midday: June 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget

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WisPolitics Midday: May 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: None of the Dem candidates running for President have been invited to speak at the state convention this weekend. JFC has made significant cuts to proposed Evers budget. LFB predicts higher transportation revenues than previously

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WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 24, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC Republicans and Democrats argue over $500m additional funding for K12. Speaker Robin Vos backs off of a claim regarding Gov. Evers. A Dane County judge files to run for Supreme Court  

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WisPolitics Midday: May 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP lawmakers reach a deal to put $500m more into K12 education. We’ve learned more about the contracts signed with law firms hired by GOP to defend them against union challenges of Act 10. Brewers

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WisPolitics Midday: May 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republican leaders open to providing more funding for special education. DOJ announces use for remaining money allocated to the Office of School Safety.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos is open to splitting the budget into two bills. Rep Pocan calls for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention. Dem lawmakers introduce automatic voter registration proposal. Ethics Commission looking for input on the performance of its Administrator.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: A State Rep announces a run for the 10th CD. AG Josh Kaul says he will continue to hold out on a proposed settlement with a pharmaceutical company.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 18, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers and AG Kaul announce an expansion of treatment diversion options for non-violent offenders. US Rep Ron Kind talks impeachment on “UpFront”

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WisPolitics Midday – November 15, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov Evers asks JFC to release nearly $4mil each year to fight homelessness. Elizabeth Warren’s Wisconsin campaign gets new Senior Strategist. Sen Maj Leader Scott Fitgerald lines up fund-raisers for his 5th CD run.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 14, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: US Sen Ron Johnson opposed to expected limits on e-cigarette flavors. VP Pence reschedules Wisconsin visit to later this month. Gov Evers refers to Republicans in Madison as “bastards”, WI Sen Steve Nass replies.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Election Commission being sued for allowing registrations at old addresses to remain active. WI Assembly passes legislation that would bring Wisconsin’s hemp regulations in line with federal guidelines.

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WisPolitics Midday – November 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Former GOP Rep Sean Duffy has a new job. Former DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff, who was rejected for the position by Republicans, has a new job with the Evers administration. New bill being floated that would officially call the evergreen

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WisPolitics Midday: June 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC is scheduled to take up transportation funding and taxes today with a goal of finishing by next week. Final numbers on Gov Scott Walker’s job creation plan. Republican lawmakers from WI question President Trump’s plan to increase tariffs.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for

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WisPolitics Midday: June 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget

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WisPolitics Midday: May 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: None of the Dem candidates running for President have been invited to speak at the state convention this weekend. JFC has made significant cuts to proposed Evers budget. LFB predicts higher transportation revenues than previously predicted.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 30, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ report says the effort to clear past assault kits led to delays in ongoing cases. Assembly committee approves a pair of bills that stiffens penalties for drunk driving.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 24, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC Republicans and Democrats argue over $500m additional funding for K12. Speaker Robin Vos backs off of a claim regarding Gov. Evers. A Dane County judge files to run for Supreme Court  

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WisPolitics Midday: May 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP lawmakers reach a deal to put $500m more into K12 education. We’ve learned more about the contracts signed with law firms hired by GOP to defend them against union challenges of Act 10. Brewers stadium sales tax coming to an end?

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WisPolitics Midday: May 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republican leaders open to providing more funding for special education. DOJ announces use for remaining money allocated to the Office of School Safety.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos is open to splitting the budget into two bills. Rep Pocan calls for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention. Dem lawmakers introduce automatic voter registration proposal. Ethics Commission looking for input on the performance of its Administrator.

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