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FRI AM Update: Kennedy to join WisDems chair race 

From WisPolitics … — Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy tells WisPolitics he will make a formal announcement in the next few days that he’s running for state Dem chair. He will join former party Executive Director Devin Remiker as candidates formally

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FRI AM Update: Report: Value of state exports down from peak in 2012

From WisPolitics … — A slow decline in Wisconsin exports over the past dozen years “may be cause for concern” amid tariff-related uncertainties, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports.  The value of state exports was about $27.5 billion last year, or 7.8% of Wisconsin’s GDP, marking a decline of $4.2 billion

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THU AM Update: Zepecki joins field for WisDems chair 

From WisPolitics … — Operative Joe Zepecki today formally launched his bid for state Dem chair, the fourth person to enter the contest to succeed Ben Wikler. In his announcement, Zepecki said the party needs someone to build on Wikler’s success over the past six years, while refining its approach

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FRI AM Update: Kennedy to join WisDems chair race 

From WisPolitics … — Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy tells WisPolitics he will make a formal announcement in the next few days that he’s running for state Dem chair. He will join former party Executive Director Devin Remiker as candidates formally in the race to succeed Ben Wikler, who announced yesterday

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WED AM Update: Assembly committee to vote on return-to-work bill 

From WisPolitics … — An Assembly Committee today will exec legislation that would require most state employees to return to their agency offices by July 1.  The bill before the State Affairs Committee would exempt telehealth services and duties performed off site prior to March 1, 2020. — Following the

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THU AM Update: Senate to hear bill on grazing incentives for farmers 

From WisPolitics … — The Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee will hold a public hearing this morning on a bipartisan bill to create incentives for farmers to use grass-based managed grazing practices. Managed grazing involves regularly moving livestock between separated areas of pasture to feed. The method helps prevent soil

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WED AM Update: Schimel releases new TV ad touting Trump endorsement

From WisPolitics … — Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel released a new TV ad this morning touting the endorsement of Donald Trump as conservatives focus their efforts on getting the president’s supporters to turn out. According to AdImpact, Schimel is up to $12.9 million in reservations for the full campaign,

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