WED News Summary: Evers announces $100M in broadband expansion; Republican lawmakers introduce bills to end additional UI benefits

  Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2021/wed-news-summary-evers-announces-100m-in-broadband-expansion-republican-lawmakers-introduce-bills-to-end-additional-ui-benefits/   STORY TOPICS – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Education – Elections – Foxconn – Health care

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TUE News Summary: Forward Latino launches campaign to overcome vaccination barriers; Supreme Court case could bring back Wisconsin abortion ban

**************************************** WEDNESDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon: “Assessing the State-Federal Infrastructure Push” Prospects for millions of dollars in new state and federal money for road, rail, broadband, and water infrastructure are bright. What’s it mean for Wisconsin and local governments? Join WisPolitics.com

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TUE News Summary: Environmental groups seek to intervene in PFAS lawsuit; Milwaukee could make significant lead pipe progress with ARP funds

**************************************** Today: From dairy to tech: How smarter immigration policy can help the Midwest workforce Four speakers will talk about the prospects for immigration reform under the Biden administration and within Congress, and how bipartisan changes might help solve workforce problems in some of Wisconsin’s largest economic sectors. Participants are

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FRI News Summary: JFC approves prison overtime funding; Supreme Court strikes down Madison order to close schools due to COVID-19

**************************************** Tuesday: From dairy to tech: How smarter immigration policy can help the Midwest workforce Four speakers will talk about the prospects for immigration reform under the Biden administration and within Congress, and how bipartisan changes might help solve workforce problems in some of Wisconsin’s largest economic sectors. Participants are

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THU News Summary: Wisconsin at risk of losing over $2B for K-12 schools; Legislature votes to end extra federal unemployment checks

**************************************** Tuesday: From dairy to tech: How smarter immigration policy can help the Midwest workforce Four speakers will talk about the prospects for immigration reform under the Biden administration and within Congress, and how bipartisan changes might help solve workforce problems in some of Wisconsin’s largest economic sectors. Participants are

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WED News Summary: WI could take in nearly $6B in revenue over next three years; JFC reduces money for roads, mass transit in Milwaukee and Madison

**************************************** Tuesday: From dairy to tech: How smarter immigration policy can help the Midwest workforce Four speakers will talk about the prospects for immigration reform under the Biden administration and within Congress, and how bipartisan changes might help solve workforce problems in some of Wisconsin’s largest economic sectors. Participants are

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TUE News Summary: Marquette University requires vaccination for students; UW System president says state universities won’t require vaccination

**************************************** TODAY: DOA Secretary Joel Brennan headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Joel Brennan, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon today. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Brennan will

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THU News Summary: Vos says state should address no-show unemployment applicants; GOP lawmakers reject funding UI system upgrades

**************************************** TODAY: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, June 3. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will field

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TUE News Summary: GOP likely to reject Medicaid expansion special session; Nearly 30 referred for voter fraud in presidential election

**************************************** June 3: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, June 3. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will

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THU News Summary: Evers will likely veto bill to cut $300 UI benefits; GOP leaders reject Medicaid expansion proposal

**************************************** TODAY: Summer Tourism Outlook — How will Wisconsin take advantage of a post-pandemic visitor surge? Join WisBusiness.com today for a virtual lunch hour event featuring three tourism leaders — Department of Tourism Acting Secretary Anne Sayers, Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association President and CEO Bill Elliott and Association of

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WED News Summary: Evers announces $100M in broadband expansion; Republican lawmakers introduce bills to end additional UI benefits

  Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2021/wed-news-summary-evers-announces-100m-in-broadband-expansion-republican-lawmakers-introduce-bills-to-end-additional-ui-benefits/   STORY TOPICS – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Education – Elections – Foxconn – Health care – Law a… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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TUE News Summary: Forward Latino launches campaign to overcome vaccination barriers; Supreme Court case could bring back Wisconsin abortion ban

**************************************** WEDNESDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon: “Assessing the State-Federal Infrastructure Push” Prospects for millions of dollars in new state and federal money for road, rail, broadband, and water infrastructure are bright. What’s it mean for Wisconsin and local governments? Join WisPolitics.com for a special virtual luncheon on “Assessing the State-Federal… Please

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