Vos says no to vaccine passports, slams Evers over Foxconn deal

Today’s Midday podcast covers Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ view on COVID-19 vaccine passports for Wisconsinites and his thoughts on Gov. Tony Evers negotiating a new contract between Wisconsin and Foxconn. wispolitics · Vos says no to vaccine passports, slams Evers over Foxconn deal   … Please log in to access

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MON News Summary: COVID-19 distribution gaps in WI taking shape; Evers talks justice system reform, legalizing pot

**************************************** April 22: WisPolitics.com / Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event with Chancellors Mone and Blank Join WisPolitics.com and the Milwaukee Press Club for a Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank. The chancellors will discuss

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FRI News Summary: LeMahieu says no to medical marijuana; Milwaukee, Madison mayors urge Amtrak expansion

**************************************** TODAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with a

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THU News Summary: Ziegler elected next state chief justice; Senate sends election change, pandemic relief spending bills to Evers’ desk

**************************************** STORY TOPICS – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Management – Manufacturing – Small business – Utilities – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIES Annette Ziegler elected next WI Supreme Court

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WED News Summary: Evers preserves $70M in food assistance; Supreme Court strikes down Evers’ bar and restaurant limits

**************************************** TOMORROW: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with a

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TUE News Summary: MCW’s Raymond says new COVID-19 variants are concern; Assembly to vote on GOP COVID-19 spending package

**************************************** THURSDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with a

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MON News Summary: Federal relief funding for needed road repairs; GOP donors pan “horrible” Trump RNC speech

**************************************** STORY TOPICS – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Management – Media – Taxes – Technology – Transportation – Utilities – Editorials

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FRI News Summary: New COVID-19 variants to be dominant strain in state soon; Trump endorses Johnson ahead of GOP donor event

**************************************** April 15: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with

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THU News Summary: State will lose more than $50M in monthly federal food aid; Some of GOP 11-bill federal spending package may not work

**************************************** April 15: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with

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TUE News Summary: Evers declares state of emergency amid wildfire risk; Some people hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine

**************************************** STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Banking and investment – Courts – Education – Elections – Energy – Law and order – Management – Manufacturing – Public health and safety – Real estate – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation – Columns

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MON News Summary: Racial and ethnic vaccine distribution disparities; Evers pushes for millions to fight climate change in budget

**************************************** STORY TOPICS – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Education – Elections – Environment – Labor – Law and order – Management – Public health and safety – Real estate – Regulation – Small business – Tourism – Transportation

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THU News Summary: Elections Committee focuses on grants to five biggest cities; Regulators questions Enbridge pipeline spill

**************************************** TODAY: Newsmaker Lunch Hour with superintendent candidates Deb Kerr and Jill Underly Deb Kerr and Jill Underly, who are seeking to become superintendent of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the featured guests at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, April 1. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour

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WED News Summary: Supreme Court overturns Evers’ emergency orders; GOP releases plan for federal pandemic funds

**************************************** THURSDAY: Newsmaker Lunch Hour with superintendent candidates Deb Kerr and Jill Underly Deb Kerr and Jill Underly, who are seeking to become superintendent of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the featured guests at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, April 1. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour

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MON News Summary: Evers signs bills to lower prescription drug prices, allow to-go alcohol cups; No action from lawmakers on WNG sexual assaults

**************************************** TODAY: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday, March 29. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a

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FRI News Summary: DHS deputy agrees with Vos businesses will reopen by July; French Island residents get bottled water after PFAS contamination

**************************************** MONDAY: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday, March 29. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a

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