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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The State Bar of Wisconsin is calling the shortage of prosecutors and public defenders a “constitutional crisis” that could lead to the erosion of the right to a fair and speedy trial.
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson dismissed calls to privatize certain city services in ongoing negotiations with Republicans about increasing shared revenue and allowing a dedicated sales tax. “I’m not
Quotes of the Week If they want to talk about voter suppression, then I think they should go back and talk about what happened in April of 2020 where the Democratic administration of the city of Milwaukee, they reduced the
STORY TOPICS – State supreme court race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Law and order – Management – Manufacturing
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz announced today she’s launching a $700,000 TV buy over the three weeks ahead of the Feb. 21 primary. The campaign said it
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican-controlled Assembly today approved putting on the April ballot a constitutional amendment to overhaul the state’s bail system and an advisory referendum on work search requirements for public assistance. The Senate
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The GOP-run Assembly will be on the floor today to vote on a constitutional amendment and an advisory question for the spring ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Dems today called for GOP commissioner Bob Spindell to resign from the Wisconsin Elections Commission or for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to rescind his appointment if he refuses the call.
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz raised more during the most recent reporting period than her three rivals for state Supreme Court combined. Protasiewicz pulled in $756,117
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Senate moved today to place on the April ballot two initiatives: a constitutional amendment to overhaul bail policies; and an advisory referendum on whether childless, able-bodied adults should have to
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate will be on the floor today to take up an amendment that would overhaul bail proceedings in Wisconsin. The Senate also plans to vote on a
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Two GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would move Wisconsin to a flat income tax of 3.25 percent by 2026, according to a co-sponsorship memo shared with WisPolitics.com.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republicans on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules today blocked the Evers administration’s ban on conversion therapy, arguing the administration overstepped its authority. The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative
Quotes of the Week The success of the Commission depends on our ability to balance the law and public safety while supporting victims, survivors, and their families and keeping dangerous individuals off of our streets. – Former state Sen. Jon
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The State Bar of Wisconsin is calling the shortage of prosecutors and public defenders a “constitutional crisis” that could lead to the erosion of the right to a fair and speedy trial. While the State Bar in a press release notes the
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson dismissed calls to privatize certain city services in ongoing negotiations with Republicans about increasing shared revenue and allowing a dedicated sales tax. “I’m not looking to privatization necessarily,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” whi…
Quotes of the Week If they want to talk about voter suppression, then I think they should go back and talk about what happened in April of 2020 where the Democratic administration of the city of Milwaukee, they reduced the polling places. – GOP Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell defending his
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz announced today she’s launching a $700,000 TV buy over the three weeks ahead of the Feb. 21 primary. The campaign said it has reserved time in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Wausau-Rhinelander, Madison and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican-controlled Assembly today approved putting on the April ballot a constitutional amendment to overhaul the state’s bail system and an advisory referendum on work search requirements for public assistance. The Senate approved the measures on Tuesday. The Legislature will have until
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The GOP-run Assembly will be on the floor today to vote on a constitutional amendment and an advisory question for the spring ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would overhaul bail proceedings, and the advisory referendum would ask voters
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Dems today called for GOP commissioner Bob Spindell to resign from the Wisconsin Elections Commission or for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to rescind his appointment if he refuses the call. The move comes as Spindell has been criticized for comments
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz raised more during the most recent reporting period than her three rivals for state Supreme Court combined. Protasiewicz pulled in $756,117 during the full six-month period that ended Dec. 31. By
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Senate moved today to place on the April ballot two initiatives: a constitutional amendment to overhaul bail policies; and an advisory referendum on whether childless, able-bodied adults should have to seek work to qualify for public assistance. Republicans hope both
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate will be on the floor today to take up an amendment that would overhaul bail proceedings in Wisconsin. The Senate also plans to vote on a resolution that seeks to place on the April ballot a
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Two GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would move Wisconsin to a flat income tax of 3.25 percent by 2026, according to a co-sponsorship memo shared with WisPolitics.com. The proposal from Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republicans on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules today blocked the Evers administration’s ban on conversion therapy, arguing the administration overstepped its authority. The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules today voted 6-4 along party lines to prevents the
Quotes of the Week The success of the Commission depends on our ability to balance the law and public safety while supporting victims, survivors, and their families and keeping dangerous individuals off of our streets. – Former state Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-West Point, on Gov. Tony Evers appointing him as
STORY TOPICS – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Management – Mining – Non-profits – Small business – Taxes – Telecommunications – Transportation – Columns TOP STORIES WEC Commissioner Spindell stands by voting comments …