TUE News Summary: New WEC chair hopes to restore faith in elections; Man accused in Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy changes plea to not guilty

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary:https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/tue-news-summary-new-wec-chair-hopes-to-restore-faith-in-elections-man-accused-in-waukesha-christmas-parade-tragedy-changes-plea-to-not-guilty/ **************************************** RSVP for an Aug. 11 WisPolitics.com post-primary virtual luncheon on races for g… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

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TUE AM Update: McGrath skydives in new 3rd CD ad

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Dem 3rd CD candidate Deb McGrath today released a new digital ad showing the Dem leaping out of a plane, saying she’s running for Congress because of the

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FRI AM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split as Senate passes gun legislation

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin’s senators split in a vote to approve the U.S. Senate’s anti-gun violence legislation. In a 65-33 vote last night, the Senate approved the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.. The legislation includes stricter penalties for straw purchases, stricter background

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THU News Summary: Republicans refuse floor debate on overturning 1849 law criminalizing abortion; CPAC ranks WI GOP 2nd most conservative in nation

STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Consumer protection – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Elections – Energy – Management – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate

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THU AM Update: Hearing set for today to determine whether Vos complied with American Oversight’s open records requests in 2020 election probe

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County circuit court hearing is set this morning in liberal group American Oversight’s lawsuit against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos over open records requests in the 2020 election investigation. Dane County Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn gave the

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WED PM Update: Legislature quickly gavels in and out of Evers’ special session meant to overturn Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate and Assembly today quickly gaveled in and out of special sessions as Dem lawmakers booed and called on their majority Republicans to pass legislation that would protect the right to abortion access. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, signaled earlier

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TUE News Summary: New WEC chair hopes to restore faith in elections; Man accused in Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy changes plea to not guilty

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary:https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/tue-news-summary-new-wec-chair-hopes-to-restore-faith-in-elections-man-accused-in-waukesha-christmas-parade-tragedy-changes-plea-to-not-guilty/ **************************************** RSVP for an Aug. 11 WisPolitics.com post-primary virtual luncheon on races for g… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which

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TUE AM Update: McGrath skydives in new 3rd CD ad

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Dem 3rd CD candidate Deb McGrath today released a new digital ad showing the Dem leaping out of a plane, saying she’s running for Congress because of the “sky-high cost of everything.” McGrath is vying for the seat

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MON PM Update: Voelkel returns to work for Johnson as senior campaign adviser

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Former Republican lt. gov. candidate Ben Voelkel today announced he has joined U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s reelection campaign as a senior adviser. Voelkel previously worked as the Oshkosh Republican’s communications director in DC. He told WisPolitics.com it’s “bittersweet” to have dropped out

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MON News Summary: Evers stresses resiliency, unity during Kenosha Juneteenth Celebration; GOP turnout surges in other states, but Dems remain upbeat

STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – Us senate race – Congressional races – State government – Local government – Census – Courts – Education – Elections – Health care – Labor – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Race relations – Small business – Telecommunications

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FRI News Summary: Dem lawmakers propose climate change, clean energy framework

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Tuesday: WisPolitics.com / Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon with Milwaukee Brewers Exec Rick Schlesinger Rick Schlesinger, president of business operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Tuesday, June 21, hosted by the Milwaukee Press

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THU AM Update: DOJ training teams to respond to school incidents

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul will announce the Department of Justice has begun training 12 statewide teams to respond to school incidents such as mass shootings. The teams are meant to offer any K-12 public, private, charter and tribal

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