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FRI AM Update: Elections Commission discusses possible criminal referrals for those who requested others’ absentee ballots, to alert clerks, voters

Friday, Jul 29, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis said he supports criminal referrals for individuals who have illegally requested other voters’ absentee ballots. Millis, the new Republican chair, urged a

THU PM Update: Assembly ordered to pay attorneys fees in election probe open records lawsuit

Thursday, Jul 28, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge today ordered the GOP-run Assembly to pay the attorney fees of a liberal group after finding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos deleted records from the chamber’s probe into the

THU News Summary: Barnes emerges as favorite ahead of Dem Senate primary; Pence endorses Kleefisch in governor race

Thursday, Jul 28, 2022

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Foxconn – Health care – Law and

THU AM Update: Judge to hear arguments today in lawsuit against Vos over election probe records

Thursday, Jul 28, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Oral arguments are scheduled for 9 a.m. today in liberal group American Oversight’s open records lawsuit against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The Washington, D.C.-based group has requested a

WED PM Update: Lasry says he saw no path to primary victory, ends U.S. Senate bid

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Alex Lasry said today after dropping out of the U.S. Senate race that it was clear he had no path to winning the primary and that Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes was going

WED News Summary: Trump to campaign for Michels in Wisconsin; Evers considers gas tax holiday

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022

STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Education – Elections – Foxconn – Law and order – Manufacturing –

WED AM Update: Toney in new radio ad touts prosecutorial experience, law enforcement endorsements

Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — GOP AG candidate Eric Toney is out with a new radio ad that touts his prosecutorial experience and declares he is law enforcement’s choice to be the state’s

TUE PM Update: Trump slated to stump for Michels in Waukesha Aug. 5 as Cruz endorses Kleefisch

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Waukesha on Aug. 5 for a rally in support of GOP guv candidate Tim Michels. Primary election day is Aug. 9. According to

TUE News Summary: Four disabled voters sue to allow caretakers to return their ballots; Dane election clerks do not feel safe ahead of August primary

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Congressional races – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Minnesota – Non-profits

TUE AM Update: Kleefisch hits Michels over illegal immigration in TV ad

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Rebecca Kleefisch, who has been hitting GOP guv rival Tim Michels on gas taxes in her TV ads, is now going after him over illegal immigration. The latest

MON PM Update: Lawsuit seeks to allow people with disabilities assistance in returning absentee ballots

Monday, Jul 25, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Four Wisconsinites with disabilities have filed a federal lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Administrator Meagan Wolfe, arguing they interpreted the state Supreme Court’s recent absentee ballot drop box decision in

MON News Summary: GOP Gubernatorial candidates split on election decertification; Nelson drops out of Senate race, backs Barnes

Monday, Jul 25, 2022

STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Health

MON AM Update: Nelson drops U.S. Senate bid, backs Barnes

Monday, Jul 25, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Outagamie County Exec Tom Nelson announced today he’s suspending his U.S. Senate campaign and backing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for the Dem nomination to take on U.S. Sen.

FRI REPORT: Leggie primary challengers not raising much cash

Friday, Jul 22, 2022

Quotes of the Week I think we all know Donald Trump is Donald Trump. There’s very little we can do to control or predict what he will do. – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, in an interview about his recent

FRI News Summary: GOP lt. gov. candidates square off in debate; Evers fills potholes, talks protecting gay marriage

Friday, Jul 22, 2022

STORY TOPICS – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order

FRI AM Update: Pro-Kleefisch PAC adds $1.5M to TV buy opposing Michels

Friday, Jul 22, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Freedom Wisconsin PAC, the group created to support Rebecca Kleefisch’s bid for guv, has now bought $2.3 million on TV opposing GOP rival Tim Michels. Freedom Wisconsin PAC

THU PM Update: Republican lt. gov. candidates split on abolishing state income tax, other issues in TV debate

Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Candidates in today’s GOP lieutenant governor debate voiced their support for restrictions on abortion while weighing in on a Trump 2024 bid and suspending the state’s income tax. During today’s Spectrum 1

THU News Summary: Evers, Kaul sue 18 companies over PFAS contamination; JCRAR Republicans vote to block WEC absentee ballot envelope curing rule

Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Culture – Demographics – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Military – Non-profits –

THU AM Update: Dem 3rd CD candidates talk PFAS, abortion rights in La Crosse debate

Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Dems in the race for retiring U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s 3rd CD seat tackled issues from PFAS contamination to abortion rights in a debate, reserving their criticism for

WED PM Update: JCRAR votes to suspend new WEC rule on curing absentee ballot envelopes

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2022

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules today voted along party lines to suspend a Wisconsin Elections Commission rule that would’ve directed clerks on the steps they must take to fix