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WED AM Update: McCoshen formally announces he won’t run for guv

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Longtime lobbyist Bill McCoshen formally announced today he won’t run for guv in 2022, saying he lost “too much precious time” trying to close the sale of his lobbying firm to mount a serious bid. Michael Best

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TUE PM Update: Sources: McCoshen indicates he’ll pass on guv bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Longtime lobbyist Bill McCoshen has indicated he doesn’t plan to run for guv next year, and a formal announcement from the Republican is expected as soon as tomorrow, according to multiple sources. McCoshen, a former member of Gov. Tommy Thompson’s cabinet, recently

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TUE AM Update: Michael Best Strategies acquires McCoshen lobbying firm

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Michael Best Strategies announced today the acquisition of Capitol Consultants and the addition of the lobbying firm’s managing partner, Bill McCoshen. The sale of Capitol Consultants, which has been in the works since spring, has been considered a

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MON News Summary: First lady Biden to visit Milwaukee; business groups say Biden vaccine mandate would be a burden

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Tuesday: WisPolitics.com & Dairyland Power Cooperative event: ‘Lighting the Way for Rural Prosperity’ The Covid-19 pandemic has emphasized the tremendous challenges, as well as the incredible opportunities, facing our rural communities. As we emerge from the dark days of the pandemic, join us for a

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WED PM Update: Brandtjen questions whether fake IDs can be used at polling places during Senate committee hearing

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Sen. Kathleen Bernier, a former county clerk, today declared her confidence in Wisconsin’s election processes as the committee she chairs held an informational hearing to dispel misinformation about how they’re run. Meanwhile, during a call with reporters, former GOP New Jersey Gov.

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TUE AM Update: Elections Commission asks justices to send redistricting lawsuit to lower courts first; state GOP Chairman Farrow on ‘UpFront’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission is urging state justices to send a redistricting lawsuit to the lower courts first, arguing the drawing of new maps is complex and the Supreme Court isn’t meant to be a fact-finding body. The conservative

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