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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers said the focus of today’s meeting with GOP legislative leaders was to explore a plan to reopen the state and see where there might be common ground. The meeting
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** May 13: New Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Newly-elected Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Wednesday, May 13. This
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge has a status hearing scheduled today in Rep. John Nygren’s open records suit against Gov. Tony Evers with a proposed settlement on the
Quotes of the Week One of the primary reasons why safer at home was put in place was to flatten the curve, and we’ve been able to do that. This has been absolutely devastating (to the economy) and it’s getting
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing –
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Tricia Zunker edged GOP rival Tom Tiffany in fundraising during the final reporting period ahead of their May 12 special election for northern Wisconsin’s 7th CD.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — WEDC Secretary-designee Missy Hughes said she found WMC’s plan to reopen the economy “very thoughtful and reasonable,” but that she believes public health assessment in a pandemic should be left to the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – 2020 – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Economy – Education – Elections – Energy – Health care – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Real
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly State Affairs Committee will take testimony today from invited speakers on a WMC plan to reopen state businesses. The office of Chair Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander, said
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration estimates the state will save $70 million from agency budget cuts ordered to cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 impact. Still, that is only a fraction of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – 2020 – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Illinois – Law
The Evers administration is immediately cutting executive branch agency budgets 5 percent in the current fiscal year to help deal with the looming state revenue loss due to COVID-19, according to an email DOA Secretary Joel Brennan sent to employees.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration is immediately cutting executive branch agency budgets 5 percent in the current fiscal year to help deal with the looming state revenue loss
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said the governor’s order today to reopen some 34 state parks and forests is meant to bring back “a little bit of normalcy” during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is moving its state convention to an all-virtual format. The party had already announced plans to scale back the two-day event to just
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — One of the Legislature’s top Republicans applauded Gov. Tony Evers’ move to roll back some restrictions on nonessential businesses. Still, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, questioned why the guv had selected
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – 2020 – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Non-profits –
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants From WisPolitics.com … — Brad Pfaff, rejected by GOP senators as the DATCP secretary last fall, has formally filed to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Dem Jennifer
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Hundreds gathered around the Capitol square today to protest Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order, arguing it was their God-given right to move about freely and run their businesses as they wish. Protesters
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers said the focus of today’s meeting with GOP legislative leaders was to explore a plan to reopen the state and see where there might be common ground. The meeting comes just ahead of the state Supreme Court’s oral arguments
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** May 13: New Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Newly-elected Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Wednesday, May 13. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership among the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge has a status hearing scheduled today in Rep. John Nygren’s open records suit against Gov. Tony Evers with a proposed settlement on the table that would turn over the documents and pay the
Quotes of the Week One of the primary reasons why safer at home was put in place was to flatten the curve, and we’ve been able to do that. This has been absolutely devastating (to the economy) and it’s getting worse every single day. There’s a way I believe we
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Michigan – Military – Minnesota – Non-profits – Real estate
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Tricia Zunker edged GOP rival Tom Tiffany in fundraising during the final reporting period ahead of their May 12 special election for northern Wisconsin’s 7th CD. Still, Tiffany, a GOP state senator from Minocqua, has outraised
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — WEDC Secretary-designee Missy Hughes said she found WMC’s plan to reopen the economy “very thoughtful and reasonable,” but that she believes public health assessment in a pandemic should be left to the public health experts. In today’s Assembly Committee on State Affairs
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – 2020 – Dnc – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Economy – Education – Elections – Energy – Health care – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Real estate – Small business – Tourism – Transportation – Columns
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly State Affairs Committee will take testimony today from invited speakers on a WMC plan to reopen state businesses. The office of Chair Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander, said committee members will be given the choice between joining the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration estimates the state will save $70 million from agency budget cuts ordered to cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 impact. Still, that is only a fraction of the $2 billion the administration has already estimated the state
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The Evers administration is immediately cutting executive branch agency budgets 5 percent in the current fiscal year to help deal with the looming state revenue loss due to COVID-19, according to an email DOA Secretary Joel Brennan sent to employees. Brennan wrote Tuesday night that cuts to general purpose revenue
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration is immediately cutting executive branch agency budgets 5 percent in the current fiscal year to help deal with the looming state revenue loss due to COVID-19, according to an email DOA Secretary Joel
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said the governor’s order today to reopen some 34 state parks and forests is meant to bring back “a little bit of normalcy” during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. GOP lawmakers also called the order good news. Gov. Tony
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Minnesota – Real estate – Small business –
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is moving its state convention to an all-virtual format. The party had already announced plans to scale back the two-day event to just June 12. Now, it has decided to forgo any in-person
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — One of the Legislature’s top Republicans applauded Gov. Tony Evers’ move to roll back some restrictions on nonessential businesses. Still, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, questioned why the guv had selected dog groomers, small engine repair shops and upholstery businesses, for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – 2020 – Coronavirus – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Small business – Tourism –
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants From WisPolitics.com … — Brad Pfaff, rejected by GOP senators as the DATCP secretary last fall, has formally filed to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Dem Jennifer Shilling. WisPolitics.com first reported the expectation that Pfaff would run
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Hundreds gathered around the Capitol square today to protest Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order, arguing it was their God-given right to move about freely and run their businesses as they wish. Protesters filled the Capitol steps leading to State Street, carrying signs