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The state Dem party outraised the Wisconsin GOP in the most recent reporting period through its main state account. But Dems continued to significantly lag behind the Republican Party for cash on hand in their state accounts, though that disparity
Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz late this afternoon declined comment on Rep. Josh Zepnick’s standing with the caucus after Dems met behind closed doors for more than three hours today. Several Assembly Dems and caucus leadership have called on Zepnick
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 19: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senate candidate Leah Vukmir Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday Dec. 19 with U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, a Brookfield Republican
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, the top elected female Democrat at the Capitol, is deferring to Milwaukee leaders on whether former Dem Sen. Spencer Coggs should resign as
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission today countered DOJ’s investigation into leaks from the John Doe probes, saying the report failed to accurately describe the agency’s efforts to cooperate or the steps it took
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 19: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senate candidate Leah Vukmir Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday Dec. 19 with U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, a Brookfield Republican
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Shannon Zimmerman has so far largely self-funded his campaign for western Wisconsin’s open 10th SD, helping him top fellow GOP state Rep. Adam Jarchow in the pre-primary period,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker cited keeping young people in Wisconsin as one reason for signing legislation in Rhinelander that will make it easier to open a sulfide mine. “This is just one more
Attorney Marisabel Cabrera announced today she will run next year for the 9th AD, which is now held by fellow Milwaukee Dem Josh Zepnick, who’s been accused of kissing two women at political events without their consent. Cabrera challenged Zepnick
A poll conducted for Tim Burns’ state Supreme Court campaign found the Middleton attorney leading the three-person race after candidate bio information was read to respondents. When first asked about the race, 7 percent backed Burns, 7 percent favored Milwaukee
Gov. Scott Walker cited keeping young people in Wisconsin as one reason for signing legislation in Rhinelander that will make it easier to open a sulfide mine. “This is just one more tool, particularly here in northern Wisconsin, to be
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** LAST DAY: NOMINATE TOP WISPOLITICOS, ADS OF 2017 WisPolitics.com will again hand out its annual awards for the top Democratic and Republican “WisPolitico” of the year. We are also looking for nominations for the top
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets 10th SD GOP candidates differ on Foxconn, budget, taxes Zimmerman addresses residency questions Three candidate vie for 10th
HEIFETZ EXPECTS OTHER STATES WILL FOLLOW WISCONSIN’S LEAD ON MEDICAID CHANGES Outgoing state Medicaid director Michael Heifetz says he expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s lead in seeking permission from the federal government to drug-screen and test certain Medicaid applicants
THREE CANDIDATES VIE FOR 10TH SD DEM NOMINATION The three Dem candidates facing off in the 10th SD primary later this month are bringing very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to the race. Still, the trio agrees that Foxconn is
ZIMMERMAN ADDRESSES RESIDENCY QUESTIONS When Zimmerman first ran for the Assembly in 2016, he did not live in the district. But he said he’d change his primary residence to one of several properties he owned in the district if elected.
10TH SD GOP CANDIDATES DIFFER ON FOXCONN, BUDGET, TAXES Several issues set apart GOP Reps. Adam Jarchow and Shannon Zimmerman as they seek the open 10th SD. Among them: Foxconn, the budget and taxes. Their campaign bank accounts is another
DOE JUDGE WITHDRAWING FROM CASE DUE TO TWEETS The Jefferson County judge who oversaw DOJ’s probe into leaks of John Doe documents is dropping off the case over tweets he sent on the investigation in 2015. Meanwhile, former GAB attorney
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** NOMINATE TOP WISPOLITICOS, ADS OF 2017 WisPolitics.com will again hand out its annual awards for the top Democratic and Republican “WisPolitico” of the year. We are also looking for nominations for the top liberal ad
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — AG Brad Schimel is dropping an incorrect footnote from the 92-page report on his agency’s investigation into a leak of John Doe records. The report notes DOJ agents
The state Dem party outraised the Wisconsin GOP in the most recent reporting period through its main state account. But Dems continued to significantly lag behind the Republican Party for cash on hand in their state accounts, though that disparity has narrowed somewhat since July. Reports filed with the Ethics
Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz late this afternoon declined comment on Rep. Josh Zepnick’s standing with the caucus after Dems met behind closed doors for more than three hours today. Several Assembly Dems and caucus leadership have called on Zepnick to resign after he was accused of kissing two women
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 19: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senate candidate Leah Vukmir Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday Dec. 19 with U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, a Brookfield Republican state senator. Check-in and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, the top elected female Democrat at the Capitol, is deferring to Milwaukee leaders on whether former Dem Sen. Spencer Coggs should resign as city treasurer despite her call for state Rep. Josh Zepnick
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Ethics Commission today countered DOJ’s investigation into leaks from the John Doe probes, saying the report failed to accurately describe the agency’s efforts to cooperate or the steps it took to secure records after replacing the GAB. But AG Brad
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 19: WisPolitics Luncheon with Senate candidate Leah Vukmir Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday Dec. 19 with U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, a Brookfield Republican state senator. Check-in and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Shannon Zimmerman has so far largely self-funded his campaign for western Wisconsin’s open 10th SD, helping him top fellow GOP state Rep. Adam Jarchow in the pre-primary period, according to reports filed with the Ethics Commission. Zimmerman, R-River
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker cited keeping young people in Wisconsin as one reason for signing legislation in Rhinelander that will make it easier to open a sulfide mine. “This is just one more tool, particularly here in northern Wisconsin, to be able to
Attorney Marisabel Cabrera announced today she will run next year for the 9th AD, which is now held by fellow Milwaukee Dem Josh Zepnick, who’s been accused of kissing two women at political events without their consent. Cabrera challenged Zepnick in the 2016 Dem primary, losing by 149 votes. Zepnick,
A poll conducted for Tim Burns’ state Supreme Court campaign found the Middleton attorney leading the three-person race after candidate bio information was read to respondents. When first asked about the race, 7 percent backed Burns, 7 percent favored Milwaukee Judge Rebecca Dallet and 4 percent backed Sauk County Judge
Gov. Scott Walker cited keeping young people in Wisconsin as one reason for signing legislation in Rhinelander that will make it easier to open a sulfide mine. “This is just one more tool, particularly here in northern Wisconsin, to be able to keep our sons and our daughters here for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** LAST DAY: NOMINATE TOP WISPOLITICOS, ADS OF 2017 WisPolitics.com will again hand out its annual awards for the top Democratic and Republican “WisPolitico” of the year. We are also looking for nominations for the top liberal ad and top conservative ad of the year —
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Doe judge withdrawing from case due to tweets 10th SD GOP candidates differ on Foxconn, budget, taxes Zimmerman addresses residency questions Three candidate vie for 10th SD Dem nomination Heifetz expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s
HEIFETZ EXPECTS OTHER STATES WILL FOLLOW WISCONSIN’S LEAD ON MEDICAID CHANGES Outgoing state Medicaid director Michael Heifetz says he expects other states will follow Wisconsin’s lead in seeking permission from the federal government to drug-screen and test certain Medicaid applicants — once the state gets the go-ahead from the feds.
THREE CANDIDATES VIE FOR 10TH SD DEM NOMINATION The three Dem candidates facing off in the 10th SD primary later this month are bringing very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to the race. Still, the trio agrees that Foxconn is a bad deal for the state, with each of them
ZIMMERMAN ADDRESSES RESIDENCY QUESTIONS When Zimmerman first ran for the Assembly in 2016, he did not live in the district. But he said he’d change his primary residence to one of several properties he owned in the district if elected. Zimmerman said he’s done that, but the issue still pops
10TH SD GOP CANDIDATES DIFFER ON FOXCONN, BUDGET, TAXES Several issues set apart GOP Reps. Adam Jarchow and Shannon Zimmerman as they seek the open 10th SD. Among them: Foxconn, the budget and taxes. Their campaign bank accounts is another issue that could play in the Dec. 19 primary for
DOE JUDGE WITHDRAWING FROM CASE DUE TO TWEETS The Jefferson County judge who oversaw DOJ’s probe into leaks of John Doe documents is dropping off the case over tweets he sent on the investigation in 2015. Meanwhile, former GAB attorney Shane Falk said he has reported to the Office of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** NOMINATE TOP WISPOLITICOS, ADS OF 2017 WisPolitics.com will again hand out its annual awards for the top Democratic and Republican “WisPolitico” of the year. We are also looking for nominations for the top liberal ad and top conservative ad of the year — TV, radio
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — AG Brad Schimel is dropping an incorrect footnote from the 92-page report on his agency’s investigation into a leak of John Doe records. The report notes DOJ agents and a forensic analyst visited the clerk’s office to inspect