THU AM Update: Wolfe to skip Senate confirmation hearing; panel in Milwaukee today analyzes GOP primary debate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says she won’t attend a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday after Dem AG Josh Kaul opined that lawmakers have no authority to confirm or reject her. Senate Republicans have argued a 3-0 Elections Commission

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WED News Summary: Conservative IRG sues Godlewski over open records related to her appointment; UW Regents approve operating budget with deficits

STORY TOPICS- White house – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Education – Environment – Law and order – Michigan – Public health and safety – Regulation – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Utilities – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIESConservative group

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TUE PM Update: Republicans press Judicial Commission appointees on recusal rules

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Republicans today grilled three nominees to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission on when Supreme Court justices should recuse themselves amid GOP complaints about liberal Janet Protasiewicz past statements on redistricting. GOP members of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee today didn’t

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TUE News Summary: Republicans torn about Trump’s frontrunner status ahead of RNC debate; GOP debate spotlights Wisconsin as one of few swing states

STORY TOPICS- White house – State government – Local government – Courts – Economy – Education – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Public health and safety – Transportation – Tribes – Workforce development – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIESAhead of RNC debate, WI GOP torn about Trump’s

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TUE AM Update: Biden launches first Wisconsin-specific ad of reelection bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Joe Biden’s campaign today released the first Wisconsin-specific ad of his reelection bid featuring a cement mason from Milwaukee who says what the president has accomplished “is actually helping real people.” The spot is part of an eight-state,

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MON News Summary: Biden slams Trump for Milwaukee GOP debate snub

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MON AM Update: Biden launches new TV ad; RNC chair talks debate on ‘UpFront’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Ahead of this week’s Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, President Biden’s campaign announced a $25 million ad buy in eight states, including Wisconsin. The campaign seeks to highlight economic accomplishments with the

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FRI AM Update: Evers to lead September trade mission to Europe

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Europe next month, his first since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary Missy Hughes and 10 companies will be on

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