THU AM Update: Elections Commission declines to vote on whether to authorize Wolfe to testify before Senate committee

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — The state Elections Commission decided against voting whether to expressly authorize agency Administrator Meagan Wolfe to testify before the state Senate amid a dispute over whether she’s been renominated to the post.

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WED PM Update: Rebecca Bradley charges ‘justice now for sale in Wisconsin’ as SCOWIS considers taking redistricting suits

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley is ripping the new liberal-controlled state Supreme Court for considering two suits that seek to reverse legislative maps put in place by the conservative court last year, writing it “showcases that justice is now for sale in Wisconsin.”

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WED AM Update: Elections Commission to meet on whether to authorize Wolfe to appear at Senate hearing

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission will meet late this afternoon on whether to authorize Administrator Meagan Wolfe to participate in an expected public hearing before a Senate committee. This issue is likely to split the commission, with Dem members arguing

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TUE PM Update: Biden touts economic policies, takes shots at Johnson during Milwaukee stop

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — President Joe Biden in Milwaukee today credited his economic policies for bringing manufacturing jobs back to Wisconsin and improving infrastructure. Biden at the electric vehicle charger manufacturer Ingeteam argued “Bidenomics” are to credit for reducing inflation, increasing wages and bringing manufacturing jobs

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MON PM Update: Second Dem files to run against Steil in 1st CD

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Racine County Emergency Management Coordinator Lorenzo Santos is now the second Dem challenger to U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil in southeastern Wisconsin next year. Santos, a Navy Reserve intelligence officer who also chairs the Young Democrats of Wisconsin, in a statement today said

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MON News Summary: Lawsuit alleges Wisconsin legislative districts resembling Swiss cheese unconstitutional; Biden visiting Milwaukee Tuesday

STORY TOPICS- White house – Us senate race – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Regulation – Retail – Telecommunications –

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MON AM Update: Biden to visit Milwaukee tomorrow; GOP presidential contenders talk debate messaging on ‘UpFront’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — President Joe Biden will visit Milwaukee tomorrow–a week ahead of the first GOP primary debate in Milwaukee– to tout what his administration has coined ‘Bidenomics.’ Biden will speak at Ingeteam Inc., according to the White House. The green

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THU PM Update: Senate committee poised to move on Evers’ DNR Board picks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The office of state Sen. Rob Stafsholt says the New Richmond Republican is aiming for an Aug. 23 committee hearing on Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to the state Natural Resources Board. Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage Committee Clerk Sharlene Konkel told WisPolitics

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THU News Summary: GOP seeks to intervene in absentee voting lawsuit; Some senators may have to run for 2-year terms if maps challenge succeeds

  STORY TOPICS- White house – Federal government – Banking and investment – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Minnesota – Ohio – Philanthropy – Public health and safety – Technology – Transportation – Utilities – Workplace safety –

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THU AM Update: Assembly committee to visit alcohol distributor, distillery today for informational hearings

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly State Affairs Committee has two informational hearings in southeastern Wisconsin today. The committee will first hear a presentation from the owners and operators of Beer Capitol Distributing in Sussex. It will then hear from Central

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WED AM Update: Republicans seek to intervene in drop box lawsuit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — Republicans are seeking to intervene in a Dem lawsuit that aims to legalize drop boxes and make other changes to voting absentee. In a filing yesterday, the national GOP, Republican Party of Wisconsin, and the chapters in Rock

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