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

STORY TOPICS- White house- Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Law and order – Public health and safety – Real estate – Small business – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation –

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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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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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