MON News Summary: Supreme Court to hear WI redistricting case

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** June 22: WisPolitics.com luncheon: Secrets of the Capitol Building Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, June 22. Hear from an historian and those who restored the iconic structure now celebrating its

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Rep. Hebl: All Wisconsinites deserve clean, safe drinking water

Rep. Gary Hebl (608) 266-7678   It has now been 17 months since the Federal government declared a state of emergency and residents of Flint, Michigan were instructed to use bottled or filtered water for drinking, bathing, cooking, and cleaning. It was a failure of enormous proportions. It is astonishing

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Rep. Spreitzer: Statement on Supreme Court hearing redistricting case

CONTACT: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-313-4509 MADISON- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear oral arguments on Gill v. Whitford, a case addressing whether Wisconsin’s legislative district maps are unconstitutional. A federal court previously held that Wisconsin’s legislative districts were drawn with such a partisan tilt, they

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Fair Elections Project: Statement from Director Sachin Chheda

Contact: Sachin Chheda 414-412-6099 MADISON— “We’ve already had two federal courts declare the map unconstitutional in part or whole. It’s time for the legislature to stop with the false talking points, and focus on ensuring every Wisconsin citizen has their rights protected by drawing new maps now. We proved in

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MON News Summary: Supreme Court to hear WI redistricting case

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** June 22: WisPolitics.com luncheon: Secrets of the Capitol Building Join WisPolitics for lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, June 22. Hear from an historian and those who restored the iconic structure now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Panelists: – Laura Davis of Isthmus Architects, lead

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Randy Bryce for U.S. Congress: Bryce launches campaign for Congress

Contact: Nick Ramos (262) 260-9366 press@randybryceforcongress.com Bryce, a local community activist, and life-long resident of southeast Wisconsin posts strongest challenge to Speaker Paul Ryan in 2018 RACINE—U.S. Army veteran, cancer survivor, and union ironworker Randy Bryce jumped into the race for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District today, providing what observers are calling

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Gov. Walker: Governor Walker wishes Wisconsin dads a Happy Father’s Day

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON –  Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today wishing Wisconsin fathers a very happy Father’s Day: Today on Father’s Day, we thank all of Wisconsin’s dads for their strength, encouragement, and support. Through our fathers, we learn right from wrong, how to stand up

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Voces de la Frontera: After grassroots outcry, Sheriff Clarke will not work for DHS

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman | sfreeman@vdlf.org | 414.469.9206 ESPAÑOL ABAJO MILWAUKEE – On Saturday, the Washington Post reported that Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has told the Trump Administration he no longer wishes to be considered for a position in the Department of Homeland Security. Voces de la Frontera issued the following statement from Executive Director Christine Neumann-Ortiz:

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson: County measure calling for non-partisan redistricting advances

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov  Supervisor Nicholson Urges Legislature to Follow Milwaukee County’s Lead  MILWAUKEE – A resolution calling for the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a nonpartisan process for Congressional and Legislative redistricting advanced Friday, and is scheduled to come before the full board on June 22.  The

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‘UpFront’: Soglin says he’s preparing for guv bid

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says he is “getting prepared” to make a run for governor in 2018, and he plans to make a final decision in July or August. Soglin said Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com, that the reaction has been mixed since the

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