Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed GOP leaders today for suing to overturn his administration’s latest stay-at-home order, calling the lawsuit a nakedly political power grab that diminishes the threat COVID-19 poses to
Vice President Mike Pence today praised employees at a General Electric plant in Madison for their work to produce ventilators, saying their efforts were saving lives. Pence toured the facility and then did a roundtable with Health and Human Services
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the City of New York demanding that the Trump administration immediately suspend rulemaking that would cut food assistance for 3.1 million people. In a letter
Kenosha – State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement in response to the State Legislative Republicans’ lawsuit against the Safer at Home Order: “This is a real low for Republicans, playing politics with people’s lives. This is serious. We’ve
La Crosse, WI—Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Jackie Walorski (R-IN), and 163 of their colleagues sent a letter to the Department of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin demanding that he provide immediate clarity for rural electric cooperatives’ eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Congress
[Madison, WI] – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement after filing an original action in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court challenging the governor’s extension of the Safer at Home order through
GOP lawmakers today asked the state Supreme Court for an injunction preventing the Evers administration from enforcing its latest stay-at-home order, arguing Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm exceeded her authority in issuing the new directive. The Legislature asked the Supreme
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Ever’s plan to reopen the state’s economy and reaction from lawmakers.
This April marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded by Wisconsin native Gaylord Nelson, a former governor and U.S. senator. WisPolitics.com held a virtual lunchtime event on Tuesday, April 21 entitled “Earth Day: the Next 50 Years.” Headlining the
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Laura Waite to serve as Waushara County District Attorney. Waite is currently an assistant district attorney in Wood County. She has a diverse legal background with extensive experience working with
“Republicans’ demand that Governor Evers provide a plan to re-open the economy ignores the science of the pandemic and President Trump’s own guidelines for re-opening the economy is irresponsible. Their demands also ignore the concerns of the majority of Wisconsin
Ahead of Pence Visit to Wisconsin, Congressman Pocan, Senator Dave Hansen, Frontline Nurse, Wisconsinite Who Lost Jobs Due To COVID-19 Speak Out Against Trump Administration’s Failure to Address Crisis (MADISON, WI) — As Mike Pence breaks his government’s own travel advisory warnings
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Ever’s plan to reopen the state’s economy and reaction from lawmakers.
MILWAUKEE, WI – April 21, 2020 – While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living
Madison – Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after Rep. Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) announced his retirement from the legislature. “I’ve had the honor and pleasure to get to know Jason during our time together in the legislature. We
Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ announcement of Emergency Order #31, referred to as the “Badger Bounce Back” plan to reopen the Wisconsin economy: “While I am thankful that Governor
Dem state Sen. Jennifer Shilling, having announced she won’t seek reelection this fall, will step down from her position as Senate minority leader Friday. Shilling said she will serve out the remainder of her term representing the La Crosse area.
Madison – Today, Rep. Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2020. Rep. Fields released the following statement: “After much consideration about the future, and conversations with my dear wife,
“Vice President Pence, I know you’re coming to our district today. I wasn’t invited, but no worries. I just have one question for you. How can Wisconsin be expected to reopen if the federal response to providing states with supplies
Today, as Vice President Mike Pence visits Madison, Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin wrote an op-ed outlining the stunning failure of the Trump Administration to plan and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Baldwin discussed how Wisconsin has been impacted by
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed GOP leaders today for suing to overturn his administration’s latest stay-at-home order, calling the lawsuit a nakedly political power grab that diminishes the threat COVID-19 poses to the health of Wisconsin residents. Evers said the suit’s message
Vice President Mike Pence today praised employees at a General Electric plant in Madison for their work to produce ventilators, saying their efforts were saving lives. Pence toured the facility and then did a roundtable with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and GE employees. He told them President
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the City of New York demanding that the Trump administration immediately suspend rulemaking that would cut food assistance for 3.1 million people. In a letter to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the coalition urges the
Kenosha – State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement in response to the State Legislative Republicans’ lawsuit against the Safer at Home Order: “This is a real low for Republicans, playing politics with people’s lives. This is serious. We’ve got 449 confirmed cases and 16 deaths just in Kenosha
La Crosse, WI—Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Jackie Walorski (R-IN), and 163 of their colleagues sent a letter to the Department of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin demanding that he provide immediate clarity for rural electric cooperatives’ eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Congress is expected to replenish the PPP later this week. Nearly
[Madison, WI] – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement after filing an original action in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court challenging the governor’s extension of the Safer at Home order through May 26th. “The public outcry over the Safer at Home
GOP lawmakers today asked the state Supreme Court for an injunction preventing the Evers administration from enforcing its latest stay-at-home order, arguing Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm exceeded her authority in issuing the new directive. The Legislature asked the Supreme Court to hear the suit directly and issue an injunction
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Ever’s plan to reopen the state’s economy and reaction from lawmakers.
This April marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded by Wisconsin native Gaylord Nelson, a former governor and U.S. senator. WisPolitics.com held a virtual lunchtime event on Tuesday, April 21 entitled “Earth Day: the Next 50 Years.” Headlining the hour-long discussion was Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, chair of the
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Laura Waite to serve as Waushara County District Attorney. Waite is currently an assistant district attorney in Wood County. She has a diverse legal background with extensive experience working with survivors of domestic abuse and child abuse. Waite has a
“Republicans’ demand that Governor Evers provide a plan to re-open the economy ignores the science of the pandemic and President Trump’s own guidelines for re-opening the economy is irresponsible. Their demands also ignore the concerns of the majority of Wisconsin residents who support continuing the Safer at Home order until
Ahead of Pence Visit to Wisconsin, Congressman Pocan, Senator Dave Hansen, Frontline Nurse, Wisconsinite Who Lost Jobs Due To COVID-19 Speak Out Against Trump Administration’s Failure to Address Crisis (MADISON, WI) — As Mike Pence breaks his government’s own travel advisory warnings to get a photo-op at a ventilator production facility today,
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Ever’s plan to reopen the state’s economy and reaction from lawmakers.
MILWAUKEE, WI – April 21, 2020 – While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter
Madison – Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after Rep. Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) announced his retirement from the legislature. “I’ve had the honor and pleasure to get to know Jason during our time together in the legislature. We worked together on several bills that were signed into law,
Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ announcement of Emergency Order #31, referred to as the “Badger Bounce Back” plan to reopen the Wisconsin economy: “While I am thankful that Governor Evers finally released his plan to reopen Wisconsin’s economy, I
Dem state Sen. Jennifer Shilling, having announced she won’t seek reelection this fall, will step down from her position as Senate minority leader Friday. Shilling said she will serve out the remainder of her term representing the La Crosse area. “Given my recent announcement of non-candidacy, I believe new leadership
Madison – Today, Rep. Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2020. Rep. Fields released the following statement: “After much consideration about the future, and conversations with my dear wife, La Tasha Fields, I have decided to not seek re-election
“Vice President Pence, I know you’re coming to our district today. I wasn’t invited, but no worries. I just have one question for you. How can Wisconsin be expected to reopen if the federal response to providing states with supplies has been so pathetic? “Attached are letters Governor Evers sent
Today, as Vice President Mike Pence visits Madison, Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin wrote an op-ed outlining the stunning failure of the Trump Administration to plan and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Baldwin discussed how Wisconsin has been impacted by the Trump Administration’s inadequate response to the pandemic, and how