FRI News Summary: Former Gov. Thompson named interim UW System president

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Monday: WisPolitics.com lunchtime event with U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville. Congressman Steil is set to discuss the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty,

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DPW: Statement on upcoming Trump visit

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Donald Trump’s announced visit to Wisconsin next Thursday, DPW Veterans Caucus Chair David Boetcher released the following statement: “Whether he’s threatening to slash funding for Wisconsin’s Truax Field to pay for his wall, defanging loan protections

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“Meeting in Middle America”: Host Steven Olikara interviews Angela Lang, executive director of BLOC

The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features an interview with Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities. This week’s podcast highlights the organization’s work and Lang’s journey in political leadership and organizing, as well as broad issues facing African-American communities in

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Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes: Announce policing accountability and transparency reforms in Wisconsin

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Evers, Barnes call for bipartisanship in first step toward dismantling racism in a state consistently ranked among the worst in racial disparities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today announced a package of legislation to increase accountability and transparency in policing in Wisconsin. The

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FRI News Summary: Former Gov. Thompson named interim UW System president

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Monday: WisPolitics.com lunchtime event with U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville. Congressman Steil is set to discuss the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, health care disparities and Foxconn, among other topics. S… Please

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DPW: Statement on upcoming Trump visit

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Donald Trump’s announced visit to Wisconsin next Thursday, DPW Veterans Caucus Chair David Boetcher released the following statement: “Whether he’s threatening to slash funding for Wisconsin’s Truax Field to pay for his wall, defanging loan protections for veterans, or insulting Gold Star families, Trump has broken

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Former Gov. Thompson appointed interim UW president

Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson was appointed interim president of the UW System today, one week after the only finalist to replace the retiring Ray Cross pulled out of the process. Regent President Andrew Petersen, an appointee of former Gov. Scott Walker, made the appointment after consulting with the board

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Cross to seek funding for campuses for COVID-19 testing, PPE

UW System President Ray Cross told regents he will be petitioning Gov. Tony Evers today for additional emergency funding to cover COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment. During an emergency board meeting yesterday, Cross warned the system could see additional costs upwards of $50 million if it had to purchase

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FRI AM Update: Cross to seek funding for campuses for COVID-19 testing, PPE

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — UW System President Ray Cross told regents he will be petitioning Gov. Tony Evers today for additional emergency funding to cover COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment. During an emergency board meeting yesterday, Cross warned the system could

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