Judge extends absentee ballot deadline to Nov. 9

A federal judge Monday granted a series of changes Dems sought to the November election, including pushing back by six days the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned so long as they’re postmarked by Election Day. Typically, absentee ballots

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AFL-CIO: Biden visits union facility in Manitowoc

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. The United Steelworkers Local 125 and Local 301, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 516 represent

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Biden Campaign: arrival in Wisconsin

The press charter touched down at Green Bay International Airport at 12:25 p.m. CT/1:25p ET. On the approach, your pooler caught a brief overhead glimpse of Lambeau Field, a day after the Packers defeated the Detroit Lions in their home

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WisGOP: Biden is bad for workers, would bow to China

[Madison, WI] – Ahead of Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “President Trump opened up new markets with the USMCA and is putting Wisconsin workers first. He’s

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Paul Fanlund: Strength of Cap Times Idea Fest 2020 — its hyperlocal focus

Our fourth annual Cap Times Idea Fest, which is virtual this year, is bookended by sessions featuring two major national celebrities — former U.S. AG Eric Holder to lead off and legendary journalist Bob Woodward wrapping things up on Oct. 10 in a conversation with longtime Washington Post colleague and fellow Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss.

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Dept. of Justice: Update on Kenosha officer-involved shooting

KENOSHA, Wis. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley today provided an update regarding the investigation of the officer-involved shooting (OIS) of Jacob Blake. At DA Graveley’s request, AG Kaul has identified a consultant to review the investigative file and provide the district attorney with

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Biden slams Trump’s COVID-19 response during Manitowoc visit

Dem presidential candidate Joe Biden in his Wisconsin visit Monday said President Trump choked when it came to his responsibility to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden accused the president of always attempting to change the subject whenever reporters ask him about COVID-19. Biden also noted recordings from author Bob Woodward

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Protect Democracy: Federal court requires Wisconsin to take immediate action to ensure safe voting in November

Contact: Jon Steinman Email: jon.steinman@protectdemocracy.org Wisconsin Election Commission ordered to improve absentee and in-person voting procedures Madison, WI—Today, a coalition consisting of Disability Rights Wisconsin, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and three registered Wisconsin voters won a significant legal victory when a federal court ordered the Wisconsin Election Co…

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Judge extends absentee ballot deadline to Nov. 9

A federal judge Monday granted a series of changes Dems sought to the November election, including pushing back by six days the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned so long as they’re postmarked by Election Day. Typically, absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day to

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Trump Campaign: Statement on Biden remarks in Wisconsin

“We don’t have to guess how destructive a Joe Biden economy would be to the American people because we’ve already seen it.  When Joe Biden was in the White House we had depressed wages and stagnant job growth. His vote for the horrible NAFTA trade deal killed 850,000 jobs, and

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AFL-CIO: Biden visits union facility in Manitowoc

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. The United Steelworkers Local 125 and Local 301, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 516 represent workers at the facility. “Wisconsin union members are proud to

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Rep. Dittrich: The importance of workforce development during COVID

Each September, states throughout the US celebrate National Workforce Development Month.  This is an opportunity to highlight the programs in our state that have been successful in helping jobseekers in Wisconsin and take time to thank those professionals who help them achieve their goals. However, with the backdrop of Covid-19

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Biden Campaign: arrival in Wisconsin

The press charter touched down at Green Bay International Airport at 12:25 p.m. CT/1:25p ET. On the approach, your pooler caught a brief overhead glimpse of Lambeau Field, a day after the Packers defeated the Detroit Lions in their home opener, 42-21. It’s a hazy, sunny day here with a

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WisGOP: Biden is bad for workers, would bow to China

[Madison, WI] – Ahead of Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “President Trump opened up new markets with the USMCA and is putting Wisconsin workers first. He’s vowed to always protect pre-existing condition coverage, and fought hard

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Paul Fanlund: Strength of Cap Times Idea Fest 2020 — its hyperlocal focus

Our fourth annual Cap Times Idea Fest, which is virtual this year, is bookended by sessions featuring two major national celebrities — former U.S. AG Eric Holder to lead off and legendary journalist Bob Woodward wrapping things up on Oct. 10 in a conversation with longtime Washington Post colleague and fellow Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss.

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