WisDems: Statement on Eric Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Eric Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Trump and his campaign continue to exacerbate the COVID-19 crisis by holding events that don’t mandate masks or social

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WisDems: The danger of Dan Kapanke

MADISON – During the first presidential debate, when asked to condemn white supremacy, President Trump not only refused but encouraged white supremacy groups to “stand by.” Today, it has been reported that the racist Proud Boys organization is celebrating Trump’s

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DBA: Endorses COVID-19 lawsuit protection legislation

MADISON, Wis. — As cases of COVID-19 increase, the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy lobbying group, is urging the state Legislature to take up a bill that would protect businesses and others from predatory lawsuits over outbreaks of the

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Coalition of Milwaukee community organizations: Demands immediate action to protect MPS students, families, workers and our communities

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee community organizations including the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT), Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC), Voces de la Frontera, Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES), Parents for Public Schools (PPS) Milwaukee, Schools and Communities

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WisDems: Statement on Eric Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — In response to Eric Trump’s upcoming visit to Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Trump and his campaign continue to exacerbate the COVID-19 crisis by holding events that don’t mandate masks or social distancing, even as Wisconsin is facing a surge in cases

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WisDems: The danger of Dan Kapanke

MADISON – During the first presidential debate, when asked to condemn white supremacy, President Trump not only refused but encouraged white supremacy groups to “stand by.” Today, it has been reported that the racist Proud Boys organization is celebrating Trump’s apparent endorsement of their violence and hate. Given Republican State

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Steil ad focuses on his efforts to deliver PPE to frontline workers

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s fourth TV ad of the cycle focuses on the Janesville Republican’s efforts to deliver PPE to frontline workers. The spot features a Janesville nurse named Bridget touting Steil’s work with Jockey in Kenosha and Charter NEX in Milton to manufacture protective gear. “Bryan Steil didn’t wait

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WisDems: Trump plans big Wisconsin rallies despite White House task force calls for ‘maximal’ social distancing in the state

(WISCONSIN) — Trump continues to disregard the health of Wisconsinites as he holds two events where — based on past precedent —  there is no anticipated social distancing, mask wearing, or other safety precautions in hotspots across the state this weekend. Wisconsin’s hospitalization rates have skyrocketed in part because of Trump’s

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DBA: Endorses COVID-19 lawsuit protection legislation

MADISON, Wis. — As cases of COVID-19 increase, the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy lobbying group, is urging the state Legislature to take up a bill that would protect businesses and others from predatory lawsuits over outbreaks of the illness. The bill would create a liability exemption for individuals as

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Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin residents who did not file taxes may still be eligible for a federal Economic Impact Payment; application deadline is October 15

MADISON – Wisconsin residents represent 111,426 of the nearly 9 million people nationwide receiving a letter this month from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) encouraging them to see if they are eligible to claim a federal Economic Impact Payment. More than 7 million people have already used the Non-Filers tool

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Coalition of Milwaukee community organizations: Demands immediate action to protect MPS students, families, workers and our communities

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee community organizations including the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT), Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC), Voces de la Frontera, Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES), Parents for Public Schools (PPS) Milwaukee, Schools and Communities United (SCU), the Working Families Party and Citizen Action of

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