James Wigderson: Grothman wants immunization wall
Monday, Feb 8, 2021
The congressman is objecting to the Department of Homeland Security policy supporting equal access to Covid-19 vaccinations for immigrants here illegally.
The congressman is objecting to the Department of Homeland Security policy supporting equal access to Covid-19 vaccinations for immigrants here illegally.
I fully expected the two Republican legislators to break out into a “did not,” “did too” back-and-forth shout down as they stumbled all over themselves, bound and determined to rid the state of what they insist is a dreaded and illegal mandate from the governor for wearing masks during a pandemic that has killed nearly 6,000 Wisconsin citizens.
Republican legislators face little accountability for their shameful COVID-19 response because their party rigged the maps back in 2011 to ensure themselves “safe” districts and an iron-clad hold on power.
Republicans legislators with safe seats needn’t worry about voter blowback.
State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) applauded Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement last week that he will include $43 million for agriculture and rural initiatives in his 2021-2022 state budget proposal. “I am pleased that Gov. Evers has listened to Democratic members
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today with the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. AMI will help expand vaccine accessibility across the state by operating community-based vaccination clinics. After careful consideration and
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) today spoke about his oversight efforts into security preparations ahead of the Electoral College vote count, and he leveled critiques of the country’s response to Covid-19. Excerpts from the interview are below, and video
Wisconsin farmer and cheesemakers groups are applauding Gov. Tony Evers’ $43 million budget plan to help the state ag industry. Almost half of the dollars would help connect food banks and pantries with state producers. Evers said the $20 million
Gov. Tony Evers urged lawmakers to take immediate, bipartisan action on his proposal to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system. On Jan. 13, the guv signed an executive order calling a special session for the Legislature to consider the fix.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, said there is “no reason” to impeach President Trump and maintained it’s unconstitutional to impeach a former president. Trump’s second impeachment trial is due to start Tuesday in the Senate. “This is not a good
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — The liberal A Better Wisconsin Together put $78,210 behind a digital ad to support Jill Underly in the state superintendent’s race. The group didn’t immediately respond yesterday
The congressman is objecting to the Department of Homeland Security policy supporting equal access to Covid-19 vaccinations for immigrants here illegally.
I fully expected the two Republican legislators to break out into a “did not,” “did too” back-and-forth shout down as they stumbled all over themselves, bound and determined to rid the state of what they insist is a dreaded and illegal mandate from the governor for wearing masks during a pandemic that has killed nearly 6,000 Wisconsin citizens.
Republican legislators face little accountability for their shameful COVID-19 response because their party rigged the maps back in 2011 to ensure themselves “safe” districts and an iron-clad hold on power.
Republicans legislators with safe seats needn’t worry about voter blowback.
State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) applauded Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement last week that he will include $43 million for agriculture and rural initiatives in his 2021-2022 state budget proposal. “I am pleased that Gov. Evers has listened to Democratic members on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committees, and rural folks
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today with the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. AMI will help expand vaccine accessibility across the state by operating community-based vaccination clinics. After careful consideration and identifying local health needs, DHS has selected Rock County to
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) today spoke about his oversight efforts into security preparations ahead of the Electoral College vote count, and he leveled critiques of the country’s response to Covid-19. Excerpts from the interview are below, and video can be found here. On Capitol security “I’ve sent four letters, to
Wisconsin farmer and cheesemakers groups are applauding Gov. Tony Evers’ $43 million budget plan to help the state ag industry. Almost half of the dollars would help connect food banks and pantries with state producers. Evers said the $20 million effort impacting food banks and pantries would help families fight
Gov. Tony Evers urged lawmakers to take immediate, bipartisan action on his proposal to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system. On Jan. 13, the guv signed an executive order calling a special session for the Legislature to consider the fix. Evers’ plan to modernize the state’s unemployment system would give
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, said there is “no reason” to impeach President Trump and maintained it’s unconstitutional to impeach a former president. Trump’s second impeachment trial is due to start Tuesday in the Senate. “This is not a good thing to do. There’s no reason to do this, and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — The liberal A Better Wisconsin Together put $78,210 behind a digital ad to support Jill Underly in the state superintendent’s race. The group didn’t immediately respond yesterday to an email seeking a copy of the spot, which