U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on AUMF repeal vote

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF).  “Although I’m sympathetic with the desire to repeal the 32- and 21-year-old AUMFs,

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Daniel Suhr: Janet Protasiewicz’s politicking, record on bench disqualify her from Supreme Court

Protasiewicz has been campaigning by sharing her “values,” telegraphing her political preferences to voters with a brazen audacity beyond anything we’ve seen in the modern history of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. And her record on the bench is equally disqualifying, displaying a consistent pattern of giving low bail and short sentences for violent criminals.

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Jerry Hanson: We need binding referendums

Until fair maps exist we are without a voice in our government. It is time to call for binding referendums on issues important to Wisconsinites such as voting rights, drinking water free of forever chemicals, fair voting maps, reproductive rights and sensible gun regulations if we are to have a government “of, by and for the people.”

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WED PM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split on AUMF authorization repeal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson today split on a vote repealing Iraq “forever war” authorizations. The Senate 66-30 stripped back a pair of Authorizations for Use of Military Force past presidents used to invade Iraq, but the measure does not

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Sen. Pfaff: Supports extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business held a hearing on Senate Bill 110, which would extend postpartum coverage under Medicaid from 60 days to a full year. This extension of coverage for postpartum care under the Medical Assistance program to a full year has been

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates launch of new clean economy coalition of Wisconsin 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined a broad-based group of climate, energy, environmental justice, and conservation organizations, businesses, and allies in Milwaukee to celebrate the official launch of the new Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW). “Today, we have an historic opportunity to define Wisconsin as a clean economy

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Water quality trading clearinghouse contract established in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the State of Wisconsin has entered into a contract to establish the nation’s first market-based water quality trading clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is an innovative solution to water quality issues that compensates farmers and landowners, saves wastewater facilities money

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul highlights DOJ’s unresolved case work 

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is today highlighting the critical work performed by Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) special agents and Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) scientists who are requested by dedicated local law enforcement agencies to partner on the review and

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on AUMF repeal vote

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF).  “Although I’m sympathetic with the desire to repeal the 32- and 21-year-old AUMFs, while we still have men and women in harm’s way,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to formally end Gulf and Iraq Wars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after voting to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq under President George W. Bush in 2002, as well as under President George H.W. Bush in 1991, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement: “I have long-held concerns about the United

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Protasiewicz campaign: Dan Kelly admits he will support right-wing agenda on the court, tells extremist “I don’t think you have to worry”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new interview, Dan Kelly committed to protecting an extreme, partisan agenda if he’s elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Kelly, in an interview with insurrectionist supporter David A. Clarke Jr. yesterday, told Clarke, “I don’t think you have to worry about that with me,” when asked why right-wing listeners

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Enroll now in hunter education courses

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety, the DNR has classes available. It’s never too early to

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Daniel Suhr: Janet Protasiewicz’s politicking, record on bench disqualify her from Supreme Court

Protasiewicz has been campaigning by sharing her “values,” telegraphing her political preferences to voters with a brazen audacity beyond anything we’ve seen in the modern history of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. And her record on the bench is equally disqualifying, displaying a consistent pattern of giving low bail and short sentences for violent criminals.

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Dept. of Health Services: Submits plan to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance on how to use $8 million in opioid settlement funds

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan to use nearly $8 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to support prevention, harm reduction, and capital projects to address the state’s opioid crisis. The money is part of the $400 million the state

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Jerry Hanson: We need binding referendums

Until fair maps exist we are without a voice in our government. It is time to call for binding referendums on issues important to Wisconsinites such as voting rights, drinking water free of forever chemicals, fair voting maps, reproductive rights and sensible gun regulations if we are to have a government “of, by and for the people.”

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