Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: July 2, 2024

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families

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John Nichols: The point is to beat Trump — so pick the strongest candidate

The notion that the Democrats can solve all of their problems simply by replacing Biden should be met with a good measure of skepticism. Done wrong, a switchover could make things worse for the party, creating a sense of chaos and disarray. Worse yet, key constituencies loyal to Biden would feel shut out of the nominating process, even if the nominee is billed as “Biden’s choice.”

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Owen Robinson: ‘Absolute immunity’

Since the executive is empowered and charged by the people to exercise these extraordinary powers on the people’s behalf, the executive must be free of the threat of criminal prosecution for executing their charge within their official capacity.

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Gregory Humphrey: “I literally feel like I am going to vomit”: Another ‘Plessy moment’ from conservative Supreme Court as Trump scores major victory

If there was ever a case that needed a unanimous ruling from the Court, a shining light as to the limits of audacious attempts to thwart the law, this was the case. Instead, we have further evidence that the Supreme Court is a partisan political body where a far-right-wing element proved more than willing to expand its reactionary ideology and do so to align with what the nation knows is a dangerous and poisonous dagger to our democracy.

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American Dairy Coalition: USDA issues draft FMMO decision

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 2, 2024 – USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will be the Recommended Decision when published in the Federal Register in early July. At that point, industry feedback will be collected during a 60-day public comment period. “We appreciate the work

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Coulthard campaign: Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 endorses Brady Coulthard for state Assembly district

WEST ALLIS, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 on July 2, 2024. “Brady Coulthard’s experience, commitment to public safety and unwavering support for our firefighters make him the ideal candidate for State Assembly

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Shankland campaign: Eric Sorensen, Democratic Frontliner in IL-17, endorses Katrina Shankland for Congress

STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Sorensen joins Congressman Mark Pocan, former Congressman Dave Obey, and more than four dozen local and state elected officials in endorsing Shankland. Congressman Sorensen’s district

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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Poll shows Wisconsinites want action on clean water, but state Republicans refuse to act

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to results from the most recent Marquette Law School poll that show an overwhelming majority of Wisconsin voters are, ‘very or somewhat concerned about PFAS chemicals contaminating their water supply.’  “These poll results expose a concerning trend between the issues that Wisconsinites want

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce more than $408,000 in technical education equipment grants to serve about 4,600 students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that 4,637 students in 17 school districts will benefit from advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: DATCP and WDVA celebrate Military Consumer Protection Month

MADISON, Wis. – In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 192,000 reports of fraud, identity theft, and other consumer issues from active duty military personnel, retirees, veterans, reserve and National Guard forces, and family members. Whether they encounter scams or unfair business practices, current and former servicemembers

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Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: July 2, 2024

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

Read More »

John Nichols: The point is to beat Trump — so pick the strongest candidate

The notion that the Democrats can solve all of their problems simply by replacing Biden should be met with a good measure of skepticism. Done wrong, a switchover could make things worse for the party, creating a sense of chaos and disarray. Worse yet, key constituencies loyal to Biden would feel shut out of the nominating process, even if the nominee is billed as “Biden’s choice.”

Read More »

Owen Robinson: ‘Absolute immunity’

Since the executive is empowered and charged by the people to exercise these extraordinary powers on the people’s behalf, the executive must be free of the threat of criminal prosecution for executing their charge within their official capacity.

Read More »

Gregory Humphrey: “I literally feel like I am going to vomit”: Another ‘Plessy moment’ from conservative Supreme Court as Trump scores major victory

If there was ever a case that needed a unanimous ruling from the Court, a shining light as to the limits of audacious attempts to thwart the law, this was the case. Instead, we have further evidence that the Supreme Court is a partisan political body where a far-right-wing element proved more than willing to expand its reactionary ideology and do so to align with what the nation knows is a dangerous and poisonous dagger to our democracy.

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