Hagedorn knocked Mormon theology as ‘blatant heresy’ in 2006 blog post

Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn, who has decried criticism of his past writings as an attack on his Christian faith, knocked Mormon theology as “blatant heresy” in a newly unearthed 2006 blog post. Hagedorn wrote the line in a post pondering whether evangelicals would vote for Mitt Romney, a Mormon who at the time was considered a top contender for the 2008 GOP presidential nomination. “Here’s the bottom line: Mormon theology is blatant heresy,” Hagedorn wrote in the post WisPolitics.com found using an internet archive. “Mormons are polytheists who believe we can become gods and who believe that both

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WED PM Update: Hagedorn knocked Mormon theology as ‘blatant heresy’ in 2006 blog post

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn, who has decried criticism of his past writings as an attack on his Christian faith, knocked Mormon theology as “blatant heresy” in a newly unearthed 2006 blog post. Hagedorn wrote the line in a post pondering whether evangelicals would vote for Mitt Romney, a Mormon who at t… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Department of Interior gray wolf announcement

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement Wednesday after Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will soon propose a rule to delist the gray wolf in the lower 48 states and return management of the species to the states and tribes: “I am pleased the Interior Department will propose a new rule to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. While today’s announcement is a positive development, liberal activists will surely sue and yet again seek out a sympathetic federal judge to block

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U.S. Reps. Kind, Sensenbrenner: Introduce bipartisan bill to manage and prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin

CONTACT: Aaron White (Kind) Christopher Krepich (Sensenbrenner) Wisconsin – Today, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) of Wisconsin introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to manage and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). The Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act will support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies and support research regarding the causes of chronic wasting disease. The bill will also support methods to control the spread of the disease. As of February of this year, CWD has been confirmed in 26 states, and there are serious concerns that the disease

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Greater Wisconsin TV ad ask how Hagedorn can be ‘fair’ considering his views

The liberal Greater Wisconsin Committee is running a new TV ad that asks how Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn can “possibly be fair” considering his views. The group said the ad will run on broadcast and cable TV, as well as digital platforms. But it didn’t provide specifics on the markets or the size of the buy. It comes on the heels of media reports detailing Hagedorn’s past blog posts, sp… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces new drain the swamp legislation

Contact: Madison Wiberg [email protected] Washington, D.C.— Today Congressman Mike Gallagher introduced two bills to get Members of Congress and senior government officials to work for the American people instead of special interests. The first bill, H.R. 1522, would ban Members of Congress, senior executive branch officials, and general and flag officers of the Armed Forces from lobbying on behalf of foreign interests. The second bill, H.R. 1523, would require federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge restricting their ability to lobby their former colleagues. “These common-sense changes would go a long way towards slowing the revolving door between government and

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers says his budget will include millions to expand a Madison event center. JLC votes to intro several bills.  We have the details. Patients and doctors visit the Capitol with demands.

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Statement On Trump administration’s decision to delist gray wolf

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today released the following statement on the Department of Interior’s announcement that it will soon propose a rule to delist the gray wolf in the lower 48 states: “It is encouraging that the Trump Administration is following in the footsteps of the Obama Administration in its efforts to allow Wisconsin to manage its gray wolf population. We know what’s better for our state’s ecosystem better than activist judges in Washington, and Wisconsin farmers deserve to be able to protect

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CEOs of Tomorrow empowering young entrepreneurs

A Madison-based nonprofit is helping young entrepreneurs develop business solutions to issues in their own communities.   “We work with a large population of kids of color,” said Roxie Hentz, executive director of CEOs of Tomorrow. “We are empowering our young people.”   In the past year, she’s guided participants through the process of building companies related to social issues, such as homelessness, racial health disparities, pollution and more.   Last semester, nine business ideas were piloted by kids in CEOs of Tomorrow. One project involved selling earbuds and using the proceeds to support immigrants, while another focused on the

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VISIT Lake Geneva: Klett named VISIT Lake Geneva president

Contact: Julie Baron, COMMUNICATION WORKS (847) 525-3043 LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s Secretary of Tourism the past eight years, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva. The announcement was made today by the VISIT Lake Geneva’s Board of Directors. Klett is scheduled to assume her duties April 8. “Stephanie Klett is an outstanding choice to take the helm at VISIT Lake Geneva,” said Michael Jackson, chairman of the board. “She has been a visionary in the world of tourism and brings great energy and exceptional skills to our organization. We look forward with

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Sen. Erpenbach: Thrilled about the $30 Million investment in the Alliant Energy Center

CONTACT: Senator Jon Erpenbach, 608.266.6670 MADISON – Today Governor Evers announced that the 2019-2021 Capital Budget will include a $30 million investment towards the expansion of the Alliant Energy Center. “I am thrilled to see the Governor’s commitment to this project, which will trigger private investment in Wisconsin, and will create hundreds of jobs for the state. This project is a no brainer for our local community. With the high return on investment, this project adds exponential value for our residents, will attract visitors and events, and create economic opportunities with statewide benefits. I applaud the Governor for acting on

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins U.S. Sen. Schatz to reintroduce legislation to end student loan debt crisis

Contacts: Mike Inacay (Schatz), (202) 224-3934 Ron Boehmer (Pocan), (202) 225-2906 Support Grows With 40 Lawmakers Joining Schatz and Pocan WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) led a group of 42 members of Congress in reintroducing the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States. The bill restores a path to affordable college by providing states incentives through matching grants to increase investments in public higher education and provide students with debt-free college. If signed into law, the Debt-Free College Act would establish a

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on report of record number of UAC and family apprehensions

WASHINGTON — Today it was reported by multiple news outlets that a new record number of migrant families or unaccompanied minors caught crossing the southern border over an entire year has been set in just five months. Sen. Johnson released the following statement regarding these reports: “President Obama called it a ‘humanitarian crisis’ in 2014 when 120,000 unaccompanied minors and members of families were apprehended at our southern border. Last year, 145,000 unaccompanied minors and members of families were apprehended. In just the first five months of this fiscal year, that number is now 159,000. It was a humanitarian crisis in 2014 and

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U.S. Reps. Kind, Sensenbrenner: Introduce bipartisan bill to manage and prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin

CONTACT: Aaron White (Kind) Christopher Krepich (Sensenbrenner) Wisconsin – Today, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) of Wisconsin introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to manage and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). The Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act will support state and tribal efforts

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers says his budget will include millions to expand a Madison event center. JLC votes to intro several bills.  We have the details. Patients and doctors visit the Capitol with demands.

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CEOs of Tomorrow empowering young entrepreneurs

A Madison-based nonprofit is helping young entrepreneurs develop business solutions to issues in their own communities.   “We work with a large population of kids of color,” said Roxie Hentz, executive director of CEOs of Tomorrow. “We are empowering our young people.”   In the past year, she’s guided participants

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VISIT Lake Geneva: Klett named VISIT Lake Geneva president

Contact: Julie Baron, COMMUNICATION WORKS (847) 525-3043 LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s Secretary of Tourism the past eight years, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva. The announcement was made today by the VISIT Lake Geneva’s Board of Directors. Klett is scheduled to

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