TUE PM Update: Kapenga passes on 5th CD run; Larson inches closer to county exec bid; Duffy, Kleefisch get new jobs

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. Chris Kapenga announced today he won’t run for the 5th CD, so far leaving Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald as the only announced GOP candidate in the heavily Republican seat. Sources indicated earlier this fall that Kapenga, R-Delafield, was laying the foundation to get into the race and had been calling opera… 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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American Bridge ad targets ‘Trump defectors’

American Bridge has announced a $5 million ad campaign across Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania that will include TV, radio and digital advertising as the Dem group targets “Trump defectors.” The ads are part of a $50 million effort the group had previously announced in swing states in an effort to cut into Trump’s numbers with white, blue-collar voters. The buy, which started Nov. 13 and runs … 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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Assembly passes resolution to name Capitol tree ‘Wisconsin State Christmas Tree’

The Assembly today approved a resolution to call the evergreen displayed each year in the rotunda the “Wisconsin State Christmas Tree.” The resolution, which just began circulating yesterday, comes after Gov. Tony Evers went back to calling it a “Holiday Tree” after former Gov. Scott Walker referred to it as a “Christmas Tree.” Rep. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, accused Republicans of playing politics by holding a roll call vote on the resolution. “It is a Christmas tree and I know darn well that I’m in the minority religion as a Jewish woman, but when we try to officially name it, it’s

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Representatives for Rep. Kind to hold open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will hold open office hours in all 18 counties within Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District during the week of November 18th. Rep. Kind’s office can assist Wisconsinites having issues dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and a number of other federal agencies. Representatives from his office are also available to meet by scheduled appointment in either of his La Crosse or Eau Claire offices. More information can also be found

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Kapenga passes on bid for 5th CD

State Sen. Chris Kapenga announced today he won’t run for the 5th CD, further narrowing a Republican field that so far only includes Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald for the heavily GOP seat in southeastern Wisconsin. Sources indicated earlier this fall that Kapenga, R-Delafield, was laying the foundation to get into the race and had been calling operatives about building out a campaign. But in a statement this afternoon, Kapenga said after conversations with advisers, meeting with GOP colleagues in Wisconsin and traveling to Washington, D.C., he decided against a run. “Although initially we were very excited about the opportunity

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Bill adding new circuit court judgeships passes Assembly vote

— A bill that would add 12 new circuit court branches passed the Assembly by voice vote today and is now on its way to the Senate.  AB 470 would add four new circuit court judges in August 2020, four in August 2021 and the final four in August 2022. The director of state courts would have discretion as to which counties would receive the new judgeships.  “We haven’t added a new judge since 2007,” the bill’s author Rep. Tyler August, R-Lake Geneva, said on the floor. “We Put this additional unnecessary stress on our judges and I think that’s

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WisPolitics Midday – November 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Former GOP Rep Sean Duffy has a new job. Former DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff, who was rejected for the position by Republicans, has a new job with the Evers administration. New bill being floated that would officially call the evergreen in the state capitol building, “The Wisconsin State Christmas Tree”.

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Kapenga campaign: Congressional announcement

CONTACT: State Senator Chris Kapenga PHONE: 262-613-5719 EMAIL: [email protected] Delafield, WI – Over the past couple of months, we have spent a significant amount of time looking into the 5th Congressional seat that will be open after the completion of this term by Congressman Sensenbrenner. This included listening to those in my community, meeting with advisors, talking with my Republican colleagues in Wisconsin and Washington, visiting DC for a week with my wife, and spending a significant amount of time in prayer. Although initially we were very excited about the opportunity to possibly serve in Congress and the support we received,

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American Bridge ad targets ‘Trump defectors’

American Bridge has announced a $5 million ad campaign across Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania that will include TV, radio and digital advertising as the Dem group targets “Trump defectors.” The ads are part of a $50 million effort the group had previously announced in swing states in an effort to

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Representatives for Rep. Kind to hold open office hours in all 18 counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will hold open office hours in all 18 counties within Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District during the week of November 18th. Rep. Kind’s office can assist Wisconsinites having issues dealing with the Department

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Kapenga passes on bid for 5th CD

State Sen. Chris Kapenga announced today he won’t run for the 5th CD, further narrowing a Republican field that so far only includes Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald for the heavily GOP seat in southeastern Wisconsin. Sources indicated earlier this fall that Kapenga, R-Delafield, was laying the foundation to get

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WisPolitics Midday – November 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Former GOP Rep Sean Duffy has a new job. Former DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff, who was rejected for the position by Republicans, has a new job with the Evers administration. New bill being floated that would officially call the evergreen

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Kapenga campaign: Congressional announcement

CONTACT: State Senator Chris Kapenga PHONE: 262-613-5719 EMAIL: [email protected] Delafield, WI – Over the past couple of months, we have spent a significant amount of time looking into the 5th Congressional seat that will be open after the completion of this term by Congressman Sensenbrenner. This included listening to those in

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