MON PM Update: Elections Commission to seek legislative guidance on ‘movers’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Elections Commission today voted to ask lawmakers to clarify procedures for mailings to voters who may have moved. The action comes after the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty in October challenged the legality of the WEC’s prior decision to give those voters up to 24 months to respond before… 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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AG Kaul: Statement on shooting at Waukesha South High School

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement after today’s shooting at Waukesha South High School: “No student should have to go through a day like the one that students at Waukesha South went through today. And no parent should have to go through a day like the one those students’ parents had today. “My thoughts are with the Waukesha community and the Waukesha School District. Our Office of School Safety has reached out to offer assistance to the school district. “A school resource officer and first responders helped prevent this event from potentially becoming even more tragic

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Dept. of Military Affairs: First half of ‘Guardian Angel’ battalion returns to Wisconsin

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Senior Wisconsin National Guard and state leaders joined families and friends in welcoming approximately 190 Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment back to Wisconsin Nov. 29 — exactly one year after the battalion’s sendoff ceremony at Lambeau Field. The deployment to Afghanistan concluded in much the same way as it was carried out — with troops spread across the country, arriving at different times, but still accomplishing the mission. The remainder of the battalion’s 400 mobilized Soldier arrived in the United States a week ago, and will return to Wisconsin

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Tiffany campaign: Tom Tiffany secures spot on ballot for 7th district special election

Madison, Wis. — U.S. Congressional Candidate Tom Tiffany submitted the maximum number of signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Monday, ensuring his name will be on the election for the February 18 primary election. “Our team is so thankful for the many grassroots supporters across Northern and Western Wisconsin who helped put my name on the ballot,” Tiffany said. “This campaign is about sending their voices to DC. From Wausau to Superior, Hudson to Antigo, voters know they can count on a proven conservative like me to protect our Wisconsin way of life from radicals like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren who

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Gov. Evers: Statement on shooting at Waukesha High School

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on today’s shooting at Waukesha South High School:  “My heart is with the students, educators, and staff of Waukesha South High School and the entire Waukesha community as they mourn and endure the trauma of today’s shooting. I am grateful for our educators and first responders who worked quickly to keep our kids safe and ensure no one else was injured. We are continuing to learn more details about the situation this morning, but what I can say is it’s gut-wrenching that our kids wondered whether this was a drill

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Nominations sought for angling and hunting representatives on Sporting Heritage Council by Jan. 1

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations through Jan. 1, 2020 for individuals with experience and interest to fill the angling, bear hunting, bird hunting, deer hunting and furbearer representative positions on the Sporting Heritage Council. The council, established by 2011 Wis. Act 168, advises Gov. Tony Evers, the Natural Resources Board and the state legislature on fishing, hunting and trapping issues. The group mainly focuses on recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of anglers, hunters and trappers, as well as increasing access to resources and outdoor opportunities. These efforts, in the long run, provide outdoor recreation benefits

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WisPolitics Midday – December 2, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Minority leader Gordon Hintz blames Republican “gatekeepers” for failure to pass a bill that he said would lower prescription drug prices. State Elections Commission to send out $800k of the $1.1mil set aside for election security programs. Today is the last day to turn in nomination papers for the 7th CD special election.

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AG Kaul: Statement on shooting at Waukesha South High School

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement after today’s shooting at Waukesha South High School: “No student should have to go through a day like the one that students at Waukesha South went through today. And no parent should have to go through a day like the

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Gov. Evers: Statement on shooting at Waukesha High School

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on today’s shooting at Waukesha South High School:  “My heart is with the students, educators, and staff of Waukesha South High School and the entire Waukesha community as they mourn and endure the trauma of today’s shooting. I am grateful

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Nominations sought for angling and hunting representatives on Sporting Heritage Council by Jan. 1

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations through Jan. 1, 2020 for individuals with experience and interest to fill the angling, bear hunting, bird hunting, deer hunting and furbearer representative positions on the Sporting Heritage Council. The council, established by 2011 Wis. Act 168, advises Gov. Tony

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WisPolitics Midday – December 2, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Minority leader Gordon Hintz blames Republican “gatekeepers” for failure to pass a bill that he said would lower prescription drug prices. State Elections Commission to send out $800k of the $1.1mil set aside for election security programs. Today is the

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