MON PM Update: Judge finds Dem Elections Commission members in contempt in voter list case

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — An Ozaukee County judge today found the three Dem members of the Elections Commission in contempt for failing to strike the registrations of as many as 209,000 voters who may have moved. The state Department of Justice had urged Judge Paul Malloy to hold off issuing any sanction while an appeal of his order works its way throug… 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

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Wisconsin Family Action PAC: Endorses Justice Dan Kelly

Contact: Julaine Appling, Director – 608-268-5074 Fax: 608-256-3370 Email: [email protected] Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC), the state’s only conservative pro-family PAC, announced today it has endorsed incumbent Justice Dan Kelly for a ten-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. WFA PAC director Julaine Appling, commented, “Justice Dan Kelly has everything we look for in a judge, especially for our state’s highest court. He has made it very clear and very public that his judicial philosophy is that the courts are not lawmakers; that’s the job of the legislature. The role of the judiciary, as Justice Kelly puts

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WisPolitics Midday – January 13, 2020

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PSC: Commissioner Huebsch announces retirement

Contact: Matt Sweeney 608-266-9600 [email protected] Retirement Effective February 3, 2020 MADISON – Today, Commissioner Mike Huebsch announced his retirement from the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin effective February 3, 2020. The retirement caps off 25 years of distinguished service to the state. He was appointed to a six-year term at the Public Service commission by Governor Scott Walker on March 1, 2015. “I want to humbly thank the people of the state of Wisconsin for allowing me to serve. I have been truly blessed for the opportunities and trust afforded to me by the people of this great state.

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Sen. Smith: Presidential candidates must pay their bills

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Sen. Darling, Rep. Knodl: Tougher on Crime bills protect victims and witnesses Darling, Knodl bills will ensure more convictions

West Allis – Protecting crime victims and witnesses will help ensure more convictions and make sure criminals can’t intimidate their way to a mistrial. On Monday, Republicans announced a series of bills to get tougher on crime. State Senator Alberta Darling and State Representative Dan Knodl authored three of the bills, which are designed to keep witnesses safe and able to testify. “Too often criminals are let off the hook because witnesses are too scared to testify,” Darling said, “These bills will get more criminals off the street because witnesses and victims will be protected.” The first bill makes any

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WHA: Launches radio, mail, video and digital ad campaign urging lawmakers to “Protect our Piers”

MADISON – The Wisconsin Homeowners Alliance (WHA) is rolling out a statewide radio, mail, video and digital ad campaign today urging state lawmakers to “Protect our Piers.” For 140 years, Wisconsin property owners had the right to place a pier or dock on their property and enjoy access to Wisconsin’s waterways. A recent court decision could put countless waterfront property owners in jeopardy of losing their piers, because someone else may own the ground under the water. AB 551 / SB 501 were recently introduced in the legislature to clarify the issue and help restore property rights for all waterfront

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DPI Superintendent Stanford Taylor won’t seek full term in 2021

Carolyn Stanford Taylor, who Gov. Tony Evers appointed to replace him as state superintendent, announced today she will not seek a full term in 2021. In her announcement, Stanford Taylor said she promised Evers she would commit to completing the final 2.5 years of his term as state superintendent, which he left following his election as guv. Stanford Taylor said she made the announcement now to give those interested in running the state’s chief education agency sufficient time to organize their campaigns. “Every child in this state deserves the chance, the opportunity, and the supports to become a success,” Stanford Taylor

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Wisconsin Family Action PAC: Endorses Justice Dan Kelly

Contact: Julaine Appling, Director – 608-268-5074 Fax: 608-256-3370 Email: [email protected] Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC), the state’s only conservative pro-family PAC, announced today it has endorsed incumbent Justice Dan Kelly for a ten-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. WFA PAC director Julaine Appling, commented, “Justice Dan

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WisPolitics Midday – January 13, 2020

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PSC: Commissioner Huebsch announces retirement

Contact: Matt Sweeney 608-266-9600 [email protected] Retirement Effective February 3, 2020 MADISON – Today, Commissioner Mike Huebsch announced his retirement from the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin effective February 3, 2020. The retirement caps off 25 years of distinguished service to the state. He was appointed to a six-year term

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Sen. Smith: Presidential candidates must pay their bills

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DPI Superintendent Stanford Taylor won’t seek full term in 2021

Carolyn Stanford Taylor, who Gov. Tony Evers appointed to replace him as state superintendent, announced today she will not seek a full term in 2021. In her announcement, Stanford Taylor said she promised Evers she would commit to completing the final 2.5 years of his term as state superintendent, which

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