FRI REPORT: Records show Barnes began receiving state protection immediately after his 2018 election

Quotes of the Week Every single time Kelly has the opportunity to rule in favor of special interests and conservatives, he does it every time. – Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky, who during a Milwaukee Bar Association candidate forum said it “feels like corruption” when judges rule on cases involving companies or individuals who donated significant money to their campaign. That’s a lie that you tel… 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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U.S. Rep. Moore: Recognizes EITC Awareness Day

(Washington, DC) — Today on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) encouraged eligible Milwaukee residents to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty tools that provides support to low-income workers and families. “The EITC can make an incredible difference in the lives of working families across the country. In 2018, the EITC lifted more than five million families out of poverty, including around 3 million children. “An estimated 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss out on the EITC because they don’t know about it, don’t know how to claim

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 31

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the vice president’s visit to the state Capitol to tout school choice, the Supreme Court race and the push for medical marijuana.

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties

MADISON —  Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region. The storms, which occurred January 10-12, 2020, causing significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  “The damage caused by these storms has already required a tremendous response by local public safety and public works personnel,” said Gov. Evers. “My executive order allows state agencies to provide any additional assistance these communities may need as they work towards their recovery.” A State of Emergency declaration directs state agencies

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Bloomberg campaign: Wisconsin gun violence survivor, Khary Penebaker, featured in Mike Bloomberg campaign ad highlighting urgent need to prevent gun violence

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — January 30, 2020 – Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s campaign today is releasing a new digital ad featuring Khary Penebaker, a survivor of gun violence in Wisconsin.   The digital ad is part of a series of videos featuring gun violence survivors from twelve states to show the impact gun violence has had on communities across the country. On Thursday, the Bloomberg campaign released “George,” the ad that will air during Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, February 2. The ad features Calandrian Simpson Kemp, a mother from Texas who lost her son, George Kemp Jr., to gun violence and

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Sen. Erpenbach: Democrats find another avenue to provide student debt relief

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Rep. Hintz: Republicans politicize legislation to test sexual assault kits

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WisPolitics Midday – January 31, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update, brought to you by Spectrum: A WI Rep calls for a “targeted travel ban” to combat coronavirus. WI Supreme Court agrees to hear case seeking to overturn some Walker vetoes.  

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps secure federal funding for La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon counties to prevent and reduce damage of future floods

La Crosse, WI—Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it had allocated $1.6 million to La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon Counties to assist with long-term planning in the Coon Creek and West Fork Kickapoo watersheds. This funding comes after flash flooding, washouts and mudslides hit the area in August of 2018–six watershed dams overtopped and five failed. The funding will be used to conduct a study on how to re-plan the watershed and determine whether the counties should replace, relocate, or remove the failed dams. Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter in support of Monroe, Vernon and La Crosse Counties’ application for the funding. “Year after

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Church campaign: Jason Church in Superior Telegram “USMCA a victory for Americans”

Jason Church, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Seventh District, wrote an op-ed for the Superior Telegram praising President Trump’s signing of the USMCA: “The United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) should have been finalized a year ago. Canada and Mexico both passed the deal in their respective countries and have been waiting for Washington to act. Instead of passing this deal — which will have enormous benefit for Northern Wisconsin — in a responsible timeframe, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats held up the agreement. After House Democrats stalled, the House and Senate finally passed the USMCA. This week, President Trump signed

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2020 WCA Legislative Exchange featuring Gov. Evers & legislative leaders

The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold their 2020 WCA Legislative Exchange February 4-5 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. County officials will gather to discuss the important issues that are facing counties around the state. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:05 a.m.-Welcome Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:10 a.m.-Mark D. O’Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association 9:35 a.m.-State of Wisconsin Investment Board Update David Villa, Executive Director and CIO, State of Wisconsin Investment Board 10:15 a.m.-Ask the Attorney and WCA Staff Andrew Phillips, Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c. 10:35 a.m.-2020 Election Preview Charles Franklin, Professor of Law & Public

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Crowley campaign: Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson endorses David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

MILWAUKEE – City of Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson today announced his endorsement of Rep. David Crowley to be the next Milwaukee County Executive. “I have known David for nearly twenty years and he has been a leader since day one. I’ve had a front row seat watching David serve this community and bring people together,” said Alderman Johnson. “‘Bridge Builder’ isn’t a campaign tagline; it’s David’s life’s work. I know that he’ll continue doing just that as our next Milwaukee County Executive.” “Ald. Johnson is a true leader and fully embodies what it means to be a public servant,”

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Recognizes EITC Awareness Day

(Washington, DC) — Today on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) encouraged eligible Milwaukee residents to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty tools that provides support to low-income workers and families. “The EITC can make an incredible difference

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 31

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the vice president’s visit to the state Capitol to tout school choice, the Supreme Court race and the push for medical marijuana.

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties

MADISON —  Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region. The storms, which occurred January 10-12, 2020, causing significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  “The

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Bloomberg campaign: Wisconsin gun violence survivor, Khary Penebaker, featured in Mike Bloomberg campaign ad highlighting urgent need to prevent gun violence

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — January 30, 2020 – Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s campaign today is releasing a new digital ad featuring Khary Penebaker, a survivor of gun violence in Wisconsin.   The digital ad is part of a series of videos featuring gun violence survivors from twelve states to show the impact

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WisPolitics Midday – January 31, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update, brought to you by Spectrum: A WI Rep calls for a “targeted travel ban” to combat coronavirus. WI Supreme Court agrees to hear case seeking to overturn some Walker vetoes.  

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps secure federal funding for La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon counties to prevent and reduce damage of future floods

La Crosse, WI—Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it had allocated $1.6 million to La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon Counties to assist with long-term planning in the Coon Creek and West Fork Kickapoo watersheds. This funding comes after flash flooding, washouts and mudslides hit the area in August of 2018–six watershed dams overtopped

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2020 WCA Legislative Exchange featuring Gov. Evers & legislative leaders

The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold their 2020 WCA Legislative Exchange February 4-5 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. County officials will gather to discuss the important issues that are facing counties around the state. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:05 a.m.-Welcome Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:10 a.m.-Mark D.

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