MON PM Update: GOP leaders knock Evers’ plan to reopen economy, call for regional approach

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a three-phase plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses once the state gains a greater capacity to fight COVID-19 and sees a downward trajectory in cases over a 14-day period. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said the moves add roadbloc… 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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Pocan, who chaired Sanders’ Wisconsin campaign, endorses Biden

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, an ardent Bernie Sanders supporter who served as chair of the Vermont independent’s presidential campaign in Wisconsin, is endorsing Joe Biden. The Biden campaign today announced endorsements from Pocan and seven other members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which the Town of Vermont Dem co-chairs. In a statement, the CPC members pledged to “initiate a wave of progre… 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. Moore: Fights for greater TANF flexibility to help meet the growing needs of Americans during the pandemic

Congresswoman Moore sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi to press for protections for individuals and families that depend on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, including emergency funding to address expected increased caseload and to allow for commonsense waivers of harmful requirements that will only hurt vulnerable families in these trying times. In conjunction, Congresswoman Moore issued the following statement: “I wrote to Speaker Pelosi to secure stronger protections for families served by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and ensure that this program can meet its growing needs. The pandemic is creating difficult circumstances for millions of Americans and is placing an even heavier burden on

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Sen. Nass: Evers’ Badger Bounce Back Plan – Bounces More People Toward Bankruptcy

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that the Department of Health Services (DHS) would be issuing Public Health Order #31 referred to as the “Badger Bounce Back Plan:”  “Governor Evers and DHS Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm released another improper public health order today to take further control of the state’s economy and our daily lives.  Reminiscent of propaganda issued by third-world governments, they give it an uplifting name the ‘Badger Bounce Back Plan,’ but its details are not about bouncing back.  In action, this decree will lead to permanent small business closings

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Biden Campaign: Congressional Progressive Caucus members endorse Joe Biden

Today, a group of eight prominent Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) members announced they are endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States, including former national co-chairs of Senator Sanders’ campaign, California Congressman Ro Khanna and Wisconsin Congressman and CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan. New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland, who co-chaired Senator Warren’s campaign, also joined the CPC members in a statement backing Biden. The progressive leaders highlighted how the “future of our democracy is at stake” under the leadership of Donald Trump, and said we need to elect Biden to “fight to restore decency, inclusion, and competency to the White

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Sen. Feyen: Reacts to Badger Bounce Back plan

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers released the Badger Bounce Back plan, providing guidelines that must be met before unleashing the Wisconsin economy. “This has been a difficult time for many Wisconsinites, as we all struggle to deal with both the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Senator Feyen. “I am thankful to Governor Evers for finally showing our citizens a path towards reopening our economy and a light at the end of the tunnel.” The Badger Bounce Back, modeled after Federal guidelines, provides the state with goals to meet prior to reopening. This includes greatly increasing

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Kenosha Air Quality Standard for Ozone

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (WNDR) announcement that Kenosha now meets the federal air quality standard for ground-level ozone. “Today’s announcement is great news for Kenosha. It never made sense to over-regulate Kenosha as a result of pollution from out of state, including Chicago. Thanks to the support from federal, state, and local partners, Kenosha has cleaner air and can better protect those in our community for years to come. I will continue working to protect our environment and public health, while cutting red tape,” said Steil.

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Rep. Nygren: Governor’s plan misses mark

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WASN: Letter to Gov. Evers

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Lowery campaign: Announces run for Assembly

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Evers announces criteria to dial back stay-at-home order

Gov. Tony Evers today announced several criteria to be met before beginning to dial back his latest stay-at-home order, including a downward trajectory in the number of influenza-like illnesses and COVID-19 symptoms reported within a 14-day period. Evers also will be looking for a downward trajectory of positive tests as a percent of total tests within a 14-day period. Several of the criteria Evers announced as part of what he’s calling the “Badger Bounce Back” plan match what he said last week would be needed before the state began to reopen businesses. That includes more testing capacity, contact tracing to

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Pocan, who chaired Sanders’ Wisconsin campaign, endorses Biden

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, an ardent Bernie Sanders supporter who served as chair of the Vermont independent’s presidential campaign in Wisconsin, is endorsing Joe Biden. The Biden campaign today announced endorsements from Pocan and seven other members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which the Town of Vermont Dem co-chairs. In

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Fights for greater TANF flexibility to help meet the growing needs of Americans during the pandemic

Congresswoman Moore sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi to press for protections for individuals and families that depend on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, including emergency funding to address expected increased caseload and to allow for commonsense waivers of harmful requirements that will only hurt vulnerable families in these trying

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Biden Campaign: Congressional Progressive Caucus members endorse Joe Biden

Today, a group of eight prominent Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) members announced they are endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States, including former national co-chairs of Senator Sanders’ campaign, California Congressman Ro Khanna and Wisconsin Congressman and CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan. New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland, who co-chaired

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Sen. Feyen: Reacts to Badger Bounce Back plan

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers released the Badger Bounce Back plan, providing guidelines that must be met before unleashing the Wisconsin economy. “This has been a difficult time for many Wisconsinites, as we all struggle to deal with both the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Kenosha Air Quality Standard for Ozone

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (WNDR) announcement that Kenosha now meets the federal air quality standard for ground-level ozone. “Today’s announcement is great news for Kenosha. It never made sense to over-regulate Kenosha as a result

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Rep. Nygren: Governor’s plan misses mark

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WASN: Letter to Gov. Evers

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Lowery campaign: Announces run for Assembly

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Evers announces criteria to dial back stay-at-home order

Gov. Tony Evers today announced several criteria to be met before beginning to dial back his latest stay-at-home order, including a downward trajectory in the number of influenza-like illnesses and COVID-19 symptoms reported within a 14-day period. Evers also will be looking for a downward trajectory of positive tests as

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