Ebben campaign: Monroe County Board Supervisor Cedric Schnitzler endorses Ebben for Congress

I was impressed with Jessi’s inquisitiveness, intellect, and infectious enthusiasm the first time I met her. In the many times I have talked with her since, my first impression has been confirmed. With family roots scattered around the 3rd District, and her public relations work with small city governments and in the healthcare industry, she is the right candidate at the right time to unseat the 24-year incumbent. I have every confidence she will actively represent all her constituents when she gets to Washington, D.C.” Cedric Schnitzler Member of the Monroe County Board of Supervisors Cedric Schnitzler is a long-time member of

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Reps. Edming, James, Petryk, Pronschinske, Stafsholt, Summerfield, Zimmerman: React to lawsuit on governors’ Safe at Home extension

Madison – Area state representatives are announcing their support to the recently filed petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the way in which the Evers administration extended the Safer at Home order through May 26th. “Hundreds of constituents in our area are very concerned for themselves and their economic future. They have contacted me about what the next steps will be for us to successfully emerge from this pandemic. They are telling me that right now they feel this governor is not providing a clear path forward and people feel that their voices are not being heard. This lawsuit

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to replenish fund to support small businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The bill provides $484 billion in total funding, including $310 billion for Paycheck Protection Program loans, $75 billion for hospitals, $50 billion for disaster loans, and $25 billion for testing. “The Paycheck Protection Program is about more than just keeping small business afloat in this time of crisis — it’s about saving American jobs and ensuring hardworking families across the country don’t miss a paycheck. While I’m glad we ultimately passed an additional $310

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on House passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

In response to the House’s passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “It is the honor of a lifetime to serve Wisconsin’s Fourth District. I have heard from many of my constituents, many are seeking answers, many are worried, and many face daunting uncertainty about their businesses, their jobs and their health. I understand the gravity of carrying your concerns to Congress during these difficult times and cherish the honor to serve every one of you. I am working hard to ensure that state and local officials have resources to

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, works to support Wisconsin’s working families, businesses, and farmers

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which replenishes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses and provides more funding for hospitals, health care workers, and testing. The legislation passed through the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. “Over the past month, Congress has worked in a quick and bipartisan manner to make sure that our businesses, working families, farmers, and health care providers have the support they need during these tough times. Today we are expanding on that work to fill in gaps that were overlooked in the first

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THU PM Update: WMC wants formula to determine when businesses may reopen

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state’s largest business group is poised to propose a formula that would take into account factors such as local infection rates of COVID-19 and population density in determining whether a company could reopen, according to an overview obtained by WisPolitics.com. The proposal, to be released tomorrow, also would look at he… 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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Sen. Shilling: Appoints Scot Ross to Wisconsin ethics commission

MADISON, WI – After appointing Scot Ross to serve on the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Over the past decade Scot Ross has championed efforts to preserve Wisconsin’s proud tradition of clean, open and transparent government, high ethical standards and protect voting rights for every Wisconsin resident. Scot is a strong and outspoken advocate for fairness and opportunity and will bring a wealth of personal experience and expertise to the Ethics Commission.” Ross will fill the position previously held by Atty. Tamara Packard and serve for a term that expires May 1,

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Rep. Pocan: Federal agencies continue to ignore WI

“Wisconsin continues to suffer due to an insufficient federal response to our state’s testing needs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been non-existent in its abilities to quickly get us the supplies we need or even information about the status of those supplies. Instead of addressing needs four weeks after requested by Governor Evers, they take credit for everything bought in the private sector and passed the buck to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for some supplies. There’s no ‘emergency management’ in failing to get us what we need during this emergency. “Today, the CDC provided

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Gov. Evers: Signs emergency order relating to the operation of an alternative care facility at state fair park

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm today signed Emergency Order #32, relating to the operation of an alternative care facility (ACF) at State Fair Park in West Allis. The ACF at State Fair Park will play a critical role in helping hospitals to manage a surge in capacity while providing a safe location for low-acuity COVID-19 patients to isolate and recover, which are essential aspects of federal guidance and the Badger Bounce Back plan. “I want to thank all of the individuals and organizations who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Call for $3.6 billion to expand vote-by-mail, early voting in CARES 2 relief package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues, led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), in writing a letter to House and Senate leaders, urging them to include $3.6 billion to help states expand vote-by-mail and early voting in the CARES 2 COVID-19 relief package. “Officials in sixteen states have already postponed presidential primary elections or transitioned their elections to all mail-in voting. We must take action now to plan for upcoming elections. Voters across Wisconsin can attest to the fact that failure to enact reforms and provide additional resources to states will result in widespread chaos

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Don’t take our eyes off Iran

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today in the Washington Examiner, Bryan Steil highlighted the need to continue putting pressure on Iran as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, Steil introduced the Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act,  which gives the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury critical tools to prevent European companies from avoiding U.S. sanctions by inappropriately trading with Iran through a backchannel known as INSTEX. Rep. Bryan Steil: Don’t take our eyes off Iran Iran’s leaders hope that the global battle against COVID-19 will allow their actions to go unchecked. But they cannot be trusted, and we must take action. Iran is using

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to replenish fund to support small businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The bill provides $484 billion in total funding, including $310 billion for Paycheck Protection Program loans, $75 billion for hospitals, $50 billion for disaster

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, works to support Wisconsin’s working families, businesses, and farmers

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which replenishes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses and provides more funding for hospitals, health care workers, and testing. The legislation passed through the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. “Over the

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THU PM Update: WMC wants formula to determine when businesses may reopen

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state’s largest business group is poised to propose a formula that would take into account factors such as local infection rates of COVID-19 and population density in determining whether a company could reopen, according to an overview obtained by WisPolitics.com. The

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Sen. Shilling: Appoints Scot Ross to Wisconsin ethics commission

MADISON, WI – After appointing Scot Ross to serve on the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Over the past decade Scot Ross has championed efforts to preserve Wisconsin’s proud tradition of clean, open and transparent government, high ethical standards and protect voting

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Rep. Pocan: Federal agencies continue to ignore WI

“Wisconsin continues to suffer due to an insufficient federal response to our state’s testing needs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been non-existent in its abilities to quickly get us the supplies we need or even information about the status of those supplies. Instead of addressing needs four weeks

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Call for $3.6 billion to expand vote-by-mail, early voting in CARES 2 relief package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues, led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), in writing a letter to House and Senate leaders, urging them to include $3.6 billion to help states expand vote-by-mail and early voting in the CARES 2 COVID-19 relief package. “Officials in

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Don’t take our eyes off Iran

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today in the Washington Examiner, Bryan Steil highlighted the need to continue putting pressure on Iran as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, Steil introduced the Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act,  which gives the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury critical tools to prevent European companies from avoiding U.S.

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