WED PM Update: State expected to save $70M from agency budget cuts

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration estimates the state will save $70 million from agency budget cuts ordered to cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 impact. Still, that is only a fraction of the $2 billion the administration has already estimated the state will lose in tax revenue over the coming year. GOP legislative leaders c… 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

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Leads bipartisan letter urging SBA to provide needed flexibility for family farmers blocked from accessing certain small business programs

La Crosse, WI—Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Glenn (GT) Thompson (R-PA), and Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Department of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin calling for additional guidance that will allow farmers access to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) who would otherwise be shutout. Agriculture entities account for their operations uniquely, and unlike other small businesses, some family farms do not report a final profit, although farming is their primary source of income. Without showing a profit, they are unable to prove eligibility to access PPP under current program requirements. However, the Farm Service

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Treasurer Godlewski: Leads task force in examining COVID-19 impact on retirement security

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski brought Governor Evers’ Retirement Security Task Force together today for a virtual meeting to discuss the impact COVID-19 will have on the ongoing retirement crisis in Wisconsin. In leading the taskforce, Godlewski and members discussed key considerations for tackling long-term financial security in a post-COVID19 environment.   “These are unprecedented times, and many Wisconsinites are struggling to meet their immediate needs,” said State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski. “Prior to this pandemic, we heard from individuals and small businesses on the challenges to save for retirement. COVID-19 has revealed how financial security is too fragile for too many.”   Retirement policy experts, Karen Andres of the Aspen Institute and Angela

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WisGOP: In-person voting didn’t lead to a spike in COVID-19

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, in-person voting on April 7 did not cause a spike in cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin despite promises from Democrats that the election would be responsible for an outbreak. Despite the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s fear-mongering and irresponsible efforts to even fundraise off of a potential spike in deaths of their fellow Wisconsinites, there was not a spike in cases or deaths. Wisconsin proved that with careful planning, we can protect people’s access to the polls while safely and fairly conducting an election. Democrats again engaged in voter suppression by limiting access to the polls

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Ebben campaign: Former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow endorses Ebben for congress

“Our country needs more young leaders like Jessi fighting to preserve our fundamental rights and support conservative values in Washington, D.C. Hearing about her life experiences and perspectives reveal that she is motivated by strong principles and a deep obligation to serve others. Jessi has the mindset of a true servant. She’s a strong listener and enthusiastic about getting to work for the people of her home district. With her determination and energy, I have no doubt she will be a force to reckon with in our nation’s capitol. It is with great pleasure that I endorse Jessi Ebben for

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Opportunity Wisconsin, BLOC, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore: COVID-19 and Milwaukee’s black community – “there’s no going back to normal”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On the heels of a new report from UW-Milwaukee highlighting how race and patterns of segregation can be linked with the spread of COVID-19, Opportunity Wisconsin and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) hosted a virtual conversation with U.S. Representative Gwen Moore to discuss how COVID-19’s impact has been exacerbated by years of damaging economic policies championed by President Donald Trump and his allies. The conversation, moderated by Milwaukee Alderwoman and Opportunity Wisconsin steering committee member Chantia Lewis, featured Milwaukee residents who have been personally impacted by the pandemic. “There’s no going back to normal,” said Angelina

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Hunter Nation, Wisconsin Lakeshore Business Association: File brief in State Supreme Court to protect constitutional right to fish in Wisconsin

Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing…. 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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WED PM Update: State expected to save $70M from agency budget cuts

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration estimates the state will save $70 million from agency budget cuts ordered to cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 impact. Still, that is only a fraction of the $2 billion the administration has already estimated the state

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Leads bipartisan letter urging SBA to provide needed flexibility for family farmers blocked from accessing certain small business programs

La Crosse, WI—Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Glenn (GT) Thompson (R-PA), and Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Department of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin calling for additional guidance that will allow farmers access to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) who would otherwise be shutout.

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Treasurer Godlewski: Leads task force in examining COVID-19 impact on retirement security

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski brought Governor Evers’ Retirement Security Task Force together today for a virtual meeting to discuss the impact COVID-19 will have on the ongoing retirement crisis in Wisconsin. In leading the taskforce, Godlewski and members discussed key considerations for tackling long-term financial security in a post-COVID19 environment.   “These are unprecedented times,

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WisGOP: In-person voting didn’t lead to a spike in COVID-19

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, in-person voting on April 7 did not cause a spike in cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin despite promises from Democrats that the election would be responsible for an outbreak. Despite the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s fear-mongering and irresponsible efforts to even fundraise off of a

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Opportunity Wisconsin, BLOC, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore: COVID-19 and Milwaukee’s black community – “there’s no going back to normal”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On the heels of a new report from UW-Milwaukee highlighting how race and patterns of segregation can be linked with the spread of COVID-19, Opportunity Wisconsin and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) hosted a virtual conversation with U.S. Representative Gwen Moore to discuss how COVID-19’s impact

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Hunter Nation, Wisconsin Lakeshore Business Association: File brief in State Supreme Court to protect constitutional right to fish in Wisconsin

Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free

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