WED PM Update: Elections Commission approves absentee ballot application mailer, pending changes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin Elections Commission today voted unanimously to approve sending an absentee ballot application to some 2.7 million voters, pending a handful of changes to the language in the documents. The move comes after a group of Assembly Republicans drafted a letter to the commission voicing opposition to the mailer. The let… 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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Wisdems: Statement on Mike Pence visit

(WISCONSIN) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement in response to Mike Pence’s visit to the Badger state next Tuesday: “Pence’s trip to Wisconsin is a thinly-veiled attempt to distract from the mounting failures of the Trump administration. Pence will have to answer to the Wisconsin workers and farmers that Trump sold out to the Chinese government to recruit their help in his reelection and the thousands of Wisconsinites who are unemployed because Trump botched his coronavirus response. Families across Wisconsin know the truth about Trump’s record: he failed to keep his promises and left us vulnerable

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Reps. Bowen, Brostoff: Joint statement on incident at Speedway gas station in Menomonee Falls

MILWAUKEE – In response to the decision of a Speedway gas station in Menomonee Falls to deliberately close its doors to a group of peaceful protestors during last night’s peaceful civil rights protest, State Representatives David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) and Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:   “What happened at that gas station last night was racist, plain and simple. I’m calling on the people of Menomonee Falls to acknowledge the racism in their community and work as hard as possible to make their city welcoming to everyone. In light of the recent violent comments and hostility shown towards the

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Rep. Stafsholt: Statement on Hunter Safety shutdown

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Rep. Swearingen: Joint letter to Gov. Evers

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Questions Federal Reserve Chairman Powell at Financial Services Committee hearing on economic recovery following COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during today’s Financial Services Committee hearing on the Fed’s actions to increase employment during coronavirus and its future economic recovery plans. “Workers and families across the nation continue to deal with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The Federal Reserve is taking action to increase employment and plan for the future to help our economy recover. I will continue to work with my colleagues and provide proper oversight of our financial system as we get people back to work and our economy moving again,” said Steil.  Click

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Survival Coalition: Commends WEC plan to mail absentee ballot applications

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Sen. Johnson birthday fundraiser with AG Kaul

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Following SCOTUS ruling, Senators lead push to bring Equality Act to a vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Cory Booker (D-NJ)—along with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)—are leading a call for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring the Equality Act to the Senate floor for a vote. The senators’ push comes after the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling to confirm that the nation’s landmark civil rights legislation preventing workplace discrimination protects LGBTQIA+ Americans. “Although nearly two-thirds of LGBTQIA+ Americans report

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on the application period for Milwaukee’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program wait list

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will accept pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program lottery between June 23rd at 9 a.m. and June 25th at 6 p.m. made by any head of household who is 18 years or older and who meets the household income requirements. Participants must register and apply through the online portal (referenced below) unless you require reasonable accommodation. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I encourage individuals and families to learn about the Housing Choice Voucher program and apply for the lottery if they are eligible now. Americans across the nation are facing an affordable

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Wisdems: Statement on Mike Pence visit

(WISCONSIN) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement in response to Mike Pence’s visit to the Badger state next Tuesday: “Pence’s trip to Wisconsin is a thinly-veiled attempt to distract from the mounting failures of the Trump administration. Pence will have to answer to the Wisconsin workers

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Rep. Stafsholt: Statement on Hunter Safety shutdown

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Rep. Swearingen: Joint letter to Gov. Evers

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Questions Federal Reserve Chairman Powell at Financial Services Committee hearing on economic recovery following COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during today’s Financial Services Committee hearing on the Fed’s actions to increase employment during coronavirus and its future economic recovery plans. “Workers and families across the nation continue to deal with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus

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Sen. Johnson birthday fundraiser with AG Kaul

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Following SCOTUS ruling, Senators lead push to bring Equality Act to a vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Cory Booker (D-NJ)—along with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)—are leading a call

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