Biden campaign calls Johnson’s Ukraine probe a ‘smear campaign”

The Biden campaign in a scathing memo slammed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson over a “desperate taxpayer-funded smear campaign” by a panel led by the Oshkosh Republican. The panel is conducting a probe into the presumptive Dem nominee’s son’s involvement with a Ukrainian energy company. The memo, obtained by WisPolitics.com, comes one day after Dem leaders in Congress warned the probe is a tool for “laundering” a foreign interference campaign seeking to damage Biden’s chances of winning the presidency in November. In a Tuesday letter to FBI Director Chris Wray, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and ranking

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WED PM Update: Thompson says call for $250M in agency cuts an obstacle to safely reopening campuses

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — UW System President Tommy Thompson says today’s additional $250 million cuts in state spending would be “an obstacle” for safely reopening schools for the fall semester. Gov. Tony Evers today directed DOA Secretary Joel Brennan to work with state agencies to find a quarter of a billion dollars in cost savings for the current f… 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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ACLU of Wisconsin: To Milwaukee Common Council – “No weapons of war for Milwaukee Police Department”

MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin called on the Common Council to reject a Milwaukee Police Department bid for several military weapons for use during the Democratic National Convention, including a variety of rubber and plastic bullets, tear gas, a gas tactical delivery system and pepper spray. Chris Ott, Executive Director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, issued this statement: “Seeking to purchase these weapons, especially at the volume and variety requested,  is alarming, particularly in light of a largely scaled down DNC. While it is important that the Milwaukee Police Department provide security during the DNC, officers

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Rep. Hebl: Safety of schoolchildren must be #1 priority

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senate colleagues demand answers from Attorney General Barr and acting Secretary Wolf on deployment of anonymous federal agents in American cities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues, led by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Kamala Harris (D-CA), are pressing Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Secretary Chad Wolf for answers on the alarming actions taken against protesters by federal law enforcement agents deployed by the Trump Administration, as well as threats by President Trump to deploy federal officers to more American cities. These steps are all the more alarming in the face of the recent and tragic loss of Congressman John Lewis, a titan of civil rights whose life embodied

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DSPS shortens customer wait times, but could face surge of applications when economy lifts

After a study, the Department of Safety and Professional Services has revamped its review process, shortening customer wait times and realigning staff for efficiency. But industry leaders are wary of an influx of applications to come before fall.  “I think the changes DSPS made have helped,” said John Schulze, director of legal and government affairs for Associated Builders and Contractors. “… 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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DSPS: Overhauls Plan Review Process, Expediting Turnaround Time, Improving Efficiency, Leveling Customer Expectations

CONTACT DSPS NEWSROOM AT (608) 266-6795 MADISON, Wis. – After an intensive two-quarter study and pilot, the Department of Safety and Professional Services has revamped its plan review process, a key step in most building projects. The new process not only shortens customer wait times but also realigns staff for greater efficiency, flexibility, and growth. The changes additionally promote greater equity among customers and level expectations of constituents. Earlier today the department released a report detailing the changes and gains for customers, other stakeholders, and the public. DSPS Secretary-designee Dawn Crim said it was a comprehensive undertaking that involved every

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Gov. Evers: Announces additional cuts to State spending due to COVID-19

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed the Department of Administration (DOA), under Secretary Joel Brennan, to work with state agencies to identify $250 million in cost savings for the current fiscal year (FY20-21). “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our nation, state, communities, businesses, and families,” said Gov. Evers. “All state and local governments are now experiencing the difficult balance of providing vital services to residents in crisis while also managing tough fiscal realities. While I am still hopeful that the federal government will adopt further bipartisan proposals to stabilize funding for state

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Reps. Moore, Estes: Introduce legislation to help strengthen relationships between parents and their children

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Ron Estes introduced the Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and Daughters (PARENTS) Act, which grants state governments and tribal organizations the ability to use Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program funds to create Parenting Time Agreements (PTAs). This legislation would address the disparity in accessing PTAs for never-married parents while aiming to increase the collection of child support funds and supporting relationships between parents and their children. In response, Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Estes released the following statement: “Children benefit immensely from spending time with both of their parents. Unfortunately, unlike divorced parents,

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Gov. Evers: Announces additional cuts to state spending due to COVID-19

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed the Department of Administration (DOA), under Secretary Joel Brennan, to work with state agencies to identify $250 million in cost savings for the current fiscal year (FY20-21). “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our nation, state, communities, businesses, and families,” said Gov. Evers. “All state and local governments are now experiencing the difficult balance of providing vital services to residents in crisis while also managing tough fiscal realities. While I am still hopeful that the federal government will adopt further bipartisan proposals to stabilize funding for state

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Sen. Marklein: Calls on Governor to spend CARES Act funds on broadband expansion grant program

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers today to ask him to spend Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding on the Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Grant Program. “I have recently been meeting with most of the 34 school districts I represent to discuss re-opening schools. I have talked with parents and community leaders about their virtual learning challenges last spring,” Marklein said. “It occurred to me that we should strongly consider dedicating funds from the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. It would

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Biden campaign calls Johnson’s Ukraine probe a ‘smear campaign”

The Biden campaign in a scathing memo slammed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson over a “desperate taxpayer-funded smear campaign” by a panel led by the Oshkosh Republican. The panel is conducting a probe into the presumptive Dem nominee’s son’s involvement with a Ukrainian energy company. The memo, obtained by WisPolitics.com, comes

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Rep. Hebl: Safety of schoolchildren must be #1 priority

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senate colleagues demand answers from Attorney General Barr and acting Secretary Wolf on deployment of anonymous federal agents in American cities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues, led by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Kamala Harris (D-CA), are pressing Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Secretary Chad Wolf for answers on the alarming actions taken against protesters by federal law

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Gov. Evers: Announces additional cuts to State spending due to COVID-19

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed the Department of Administration (DOA), under Secretary Joel Brennan, to work with state agencies to identify $250 million in cost savings for the current fiscal year (FY20-21). “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our nation, state, communities,

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Reps. Moore, Estes: Introduce legislation to help strengthen relationships between parents and their children

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Ron Estes introduced the Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and Daughters (PARENTS) Act, which grants state governments and tribal organizations the ability to use Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program funds to create Parenting Time Agreements (PTAs). This legislation would address the disparity

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Gov. Evers: Announces additional cuts to state spending due to COVID-19

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed the Department of Administration (DOA), under Secretary Joel Brennan, to work with state agencies to identify $250 million in cost savings for the current fiscal year (FY20-21). “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our nation, state, communities,

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