U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on Ludwig nomination to be judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday after the Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of Brett Ludwig to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, setting up a final vote for his confirmation on Wednesday: “I was pleased to recommend and vote for Brett Ludwig today to fill an important judicial vacancy that remained open for far too long. Judges, like Judge Ludwig, who are committed to applying the law as written and not acting like superlegislators from the bench are critical in upholding our system of checks and

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Trump campaign touts president’s successes to Black voters in radio ad

President Trump’s campaign is rolling out a new radio ad touting the president’s successes to Black voters. The spot features Herschel Walker and Georgia state lawmaker Vernon Jones, a Black Dem, praising Trump and knocking Joe Biden for failing to deliver for Black Americans. “Joe Biden has had 47 years to produce results, but he’s been all talk and no action just like so many of the Democrats wh… 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

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TUE PM Update: Transportation revenue dips amid drop in fuel taxes, registration fees

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state’s transportation fund took in almost 5 percent less in 2019-20 than was expected, driven largely by people driving less amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, the transportation fund took in nearly $1.9 billion over the fiscal year, about $97.3 million less than what the state expected… 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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Trump ad highlights economic recovery amid COVID-19

A new Trump’s new ad says “the greatest economy the world has ever seen” is coming back to life, but “Biden wants to change that.” The campaign didn’t disclose details on the buy in Wisconsin. The ad is running in a half-dozen states and on national cable. The ad plays a clip of Biden saying, “I would shut it down.” The clip is from an interview in which Biden said he would be willing to shut down… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view

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Biden up with two new ads in Wisconsin

Joe Biden is up with two new TV ads in Wisconsin A 60-second Biden spot calls the election “our chance to put the darkness of the past four years behind us” and “start fresh in America.” The campaign didn’t release details of the buy in Wisconsin. It said the spots will run across broadcast TV and digital on national cable channels and in nine states as part of a $47 million campaign this week. Th… 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

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AG Kaul: Announces $85 million multistate settlement with Honda

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a more than $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (collectively “Honda”), over allegations Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the frontal airbag systems installed in certain Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States. The systems were designed and manufactured by Takata Corporation, a long-time Honda supplier, and were first installed in Honda vehicles in the 2001 model year. “Hiding information about how its airbags put people’s lives and safety at risk is absolutely unacceptable,” said Attorney General

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Biden Campaign: Tom Steyer, IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson, and local leaders to host “build back better” clean energy roundtable with Wisconsin workers

On Wednesday, September 9, Tom Steyer, IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson, and congressional candidate Tricia Zunker will host a “Build Back Better” roundtable with Central and Western Wisconsin workers and local labor leaders. Steyer and Stephenson are co-chairs of the Biden for President Climate Engagement Advisory Council. At the event, workers will discuss Biden’s plan to create good-paying union jobs to build a resilient sustainable infrastructure and deliver an equitable clean energy future. LOGISTICAL INFORMATION Details are subject to change WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Biden for President Wisconsin “Build Back Better” Clean Energy Roundtable with Tom Steyer, Lonnie Stephenson, Tricia Zunker, and Central and Western Wisconsin

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Biden Campaign: U.S. Sen. Harris highlights commitment to workers and organized labor while visiting Milwaukee on Labor Day

Yesterday, Kamala Harris traveled to Milwaukee for Labor Day, where she held a private meeting with Jacob Blake’s family, toured an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Training Facility, and spoke with IBEW members and Wisconsin labor leadership about Joe Biden’s commitment to workers and organized labor. Harris also attended a “Build Back Better” roundtable with Black Milwaukee business owners. WITI Milwaukee: Kamala Harris meets Blake family, stops by union training facility […] IBEW Local 494 Business Manager Dean Warsh issued the following statement: “The Milwaukee Electrical JATC was honored to welcome 2020 Vice President candidate Kamala Harris to our training facility.

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WisDems: WI union leaders say Trump administration has betrayed working Wisconsinites

(WISCONSIN) — Ahead of Mike Pence’s visit to the badger state on Labor Day, Union leaders from across the state bashed the administration for hurting Wisconsin workers for the last four years. Now, in the middle of a pandemic, Donald Trump’s failed response to COVID-19 has completely abandoned working families across the state. WKBT: News8000: WI union leaders say Trump administration has betrayed working Wisconsinites Ahead of the Vice President’s visit on Monday representatives from the American Federation of Teachers, Wisconsin Farmers Union, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees shared their frustrations about the Trump administration during a video

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Palzewicz Campaign: Fitzgerald refuses to debate, prefers to do nothing as usual

Brookfield, WI – Scott Fitzgerald is setting a dangerous precedent.  The Fifth Congressional District seat is open in this election, but Fitzgerald will not consider a debate with Democrat Tom Palzewicz.  He will not return a phone call.  Fitzgerald is not interested in the democratic process, he prefers to do nothing as usual. When Governor Tony Evers called the full-time Wisconsin Legislature back into session, the Republican majority complied in a “session”, as they graveled in and graveled out, doing absolutely nothing.  Fitzgerald, along with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, did what they always do—nothing. Fitzgerald, Vos, has dominated the political landscape

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports bipartisan relief bill for Wisconsin’s independent live music venues during pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) cosponsored the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to provide Small Business Administration (SBA) grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19. These grants would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America. “Wisconsin is home to the World’s Largest Music Festival and many exceptional theaters, concert venues, performing arts centers and places of entertainment. These institutions help our communities thrive and we must ensure they’re around for years to come,” said Senator Baldwin. “Because of the ongoing pandemic, our entertainment

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WisDems: Wisconsin republicans embrace QAnon conspiracy theory

(WISCONSIN) — Over the long weekend, it was reported that two Wisconsin Republicans who appear to have the full backing of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, strongly support the radical online conspiracy theory, QAnon. Dave Armstrong, Republican candidate for the 75th Assembly District is one of several local politicians across the country who has used their social media channels to spread baseless and dangerous QAnon conspiracies that have fueled several acts of violence. Likewise, Eric Beach, the Republican candidate for the 57th Assembly District, posted numerous disturbing comments on his Twitter account, including calling President Obama a “terrorist” and pushing unfounded theories about government

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WisDems: Wisconsin voices continue to hold Trump accountable

(WISCONSIN) — Wisconsinites have been speaking out across the state as Trump has failed farmers, manufacturers, frontline and essential workers, small businesses, teachers, students and their families, and older citizens. See below for what they’ve been saying: Darin Von Ruden, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union: “All of these people whom I represent — Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike — suffered and saw their livelihoods destroyed because of Trump…Like the rest of the country, we are reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and Trump’s failed response to this crisis. For those of us who help feed the country it’s been

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Trump campaign: Urban radio ad contrasts President Trump’s record of success with Joe Biden’s failure to deliver for the Black community

President Donald J. Trump’s re-election campaign today launched a new ad on radio stations in urban markets featuring testimonials from Heisman Trophy winner and former professional football star Herschel Walker and Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones (D). In the spot, Walker and Jones endorse President Trump’s successful record of uplifting the Black community and contrast that with Joe Biden’s 47-year history of broken promises and empty talk.  While President Trump has worked to deliver school choice, criminal justice reform, and economic empowerment for Black Americans, Joe Biden offers more of the same liberal agenda that has failed the Black community for decades.  The

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Trump ad highlights economic recovery amid COVID-19

A new Trump’s new ad says “the greatest economy the world has ever seen” is coming back to life, but “Biden wants to change that.” The campaign didn’t disclose details on the buy in Wisconsin. The ad is running in a half-dozen states and on national cable. The ad plays

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Biden up with two new ads in Wisconsin

Joe Biden is up with two new TV ads in Wisconsin A 60-second Biden spot calls the election “our chance to put the darkness of the past four years behind us” and “start fresh in America.” The campaign didn’t release details of the buy in Wisconsin. It said the spots

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AG Kaul: Announces $85 million multistate settlement with Honda

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a more than $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (collectively “Honda”), over allegations Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the frontal airbag systems installed in certain Honda and Acura

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Biden Campaign: Tom Steyer, IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson, and local leaders to host “build back better” clean energy roundtable with Wisconsin workers

On Wednesday, September 9, Tom Steyer, IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson, and congressional candidate Tricia Zunker will host a “Build Back Better” roundtable with Central and Western Wisconsin workers and local labor leaders. Steyer and Stephenson are co-chairs of the Biden for President Climate Engagement Advisory Council. At the event, workers will

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Biden Campaign: U.S. Sen. Harris highlights commitment to workers and organized labor while visiting Milwaukee on Labor Day

Yesterday, Kamala Harris traveled to Milwaukee for Labor Day, where she held a private meeting with Jacob Blake’s family, toured an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Training Facility, and spoke with IBEW members and Wisconsin labor leadership about Joe Biden’s commitment to workers and organized labor. Harris also attended a

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports bipartisan relief bill for Wisconsin’s independent live music venues during pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) cosponsored the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to provide Small Business Administration (SBA) grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19. These grants would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector

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WisDems: Wisconsin republicans embrace QAnon conspiracy theory

(WISCONSIN) — Over the long weekend, it was reported that two Wisconsin Republicans who appear to have the full backing of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, strongly support the radical online conspiracy theory, QAnon. Dave Armstrong, Republican candidate for the 75th Assembly District is one of several local politicians across the country who

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WisDems: Wisconsin voices continue to hold Trump accountable

(WISCONSIN) — Wisconsinites have been speaking out across the state as Trump has failed farmers, manufacturers, frontline and essential workers, small businesses, teachers, students and their families, and older citizens. See below for what they’ve been saying: Darin Von Ruden, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union: “All of these people whom I

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Trump campaign: Urban radio ad contrasts President Trump’s record of success with Joe Biden’s failure to deliver for the Black community

President Donald J. Trump’s re-election campaign today launched a new ad on radio stations in urban markets featuring testimonials from Heisman Trophy winner and former professional football star Herschel Walker and Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones (D). In the spot, Walker and Jones endorse President Trump’s successful record of uplifting the Black

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