WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler denounces republican resolution honoring Rush Limbaugh

(MADISON) — Following today’s vote by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate to honor Rush Limbaugh, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today’s Republican resolution honoring Rush Limbaugh was another partisan political exercise aimed at further dividing our state. After refusing to even take up a resolution honoring Black History Month and the achievements of Black Americans with Wisconsin ties including Hank Aaron and Vice President Kamala Harris, Republicans made time today to honor a man who once made a racist parody song disparaging America’s first Black president a regular feature of his radio show. “Make no

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TUE PM Update: State announces some at-risk groups will get earlier eligibility for COVID vaccine

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — People age 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine shot beginning Monday, a week sooner than expected, Gov. Tony Evers announced today. Originally, the group’s vaccine eligibility was slated to begin March 29. The date was moved up due to increased vaccine supply and availability o… 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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DNR: Hosts listening sessions regarding PFAS investigation and cleanup in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities March 17

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host online listening sessions on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 to seek public input on PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities. The meeting is the 13th in a series of meetings the DNR will host for area residents. The listening sessions will include routine updates from the DNR, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and other partners regarding the status of PFAS investigations and cleanup actions in the community. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products including non-stick cookware,

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DWD: Releases 2021 unemployment insurance fraud report

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released its 2021 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Report covering the agency’s efforts to prevent fraudulent activity through technical upgrades, deterrence and education. This past year was unprecedented, both in terms of the number of claims filed and the sophisticated, coordinated attempts of criminals to target Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system. States across the country faced an onslaught of scams and fraud, often perpetrated by international crime rings. Much of DWD’s fraud prevention work in 2020 was focused on preventing criminals from using stolen information to access the claims system and on protecting the

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WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler denounces republican resolution honoring Rush Limbaugh

(MADISON) — Following today’s vote by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate to honor Rush Limbaugh, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today’s Republican resolution honoring Rush Limbaugh was another partisan political exercise aimed at further dividing our state. After refusing to even take up a resolution

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DWD: Releases 2021 unemployment insurance fraud report

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released its 2021 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Report covering the agency’s efforts to prevent fraudulent activity through technical upgrades, deterrence and education. This past year was unprecedented, both in terms of the number of claims filed and the sophisticated, coordinated attempts of

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