Evers vetoes bill regulating private election grants

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would prohibit local election commissions from accepting private money to help cover costs. The guv said he vetoed AB 173 because the state’s election laws are so robust that private funds do not threaten the integrity of the election process. The bill would have required the state Elections Commission to accept private funds and distribute them to local, county and municipal election commissions, instead. Evers added the state’s election laws already provide transparency for how local governments spend funds from private election-related grants and election officials must always run elections according to law,

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Sen. Roys: GOP budget betrays Wisconsin families

Madison – Today, Republicans will ignore overwhelming public support for Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounce Back Budget, and instead pass what the Wisconsin State Journal termed a “brutalist” budget that shortchanges our kids, our taxpayers, and our future. Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “The GOP has, at every turn, made the wrong choice for Wisconsin families. They removed every single significant provision in Gov. Evers’ budget, starving our state of needed investments – in public education, healthcare, economic development, climate mitigation, local services. “Governor Evers listened to what Wisconsinites said they needed, and crafted a budget to help our state recover

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WED PM Update: Evers signs opioid settlement bill; Senate debating state budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today approved a bill to give the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee final say over opioid lawsuit settlements despite his concern that at least part of the measure is unconstitutional. The bill puts in place guidelines on how the state should handle lawsuit settlements from opioid manufacturers. It would a… 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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Rep. Duchow Statement on Veto of Assembly Bill 173

MADISON – Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 173 which prohibited the use of private funds to run Wisconsin’s Elections: “By vetoing Assembly Bill 173, Governor Evers has shown that he does not care about ensuring that all Wisconsin voters have equal access to the ballot box. Rather than ensuring our elections are conducted with the highest level of integrity and transparency, Governor Evers has signaled that out-of-state corporations and other big-money groups can cast undue influence on our elections by cherry-picking which municipalities they dump millions of dollars into.”   “Because of

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes Assembly Bill 173

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 173, one bill among several passed by Republicans in the Legislature that would affect election administration in Wisconsin. The legislation comes as Republican-controlled Legislatures are taking up similar or related measures in states across the country. One week ago, the governor called to receive these bills, among others, without delay, including Assembly Bill 173 and Senate Bills 203, 204, 205, 210, 212, and 292. Despite that request, the Legislature has declined to present the remainder of the requested bills to the governor.   Assembly Bill 173 prohibits accepting private grants or donations for election

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Senate backs amended bill on police use of force

The Senate today backed an Assembly change in use-of-force legislation that was requested by the Milwaukee Police Association, eliminating the original bill’s provision to hold officers criminally liable for failing to intervene when another officer uses force illegally. The bill now goes to Gov. Tony Evers. Under the new version of the bill, officers would be required to prevent or stop another officer from using force only if they observe force that does not comply with the use-of-force standard and it is safe for them to intervene. SB120 complies with another request from the MPA: it would not be implemented

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WIPPS: Wausau policing community survey seeks feedback on Wausau Police Dept.

The Wausau Policing Task Force (WPTF) has released a community survey to gather input and feedback from Wausau residents and visitors concerning attitudes towards and experiences with the Wausau Police Department. The Wausau Policing Community Survey is available in an online format and will also be mailed to 5,000 randomly selected residences in Wausau. The results will be shared with the City of Wausau to help improve policing. According to Mayor Katie Rosenberg, “We created The Wausau Policing Task Force so we could hear directly from our community and ensure we’re meeting Wausau’s needs. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to

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U.S Sen. Johnson: I’m telling the American people things they need to know that the media, social media don’t want them to

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss Big Tech and the mainstream media’s censorship of discussions on the origins of COVID-19 and how they continue to suppress real stories of human suffering such as the testimonies heard on Monday at a press conference held in Milwaukee on adverse effects to the COVID-19 vaccines. The senator also mentioned the Biden administration’s complete lack of acknowledgment of the crisis at the southern border that is a direct results of their failed policies. A video of the interview can be found here, and excerpts are

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U.S. Reps. Kind, Gallagher: Introduce bipartisan legislation to protect the future of Wisconsin dairy and support family farmers

Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission to recommend solutions to the issues facing family farmers and help secure the future of Wisconsin dairy. For the past several years Wisconsin family farmers have faced historic challenges, highlighting the need to take action to identify and implement reforms to ensure dairy farmers have the tools they need to thrive. The Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission would consist of a broad coalition of dairy farmers, dairy processors, and other industry experts who would provide recommendations on how to address some of the biggest challenges facing

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Cosponsors bipartisan whole milk legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) cosponsored the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021, legislation that would allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program to serve whole milk. “In Wisconsin, our proud dairy tradition runs deep. Milk doesn’t only fuel our state economy though, whole milk is also an excellent source of nutrition for children, boasting nine essential nutrients. For too long, federal regulations have prevented kids from receiving the milk they want in their school-served meals. This bill would allow schools to expand the varieties of milk they offer, giving children

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Senate sends personal property tax repeal to Evers’ desk

The Senate voted 20-12 to repeal the personal property tax imposed on business equipment, sending the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers. The Senate signed off on changes the Assembly made to the original bill after the guv’s Department of Revenue raised concerns. Still, the vote fell along party lines in the Senate after four Dems backed the bill in the Assembly on Tuesday. Sen. Duey Stroebel, one of the bill’s lead authors, argued taxpayers had waited long enough for repeal. He said special interests over the years had successfully won various exemptions to the tax, turning it into “Swiss cheese.”

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WisDems: July Fourth is back – from fireworks to BBQs, Wisconsinites are coming back together thanks to Evers and Biden

MADISON Wis. — Wisconsin is coming back together just in time for July Fourth, and the contrast from last year couldn’t be more stark. Last summer, from community celebrations to major tourism events, Wisconsin was forced to lock down while COVID-19 cases increased and hospitalizations surged:  The New York Times: It’s July 4, but the Firework Shows Won’t Go On Oshkosh Northwestern: Oshkosh Fourth of July parade, fireworks canceled due to coronavirus Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Small parties aren’t necessarily safe, and other things to know if you decide to celebrate July Fourth in Wisconsin Wisconsin State Journal: World Dairy Expo

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Evers vetoes bill regulating private election grants

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would prohibit local election commissions from accepting private money to help cover costs. The guv said he vetoed AB 173 because the state’s election laws are so robust that private funds do not threaten the integrity of the election process. The bill would

Read More »

Sen. Roys: GOP budget betrays Wisconsin families

Madison – Today, Republicans will ignore overwhelming public support for Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounce Back Budget, and instead pass what the Wisconsin State Journal termed a “brutalist” budget that shortchanges our kids, our taxpayers, and our future. Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “The GOP has, at every turn, made the

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Rep. Duchow Statement on Veto of Assembly Bill 173

MADISON – Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 173 which prohibited the use of private funds to run Wisconsin’s Elections: “By vetoing Assembly Bill 173, Governor Evers has shown that he does not care about ensuring that all Wisconsin voters have equal access

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes Assembly Bill 173

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 173, one bill among several passed by Republicans in the Legislature that would affect election administration in Wisconsin. The legislation comes as Republican-controlled Legislatures are taking up similar or related measures in states across the country. One week ago, the governor called to

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Senate backs amended bill on police use of force

The Senate today backed an Assembly change in use-of-force legislation that was requested by the Milwaukee Police Association, eliminating the original bill’s provision to hold officers criminally liable for failing to intervene when another officer uses force illegally. The bill now goes to Gov. Tony Evers. Under the new version

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U.S. Reps. Kind, Gallagher: Introduce bipartisan legislation to protect the future of Wisconsin dairy and support family farmers

Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission to recommend solutions to the issues facing family farmers and help secure the future of Wisconsin dairy. For the past several years Wisconsin family farmers have faced historic challenges, highlighting the need to

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Cosponsors bipartisan whole milk legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) cosponsored the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021, legislation that would allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program to serve whole milk. “In Wisconsin, our proud dairy tradition runs deep. Milk doesn’t only fuel our state

Read More »

Senate sends personal property tax repeal to Evers’ desk

The Senate voted 20-12 to repeal the personal property tax imposed on business equipment, sending the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers. The Senate signed off on changes the Assembly made to the original bill after the guv’s Department of Revenue raised concerns. Still, the vote fell along party lines in

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