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Democrats concerned with GOP’s proposed disability accommodations

By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 8, 2019

GOP leaders proposed rule changes to allow members of the Assembly to call into committee meetings based on disability accommodations during a press conference Tuesday at the Capitol. This change comes after a complaint from Rep. Jimmy Anderson, D-Fitchberg, who requested to digitally attend meetings he could not physically appear at this past January.

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“Forward Together:” Democrats discuss legislative session priorities, emphasize increased action

By Max Schaefer | Oct. 8, 2019

Democratic representatives outlined their priorities for the upcoming Fall session in a press conference, “Forward Together,” at the Senate Parlor Monday focusing on values that put “families, workers and communities first.” The 20-minute meeting led by Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, Rep. Sheila Stubbs, D-Madison, and Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, carried a frustrated tone on the lack of legislative action occurring, which representatives linked to the state of Wisconsin’s tense, split government.

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2020 electability: Why Biden leads polls among black voters

By Ashley Obuljen | Oct. 7, 2019

Why has former Vice President Joe Biden polled highest among black voters for the 2020 presidential election following multiple racial controversies? It’s not solely due to his ties to former President Barack Obama, according to FiveThirtyEight senior political writer Clare Malone.

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Wisconsin lawmakers want a seat at the table for legal sports gambling

By Bremen Keasey | Oct. 3, 2019

States can now decide to legalize sports gambling after a 2018 Supreme Court decision — and some Wisconsin lawmakers want to get in on the action.

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Evers and Kaul continue pushing to alter gun control legislation

By Emma Grenzebach | Oct. 2, 2019

“I’m convinced at the end of the day we will have a special session and we’ll be making that announcement within a week, maybe two weeks,” Gov. Tony Evers said when asked when he expects the state legislature to address gun control on WTMJ Tuesday.

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Manufacturing Madness: Wisconsin’s Coolest Products

By Kylie Ver Kuilen | Oct. 1, 2019

The “Made In Wisconsin” competition is an opportunity to highlight the state’s manufacturing industry — which employs approximately one in five Wisconsinites. With over 150 products nominated and nearly 145,000 votes cast, the competition works to bring together communities from every corner of the state.

Majority Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, sent a letter to Evers “respectfully demanding” he change the special election date of former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s Congressional seat.

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Vos implores Evers to change special election date in light of Hanukkah

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 30, 2019

Majority Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, hand delivered a letter to Gov. Tony Evers Friday asking him to change the date of the special election called to address U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s, R-WI, recent resignation.

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Fitzgerald announces congressional campaign

By Will Husted | Sep. 28, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, announced his candidacy for congress last week in Oconomowoc.

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Evers visits areas damaged by historical Wisconsin tornado

By Ashley Obuljen | Sep. 28, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency Wednesday for Chippewa, Dunn, and Clark counties after visiting areas hit by the strongest September tornado in Wisconsin since 2002.

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GOP upset as Evers calls for special election to fill Congress seat

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 25, 2019

To the GOP’s dismay, Gov. Tony Evers announced there will be a special election to fill the Congress vacancy created by U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s, R-WI, resignation on Monday. Duffy informed Evers he would be leaving the office after eight years on September 19, effective as of September 23.

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Evers looks to implement more restrictive firearm ownership laws on personal safety, gun violence

By Kylie Ver Kuilen | Sep. 23, 2019

Controversy over the Extreme Risk Protection Order exploded across partisan lines throughout the Capitol as Evers pushes for more strict gun laws to prevent violence.

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Legislators find food labels for milk, meat alternatives misleading

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 22, 2019

“I, for one, prefer a cold glass of cow’s milk to a cup of almond beverage any day,” exclaimed Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, upon introducing “Truth in Food Labeling.” The three-bill plan to support agribusiness was announced Sept. 20, Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Day, to address his concerns of consumer confusion surrounding plant-based milk and meat alternatives.

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Stanford Taylor emphasizes equity in her inaugural State of Education address

By Molly Davis | Sep. 21, 2019

Wisconsin State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor told hundreds of people gathered in the Capitol’s rotunda she is “more energized than ever to make a difference,” during her first State of Education address.

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Representatives aim to increase penalties for assaulting licensed nurses

By Ashley Obuljen | Sep. 19, 2019

The Wisconsin Judiciary and Public Safety Committee convened in a public hearing at the Capitol Tuesday to discuss a bill that would allow district attorneys to deliver felony charges to those who injure nurses. Under current Wisconsin law, a person who intentionally harms another person — including a nurse — can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This proposed bill would recategorize the level of offense to a Class H felony charge when the victim is a nurse.

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New legislation introduced to increase vehicle safety for young children

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 17, 2019

Legislators from both sides of the aisle came together in hopes of updating legislation regarding child safety seat laws at the capitol Tuesday afternoon alongside medical professionals.

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Evers publicizes new opportunities for legal positions across the state

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 16, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Sec.-Designee Joel Brennan will travel to six state courthouses on Tuesday to announce openings for more than 60 assistant district attorney positions.

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Evers creates task force addressing options, barriers to retirement planning

By Dominic LeRose | Sep. 16, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #45 on Monday to address the ongoing phenomenon of retirement insecurity throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s aging population is expected to increase 60 percent by 2030, yet one out of every seven voters has no method to save for retirement.

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Personal conviction waivers in K-12 schools cause concern for health experts

By Michael Bogaards | Sep. 16, 2019

The autumn breeze of September signals stressful back-to-school time, meaning a shopping frenzy and navigating new schedules. However, for some parents, an additional concern looms: whether or not to vaccinate their children.

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Baldwin proposes bill to support broadcasting reach for Packer games

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 11, 2019

Packer fan Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, re-introduced legislation that would require every cable, satellite and video provider to broadcast Green Bay Packers games to all Wisconsin subscribers.

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Bill aims to relieve Milwaukee’s financial pressure by increasing county sales tax

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 11, 2019

Democratic representatives proposed legislation to increase Milwaukee County’s sales tax by one percent in order to address financial challenges faced by public service institutions.

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