Saturday, October 17, 2020

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Here is some of what's new this week on the Northeast Wisconsin - GREEN BAY PROGRESSIVE. We update the news continuously. Check for the latest stories here.

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We've over-weighted the amount of power that our fossil fuel producers have, and we need the people of Wisconsin to stand up for real solutions, says 5th CD candidate Palzewicz.

Written by Palzewicz for Wisconsin, Chelsea Cross

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Small communities need affordable, accessible high-speed broadband internet more than ever as country goes online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Written by GOV Press Wisconsin

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Green Bay area's Kathy Hinkfuss and Dr. Kristin Lyerly are among slate of candidates for the Wisconsin Assembly promoted for Democratic victories across the state.

Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Courtney Beyer

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LWVWI, other voting rights groups band together to protect ways for voters to receive their mail-in absentee ballot, including online access and email delivery.

Written by League of Women Voters Wisconsin

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Native people have been subject to voter suppression for generations. $80,000 advertising campaign from Wisconsin Conservation Voices encourages Indigenous people across the state to vote.

Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters

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Countless constituents and healthcare professionals are urging the Legislature to expand Medicaid. We can allow 80,000 more people access to health care and improve our caregiver workforce.

Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31

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• Biden Endorses Amanda Stuck for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District
• Dr. Kristin Lyerly Backs State Supreme Court Ruling on Mask Order
• Conservation Voters celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
• Governor Encourages Wisconsinites to Stay Home and Limit Public Gatherings

Latest News

• Six Communities Selected for Broadband Connectors Pilot Program
• McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump
• Case to Provide Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting Reaches US Supreme Court
• State Building Commission Approves $73 million for Key Projects
• Digital Advertising Launched to Engage Native American Voters in Wisconsin
• Who Will Care for You?
• Dr. Kristin Lyerly Backs State Supreme Court Ruling on Mask Order
• Conservation Voters celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Commentary

• Erpenbach Applauds DHS Change in Health Care Benefits for Incarcerated Individuals
• “Driftless Wisconsin” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
• WI Democracy Campaign - Vote Early!
• Democratic Radio: Help Keep Veterans Safe
• Republicans Won't Act On Climate Change Because They Can't

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• DPW Announces LOL Comedy Fundraiser
• Sen. Tammy Baldwin Endorses Assembly Candidates
• New PUSA Spanish-Language Ad Slams Trump
• Pence Can’t Distract from Trump’s Failed COVID-19 Response
• Biden Endorses Amanda Stuck for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District
• Mike Pence Visit to Wisconsin

Latest Job Postings

• Winnebago County Circuit Court
• Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
• Pierce County Circuit Court
• Portage County Circuit Court

Local News Links

• Devil's Advocates Radio Network, Waukesha
• Door County Daily News, Sturgeon Bay
• Lakeland Times, Minocqua
• NEW Media Inc., Shawano, Oconto County, Whittenberg
• Northwoods River News, Rhinelander
• Press Gazette, Green Bay

Progressive Blogs - "Moving Forward with Facts & Reason"

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