Saturday, August 14, 2021

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Vaccination is key to protecting employees and their families from Delta variant.

Written by GOV Press Wisconsin

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Can this Legislature draw maps in an open, nonpartisan manner that reflects the will of all Wisconsinites, asks non-partisan election watchdogs.

Written by League of Women Voters WI, Debra Cronmiller

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U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday enables Wisconsin lawmakers to start drawing new congressional and state legislative maps. Despite winning just over half of the congressional vote in 2020, Republicans hold 2/3.

Written by NDRC, Fabiola Rodriguez

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Includes $500,000 awarded for technical assistance to out-of-school nonprofits.

Written by GOV Press Wisconsin

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Dr. Frederick Prehn tries to control wolf hunts after term ended in May, argues a 1964 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling allows office holders to retain posts if State Senate does not confirm replacement.

Written by Tim Carpenter Press, State Senator District 3

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Governor speaks on MSNBC, CNN about what’s at stake in Wisconsin. Print news report on actions.

Written by DGA Press, Christina Amestoy

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• Ron Johnson’s Massive Tax Break Helps Himself, Biggest Donors
• Bill Introduced to Legalize Cannabis Use in Wisconsin
• It’s Your Vote – Not Money – that Should Count
• Evers Vetoes Republican Efforts to Curtail Voting
• Gableman Peddled Election Conspiracy Theories At Trump Rally After 2020 Election

Latest News

• Governor Announces Vaccine Clinics, Encourages State Workers and Families to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
• Conservative Charlie Sykes Slams GOP Voting Restrictions
• Head of WIGOP Election Review Attends MyPillow Conspiracy Convention
• Agard Sends Letter Applauding Senate Leader’s Efforts to End Cannabis Prohibition
• $50 Million Awarded in Beyond the Classroom Grants

Commentary

• Radio Address - Underscoring Critical Need to Protect Voting Rights in Wisconsin
• Farmers Union President Slams Ron Johnson’s Failure to Stand Up For Agriculture
• Release of US Census Data Provides Challenge to State Legislators

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• WisDems Thank Gov. Evers, President Biden, for Funding Tourism Benefits, Local Economies
• NDRC Calls for New Maps to Fairly Reflect the Will of Wisconsin Voters
• Gov. Tony Evers Thanks Ron Kind
• Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Six Anti-Democratic Election Bills

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
• Press Times, Green Bay Area
• Northwoods River News, Rhinelander
• Press Gazette, Green Bay
• The NEWcomer, Green Bay

Progressive Blogs - "Moving Forward with Facts & Reason"

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The GBP Staff.

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