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Six Communities Selected for Broadband Connectors Pilot Program PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 16 October 2020 10:06

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

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McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Thursday, 15 October 2020 13:42

mitch-mcconnellWASHINGTON, DC - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday shot down the prospect of a coronavirus deal totaling between $1.8 trillion and $2.2 trillion — the goalposts of the current talks between Democrats and the White House.

McConnell's comments, made to reporters in Kentucky, underscore the divisions between President Trump and Senate Republicans on a fifth coronavirus package, with the GOP leader preparing to force a vote on a $500 billion bill next week.

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Case to Provide Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting Reaches US Supreme Court PDF Print E-mail
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Written by League of Women Voters Wisconsin   
Thursday, 15 October 2020 12:42

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

Last Updated on Friday, 16 October 2020 17:21
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State Building Commission Approves $73 million for Key Projects PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 15 October 2020 09:39

construction-workersAppleton Readiness Center and UW-Green Bay classroom renovations included in key projects.


MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Wednesday approved a total of approximately $73 million in key projects across the state. Highlights of the approvals include:

  • Construction of a code compliance and renovation project in Building 1 at Central Wisconsin Center;
  • Construction of an addition and renovation project at the Appleton Readiness Center;
  • Release of Building Trust Funds-Planning for preliminary design of the Units 9 and 10 wet cell remodeling project at Wisconsin Resource Center, and preliminary design of the Madison Armed Forces Reserve Center Motor Vehicle Storage Building;
  • Construction of lab renovation projects for UW-Stout and UW-Green Bay for the Classroom Renovations/Instructional Technology Improvement program;
  • Construction of repair and renovation projects for UW-Milwaukee and UW-Platteville for the Minor Facilities Renewal program; and
  • Construction of 20 maintenance and repair projects located at various locations in 13 counties across the state for the Departments of Administration, Corrections, Health Services, Natural Resources, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Public Instruction, and the UW-System.

The Building Commission is chaired by Gov. Evers and includes following members:

  • State Senator Janis Ringhand;
  • State Senator Jerry Petrowski;
  • State Senator Patrick Testin;
  • State Representative Jill Billings;
  • State Representative Rob Swearingen;
  • State Representative Mark Born; and
  • Citizen member Summer Strand.
 
Digital Advertising Launched to Engage Native American Voters in Wisconsin PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters Press   
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 14:17

voterNative 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.

Last Updated on Friday, 16 October 2020 14:36
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Who Will Care for You? PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31   
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 09:28

disability-oldCountless 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.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 October 2020 09:48
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Dr. Kristin Lyerly Backs State Supreme Court Ruling on Mask Order PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Kristin Lyerly for State Assembly, Abraham Lyerly   
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 09:50

coronavirus-masksBut it is past time Republicans get to work and recognize the severity of this surging pandemic, says local physician.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 October 2020 10:36
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Conservation Voters celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters Press   
Monday, 12 October 2020 09:14

Indigenous PeoplesIndigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of the continuance, the survival in spite of cultural suppression and colonialism, and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples.

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Many Believe Fitzgerald Should Resign For Lack Of COVID Response PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Palzewicz for Wisconsin, Chelsea Cross   
Friday, 09 October 2020 19:18

coronavirus-small-businessRepublican-controlled Legislature has done nothing, failing to convene to pass any legislation to combat COVID-19 or the ongoing unemployment crisis, and Scott Fitzgerald won't discuss his positions.


Brookfield, WI - They didn't meet to discuss the pandemic, and they aren't meeting to debate any other issues of concern to the citizens of Wisconsin. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, mirroring U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is happy to do nothing. Based on Fitzgerald's lack of legislative response to Covid-19, many in Wisconsin are calling for his resignation. Democrat Tom Palzewicz will stand up and be counted, which is why he is running against Fitzgerald for the Fifth Congressional District seat.

According to the National Council of State Legislatures, "Wisconsin has been the least-active, full-time legislature in the entire country since the beginning of the pandemic." State Senator Chris Larson said in early October that the legislature hasn't convened in 174 days.

tom-palzewicz"This is a time when America needs leadership and decisive action," said Palzewicz. "We need to unite and effect an action plan to fight the pandemic, unemployment, climate change, and social injustice. What we don't need is Republican leadership that chooses to pass the buck and let somebody else deal with the consequences.

"I don't know what Scott Fitzgerald stands for, because he doesn't discuss his positions on any issue. What I do know is he doesn't believe the state government should govern. He would rather leave that to the courts. America has had enough of this autocratic, take-it-or-leave-it governing, and has had its fill of Donald Trump's Republican Party. This isn't leadership, it's lunacy,."

scott_fitzgeraldState Senator Tim Carpenter released a statement on Wednesday calling for Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald to resign, citing frustration with the state senate's lack of Covid-19 or unemployment-related legislation.

"Wisconsin is in a full blown public health crisis, with our state currently ranking in the top three worst states for COVID-19," Carpenter told Channel 3000. "We are facing the worst public health crisis since 1918 and the Legislature has no scheduled meetings."

The Democratic state senator said the pandemic would only worsen and that as cases rise, Wisconsin's health care delivery systems could be overwhelmed.

"The Republican-controlled Legislature has done nothing for over 170 days, failing to convene to pass any legislation to combat COVID-19 or the ongoing unemployment crisis," Carpenter said. "Senator Fitzgerald admitted that the Republicans don't have a COVID-19 plan, even while they constantly criticize Governor Evers' public health plans."

Carpenter said Fitzgerald should step down and urged the legislature to convene in committees and sessions to pass Covid-19 legislation.

Palzewicz believes the government has a responsibility to act and represent the needs of the people. He favors bipartisan decision-making but cautions that Republicans have been reluctant to come to the table with Democrats because Trump has divided the country and does not favor compromise and collaboration.

"They say they have a plan other than Governor Ever's safer at home edict," said Palzewicz. "What plan? We haven't seen any plan, there has been no discussion, no debate. Wisconsin is being run like a third-world dictatorship. Nearly 140 thousand Wisconsinites have tested positive for COVID-19, and our legislature does nothing, because Scott Fitzgerald won't allow it."

 
Stuck Voices Concerns Over Lack of Coronavirus Relief PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Amanda Stuck Press   
Friday, 09 October 2020 08:56

amandastuck8th CD candidate Amanda Stuck questions Gallagher’s votes against the USPS Fairness and HEROES Acts.


Appleton - Congressional candidate Amanda Stuck questions Rep. Mike Gallagher’s recent votes especially his stance The Heroes Act, which has broad support from veterans and frontline worker groups. Despite the wide support, the bill failed in May and the hard working people of Northeast Wisconsin are still waiting for another coronavirus relief package which is looking more and more unlikely this year.

“His latest campaign ad, like much of his other campaign materials, touts his service record,” said Stuck. “While I have nothing but respect for the brave men and women that serve our country I am a little uneasy about my opponent behaving as though his record insulates him from the decisions he’s made that have negatively affected his fellow veterans.”

mike-gallagher-speaksIn the past year Rep. Gallagher has voted against the USPS Fairness Act and the Delivery for America Act. Both bills would have aided the financial stability USPS which is one of the nation’s largest employers of veterans. More impactfully, Rep. Gallagher voted against the HEROES Act which would have provided additional stimulus to frontline workers as well as a number of measures specifically designed to benefit active service members and veterans.

“Gallagher had an opportunity to lead by example and fight for real, tangible benefits that our frontline workers and veterans deserve,” said Stuck. “But once again he chose to turn this into another partisan issue to dance around. There were measures to increase funding to the VA, increased benefits to disabled and homeless veterans, and mental health coverage for our National Guardsmen deployed on COVID duties. Sometimes voting with your party is voting against your constituents and Rep. Gallagher votes continue to show us where his loyalties lie.

Last Updated on Saturday, 10 October 2020 09:08
 
Governor Encourages Wisconsinites to Stay Home and Limit Public Gatherings PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 09 October 2020 07:39

womanWe should limit public gatherings to 25 percent of the room or building capacity and stay home as much as possible to help flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19, says Evers.

Last Updated on Saturday, 10 October 2020 08:23
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