http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconn-groundbreak-s5.jpgTwo years after Trump put a shovel in the ground, Foxconn is still just another big Republican politician promise left unfulfilled.

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and more will encourage voters to make a plan to cast their ballot.

WISCONSIN -- On Tuesday, October 20, the first day of in-person early voting, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will kick off the “What’s at Stake” Get Out The Vote bus tour with stops across the state to energize voters. 

Beginning in Madison, the “What’s at Stake” bus tour will feature a series of events with local Wisconsin leaders and campaign surrogates including State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and more. At each stop, voters will be encouraged to visit www.iwillvote.com/WI to make a plan to cast their ballot.

There will be more than a dozen stops on the bus tour, including:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

• Madison

• Waukesha

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

• Milwaukee

• Green Bay

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

• Superior

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

• Eau Claire

• Hudson

• La Crosse

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

• Janesville

• Milwaukee

LOGISTICAL INFORMATION

Details are subject to change

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flood-wi-field-s5.jpgThe fossil fuel industry receives about $650 billion in subsidies and renewables only receive about 27 billion. Republicans in Congress have either not understood the issue, or they choose to ignore it.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-47-milwaukee-mb4-s5.jpgNext virtual public hearing will happen Thursday, October 29.

Gov. Evers Releases statement on denial of temporary injunction request for State's public gathering limits.

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the circuit court's denial of a request by the Tavern League of Wisconsin to grant a temporary injunction on Emergency Order #3,  limiting public gatherings to 25 percent of a building or room's capacity. 

“This critically important ruling will help us prevent the spread of this virus by restoring limits on public gatherings. This crisis is urgent. Wisconsinites, stay home. Limit travel and going to gatherings, and please wear a face covering whenever you have to go out.”

Green Bay, WI - Early In-Person Absentee Voting begins tomorrow, October 20th at City Hall, 100 N. Jefferson.  The hours and days are listed below and we will serve voters during those times.  Voters should bring a photo ID and, if registering, photo ID and proof of residency.

Please go to www.greenbaywi.gov/elections for our voter guides and more information.

•    Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Friday, October 23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•    Monday, October 26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Tuesday, October 27, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Wednesday, October 28, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Thursday, October 29, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last day to register in Clerk’s office prior to election)

•    Saturday, October 31, 10 am to 4 pm

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s5.jpgSmall communities need affordable, accessible high-speed broadband internet more than ever as country goes online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON, 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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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voting-dropbox-s5.jpgLWVWI, other voting rights groups band together to protect ways for voters to receive their mail-in absentee ballot, including online access and email delivery.

Appleton 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.