Stories tagged: "Sen. Ron Johnson"

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Politics Who Can Beat Ron Johnson? Democratic Senate Candidates Work to Separate Themselves From the Pack at First Major Forum

More than 800 people turned out for the virtual event, which organizers said they were using to find a candidate that could run on big issues and turn out voters.

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto November 18, 2021 11:17 am CST
Economy Dusk falls over the Capitol Monday after Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Economy Every Wisconsin Republican in Congress Voted Against the COVID Relief Bill

For the second time in 2020, every GOP member from the state opposed bipartisan help for farmers, renters, homeowners, small business owners, and families.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 22, 2020 10:18 am CST
Politics Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) stands between Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) during a news briefing following a Feb. 14, 2020 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyivv, Ukraine. (Shutterstock)
Politics Former GOP Official Says Ron Johnson Called It ‘Political Suicide’ to Admit Biden Won

Dec. 2, 2020, headlines from around Wisconsin

UpNorthNews Staff December 2, 2020 4:07 pm CST
Voting An absentee ballot for the upcoming presidential election. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)
Voting What Happens to Your Ballot if You Die After Voting Absentee in Wisconsin

Some states count dead voters’ ballots, while others discard them.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski October 23, 2020 10:20 am CDT
Commentary Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) stands between Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) during a news briefing following a Feb. 14, 2020 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyivv, Ukraine. (Shutterstock)
Commentary Outagamie County Exec Compares Johnson’s Misuse of Senate Committee to McCarthy

Tom Nelson says the Twitter age won’t save Ron Johnson.

Tom Nelson Tom Nelson September 8, 2020 6:59 am CDT

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As Wisconsin employers continue to search for workers, a new study has found that the pandemic has hit one portion of the state's workforce especially hard — those over 55. Economy ‘People Don’t Want to Work’? Maybe They Just Retired Rather Than Expose Themselves to COVID.
Dells of Eau Claire Politics A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Chippewa Falls resident Sharon Stephens examines a blanket that depicts the Chippewa Valley region while shopping Monday at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire. The small business and others across Wisconsin report strong recent sales, but many also report continuing to struggle to make up for losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy ‘Tethers to These Communities’: Wisconsin Shows Up for Small Business Saturday
Beloit’s ABC Supply Stadium is being heralded by local and state government officials as proof that polluted properties can not only be redeveloped, but also turned pillars of the community. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Environment Brownfield to Baseball: Beloit Hopes Ballpark Will Revitalize Downtown
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Politics Ron Johnson Calls Postmaster General Before Committee to Praise Cutbacks

Senator showers praise on the Trump mega-donor who says hundreds of sorting machines won’t come back.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow August 21, 2020 12:16 pm CDT
Coronavirus Johnson, Walker Push Hydroxychloroquine Despite No Evidence of Its Effectiveness to Treat COVID
Coronavirus Johnson, Walker Push Hydroxychloroquine Despite No Evidence of Its Effectiveness to Treat COVID

In a Cap Times op-ed, the Republican senator and former GOP governor hype a discredited drug.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski July 17, 2020 12:55 pm CDT