VoteVets says it’s starting $1 million defending Baldwin on Tomah VA

VoteVets says it’s up with a new $1 million TV buy defending U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin from a new attack ad over the Tomah VA. The spot opens with a clip from a $1.6 million buy released last week by the Concerned Veterans for America as a narrator says, “Out-of-state billionaires are playing politics with Wisconsin’s veterans.” Another adds the attacks against Baldwin, D-Madison, have been labeled “false and misleading by local news organizations and independent fact checkers.” “Here’s the truth,” the second narrator says. “Sen. Tammy Baldwin called for multiple investigations and worked across party lines to pass reforms

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Gov. Walker: Highlights success of tourism industry at Governor’s Conference on Tourism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Scott Walker Highlights Success of Tourism Industry at Governor’s Conference on Tourism The total six-year growth of tourism activity is up more than $5.2 billion, a 35% increase since Governor Walker took office.   MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker spoke to approximately 900 tourism industry representatives today in Appleton about the state of tourism in Wisconsin and its impact on the economy at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism.“Wisconsin’s tourism industry plays an important role in moving Wisconsin forward ultimately impacting job creation, workforce development, and economic growth,” Governor Walker

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MON News Summary: Governor’s, Senate race coverage; Johnson calls for end to Mueller probe

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 12: WisPolitics.com Election Year Preview The WisPolitics.com election year preview-brought to you by the Wisconsin Counties Association-assembles some of Wisconsin’s foremost political experts to lay out the challenges and advantages for Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and all of the candidates from ac… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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WisGOP: Launches statewide “Double Talk Dallet” billboard campaign

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Republican Party of Wisconsin Launches Statewide “Double Talk Dallet” Billboard Campaign Supreme Court Candidate Rebecca Dallet will say anything to get elected [Madison, WI] — The Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a statewide billboard campaign today highlighting the hypocrisy of Rebecca Dallet, a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. The billboards are critical of Dallet’s hypocrisy on recusal, after a Wisconsin State Journal story disclosed that Dallet took money from attorneys with more than 100 cases in front of her on the bench. Visit DoubleTalkDallet.com to see more examples of

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Genrich announces bid for Green Bay mayor

Dem Rep. Eric Genrich officially announced today he will not seek re-election to the Assembly ahead of running for mayor of Green Bay in 2019. The third-term lawmaker said he made the decision after a series of “encouraging conversations” with family and community members over the past few months. “As I begin this campaign, I want to make it clear that this race will not be about one person or a collection of candidates,” he said. “Instead this effort must be about the people of Green Bay — people in every corner of the city and from all walks of

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‘UpFront’: Johnson says Trump tariffs risky for economy

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson called President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs risky and said Congress may hold hearings on them. “Maybe this is a negotiating tactic. It’s kind of a risky one if it is,” the Oshkosh Republican said on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. Johnson said the positive things that have happened in the economy since Trump took office could … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Rep. Genrich: Statement announcing run for mayor of Green Bay

Contact: Eric Genrich 920-593-8528 These last few months I have spent a lot of time talking with family, friends, and community members about the prospect of my run for mayor. As a result of those encouraging conversations, and because of my continued commitment to public service and my love for this city, I am announcing my candidacy today. I am simultaneously announcing my decision not to seek reelection to the state Assembly. I make that decision with mixed emotions, recognizing how much work remains to be done. But I also never intended to make a lifelong career of legislative service.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Discusses North Korea and trade on CNN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2018 Contact: Ben Voelkel Johnson Discusses North Korea and Trade on CNN OSHKOSH – In an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the president’s intention to meet with North Korean leaders, and concerns with the Trump administration’s tariffs and their impact on Wisconsin. Excerpts from Senator Johnson’s appearance are below and video can be found here. North Korea “Let’s not be snookered again. Let’s not be Charlie Brown to North Korea’s Lucy. We’ve seen this movie before, that’s why we’ve called on President Trump to make sure we maintain the maximum

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MON News Summary: Governor’s, Senate race coverage; Johnson calls for end to Mueller probe

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 12: WisPolitics.com Election Year Preview The WisPolitics.com election year preview-brought to you by the Wisconsin Counties Association-assembles some of Wisconsin’s foremost political experts to lay out the challenges and advantages for Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and all of the candidates from ac…

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WisGOP: Launches statewide “Double Talk Dallet” billboard campaign

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Republican Party of Wisconsin Launches Statewide “Double Talk Dallet” Billboard Campaign Supreme Court Candidate Rebecca Dallet will say anything to get elected [Madison, WI] — The Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a statewide billboard campaign today

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Genrich announces bid for Green Bay mayor

Dem Rep. Eric Genrich officially announced today he will not seek re-election to the Assembly ahead of running for mayor of Green Bay in 2019. The third-term lawmaker said he made the decision after a series of “encouraging conversations” with family and community members over the past few months. “As

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‘UpFront’: Johnson says Trump tariffs risky for economy

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson called President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs risky and said Congress may hold hearings on them. “Maybe this is a negotiating tactic. It’s kind of a risky one if it is,” the Oshkosh Republican said on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. Johnson

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Rep. Genrich: Statement announcing run for mayor of Green Bay

Contact: Eric Genrich 920-593-8528 These last few months I have spent a lot of time talking with family, friends, and community members about the prospect of my run for mayor. As a result of those encouraging conversations, and because of my continued commitment to public service and my love for

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Discusses North Korea and trade on CNN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2018 Contact: Ben Voelkel Johnson Discusses North Korea and Trade on CNN OSHKOSH – In an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the president’s intention to meet with North Korean leaders, and concerns with the Trump administration’s tariffs and

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