Paul Fanlund: The epicenter of Trumpism is closer than you think

As we fume about the nightmare presidency of Donald Trump from inside Madison’s liberal bubble, it’s worth noting that the president’s most pivotal supporters are only about 100 miles to the southwest, not some far-away conservative bastion in Texas or Montana. And that same nearby region may well determine the duration of the Trump era.

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: ‘We need to help businesses’

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced a bill aimed at protecting small businesses from potential misinformation provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The OSHA Employer Notification Act would require OSHA to notify a business of an

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Bruce Murphy: The anti-roads governor

If you’re a disenchanted GOP supporter of Gov. Scott Walker looking to take some shots at him, the liberal Cap Times in Madison is the perfect venue. And so former transportation secretary Mark Gottlieb talked to reporter Katelyn Ferral and the Cap Times gave Gottlieb plenty of space to air his complaints.

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Ed Brooks: An honor and a privilege

How do you say good bye? It isn’t easy, but after ten years as your state representative, I’ve decided to step aside to focus my efforts on dealing with cancer, which has unfortunately returned after a period of remission. While I may be headed out to pasture (sorry, the farmer in me couldn’t resist), I do so knowing that Wisconsin is moving in the right direction, and that we’ve come a long way over the past decade.

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Democracy for America: Endorses candidates for Lt. Governor in Wisconsin, Hawaii, Rhode Island

Contact: Neil Sroka, nsroka@democracyforamerica.com, 847-219-8491 National progressive group backs Barnes (WI), Green (HI), Regunberg (RI) in critical state contests Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced its endorsement of three candidates running for Lieutenant Governor in states across the country — Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin, Josh Green in Hawaii, and Aaron

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Paul Fanlund: The epicenter of Trumpism is closer than you think

As we fume about the nightmare presidency of Donald Trump from inside Madison’s liberal bubble, it’s worth noting that the president’s most pivotal supporters are only about 100 miles to the southwest, not some far-away conservative bastion in Texas or Montana. And that same nearby region may well determine the duration of the Trump era.

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FRI News Summary: Vinehout files notice of non-candidacy for Senate seat; another 1st CD Republican launches bid to replace Ryan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health with former Dem Party chair Matt Flynn to discuss his bid for the Democratic nomination to run against GOP Gov. Scott Walker. See Flynn’s bio: https://forwardwithflynn.com/meet-matt-matt-flynn-governor-… Please log in

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: ‘We need to help businesses’

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced a bill aimed at protecting small businesses from potential misinformation provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The OSHA Employer Notification Act would require OSHA to notify a business of an alleged violation 24 hours prior to making a public statement

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Bruce Murphy: The anti-roads governor

If you’re a disenchanted GOP supporter of Gov. Scott Walker looking to take some shots at him, the liberal Cap Times in Madison is the perfect venue. And so former transportation secretary Mark Gottlieb talked to reporter Katelyn Ferral and the Cap Times gave Gottlieb plenty of space to air his complaints.

Read More »

Ed Brooks: An honor and a privilege

How do you say good bye? It isn’t easy, but after ten years as your state representative, I’ve decided to step aside to focus my efforts on dealing with cancer, which has unfortunately returned after a period of remission. While I may be headed out to pasture (sorry, the farmer in me couldn’t resist), I do so knowing that Wisconsin is moving in the right direction, and that we’ve come a long way over the past decade.

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FRI AM Update: Radio addresses; Walker to make stop in Two Rivers today

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — Sen. Mark Miller highlights Stroke Awareness Month in this week’s Dem radio address. The Monona Dem tells listeners it’s “important to know the signs” of a stroke, including face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty. Knowing what a

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