MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel today recovered more than $10,000 in litigation costs for Wisconsin incurred during the state’s defense of the Wisconsin State Assembly’s redistricting maps before the United States Supreme Court. Because the United States Supreme
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The estimated cost to finish the north leg of the Zoo Interchange has climbed 16 percent to $232.6 million. That’s partly due to inflation after Republicans banned work to complete that piece
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Two Republicans tout a plan to decommission a state prison and the state GOP slams Tony Evers for not revoking some teacher licenses. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Aidan McMorrow: (608)-266-5810 (MADISON) – Yesterday, when asked whether or not he planned on attending any of Wisconsin’s correctional facilities, Governor Scott Walker said, “No, to me there’s no value to me visiting.” After hearing the Governor’s remarks, Senator Lena
Breakfast Fundraiser for Rep. John Macco with special guest U.S. Senator Ron Johnson August 25, 2018 Brown County GOP Office 1915 S Webster Avenue E. Allouez, WI 8 AM – 9:30 AM Host Level: $250 Suggested Contribution $50 Please make checks
Todd McClain – Chief of Staff 719-629-8930 First-time candidate asked district UW Chancellors to schedule debate series Osseo, WI – Today, Retired Army Colonel and first time congressional candidate Steve Toft sent letters to each of the six University of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Open Government (OOG) routinely receives inquiries, from authorities and requesters alike, about fees that may be charged for records under the Wisconsin Public Records Law. Recently, there has been
CONTACT: William Sethares, (608) 262-5669, sethares@wisc.edu; Lewis Friedland, lfriedla@wisc.edu, (608) 263-7853 MADISON – Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are using computers in new ways to develop a comprehensive picture of how people communicate about politics, and how those conversations
Contact: Justin Bielinski, (414) 208-9283 MILWAUKEE — A new television advertisement from the Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor campaign hits the airwaves this week. The ad will begin airing on Thursday, August 9th and will run through primary day, August
CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Badger State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat US Senator in November Election MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will oppose U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election. The free-market activist group will be
Schimel Silent After Kaul Proposes Debates in Every Wisconsin Congressional District MADISON — Four weeks ago today, former federal prosecutor and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul challenged incumbent Attorney General Brad Schimel to agree to eight debates, one
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 New structure to replace Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park also approved MADISON – The State of Wisconsin Building Commission today met to approve several key projects across the state including a proposal to
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Today, the State Building Commission approved the Brown County STEM Innovation Center, a three-story, multi-tenant office and laboratory building to be constructed on the UW-Green Bay campus. The project’s total cost
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Documents highlight payment to Executive Assistant, federal audit results, following previous slush fund accusations [Madison, WI] — The Republican Party of Wisconsin is releasing new documents today that raise serious questions about how Democrat
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel today recovered more than $10,000 in litigation costs for Wisconsin incurred during the state’s defense of the Wisconsin State Assembly’s redistricting maps before the United States Supreme Court. Because the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Wisconsin’s favor in a decision announced
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The estimated cost to finish the north leg of the Zoo Interchange has climbed 16 percent to $232.6 million. That’s partly due to inflation after Republicans banned work to complete that piece of the project in this biennium as part of the
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Two Republicans tout a plan to decommission a state prison and the state GOP slams Tony Evers for not revoking some teacher licenses. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and
Aidan McMorrow: (608)-266-5810 (MADISON) – Yesterday, when asked whether or not he planned on attending any of Wisconsin’s correctional facilities, Governor Scott Walker said, “No, to me there’s no value to me visiting.” After hearing the Governor’s remarks, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “As an elected official
Breakfast Fundraiser for Rep. John Macco with special guest U.S. Senator Ron Johnson August 25, 2018 Brown County GOP Office 1915 S Webster Avenue E. Allouez, WI 8 AM – 9:30 AM Host Level: $250 Suggested Contribution $50 Please make checks payable to: Friends of John Macco 1138 Main Street Green Bay,
Todd McClain – Chief of Staff 719-629-8930 First-time candidate asked district UW Chancellors to schedule debate series Osseo, WI – Today, Retired Army Colonel and first time congressional candidate Steve Toft sent letters to each of the six University of Wisconsin campuses asking their chancellors to schedule a debate series
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Open Government (OOG) routinely receives inquiries, from authorities and requesters alike, about fees that may be charged for records under the Wisconsin Public Records Law. Recently, there has been a noticeable and concerning increase of inquiries pertaining to high
CONTACT: William Sethares, (608) 262-5669, sethares@wisc.edu; Lewis Friedland, lfriedla@wisc.edu, (608) 263-7853 MADISON – Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are using computers in new ways to develop a comprehensive picture of how people communicate about politics, and how those conversations can be shaped by media, social networks and personal interactions.
Contact: Justin Bielinski, (414) 208-9283 MILWAUKEE — A new television advertisement from the Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor campaign hits the airwaves this week. The ad will begin airing on Thursday, August 9th and will run through primary day, August 14th. Watch the ad here. “Mandela Barnes grew up in
CONTACT: Joe Sangiorgio, jsangiorgio@afphq.org Badger State Activist Group Goes All-In to Defeat US Senator in November Election MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will oppose U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election. The free-market activist group will be canvassing, making phone calls, and running advertisements taking Baldwin to
Schimel Silent After Kaul Proposes Debates in Every Wisconsin Congressional District MADISON — Four weeks ago today, former federal prosecutor and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul challenged incumbent Attorney General Brad Schimel to agree to eight debates, one in each Wisconsin congressional district. After the most recent finance
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 New structure to replace Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park also approved MADISON – The State of Wisconsin Building Commission today met to approve several key projects across the state including a proposal to release $5 million to help fund construction of the Brown
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (920) 660-0615 GREEN BAY– Today, the State Building Commission approved the Brown County STEM Innovation Center, a three-story, multi-tenant office and laboratory building to be constructed on the UW-Green Bay campus. The project’s total cost is $15 million with a $5 million state investment and
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Documents highlight payment to Executive Assistant, federal audit results, following previous slush fund accusations [Madison, WI] — The Republican Party of Wisconsin is releasing new documents today that raise serious questions about how Democrat candidate for governor and union boss Mahlon Mitchel has misused