THU AM Update: Evers says he’s raised more than $2.5M since primary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — Dem guv candidate Tony Evers says he’s raised more than $2.5 million in the month since his Aug. 14 primary victory. That includes more than 16,000 donations, per a campaign release. The next fundraising report, due Sept. 25, details fundraising between July 31 and Aug. 31. A … 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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DC Wrap: Ryan undecided on future after Congress, says businesses should ‘be patient’ through Trump administration tariffs

Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week, Sept. 7-13 Part of the joy in so many families is introducing the new generation to hunting, to fishing, to hiking, boating, all sorts of things. – U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, touting Congress’ need to reauthorize the critical Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides federal dollars to further conservation efforts. The fund is set to expire Sept. 30. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir said in a statement to WAOW Baldwin “pretends she’s on

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Evers campaign: Tony Evers raises more than $2.5 million in first month of general election

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 MADISON–Today, the Tony Evers for Wisconsin campaign announced that it has raised more than $2.5 million in the first month of the general election campaign. “Wisconsinites are enthusiastic, engaged, and ready to vote for a change in November,” said campaign manager Maggie Gau. “While Scott Walker and Republican special interest groups are running desperate and disgusting smear campaigns, Tony has been focused on the issues that matter most to our families and building grassroots support for his positive vision for Wisconsin.  That’s translating into momentum in our fundraising and on the ground as we continue to push toward victory on Election Day.” Since

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Cosponsors bipartisan bill to open access to mental healthcare for veterans

Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov The Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act will provide veterans streamlined access to mental health services within the VA La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act, which will allow all veterans who served on active duty in combat operations eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any mental illness through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Currently, there is a five-year window for veterans to seek treatment after serving for mental illnesses before losing their priority status within the VA. “Our veterans have earned and deserve

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Introduces legislation to delist the gray wolf

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today introduced legislation, with bipartisan support, that would return management of gray wolves to state control. Management of these gray wolves were transferred from the state to the federal level following two 2014 U.S. District Court decisions that reinstated gray wolves under the protections of the Endangered Species Act. These designations leave farmers and ranchers in those states without a legal avenue to protect their livestock from wolves. “Wisconsin deserves the opportunity to use science-based wildlife management for our own gray wolf

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THU AM Update: Evers says he’s raised more than $2.5M since primary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — Dem guv candidate Tony Evers says he’s raised more than $2.5 million in the month since his Aug. 14 primary victory. That includes more than 16,000 donations, per a campaign release. The next fundraising report, due Sept. 25,

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Evers campaign: Tony Evers raises more than $2.5 million in first month of general election

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 MADISON–Today, the Tony Evers for Wisconsin campaign announced that it has raised more than $2.5 million in the first month of the general election campaign. “Wisconsinites are enthusiastic, engaged, and ready to vote for a change in November,” said campaign manager Maggie Gau. “While Scott Walker and Republican special interest groups

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Introduces legislation to delist the gray wolf

Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 Washington DC – Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, today introduced legislation, with bipartisan support, that would return management of gray wolves to state control. Management of these gray wolves were transferred from the state to the federal level following two

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