Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host this Friday’s debate between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers. The Oct. 26
The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund is up with a new TV ad that charges Walker has “repaid” the wealthy special interests and donors who have supported him. Greater Wisconsin said the ad is running in the Green Bay market. The
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems knocked President Trump ahead of his Mosinee rally this evening, saying “Wisconsinites are paying the price” for his priorities and failure to uphold his campaign pledges. U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and
CONTACT: Jessica Lovejoy, 608-318-3065 press@judgeneubauer.com More than 260 current and former judges now endorse Neubauer RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, announced today that she has been endorsed by an additional 60 judges in
MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. announced today that Rep. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) will be named a 2018 Property Taxpayer Champion in recognition of his work on behalf of the taxpayers of the state. “Rep. Stafsholt has worked tirelessly
Joe Biden to be joined by Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers and Democratic candidates up-and-down the ballot MADISON – On Tuesday, October 30th, Vice President Joe Biden will headline an early vote rally at University of Wisconsin—Madison. The 47th Vice President of
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Democratic nominee for governor Tony Evers and nominee for lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will hold an early vote rally with former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday, October 30 in Milwaukee. Evers, Barnes, and Biden will offer
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer has named retired U.S. Army Major General Marcia Anderson to be the sponsor of the future USS Beloit. General Anderson is a proud
Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel launched the state Department of Justice’s Safe Schools Week by attending a mental health training and awarding more safety grants. These second round of grants are for schools to improve mental health training of
Contact: Jeanne Hoffman 608-266-4019 Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the hiring of Stacie Reece to serve as the City’s first Sustainability Coordinator. In this new position with the Engineering Division, Ms. Reece will work to develop Madison’s sustainability programs
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids, and meth from other countries; Stronger support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts; More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed into law
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an event noting the historic efforts of the administration and Congress in fighting the opioid epidemic, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued this statement
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Governor and Mom Discuss Humble Upbringing, Work to Deliver Results for Hardworking-Families [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign launched a new TV ad today with Scott Walker and his mom, Pat Walker, where they discuss family
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (920) 375-1217 or Tim@glenngrothman.com Dan Kohl supports socialized medicine, also known as “universal health care.” He’s quoted as saying “There are many paths to get to universal health care.” In 2008, Dan Kohl supported and campaigned on
CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Today, Scott Walker will campaign with Donald Trump in central Wisconsin. Yesterday, Walker released a racist ad that stigmatized DACA recipients. In response, NextGen Wisconsin State Youth Director George Olufosoye made the following statement: “Scott Walker has
CONTACT: Rep. Don Vruwink 608-266-3790 State Rep. Don Vruwink was named a 2018 Property Taxpayer Champion by Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc., today. In announcing the honor, the organization cited Rep. Vruwink’s legislation to freeze property taxes for low-income elderly residents
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— After leading the way on $100 million of school safety funding, Brad Schimel’s efforts are delivering results. Educators appreciate Schimel’s work to fund school security improvements and mental health initiatives. See the
Contact: info@focusontosaeducation.com Referendum Propaganda Fails to Inform Taxpayers about $114 Million Loss in State Aid Wauwatosa, WI – The Wauwatosa school campaign to persuade voters to approve a $124.9 million school referendum – the second largest such request on the ballot in Wisconsin this fall
Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host this Friday’s debate between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers. The Oct. 26 debate will begin at 6 p.m. at the Helen Bader
The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund is up with a new TV ad that charges Walker has “repaid” the wealthy special interests and donors who have supported him. Greater Wisconsin said the ad is running in the Green Bay market. The narrator opens the spot saying those special interests and donors
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems knocked President Trump ahead of his Mosinee rally this evening, saying “Wisconsinites are paying the price” for his priorities and failure to uphold his campaign pledges. U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan, speaking with reporters on a press call this
CONTACT: Jessica Lovejoy, 608-318-3065 press@judgeneubauer.com More than 260 current and former judges now endorse Neubauer RACINE, WI – Judge Lisa Neubauer, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, announced today that she has been endorsed by an additional 60 judges in the last 60 days. She now has earned the support
MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. announced today that Rep. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) will be named a 2018 Property Taxpayer Champion in recognition of his work on behalf of the taxpayers of the state. “Rep. Stafsholt has worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of Wisconsin to defend property
Joe Biden to be joined by Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers and Democratic candidates up-and-down the ballot MADISON – On Tuesday, October 30th, Vice President Joe Biden will headline an early vote rally at University of Wisconsin—Madison. The 47th Vice President of the United States will be joined by Tammy Baldwin, Tony
Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Democratic nominee for governor Tony Evers and nominee for lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will hold an early vote rally with former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday, October 30 in Milwaukee. Evers, Barnes, and Biden will offer remarks on the importance of voting early in this election
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer has named retired U.S. Army Major General Marcia Anderson to be the sponsor of the future USS Beloit. General Anderson is a proud native of Beloit and in 2011 became the first African
Contact: zroday@republicanags.com 203-640-9208 Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel launched the state Department of Justice’s Safe Schools Week by attending a mental health training and awarding more safety grants. These second round of grants are for schools to improve mental health training of teachers and administrators. The Attorney General awarded the last $45
Contact: Jeanne Hoffman 608-266-4019 Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the hiring of Stacie Reece to serve as the City’s first Sustainability Coordinator. In this new position with the Engineering Division, Ms. Reece will work to develop Madison’s sustainability programs and develop new initiatives to increase alternate and renewable resources,
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids, and meth from other countries; Stronger support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts; More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed into law a number of Senator Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms to combat the
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an event noting the historic efforts of the administration and Congress in fighting the opioid epidemic, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued this statement following the bill’s signature: “Following years of work, landmark l…
Contact: Austin Altenburg media@scottwalker.com Governor and Mom Discuss Humble Upbringing, Work to Deliver Results for Hardworking-Families [Madison, Wis.] – The Walker campaign launched a new TV ad today with Scott Walker and his mom, Pat Walker, where they discuss family and the governor’s upbringing. While they did not have much,
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (920) 375-1217 or Tim@glenngrothman.com Dan Kohl supports socialized medicine, also known as “universal health care.” He’s quoted as saying “There are many paths to get to universal health care.” In 2008, Dan Kohl supported and campaigned on Healthy Wisconsin, which would have cost taxpayers $15 billion. Kohl
CONTACT: NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Today, Scott Walker will campaign with Donald Trump in central Wisconsin. Yesterday, Walker released a racist ad that stigmatized DACA recipients. In response, NextGen Wisconsin State Youth Director George Olufosoye made the following statement: “Scott Walker has shown us where h… Please log in to access subscriber
CONTACT: Rep. Don Vruwink 608-266-3790 State Rep. Don Vruwink was named a 2018 Property Taxpayer Champion by Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc., today. In announcing the honor, the organization cited Rep. Vruwink’s legislation to freeze property taxes for low-income elderly residents via an income tax cut; legislation to limit the managed
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— After leading the way on $100 million of school safety funding, Brad Schimel’s efforts are delivering results. Educators appreciate Schimel’s work to fund school security improvements and mental health initiatives. See the full op-ed from the Kenosha News here or find excerpts below. Facing our
Contact: info@focusontosaeducation.com Referendum Propaganda Fails to Inform Taxpayers about $114 Million Loss in State Aid Wauwatosa, WI – The Wauwatosa school campaign to persuade voters to approve a $124.9 million school referendum – the second largest such request on the ballot in Wisconsin this fall – could actually cost Wauwatosa taxpayers more than $300 million.