Johnson ad focuses on his ‘right to try’ legislation

GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson launched a new TV ad that features two people who say the lawmaker’s “right to try” legislation helped save their mother’s life. The campaign said the new ad was part of a statewide broadcast and cable buy but didn’t release any other details. The spot features Kelley Sweet and Mark Akins, who talk about their mother being able to access a new treatment thanks to Johnson’… 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

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Fight for Wisconsin launches nearly $1M ad campaign backing Nicholson

Fight for Wisconsin has launched what it says is a nearly $1 million advertising campaign that praised Nicholson as a “doer” while others just talk. The narrator in the ad says while others talk, “one person does something.” It opens with images of Evers, Kleefisch and AFT President Randy Weingarten talking directly to the camera until their images overlap. While some talk, schools close, police are attacked and belittled and critical race theory flourishes, the narrator says. “They talk,” the narrator says. “One person does something. Kevin Nicholson has organized thousands of Wisconsinites to support our police, get kids back

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Pro-Nicholson PAC release polling showing Nicholson narrowing gap with Kleefisch, new ad

A super PAC created to back Kevin Nicholson released polling that suggests the former Marine has narrowed the gap with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch for the GOP nomination to take on Dem Gov. Tony Evers this fall. Fight for Wisconsin released polling results after what it said was a nearly $1 million advertising campaign that praised Nicholson as a “doer” while others just talk. According to 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.

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WED PM Update: Feds announce $116 million in transit funding for Wisconsin in ‘22

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Federal officials today announced more than $20 billion in transit funding for fiscal year 2022, including about $116 million for Wisconsin. In a media briefing, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the national figure represents 58 percent more funding than was provided in fiscal year 2021. “It also represents the larg… 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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Dept. of Natural Resources: Work Play Earth Day returns for 2022

Join the DNR celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at state parks throughout April. / Photo Credit: iStock/fstop123 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at Wiscons… 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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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: House Judiciary Committee advances Fitzgerald legislation in bipartisan vote

Washington, DC – Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed legislation led by Representative Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05). H.R. 7072, the NDO Fairness Act, will protect the due process rights of all Americans in the face of excessive government surveillance and data collection. The Committee passed the bill unanimously. The legal protections currently available to Americans fail to provide a meaningful check against the government when it demands your data. Under current law, prosecutors can request a person’s electronic communications data, such as their e-mail and phone records, from a third-party service provider, even when the person being searched is not suspected of

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Dept. of Health Services: Recognizes National Public Health Week during thank you tour

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues its “Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together,” during National Public Health Week to further promote the hard work and dedication of our state’s public health heroes. As part of the Thank You Tour, DHS is calling on Wisconsinites to participate online by recognizing individuals, groups, or organizations who have been involved in th… 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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League of Women Voters: Organizing a ‘thank-you’ to Wisconsin’s 1,956 clerks on Thank Election Heroes Day

MADISON, WISCONSIN – To celebrateThank Election Heroes Day on April 12, approximately 100 volunteers across Wisconsin will send thank-you cards to our state’s election officials at the state, county, and local levels to recognize their diligence in administering safe, accessible and secure elections. The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Public Citizen and other organizations across the state are coordinating this effort to ensure all municipal and county clerks across Wisconsin receive acknowledgment for their good work. “Wisconsin has some of the most efficient and secure elections in the country,” said Debra Cronmiller, LWVWI executive director. “We

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces technical education equipment grants

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the award of $440,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to 15 school districts to help the districts purchase high tech equipment and train as many as 2,800 students each year for careers in advanced manufacturing. “Technical education develops the workforce skills that are critical for Wisconsin’s growing manufacturing sector and thriving economy,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “From plasma tables to robotic arms, these Fast Forward educational equipment grants help provide our kids the tools, resources, and training to be successful and career-ready across Wisconsin.” The Technical Education Equipment funding is

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Spring elections show Wisconsinites value freedom to vote

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites once again showed they value their freedom to vote, turning out across the state to make their voices heard in local elections impacting our schools, our courts and our municipal government. And once again, dedicated local clerks and community members working at polling locations helped make it possible for Wisconsinites to cast their votes. In many communities, voters turned out to support their public schools, students, and teachers by rejecting the divisive tactics of some conservative politicians and supporting referendums to provide additional resources to keep their schools running in the face of the continuing failure of

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Schroeder campaign: Schroeder wins 59% of the vote in straw poll for secretary of state

The 4th Congressional District caucus favored Schroeder 59% over his opponent in the straw poll. I am thankful and humbled by my victory in the straw poll. Members in the 4th Congressional of Milwaukee and the area know the importance of fair and clean elections. They among many are aware of the problems that have occurred under the election commission and it’s necessity to be dissolved. Problems involving drop boxes, lack of special voting deputies in nursing homes, proper ID in voting etc. Bob Spindell of the Wisconsin Election Commission (the only member not referred for felony prosecution) who does an

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National Republican Senatorial Committee: NRSC and the Republican Party of Wisconsin launch “Operación ¡Vamos!”

Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Republican Party of Wisconsin are announcing “Operación ¡Vamos!”, a seven-figure investment in Hispanic field and communications program that will enable the NRSC and the WISGOP to share the Republican message with voters in Wisconsin for the midterm election. Chairman Rick Scott has been focused on the importance of the Hispanic vote since he took over the committee in 2021. Last spring, the NRSC released the Hispanic Battleground Survey which found that Hispanic voters largely reject the pillars of the Democrats’ agenda heading into the midterm elections, including wasteful spending, open borders, and banning voter ID requirements. A year later,

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UW-Madison: ‘How the Word is Passed’ chosen as UW-Madison’s 2021-22 Go Big Read book

MADISON — There are the stories of our past that we all know and celebrate. And then there are the stories that we do not talk about and often do not know. Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” illustrates how some of our country’s most essential stories are hidden in plain view and how much we can gain from listening to them. The book is the 2022-23 Go Big Read selection. In his narrative nonfiction debut, Smith visits eight sites, including his hometown of New Orleans; Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; New

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Johnson ad focuses on his ‘right to try’ legislation

GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson launched a new TV ad that features two people who say the lawmaker’s “right to try” legislation helped save their mother’s life. The campaign said the new ad was part of a statewide broadcast and cable buy but didn’t release any other details. The spot

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Work Play Earth Day returns for 2022

Join the DNR celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at state parks throughout April. / Photo Credit: iStock/fstop123 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22)

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National Republican Senatorial Committee: NRSC and the Republican Party of Wisconsin launch “Operación ¡Vamos!”

Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Republican Party of Wisconsin are announcing “Operación ¡Vamos!”, a seven-figure investment in Hispanic field and communications program that will enable the NRSC and the WISGOP to share the Republican message with voters in Wisconsin for the midterm election. Chairman Rick Scott has been focused on

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