Michels ad refutes charge he supported gas tax increase

GOP guv candidate Tim Michels is up with a new TV ad refuting the charge he supported a gas tax increase, saying the attacks are “what happens when the establishment gets desperate.” Michels’ campaign declined to release details on the buy behind the 15-second spot. It comes after GOP guv rival Rebecca Kleefisch has run two ads hitting Michels on the gas tax, including one that features former Gov… 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

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WED PM Update: Johnson raises $7M, Michels hits back on gas tax attack

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson raised $7 million during the second quarter of the year through his personal campaign account and his leadership PAC, about the same as what he pulled in during the first three months of 2022. Johnson’s campaign said he received 53,638 online donations during the period with an average donation of $38. But… 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 Veterans Affairs: Now accepting grant applications for nonprofits that serve veterans

MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced today that applications are now being accepted for two grants available to Wisconsin organizations that serve veterans and their families. Applications for both the WDVA Nonprofit Grant and the WDVA Entrepreneurship Grant will be accepted through Friday, August 12 at 4 p.m. “Wisconsin is a state that truly cares for veterans, and this is especially clear when you see the incredible work being done by nonprofits throughout the state,” said Secretary Kolar. “I encourage organizations across the state, especially those who work with underserved populations and areas, to apply for

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Henry Vilas Zoo: Welcomes a new red panda

Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of an endangered red panda. Bandit, a two-year-old male red panda, arrived from the Columbus Zoo in June and has completed all of his health checks. Bandit was just introduced to the Zoo’s female red panda, Tai, and starting June 14th both pandas will now be viewable in the Children’s Zoo area near the goat yard. “Our red pandas are among the most popular attractions at the zoo, so we are incredibly excited to welcome Bandit and know he will be an instant family favorite,” said Dane County Executive Joe

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Releases second round of endorsements for the November 2022 Election

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its second wave of endorsements for the November 2022 Election. This wave of endorsements includes incumbents, challengers, and first-time candidates across the state. “We’re proud to endorse these candidates for a cleaner, healthier Wisconsin,” said Executive Director Kerry Schumann. “These are challenging times for Wisconsin. Partisan gerrymandering has tipped the scales toward one-party rule in the Wisconsin legislature. Despite that, great people across the state are rising to the occasion and running for office.” “These activists, current and former elected officials, and engaged citizens have proven themselves as pro-conservation and pro-democracy

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WisDems: Gov. Evers joins WisDems for “Defend Choice” event to outline stakes of 2022 election

MADISON, Wis. – Today, as part of a national “Defend Choice” week of action, Gov. Tony Evers, Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Dane County Supervisor April Kigeya spoke with Wisconsin voters to call out Republicans’ ultra-MAGA attacks on abortion access and outline the stakes of the November elections. Speakers underlined that reproductive rights are on the ballot in 2022 and that Democrats are energized to elect pro-choice candidates like Gov. Evers who will continue to fight for safe, legal abortion access in Wisconsin.   WATCH FULL EVENT HERE “We are at a critical time. I have never heard so much anger and concern

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WisDems: “Heart of the 7th C.D.” Picnic

On Saturday, July 30, Democratic Candidates for the 2022 Primary and General Election will speak to voters at a free brat barbeque and potluck in Ojibwa Park, in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, south east of Hayward (W7911 State Highway 70, Ojibwa, WI). Probable candidate speakers include all the U.S. Senate primary contenders including Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Alex Lasry, Tom Nelson, Steven Olikara, Peter Peckarsky, Kou Lee, and Darrell Williams.  According to Kim Butler, Chair of the WI 7th Congressional District Democratic Party, “The Heart of the 7th C.D.” was a successful event in 2018, attracting almost

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Schroeder campaign: Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling delegitimizes votes cast in 2020 election

NEENAH, WI – Wisconsin Republican candidate for Secretary of State Jay Schroeder made a statement about last week’s ruling by Wisconsin’s Supreme Court declaring that ballot drop boxes violates our law. The court’s final decision rendered memos from Wisconsin’s Election Commission as invalid and not consistent with Wisconsin’s statutes. Schroeder shared the following statement: “The Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) overstepped its legal authority, and this action is now declared as null and void. It’s our duty as a free citizenry to live by self-governance through an elected representative and call for the decertification of the illegitimate 2020 presidential election. The due diligence

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins 22 colleagues in introducing the Tax Filing Simplification Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 22 colleagues in introducing the Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022, legislation that simplifies the tax filing process for millions of Americans, saving them hours and hundreds of dollars. Along with lowering costs and eliminating red tape for all taxpayers, the simplified filing tools would ensure that more eligible people – including millions of low-income Americans – receive important tax refunds, like the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. According to recent polling, 77% of Americans support this legislation. “Wisconsin taxpayers waste hours and hundreds of dollars each year on a confusing tax system.

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St. Norbert College: Announces 2022-23 CEO Breakfast Series line-up

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College’s CEO Breakfast Series has announced its 2022-23 lineup. Under the auspices of the college’s Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics, the CEO Breakfast Series brings some of the top business leaders to venues on and off campus. Drawn from companies nationwide, series speakers also include regional leaders with globally focused businesses. Hear how they’ve successfully steered their companies through challenging times and a changing business climate and draw valuable insights you can apply in your own organization. You may register for each event individually or for the entire season. The cost is

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Barnes ad focuses on abortion

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes released the third TV ad of his campaign, this one with his mother talking about having an abortion. The campaign said the ad is part of a multi-million dollar campaign on broadcast, cable and digital throughout the state. According to a check of TV buys posted at the FCC’s site, Barnes is currently running ads on broadcast in the Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee markets. His first buys on broadcast in Green Bay began today, and Dem sources said he’s also up on cable in Milwaukee. In the ad, Mandela Barnes says his mother

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Building Back Together ads touts infrastructure bill’s lead pipe replacement provisions

A group created to promote President Biden’s agenda is launching a six-figure media buy in Wisconsin to tout provisions in the infrastructure package that will replace lead pipes. Building Back Together said the buy includes 60- and 30-second TV and digital ads targeting Black and Latino audiences in Wisconsin. The TV spots will run in the Milwaukee market. The 60-second version of the TV ad features Milwaukee resident Deanna Branch, who says her boys’ health “is everything to me” and one has been hospitalized twice with lead poisoning. She says water was coming into her home through lead pipes, making

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Kleefisch campaign: What exceptions to abortion does Gov. Evers support?

[Waukesha, WI] – During a press conference on abortion on Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers twice refused to answer what specific exceptions to abortion he’d support, only saying he wants to go back to before the Dobbs decision. Candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch issued the following statement in response: “Tony Evers asked ‘what the hell’ my proposal is. Well, governor, it’s quite simple: I’ll protect the lives of the unborn, support moms, and actually enforce the laws we have — something you have demonstrated you are incapable of doing. “Evers is unwilling to answer for his radical position of abortion on demand without exception. Furthermore,

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NRSC: Alex Lasry only has the Bucks to campaign on

Washington, D.C. – In case you’ve been missing Alex Lasry’s lackluster of a U.S. Senate primary campaign, he only has the Milwaukee Bucks to talk about with Wisconsinites. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Alex Lasry announced last year he was stepping away from his job as senior vice president of the NBA team — a job he landed in 2016 because his father owns one-third of the Bucks. He took a leave of absence from the Milwaukee Bucks to run for office. But his campaign did not.  Is this because he has no other ties to Wisconsin and nothing else to

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Michels ad refutes charge he supported gas tax increase

GOP guv candidate Tim Michels is up with a new TV ad refuting the charge he supported a gas tax increase, saying the attacks are “what happens when the establishment gets desperate.” Michels’ campaign declined to release details on the buy behind the 15-second spot. It comes after GOP guv

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Henry Vilas Zoo: Welcomes a new red panda

Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of an endangered red panda. Bandit, a two-year-old male red panda, arrived from the Columbus Zoo in June and has completed all of his health checks. Bandit was just introduced to the Zoo’s female red panda, Tai, and starting

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Releases second round of endorsements for the November 2022 Election

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its second wave of endorsements for the November 2022 Election. This wave of endorsements includes incumbents, challengers, and first-time candidates across the state. “We’re proud to endorse these candidates for a cleaner, healthier Wisconsin,” said Executive Director Kerry Schumann. “These are

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WisDems: “Heart of the 7th C.D.” Picnic

On Saturday, July 30, Democratic Candidates for the 2022 Primary and General Election will speak to voters at a free brat barbeque and potluck in Ojibwa Park, in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, south east of Hayward (W7911 State Highway 70, Ojibwa, WI). Probable candidate speakers include all the U.S. Senate primary

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St. Norbert College: Announces 2022-23 CEO Breakfast Series line-up

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College’s CEO Breakfast Series has announced its 2022-23 lineup. Under the auspices of the college’s Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics, the CEO Breakfast Series brings some of the top business leaders to venues on and off campus. Drawn from companies nationwide, series

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Barnes ad focuses on abortion

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes released the third TV ad of his campaign, this one with his mother talking about having an abortion. The campaign said the ad is part of a multi-million dollar campaign on broadcast, cable and digital throughout the state. According to a check of TV

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Kleefisch campaign: What exceptions to abortion does Gov. Evers support?

[Waukesha, WI] – During a press conference on abortion on Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers twice refused to answer what specific exceptions to abortion he’d support, only saying he wants to go back to before the Dobbs decision. Candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch issued the following statement in response: “Tony Evers asked ‘what the hell’

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NRSC: Alex Lasry only has the Bucks to campaign on

Washington, D.C. – In case you’ve been missing Alex Lasry’s lackluster of a U.S. Senate primary campaign, he only has the Milwaukee Bucks to talk about with Wisconsinites. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Alex Lasry announced last year he was stepping away from his job as senior vice president of the

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