Save America PAC: Endorsement of Adam Steen

Wisconsin’s 63rd Assembly District has a rising patriotic candidate named Adam Steen, who is running against the RINO Speaker of the Assembly, Robin Vos. Although Vos claims to be a Republican, he is constantly fighting America First efforts and policies. Our great slogan, Make America Great Again, is not exactly high on his list! Robin Vos supports substantially increasing Wisconsin’s gas tax, a terrible move that will seriously hurt the State’s residents. He is also demanding the turning of Wisconsin’s public highways into toll roads as an easy, but painful, way of raising funds. As Speaker of the Assembly, Robin

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Van Orden launches his first TV ad in 3rd CD campaign

Republican 3rd CD candidate Derrick Van Orden has launched the first TV ad in his campaign for retiring Dem U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s seat. The ad will run in La Crosse and Eau Claire. A spokesman for Van Orden’s campaign declined to say how much it spent on the spot. The 30-second ad features Van Orden sitting on a motorcycle, saying he isn’t like “professional politicians” who later become lobbyists…. 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

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TUE PM Update: Fundraising reports roll in; La Follette spent $86 in pre-primary period ahead of Dem challenge

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem AG Josh Kaul’s latest campaign finance report shows he has more than 26 times as much campaign money as his nearest Republican competitor. Kaul, in his first term, ended the July 1 – 25 period with $2 million on hand. Former 28th AD Rep. Adam Jarchow, of Balsam Lake, ended the period with $74,967 in his warchest, Fond du La… 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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Evers talks education in new TV spot

Gov. Tony Evers talks education in a new TV ad, saying he’s “not the flashiest guy around, but I’ll always do the right thing for Wisconsin.” The ad — Evers’ 13th of his reelection bid — is part of a previously announced $3.5 million buy through the Aug. 9 primary. In the spot, Evers says he spent his career as a teacher, principal and superintendent and didn’t think “in a million years” that he’d be in politics. “But when I saw the last administration cutting millions from our schools, demoralizing teachers, and dividing communities, I knew I had to step

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WisDems: Ron Johnson yet again threatens to cut Social Security and Medicare

MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview, Johnson argued that the Social Security and Medicare programs should be changed to allow cuts and not guarantee the earned benefits that older Wisconsinites have earned after paying into the program for decades. “Ron Johnson has made clear he would cut Social Security and Medicare despite the devastating impact it would have on older Wisconsinites. During his years in D.C., Johnson has lost touch with Wisconsinites and voters will hold him accountable in November,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman. Johnson has called Social Security a “Ponzi Scheme,” even going so

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WEC: Rules about ‘spoiling’ your ballot

MADISON, Wis. – Voters and the media have been contacting the Wisconsin Elections Commission with questions about the process and rules for spoiling absentee ballots. A spoiled ballot cancels an already returned absentee ballot so the voter can request another absentee ballot by mail or vote in person at their clerk’s office or at the polling place on Election Day. Wis. Stat. § 6.86(5) authorizes a voter to spoil his or her absentee ballot and be issued a new one. A voter may wish to spoil his or her absentee ballot to correct several issues, such as a damaged ballot; an error when

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Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin DOA and WisDOT join City of Racine for Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour announcement

City of Racine, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson and City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason, unveiled a stop on the recently announced Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle (EV) Circuit Tour, a multi-state collaborative effort from Governor Evers, and the Governors of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, to build America’s next iconic road trip specifically for electric vehicles. The announcement in Racine, held at a solar EV charging station at Racine City Hall, signaled Wisconsin’s commitment to the multi-state effort. “We’re so proud to be collaborating across state lines to

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Surveys Republican gubernatorial candidates

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation polled the Republican candidates for the gubernatorial election to help voters ahead of the primary vote on August 9. “It’s more important than ever to get to the polls for every election,” said WFBF President Kevin Krentz. “We are excited to be able to bring you some answers directly from the candidates specifically around agriculture.” All Republican candidates for the gubernatorial election were sent the same survey of seven questions, with five being specific to agriculture. The topics of the agricultural questions were on water, use value assessment, livestock siting law, Wisconsin’s Right-to-Farm law

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Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association: Welcomes new Finance Administrator – Gina De Sota, CPA

We are pleased to announce Gina De Sota, CPA has been hired as WHLA’s new Finance Administrator. She has a variety of experience working in industry and public accounting. As the Finance Administrator, Gina’s responsibilities will include assisting with all financial aspects of the association, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Gina will report to WHLA’s President & CEO Bill Elliott, CAE. Gina’s role brings the position back in-house to the WHLA Office in Brookfield, WI. “We are incredibly excited to have Gina join our team,” said Elliott. He continued, “She has a strong background in finance management, and her enthusiasm

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Gov. Evers: Joins fellow Midwest governors in announcing collaboration to build the Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with three Midwest governors, today announced a collaboration to build America’s next iconic road trip route, specifically for electric vehicles (EV). The Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour will consist of a network of EV chargers spanning over 1,100 miles of drivable shoreline around pristine Lake Michigan. The multistate partnership needed to build out and maintain the EV chargers, as well as market the new eco-tourism attraction, was solidified by a Memorandum of Understanding signed by key officials from each state. “Making our beautiful coastal communities not only more accessible to EVs but protecting them through lower

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Marquette University: Maya Smart book, “Reading for Our Lives,” to benefit Bo and Candy Ellis Student Success Fund

MILWAUKEE — Proceeds from sales of “Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six” by Maya Payne Smart, affiliated faculty of educational policy and leadership in Marquette University’s College of Education, will benefit the Bo and Candy Ellis Student Success Fund. “Reading for Our Lives” will be released Tuesday, Aug. 2. Book orders can be placed through the Marquette Office of University Advancement. “Reading for Our Lives” challenges the bath-book-bed mantra and the idea that reading aloud to our kids is enough to ensure school readiness. Instead, it gives parents easy, immediate and accessible ways to nurture language

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Green Bay Packers: To recognize Special Olympics Wisconsin for Packers Give Back Game Aug. 19

Preseason game honors the nonprofit for its 50-year history in creating inclusive communities across Wisconsin The Green Bay Packers announced today they will recognize Special Olympics Wisconsin as the nonprofit honoree for the Packers Give Back Game on Friday, Aug. 19. The preseason matchup between Green Bay and New Orleans will mark the second annual Packers Give Back Game, which supports a benefiting charity from Wisconsin by highlighting their work and amplifying their message before and during the game. Hundreds of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and their loved ones will receive a free bus ride to the game, as well

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Number of uninsured Americans reaches record low under President Biden

News Comes as Congress is on the Cusp of Delivering Most Significant Health Care Legislation Since the ACA   Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services released an analysis showing that just eight percent of Americans lacked health insurance at the beginning of 2022 — an all-time low for the nation. Additionally, more than five million Americans gained coverage since President Biden was elected in 2020. In response, Protect Our Care Executive Director Brad Woodhouse issued the following statement: “President Biden has done it again. After Republicans spent years trying to rip coverage away, President Biden

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UScellular: Donates $30,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Dane County

Madison, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. The company has invested in the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to support K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs. The STEM learning and experience provided is designed to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow, and according to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth Outcomes survey, the youth at Clubs display far greater interest in pursuing STEM careers than their peers nationally (52%

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Evers campaign: ICYMI – Gov. Evers visits The Good Fight Community Center in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers visited The Good Fight Community Center yesterday, which provides at-risk and disadvantaged youth in the La Crosse area with academic support, social support, and physical and mental fitness. Gov. Evers met with parents and kids to talk about the importance of public education, and toured the facility. As a lifelong educator, Gov. Evers knows firsthand how important a quality education is — that’s why during his first term, he’s brought both parties together to fund Wisconsin public schools at their highest level in nearly two decades and signed the largest increase

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Save America PAC: Endorsement of Adam Steen

Wisconsin’s 63rd Assembly District has a rising patriotic candidate named Adam Steen, who is running against the RINO Speaker of the Assembly, Robin Vos. Although Vos claims to be a Republican, he is constantly fighting America First efforts and policies. Our great slogan, Make America Great Again, is not exactly

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Van Orden launches his first TV ad in 3rd CD campaign

Republican 3rd CD candidate Derrick Van Orden has launched the first TV ad in his campaign for retiring Dem U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s seat. The ad will run in La Crosse and Eau Claire. A spokesman for Van Orden’s campaign declined to say how much it spent on the spot.

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Evers talks education in new TV spot

Gov. Tony Evers talks education in a new TV ad, saying he’s “not the flashiest guy around, but I’ll always do the right thing for Wisconsin.” The ad — Evers’ 13th of his reelection bid — is part of a previously announced $3.5 million buy through the Aug. 9 primary.

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WEC: Rules about ‘spoiling’ your ballot

MADISON, Wis. – Voters and the media have been contacting the Wisconsin Elections Commission with questions about the process and rules for spoiling absentee ballots. A spoiled ballot cancels an already returned absentee ballot so the voter can request another absentee ballot by mail or vote in person at their clerk’s office

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Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin DOA and WisDOT join City of Racine for Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour announcement

City of Racine, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson and City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason, unveiled a stop on the recently announced Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle (EV) Circuit Tour, a multi-state collaborative effort from Governor Evers, and

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UScellular: Donates $30,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Dane County

Madison, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. The company has invested in the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to support K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

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