Realtors decline to endorse in governor’s race

The Wisconsin Realtors Association has decided against endorsing in the guv’s race this year, saying both Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels are good on the group’s issues. WRA President and CEO Mike Theo told WisPolitics.com the group did its research on both candidates and then brought them in for interviews before deciding against an endorsement. “We’ve always had a history of s… 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

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FRI AM Update: Coalition announces debates in U.S. Senate, guv races

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … Subscribers: Today’s News Summary will be our last product of the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Products will resume Tuesday. — A coalition that includes WTMJ-TV, Marquette University and WisPolitics.com announced plans for debates in the U.S. Senate and guv races next… 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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State charges conservative activist who requested officials’ absentee ballots

Conservative activist Harry Wait, who all but dared state prosecutors to charge him for illegally obtaining the absentee ballots of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason, now faces four counts, including two felonies for using someone else’s personal information. In addition to the felonies, the Department of Justice charged Wait, president of H.O.T. Government, with two misdemean… 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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Wisconsin Truth PAC knocks Barnes over security costs

Wisconsin Truth PAC has released a new TV ad hitting Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes for his security costs. The group said the new ad is part of a seven-figure buy running on TV and digital platforms. Through Aug. 26, the group had reported more than $13.2 million in independent expenditures either supporting U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, or opposing Barnes, the lieutenant 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.

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Toney campaign: Josh Kaul is a hypocrite on election fraud

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today, released the following statement: “Election fraud must be prosecuted, but Josh Kaul attacked me for prosecuting and convicting individuals that actually illegally voted. He’s the same liberal activist that didn’t trust machines by demanding a hand count of ballots when his boss, Hillary Clinton, lost Wisconsin. Kaul is nothing more than a hypocritical politician that only enforces the rule of law when it fits his liberal activist agenda.” District Attorney Eric Toney is endorsed by over 100 Sheriffs, District Attorneys,

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Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Pope touts Gov. Evers’ $90 million investment in K-12 schools

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901DemAddress.m4a   Hi, this is Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic radio address. As summer winds down and a new school year begins, it’s easy, and comforting, to return to familiar routines.  It’s also easy to lose sight of just how important public education is — how central it has been to the success of generations of Americans. I know it’s hard for my grandkids to understand, but when our republic was formed, there wasn’t an internet.  Instead of TikToks, the framers of our democracy wrote essays, a whole lot of essays.  While they disagreed on many things, it’s safe to say

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Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Testin says Republican initiatives help with labor shortages

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901GOPAddress.mp3 Help wanted – it’s a sign you can see in shop windows across the state. Unfortunately, little help is coming from Governor Evers or his administration Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. This session, I authored a bill to put the work search requirements back in place for able-bodied people using one of Wisconsin’s public assistance programs. With job opportunities plentiful, I don’t believe the government should pay people to stay home. Unfortunately, Governor Evers thought otherwise, and vetoed the bill – a major loss for taxpayers, business owners, and people who truly need the assistance.

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Realtors decline to endorse in governor’s race

The Wisconsin Realtors Association has decided against endorsing in the guv’s race this year, saying both Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels are good on the group’s issues. WRA President and CEO Mike Theo told WisPolitics.com the group did its research on both candidates and then brought

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FRI AM Update: Coalition announces debates in U.S. Senate, guv races

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … Subscribers: Today’s News Summary will be our last product of the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Products will resume Tuesday. — A coalition that includes WTMJ-TV, Marquette University and WisPolitics.com announced plans for debates in the

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Wisconsin Truth PAC knocks Barnes over security costs

Wisconsin Truth PAC has released a new TV ad hitting Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes for his security costs. The group said the new ad is part of a seven-figure buy running on TV and digital platforms. Through Aug. 26, the group had reported more than $13.2 million in

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Toney campaign: Josh Kaul is a hypocrite on election fraud

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today, released the following statement: “Election fraud must be prosecuted, but Josh Kaul attacked me for prosecuting and convicting individuals that actually illegally voted. He’s the same liberal activist that didn’t

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Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Pope touts Gov. Evers’ $90 million investment in K-12 schools

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901DemAddress.m4a   Hi, this is Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic radio address. As summer winds down and a new school year begins, it’s easy, and comforting, to return to familiar routines.  It’s also easy to lose sight of just how important public education is — how central it has been

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