Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin: Endorse Gov. Evers

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) State President Mahlon Mitchell today announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers for another four-year term as Governor. “The PFFW makes this endorsement because of his ongoing support for issues affecting the health and safety of our members, our families, and the communities we serve,” President Mitchell said. “Time after time Governor Evers has done what he can to deliver the resources to our communities so we are able to respond in time of either personal or community needs. Unfortunately, he has not received the support for his efforts in the State Legislature,” the

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FRI PM Update: Political Stock Report; Dane County judge hears arguments in absentee ballot lawsuit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … Political Stock Report -A collection of insider opinion- (Oct. 8 – 14, 2022) Rising: Ron Johnson, state finances Mixed: Tim Michels, Eric Toney Falling: Brad Pfaff Read the full Political Stock Report here: https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/political-stock-report-for-oct-8-14 — A Dane County judge today ques… 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     Forgot Password

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Evers campaign: Gov. Evers receives endorsement from the Cap Times editorial board

“Tony Evers has proven that he can keep the reactionaries in check and move Wisconsin forward through difficult times. By any and every measure, Evers has earned a second term.” MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers was endorsed by The Cap Times Editorial Board. Since taking office, Gov. Evers has fixed nearly 5,000 miles of road and nearly 1,500 bridges, delivered the largest public education funding increase and the first special education increase in over a decade, cut taxes for the middle class by 15%, and delivered over a billion dollars for small businesses. Gov. Evers

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Project Democracy PAC releases ad backing Evers

Project Democracy PAC has launched a statewide digital ad campaign supporting Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign and slamming his GOP opponent Tim Michels for declining to sign a pledge that he would accept election results. The six-figure spot features Democratic and Republican business leaders with Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy. The group sent a letter to the candidates in late September asking them to agree to 10 tenets, including: to accept the results of the gubernatorial race, to veto measures aiming to decertify the 2020 presidential election results, and to certify the winner of the 2024 presidential election. “Governor

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Barnes ad knock Johnson over alternate electors

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes released a new digital ad slamming Johnson for his role in the attempt to deliver alternate electors to Pence. The spot is part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign. A spokesperson for the Barnes campaign declined to provide more specific numbers and said the ad will run across the state, but wouldn’t provide further details. The ad opens with footage of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. It also shows news reports following a Jan. 6 committee hearing that revealed text messages between Johnson’s chief of staff and Pence’s legislative

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Overtly anti-abortion candidate Tim Michels to debate pro-choice champion & incumbent, Gov. Tony Evers in gubernatorial debate TONIGHT

WISCONSIN –  Tonight, at 7PM Republican candidate Tim Michels will debate reproductive health champion and incumbent Gov. Tony Evers in the Gubernatorial debate. Governor Evers vetoed 5 pieces of anti-abortion legislation in the last legislative session and the overturning of Roe v. Wade means that whoever is elected Governor will play a critical role in the future of abortion access in Wisconsin.  Tim Michels has a long history with the anti-choice movement opposing abortion with no exceptions. Let’s take a look at Tim Michels’ history: Michels has consistently taken an extreme stance on a woman’s ability to make her own

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WisDems: Does Tim Michels even know he’s radical and wrong for Wisconsin?

MADISON, Wis. — In the nearly six months we’ve gotten to know Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels, one thing has become abundantly clear: Michels doesn’t quite know what he’s doing on a number of important issues. From televised flubs during debates to evasive answers on the campaign trail, we’re taking a look back at the times when Tim Michels clearly didn’t know what was going on. On Education: September 2022: Michels admitted he was “not an expert at education” at a Republican County Party event, which was obvious enough. Instead of investing in public schools and supporting students, parents, and teachers

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Toney campaign: “Josh Kaul, he was not there for me at all.” – Lisa French’s mom

“Josh Kaul, he was not there for me at all.” — Lisa French’s Mom “Halloween Killer” victim’s mom slams Kaul. “You want some help to find out what’s going on and he (Kaul) doesn’t help.  He [doesn’t] care about the victims.” — Maryann Gehring, mother of Lisa French FOND DU LAC, Wis. —The mother of 9-year-old murder victim Lisa French is speaking out in a new ad against Josh Kaul regarding the sexual assault and murder of her daughter at the hands of Gerald Turner — also known as the “Halloween Killer.” Lisa’s murder changed Halloween for many across America. Working with Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, former Attorney

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WisDems: What they’re saying: Sen. Ron Johnson’s self-serving agenda on full display during second debate

Barnes: “He hasn’t done a single thing for us. He’s had 12 years to show up for work and Wisconsinites.” MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Ron Johnson’s debate performance showed once again how out of touch Ron Johnson is with Wisconsinites as he’s pursued his self-serving agenda in Washington at their expense. From lining his and his wealthiest donors’ pockets, to gloating about taking away reproductive freedom and  wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare – Ron Johnson has betrayed Wisconsinites at every turn.  What they’re saying: WBAY: “‘Senator Johnson has sponsored eight different national abortion bans. He sponsored abortion bans that had no exceptions for

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Anthony Nehls to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Anthony Nehls to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Dale L. English’s retirement, effective Dec. 5, 2022. Nehls will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Mr. Nehls is a knowledgeable, well-respected attorney who has served the Fond du Lac County community for more than a decade,” said Gov. Evers. “The experience and dedication to public service that he brings to the bench will make him an excellent judge for the people of Fond du Lac County.” Nehls has

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DNC: Vice President Harris hits local airwaves to get out the vote

The vice president called into local radio stations in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With just under four weeks until the midterm elections, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with local radio stations across the country this week to talk to listeners about what is at stake this November. In Georgia: WVEE: Vice President Kamala Harris on the Power of Voting, Biden-Harris Accomplishments Vice President Harris: “I cannot stress enough folks remembering the power of the people. It’s your power. It’s your power. You go to vote, it’s like putting in your order.” In Michigan: WDET: Vice President Harris Talks 2022

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Kaul campaign: Wisconsin district attorneys endorse AG Kaul

MADISON, Wis. — Today, four District Attorneys from counties across Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s campaign for reelection. These endorsements follow the announcement this week of endorsements from more than 30 Wisconsin mayors, as well as a bipartisan coalition of District Attorneys announced earlier this month. “Attorney General Kaul understands that our communities need resources to fight fentanyl and the opioid epidemic,” said Forest County District Attorney Chuck Simono. “He supported funding for additional prosecutors, which has directly helped Forest County. His administration helped secure hundreds of millions from opioid companies to fight the opioid epidemic. And he has been a consistent

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Protect our Care Wisconsin: Biden Administration to sign executive order to lower prescription drug costs for middle class families

Announcement Comes as President Biden Hits the West Coast Telling Seniors to Take Advantage of Lower Health Care Costs Washington, DC — Today, the White House announced that President Biden will sign an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to explore new actions it can take to lower prescription drug costs for middle-class families. This announcement comes as President Biden is set to travel to California and Oregon to mark the beginning of Medicare open enrollment and highlight how seniors can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to lower health care and prescription drug

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Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin: Endorse Gov. Evers

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) State President Mahlon Mitchell today announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers for another four-year term as Governor. “The PFFW makes this endorsement because of his ongoing support for issues affecting the health and safety of our members, our families, and the communities we

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FRI PM Update: Political Stock Report; Dane County judge hears arguments in absentee ballot lawsuit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … Political Stock Report -A collection of insider opinion- (Oct. 8 – 14, 2022) Rising: Ron Johnson, state finances Mixed: Tim Michels, Eric Toney Falling: Brad Pfaff Read the full Political Stock Report here: https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/political-stock-report-for-oct-8-14 — A Dane County judge today ques… Please log

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Project Democracy PAC releases ad backing Evers

Project Democracy PAC has launched a statewide digital ad campaign supporting Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign and slamming his GOP opponent Tim Michels for declining to sign a pledge that he would accept election results. The six-figure spot features Democratic and Republican business leaders with Wisconsin Business Leaders for

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Barnes ad knock Johnson over alternate electors

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes released a new digital ad slamming Johnson for his role in the attempt to deliver alternate electors to Pence. The spot is part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign. A spokesperson for the Barnes campaign declined to provide more specific numbers and

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Overtly anti-abortion candidate Tim Michels to debate pro-choice champion & incumbent, Gov. Tony Evers in gubernatorial debate TONIGHT

WISCONSIN –  Tonight, at 7PM Republican candidate Tim Michels will debate reproductive health champion and incumbent Gov. Tony Evers in the Gubernatorial debate. Governor Evers vetoed 5 pieces of anti-abortion legislation in the last legislative session and the overturning of Roe v. Wade means that whoever is elected Governor will

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DNC: Vice President Harris hits local airwaves to get out the vote

The vice president called into local radio stations in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With just under four weeks until the midterm elections, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with local radio stations across the country this week to talk to listeners about what is at stake this November.

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Kaul campaign: Wisconsin district attorneys endorse AG Kaul

MADISON, Wis. — Today, four District Attorneys from counties across Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s campaign for reelection. These endorsements follow the announcement this week of endorsements from more than 30 Wisconsin mayors, as well as a bipartisan coalition of District Attorneys announced earlier this month. “Attorney General Kaul understands

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