Panelists at a Milwaukee luncheon said claims Latino voters are shifting to favor the Republican Party are overblown, while noting the community is not a monolith.
A Dane County judge has declined to issue an order directing clerks to accept absentee ballots so long as witnesses included any information on their addresses, saying it would cause confusion so close to the election. Judge Nia Trammell on Wednesday noted the Wisconsin Elections Commission previously issued guidance that a complete address included a street number, a street name and a municipality. A key factor required in granting an injunction is that it would preserve the status quo. But Trammel said during an oral ruling from the bench an injunction would assuredly be appealed on an expedited basis and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Dem-aligned House Majority PAC has dropped the rest of the ad buy it had reserved for Dem Brad Pfaff in his bid for the 3rd CD, according to AdImpact. The group had reserved nearly $1.7 million on paid media for the last two weeks of the race. On Friday, it dropped half of that. Today’s move pulled out the remaining $840… 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
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade will be Anna Mae Robertson, Milwaukee resident, and WWII veteran. Robertson was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in 1943. Robertson’s Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was sent to Europe in February 1945 to sort an extensive backlog of mail. It was the only all-African American Women Army Corps Battalion to serve overseas during World War II. Recently, Mayor Cavalier Johnson presented veteran Anna Mae Robertson with a proclamation in celebration of her military career and
Madison, Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Senator Van Wanggaard as Senator of the Year. “Senator Wanggaard has been a steadfast supporter of the men and women of law enforcement throughout his entire legislative career,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt Johnson. “In a time when communities are looking to increase public safety, we need exceptional leaders like Van Wanggaard. We are proud to name him Senator of the Year.” The WTA strongly supports candidates who work to maintain high standards in state law enforcement, who understand the value of a statewide police force, and who prioritize reducing crime and
Madison – Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Mandela Barnes for election to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin today. The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is a grassroots advocacy organization with more than 107,000 members across the state. “Lieutenant Governor Barnes has shown with his positions that he will look out for seniors’ best interests in Washington,” said Gary Mitchell, President of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans. “We trust him to work to expand and increase our hard earned Social Security and Medicare benefits. He knows that many seniors in Wisconsin rely on those benefits,
Washington, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA Action and A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund announced a $275,000 joint digital ad campaign urging Wisconsinites to vote. The ads warn of the GOP’s long-term plan to force Donald Trump into power in 2024 should they win control of vital states this year. The program will focus on reaching younger voters, voters of color and infrequent voters. This includes college students who face higher barriers to voting due to frequent moves or a lack of polling sites close to campus. Watch “Trump’s Plan” and “Ban List.” The ads detail the Republican priorities to suppress
DELAFIELD — The Delafield Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in the state to participate in a life-savingprogram that provides safe firearms storage for veterans at risk of suicide. “Live Today — Put It Away,” a program affiliated with the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force andthe Captain John D. Mason Veteran Peer Outreach Program, includes dozens of gun shops and shooting ranges around the state. By participating in the program, the business agrees to securely store any firearms voluntarily brought in by a gun ownerstruggling with thoughts of suicide or harm to others. Once the crisis
MADISON, Wis. – Some of the most active entrepreneurs, investors and service experts from Wisconsin and beyond will take part in informative panel discussions during the first day of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The in-person conference, which continues Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, will also feature speakers, workshops, company pitches and an “Investor Intros” segment to connect emerging companies with angel and venture capitalists. Learn more, check out our sponsors and register at wisearlystage.com. Here are topics to be covered Wednesday, Nov. 9: How we funded our companies: Hear from entrepreneurs on their funding strategies What funding path
OSHKOSH — On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Risch of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Ben Cardin, Bill Cassidy, Dick Durbin, Tom Cotton, Tim Kaine, Kevin Cramer, Jeff Merkley, Mike Crapo, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Grassley, Jim Inhofe, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey to release the below joint statement following the sham trial and conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong: “Jimmy Lai is a man of integrity and character – a strong advocate for press freedom and democracy, a man of faith, a devoted husband and father, and
Bangor, LaCrosse County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Bangor Commercial Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The Bangor Commercial Historic District is a collection of retail and service buildings within the downtown commercial corridor in the small village of Bangor. This historic district represents the growth and evolution of commerce in downtown Bangor from the 1870s through the post-World War II era. During this period, nearly all of Bangor’s historic commercial activity, which included retail sales, banking and professional services, took place downtown. These buildings changed ownership
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters Historic District is comprised of four remaining buildings of the original headquarters and factory complex from 1910 to 1997. It also includes portions of the surrounding landscape plan designed by the Olmstead Brothers, a noted landscape architecture firm founded by Frederick Law Olmstead. The buildings housed A.O. Smith’s executive offices, global headquarters and their highly prized Research and Engineering Departments, as well as the world’s first
MADISON, Wis. – From decorations to costumes to trick-or-treating, Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids. With most Halloween celebrations back to normal this year, a UW Health Kids expert wants to keep the scares in the haunted houses and out of the emergency department. It is a sad fact but on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel, pediatric emergency medicine physician, UW
The dean of UW-Madison’s College of Engineering says hydrogen represents a significant opportunity for Wisconsin’s economy as the country moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But Ian Robertson also said society isn’t ready yet for widespread adoption of clean hydrogen as a source of energy. He spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon held in Madison. “That’s one of the challenges we have …there has to be a huge educational component to train the workforce,” he said. “There’ll also going to have to be an effort that says, let’s train the general public on why we’re moving toward a
Panelists at a Milwaukee luncheon said claims Latino voters are shifting to favor the Republican Party are overblown, while noting the community is not a monolith.
A Dane County judge has declined to issue an order directing clerks to accept absentee ballots so long as witnesses included any information on their addresses, saying it would cause confusion so close to the election. Judge Nia Trammell on Wednesday noted the Wisconsin Elections Commission previously issued guidance that
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Dem-aligned House Majority PAC has dropped the rest of the ad buy it had reserved for Dem Brad Pfaff in his bid for the 3rd CD, according to AdImpact. The group had reserved nearly $1.7 million on paid media for the
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade will be Anna Mae Robertson, Milwaukee resident, and WWII veteran. Robertson was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in 1943. Robertson’s Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,”
Madison, Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Senator Van Wanggaard as Senator of the Year. “Senator Wanggaard has been a steadfast supporter of the men and women of law enforcement throughout his entire legislative career,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt Johnson. “In a time when communities are looking to
Madison – Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Mandela Barnes for election to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin today. The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is a grassroots advocacy organization with more than 107,000 members across the state. “Lieutenant Governor Barnes has shown with his
Washington, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA Action and A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund announced a $275,000 joint digital ad campaign urging Wisconsinites to vote. The ads warn of the GOP’s long-term plan to force Donald Trump into power in 2024 should they win control of vital states this year. The
DELAFIELD — The Delafield Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in the state to participate in a life-savingprogram that provides safe firearms storage for veterans at risk of suicide. “Live Today — Put It Away,” a program affiliated with the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force andthe
MADISON, Wis. – Some of the most active entrepreneurs, investors and service experts from Wisconsin and beyond will take part in informative panel discussions during the first day of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The in-person conference, which continues Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, will also feature
OSHKOSH — On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Risch of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Ben Cardin, Bill Cassidy, Dick Durbin, Tom Cotton, Tim Kaine, Kevin Cramer, Jeff Merkley, Mike Crapo, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Grassley, Jim Inhofe, Rick Scott, Marco
Bangor, LaCrosse County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Bangor Commercial Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The Bangor Commercial Historic District is a collection of retail and service buildings within the downtown commercial corridor in the small
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters Historic District is comprised of four remaining buildings of the original headquarters and factory complex from
MADISON, Wis. – From decorations to costumes to trick-or-treating, Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids. With most Halloween celebrations back to normal this year, a UW Health Kids expert wants to keep the scares in the haunted houses and out of the
The dean of UW-Madison’s College of Engineering says hydrogen represents a significant opportunity for Wisconsin’s economy as the country moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But Ian Robertson also said society isn’t ready yet for widespread adoption of clean hydrogen as a source of energy. He spoke yesterday during a