A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a privately funded GOTV effort in Milwaukee last fall touted by city officials, finding the state GOP failed to show it faced any harm or that the activities had “unduly influenced” a political campaign.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A judge today dismissed a lawsuit challenging a privately funded GOTV effort in Milwaukee last fall touted by city officials, finding the state GOP failed to show it faced any harm or that the activities had “unduly influenced” a political campaign. The party had challenged the effort on several grounds, including the… 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
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2024 budget. Milwaukee County budget town halls are an opportunity for residents to hear about the county vision and mission, get connected to key resources, and share their thoughts regarding the upcoming budget. “I’m excited to announce four in-person budget town halls on the heels of the historic local revenue reform enabled by the County Board of Supervisors last week. Town halls are a great way for the community to learn more about revenue reform and its impact on future budgets, understand the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are waging a war on health care by blocking Medicaid expansion and trying to repeal popular health care cost-saving provisions. The Cap Times, Rep. Mike Bare Opinion: Medicare and Medicaid anniversary marred by GOP intransigence This week marks the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, which extended affordable health coverage to millions of seniors and those living on fixed incomes, allowing them to live
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki pants, face coverings and sunglasses” appeared at an annual Watertown LGBTQ pride event on Saturday and “waved flags bearing the swastika symbol, gave the Nazi salute to onlookers and yelled homophobic rhetoric.” The governor released the following statement: “This is a disgusting and direct attack on our state’s LGBTQ community, communities of color, and Jewish Wisconsinites,” said Gov. Evers. “Nazis,
MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van Orden would speak to press this afternoon in the town of Campbell, WKBT’s News 8 Now announced in its noon newscast that Van Orden’s event was canceled. Van Orden’s abruptly canceled press conference comes as his unhinged conduct has been making news across the Third District, Wisconsin and the country.
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Watertown’s Pride in the Park and the Hate Group protest that occurred. “On Saturday, July 29th, a concerned parent group and a concerned LGBTQ group protested the Pride in the Park event in Watertown. As I stated at that time, constituents in surrounding communities as well as friends I have who live in the city find this an unacceptable event for children or a public park. If individuals want to hold such an event, it would be best to have a child-free gathering indoors at the many
MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers some $148 million on policies starting on or after October 1, 2023. The lower rates reflect Wisconsin employers’ attention to workplace safety for the benefit of workers and employers alike. Moreover, it’s a way for Wisconsin companies to stand out as they seek to attract and retain staff during a time of near-record low unemployment. The 2023 rate decrease, approved
MADISON – On July 29, local community members hosted a pride event and drag show in Watertown, Wisconsin. Among other anti-LGBTQ+ groups, a Neo-Nazi group armed with rifles and carrying swastika flags chose to protest this community celebration with hateful and violent threats, including chanting “There will be blood, blood, blood.” The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “The hate and violent threats on display on Saturday in Watertown cannot be tolerated. We condemn these statements and the lies that they are based on. “This kind of hatred grows when it is tolerated by our political leaders. We
CONTACT:Maxwell Love, Communications SpecialistMaxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622 Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who will spearhead the city’s Office of Violence Prevention. A panel of law enforcement, public health, and violence prevention experts selected John Tate II in a nationwide search from a large pool of candidates. Mayor Cory Mason and city leadership expressed enthusiasm in welcoming Mr. Tate to lead efforts in creating a safer and healthier community. Mayor Cory Mason released the following
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, new reporting from NBC News revealed new details of Derrick Van Orden’s unhinged verbal harassment of teenage U.S. Senate Pages at the U.S. Capitol last week. Van Orden continues to refuse to apologize. According to an eyewitness to the events, Van Orden’s conduct towards teenaged U.S. Senate Pages last week was “physically aggressive” and left the students “visibly shaken”: The lawmaker was “screaming inches from the pages’ faces” and “shooed” at them with his hands several times, said the source, who described previously unreported details of Van Orden’s behavior. […] The source told NBC News that Van Orden, 53, also said, “I don’t
Janet Protasiewicz to join Wisconsin Supreme Court after activist campaign.
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Medicaid unwinding is proceeding differently in Wisconsin because the Evers administration has common sense and a heart.
Dozens of states have expanded Medicaid since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Many of them expanded with bipartisan support. But not Wisconsin.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a privately funded GOTV effort in Milwaukee last fall touted by city officials, finding the state GOP failed to show it faced any harm or that the activities had “unduly influenced” a political campaign.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A judge today dismissed a lawsuit challenging a privately funded GOTV effort in Milwaukee last fall touted by city officials, finding the state GOP failed to show it faced any harm or that the activities had “unduly influenced” a political campaign. The
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2024 budget. Milwaukee County budget town halls are an opportunity for residents to hear about the county vision and mission, get connected to key resources, and share their thoughts regarding the upcoming budget.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are waging a war on health care by blocking Medicaid expansion and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki pants, face coverings and sunglasses” appeared at an annual Watertown
MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van Orden would speak to press this afternoon in the town
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Watertown’s Pride in the Park and the Hate Group protest that occurred. “On Saturday, July 29th, a concerned parent group and a concerned LGBTQ group protested the Pride in the Park event in Watertown. As I stated
MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers some $148 million on policies starting on or after October
MADISON – On July 29, local community members hosted a pride event and drag show in Watertown, Wisconsin. Among other anti-LGBTQ+ groups, a Neo-Nazi group armed with rifles and carrying swastika flags chose to protest this community celebration with hateful and violent threats, including chanting “There will be blood, blood,
CONTACT:Maxwell Love, Communications SpecialistMaxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622 Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who will spearhead the city’s Office of Violence Prevention. A panel
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, new reporting from NBC News revealed new details of Derrick Van Orden’s unhinged verbal harassment of teenage U.S. Senate Pages at the U.S. Capitol last week. Van Orden continues to refuse to apologize. According to an eyewitness to the events, Van Orden’s conduct towards teenaged U.S. Senate Pages
Janet Protasiewicz to join Wisconsin Supreme Court after activist campaign.
STORY TOPICS – White house – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Law and order – Michigan – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Small business
Medicaid unwinding is proceeding differently in Wisconsin because the Evers administration has common sense and a heart.
Dozens of states have expanded Medicaid since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Many of them expanded with bipartisan support. But not Wisconsin.