WisGOP: Hires executive director

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the hiring of Andrew Iverson as its new Executive Director. Iverson will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2024 cycle. “I am thrilled to bring Andrew on board as

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 12

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s decision not to seek reelection, the Wisconsin Elections Commission rejecting the initial recall attempt against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, who’s in and who’s out in legislative races, Gov. Tony Evers’ recent actions on a series of bills and President Joe Biden’s visit to Madison.

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WisGOP: Hires executive director

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the hiring of Andrew Iverson as its new Executive Director. Iverson will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2024 cycle. “I am thrilled to bring Andrew on board as our new Executive Director. His wide breadth of experience and

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Protect Our Care: Medicaid works for rural Americans

This April marks the 7th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. About one in five – 66 million – Americans reside in rural areas across the United States and nearly 14 million are enrolled in Medicaid. Medicaid is a vital source of coverage for people across rural America, who are more likely

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small continues college tour with visit to UW–Madison

MADISON, Wisc., April 12, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited University of Wisconsin – Madison on Friday, April 12, to highlight the department’s ongoing support for agricultural research and education at UW-Madison and met with students to discuss potential career opportunities available for the next generation of farmers,

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to protect Americans’ right to privacy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “As a former member of the United States Navy SEAL Teams responsible for conducting counterterrorism operations on multiple continents, I have dedicated my life to physically

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces $5.7 million for western tech to increase access to good-paying, in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing

LA CROSSE, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is announcing that Western Technical College, in collaboration with eight other colleges from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), will receive over $5.7 million to help students prepare for good-paying, in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. The grant will be used to expand training

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WisDems: Wisconsin seniors and caregivers called out Eric Hovde for saying people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin seniors and caregivers held a press conference responding to Eric Hovde’s recent comments that people living in nursing homes should not be allowed to vote because they are “only have five, six months life expectancy.”  They called out Hovde’s remarks for what they are – a disrespectful and out-of-touch attack on

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Gov. Evers: Announces Vel Phillips to become first Black leader to be honored on Wisconsin state Capitol grounds

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB) has granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture commemorating the life and legacy of Vel R. Phillips. Commissioned by the late artist Radcliffe Bailey, the sculpture is slated for unveiling on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 12

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s decision not to seek reelection, the Wisconsin Elections Commission rejecting the initial recall attempt against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, who’s in and who’s out in legislative races, Gov. Tony Evers’ recent actions on a series of bills and President Joe Biden’s visit to Madison.

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate coalition in defense of federal climate disclosures rule

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is part of a coalition of 19 states seeking to join litigation that defends the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rules against challenges brought by industry entities and other states. The rules, published last month, require that public companies disclose climate-related risks that have had, or

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