THU PM Update: Elections Commission rejects Vos recall petition

From WisPolitics … — Those seeking to recall Robin Vos failed for a second time in their effort to target the GOP Assembly speaker after the state Elections Commission ruled 4-2 they were short of the signatures needed to trigger an election.  Commission staff had recommended approving a recall after

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Jacque campaign: Twenty current and former members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors endorse André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th CD

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of twenty current and former members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors. Current Brown County Board of Supervisors include: Devon Coenen, Nick Dagneau, Norbert Dantinne, Jr.,

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating Pride Month

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin. In honor of Pride Month, Gov. Evers hosted the first Pride Month reception at the Wisconsin Executive Residence to celebrate with families, advocates, and stakeholders, visited LGBTQ-owned businesses, and

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WisDems: ICYMI: Blame Wisconsin Republicans for UW’s financial crisis

MADISON, Wis. — A new column by Dave Zweifel in the Cap Times condemned Republicans for the current state of the Universities of Wisconsin’s ongoing financial crisis. For decades, Republican lawmakers have underinvested in UW, resulting in campus closures, staff layoffs, and cuts to academic programs. Now, Governor Evers is working to clean up

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Sets 2024 deer season framework and harvest goals

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) presented the deer harvest quotas and framework for the 2024 Wisconsin deer hunting season to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board June 26, 2024. The statewide antlerless quota for the 2024 season is 272,837 deer, with 245,245 total bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and others: Joint statement: Wisconsin organizations urge voters to vote No on August constitutional amendments 

MADISON– As the below undersigned organizations and groups who work together to strengthen our democracy and serve the people of Wisconsin, we urge voters to vote no this August on the two constitutional amendments.  Not only are these two statewide ballot questions intentionally confusing, but they will create real harm.

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Shankland campaign: Katrina Shankland statement on Rebecca Cooke, Eric Wilson declining broadcast debate invitations

STEVENS POINT, WI – Katrina Shankland, State Rep. and Democratic candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement about the broadcast debate being organized at UW–La Crosse ahead of the August 13 primary election: “A UW–La Crosse debate is a heralded tradition in our 3rd Congressional District. I’ve confirmed

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Wall campaign: Democratic leaders react to Brown County Republicans campaigning with out-of-state extremist 

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Yesterday, Republican State Senate candidate Jim Rafter attended a “campaign kickoff” event headlined by MAGA Republican Allen West, a COVID conspiracy theorist, anti-choice, former Florida Congressman, who has frequently made headlines for his bizarre, controversial statements.  Democratic leaders hosted a press call reacting to Brown County Republican c… Please log

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Americans for Contraception: The enormous stakes of contraception rights in tonight’s presidential debate

Madison, Wisconsin—As the nation prepares for tonight’s presidential debate, Americans for Contraception (AFC) underscores the critical importance of contraception rights in the broader struggle for reproductive freedom. With the future of these fundamental rights at stake, it is crucial for voters to hear clear and unequivocal commitments from the candidates

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