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Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement. Schuchart will complete a term ending July
A qualitative report from the Institute for Reforming Government and Citizens for Free Enterprise Action reveals why a decisive bloc of Wisconsin voters stays home in state elections — and what it takes to bring them back DELAFIELD, Wis. —
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van
Madison, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was honored to receive the YMCA’s Jason Childress Legislative Champion Award at the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs conference Wednesday. Roe was nominated by Angie Bolson, CEO of the YMCA of Northern Rock County.
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released the following update on Judge Taylor’s health and expected return to the campaign trail: “This afternoon Judge Taylor was diagnosed with kidney stones and will rest and recover
LA CROSSE, WI. – This weekend, Rebecca Cooke held a fundraiser with former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a key architect of Democrats’ sanctuary city policies. Emanuel served as the chief of staff in the Obama-Biden White House and helped to shape an administration that
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, weighs in on negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon’s $200 billion funding request to prosecute the war in Iran, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents being deployed to major airports.
MADISON, Wis. — Please see the following response from the Republican Party of Wisconsin on the postponement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate. “While we hope Chris Taylor gets well soon, votes are already being cast for this election. This debate would
GERMANTOWN — Assistant District Attorney and conservative judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced the endorsement of Governor Scott Walker in his campaign for Washington County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 2. “Grant Scaife is an experienced prosecutor in Washington County who will be
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin this week reaffirmed a bold resolution adopted last year in annual convention. This Wisconsin-specific initiative builds on the national Defend the Guard movement by wanting full state control over the Wisconsin National Guard, protecting it from both undeclared
Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor announced she is unable to participate in tonight’s scheduled debate on the advice of doctors.
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released the following statement on tonight’s scheduled debate: “This morning Judge Taylor visited urgent care after waking up feeling unwell. Physicians then recommended she visit the hospital for additional
TOWN OF SPRINGDALE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Springdale in Dane County, Wis. on the evening of
Voters encouraged to attend Wisconsin Supreme Court forums.
Were it not for, well, the way it is, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election would be a cakewalk for Maria Lazar.
Rural communities are simply not yet equipped to make decisions on proposals like these. Without legal guardrails, rural communities are put at a huge disadvantage when these developments are proposed.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Last night, the majority of Senate Republicans again blocked an effort to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran. The resolution, sponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam
When people first hear about a transmission project, the natural questions are: Why do we need it? And is it safe? We can answer both.
Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+ community at every level of government, and these candidates are
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement. Schuchart will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “With experience as both a prosecutor and defense
A qualitative report from the Institute for Reforming Government and Citizens for Free Enterprise Action reveals why a decisive bloc of Wisconsin voters stays home in state elections — and what it takes to bring them back DELAFIELD, Wis. — While pundits debate and tweet about voter behavior from afar,
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by
Madison, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was honored to receive the YMCA’s Jason Childress Legislative Champion Award at the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs conference Wednesday. Roe was nominated by Angie Bolson, CEO of the YMCA of Northern Rock County. Jason Childress was known statewide for his tireless advocacy for
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released the following update on Judge Taylor’s health and expected return to the campaign trail: “This afternoon Judge Taylor was diagnosed with kidney stones and will rest and recover for the next couple days before returning to the campaign
LA CROSSE, WI. – This weekend, Rebecca Cooke held a fundraiser with former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a key architect of Democrats’ sanctuary city policies. Emanuel served as the chief of staff in the Obama-Biden White House and helped to shape an administration that embraced disastrous open-border policies and expanded catch-and-release practices that have
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, weighs in on negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon’s $200 billion funding request to prosecute the war in Iran, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents being deployed to major airports.
MADISON, Wis. — Please see the following response from the Republican Party of Wisconsin on the postponement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate. “While we hope Chris Taylor gets well soon, votes are already being cast for this election. This debate would allow Wisconsinites to hear Chris Taylor answer for her far-left
GERMANTOWN — Assistant District Attorney and conservative judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced the endorsement of Governor Scott Walker in his campaign for Washington County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 2. “Grant Scaife is an experienced prosecutor in Washington County who will be an outstanding judge,” Gov. Walker said. “His opponent was appointed
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin this week reaffirmed a bold resolution adopted last year in annual convention. This Wisconsin-specific initiative builds on the national Defend the Guard movement by wanting full state control over the Wisconsin National Guard, protecting it from both undeclared foreign wars and unconstitutional domestic commandeering by the federal government.
Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+ community at every level of government, and these candidates are
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor announced she is unable to participate in tonight’s scheduled debate on the advice of doctors.
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released the following statement on tonight’s scheduled debate: “This morning Judge Taylor visited urgent care after waking up feeling unwell. Physicians then recommended she visit the hospital for additional evaluation. While she is unable to participate in tonight’s debate,
TOWN OF SPRINGDALE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Springdale in Dane County, Wis. on the evening of Sunday, March 15. At approximately 5:09 p.m. on Sunday, March
Voters encouraged to attend Wisconsin Supreme Court forums.
Were it not for, well, the way it is, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election would be a cakewalk for Maria Lazar.
Rural communities are simply not yet equipped to make decisions on proposals like these. Without legal guardrails, rural communities are put at a huge disadvantage when these developments are proposed.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Last night, the majority of Senate Republicans again blocked an effort to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran. The resolution, sponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), would have forced the
When people first hear about a transmission project, the natural questions are: Why do we need it? And is it safe? We can answer both.