FRI REPORT: New maps lead to big spending in key Assembly races
Quotes of the Week Voters are long over January 6th. Walz and the moderators are obsessed while most Americans are focused on issues related to high prices, border security, public safety, and free speech. They are tone deaf.- Former GOP
Informing Democracy: The Cap Times: Wisconsin election protections in good shape, research finds
This week, The Cap Times highlighted Informing Democracy’s new comprehensive state report outlining the processes that will govern Wisconsin’s 2024 general election and the officials at every level of government who help administer those elections. As The Cap Times’ Andrew Bahl notes, Informing Democracy’s report is helping fight
Van Orden campaign: Scardy Crook won’t debate: Hiding history
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As we approach the last few weeks before election day, one thing is clear: Scardy Cat Rebecca Crook is afraid to debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Frankly, we don’t blame her. There’s a LOT that Crook
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 4
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss presidential campaign visits, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, the Wausau mayor’s removal of a now-restored absentee ballot drop box and more.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: For Daily Caller: FBI ignoring real threats to election integrity
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Daily Caller published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) where he detailed his experience at a recent election security briefing with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Avril Haines, and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home $3.45 million for Wisconsin dairy businesses
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she secured an additional $3.45 million for Wisconsin’s dairy businesses through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII) – a program she created under the 2018 Farm Bill to help dairy businesses across
Hovde campaign: U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously
Dept. of Financial Institutions: 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award nominations open today
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through November 22, 2024. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and
Opportunity Wisconsin: 235,000 Wisconsinites could pay more for health insurance if ACA tax credits expire
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, without congressional action, 235,000 Wisconsinites could be forced to pay more for health insurance as tax credits extended by the Inflation Reduction Act are set to expire in 2025—the same year as
U.S. Rep Van Orden: 31 days of horror: More economic ruin under Rebecca Crook
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – It’s spooky season folks, but let’s be honest, while folks decide whether ghouls are more frightening than goblins, in our minds there’s nothing more scary than Democrat Rebecca Crook in Congress. While Congressman Derrick Van Orden
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin tribes’ push to legalize medical marijuana
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Wisconsin’s Native American tribes’ recent push to provide medical marijuana. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Decries continued exclusion of candidates
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) continues to be disappointed by the Commission on Presidential Debates and the mainstream media outlets by their decision to not include third party and independent candidates in their Vice Presidential debate. There are more
Lyerly campaign: Democrat for WI-08, raises historic $1.1 million with over 26,000 grassroots donors in Q3
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from over
WisDems: The Bulwark: ‘Will Wisconsin voters elect a jerk for U.S. Senate?’
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Bill Lueders wrote about the litany of issues plaguing Eric Hovde’s campaign for Senate. Lueders pointed out Hovde’s track record of insulting Wisconsinites, lying to voters, and being an out-of-touch California bank owner who is unfit to be Wisconsin’s Senator. Read more here: The Bulwark:
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has been recognized by Governing as a 2024 Public Official of the Year. For 30 years, Governing has recognized state and local officials around the country who are making a difference and delivering positive results for the people and