WisDems: Announce $735,000 raised from Veep cast reunion live event
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its latest virtual grassroots live event, a reunion with the cast of the hit HBO comedy Veep, raised $735,000 to support Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. In total, more than
UW–Madison: Unveils strategic vision to boost entrepreneurship
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is positioning itself to strengthen entrepreneurial pathways, experiences and outcomes, drawing on the findings and recommendations of a study commissioned by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin. The comprehensive plan outlined in the study aims to create a thriving
Harris campaign: Higher costs, fewer freedoms — new Harris-Walz ad blitz shows how Trump’s Project 2025 agenda would hurt Asian American families
Today, Team Harris-Walz rolled out the latest ads in its Project 2025 paid media blitz that kicked off in August highlighting the threat that Trump’s extreme agenda poses for Asian American communities. The television and digital pots “Disaster” and “Set Us Back” – which will blanket
Big donors fuel state Dem Party raising $6.3M , state GOP pulling in $3.5M
The state Dem Party raised $6.3 million over the past month, spurred by $4.25 million in donations from LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Meanwhile, the state GOP reported raising $3.5 million over eight weeks, thanks in part to $1.1 million in donations from Beloit businesswoman Diane Hendricks and $900,000 in transfers from the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee.
Brandtjen files suit seeking to bar Wisconsin from participating in ERIC
GOP state Rep. Janel Brandtjen has filed a suit that argues Wisconsin is barred from participating in a multi-state effort created to improve voter rolls under a constitutional amendment approved this spring.
TUE AM Update: Big donors fuel state Dem Party raising $6.3 million, state GOP pulling in $3.5 million
From WisPolitics … — The state Dem Party raised $6.3 million over the past month, spurred by $4.25 million in donations from LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Meanwhile, the state GOP reported raising $3.5 million over
Dallman campaign: Responds to League of Women Voters forum invitation
GREEN LAKE, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) has officially declined the invitation from the League of Women Voters of the Ripon Area and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin to participate in a forum for candidates running
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden lets farm bill expire (again) to focus on his campaign
The Farm Bill is expiring today after Derrick Van Orden left Washington for the next month to prioritize his campaign. Van Orden should have passed a new five year Farm Bill a year ago – instead, he let it expire
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in North Carolina
MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1) are currently in North Carolina assisting in response and recovery efforts due to flooding left by Hurricane Helene. “Wisconsin Task Force
Rep. Kitchens: Awarded Key to Hospitality Award
Madison — One of Wisconsin’s largest tourism organizations is thanking one of their strongest voices in Madison. On Monday, Representative Joel Kitchens was awarded the “Key to Hospitality Award” from the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association (WHLA) as a part
WisDems: ICYMI — A chance to break the GOP’s iron grip in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty highlighted the opportunity in Wisconsin this November not only to deliver the White House for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, but to bring democracy back to the Badger State and finally break the GOP’s
MON PM Update: Brandtjen files suit seeking to bar Wisconsin from participating in ERIC
From WisPolitics … — GOP state Rep. Janel Brandtjen has filed a suit that argues Wisconsin is barred from participating in a multi-state effort created to improve voter rolls under a constitutional amendment approved this spring. That amendment states only
Bird campaign: Announces endorsement of Gov. Tony Evers
Hales Corners, Wis – LuAnn Bird, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 61, announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers. Governor Evers and LuAnn Bird provided the following statements: “I’ve known LuAnn Bird for years, and she does not sit back when
Marquette University: Graduate School of Management partners with Near West Side Partners, Menomonee Valley Partners for tuition savings
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Graduate School of Management has introduced a Tuition Savings Program to support neighboring organizations Near West Side Partners and Menomonee Valley Partners by extending a $200-per-credit scholarship to employees of organizations within the NWSP and MVP
U.S. Justice Department: Secures agreement with Wisconsin Department of Corrections to improve communication access for incarcerated people who are deaf or hard of hearing
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