Catharine Buccowich: We need the Peace Corps more than ever. Congress, support a funding boost.
If fully funded, the funds would serve as a significant step forward toward reversing a 10-year drop in the agency’s purchasing power and thus, enable the Peace Corps to sustain its operations.
MON News Summary: Harris rallies in Madison to ‘energize’ voters
TOP STORIES Kamala Harris aims to energize liberal Madison for Election Day … held a packed rally [estimated 10,500] at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum on Friday, marking her first visit to Madison since declaring her candidacy … [WisDems chair
Dave Zweifel: Civic Games encourage student engagement
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is once again sponsoring what it calls Civics Games, a statewide contest aimed at reaching young people who will soon become the country’s voters and leaders.
Christina Lieffring: Two years and 400 unpaid hours later, a Metro Transit mural is in limbo
Delays with artist Jenie Gao’s project highlight problems with Madison’s public arts programs.
Cooke campaign: New ad: Rebecca Cooke draws contrast with extremist politicians
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Too Far,” the campaign’s first advertisement in the general election for Wisconsin’s Congressional Third District. The 30-second spot draws a contrast with politicians who are “too far left or too right,”
DNC: As states begin mailing absentee ballots, DNC and Democrats Abroad urge Americans living overseas to make their voices heard
As Americans living abroad begin to request their ballots, the DNC and Dems Abroad are ensuring that eligible American voters living in foreign countries have all the information they need to receive and fill out their ballots in the most
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Federal judge rules against $37 billion Biden-Harris Affirmative Action Infrastructure Program
WILL secures major victory against the nationwide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, which sets aside construction contracts for certain minority groups The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a major legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration, as a
Rhodes-Conway tells ‘UpFront’ political ‘center of gravity’ moving toward Madison, Dane County
“Dane County is a very highly Democratic performing area of the state,” Rhodes-Conway said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “I think we will continue to see that. I think we’re getting even deeper blue than we have before, and as our population grows, that just changes the calculus a little bit about where you need to win.”
4 key Senate races expose internal challenges for parties
While every Senate seat matters, some contests expose deep challenges within the Democratic and Republican parties. Arizona, Michigan, Ohio & Wisconsin are four of the seven most competitive Senate races. Our multi-state report from State Affairs.
MON AM Update: Mayor tells ‘UpFront’ political ‘center of gravity’ moving toward Madison, Dane County
From WisPolitics … — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says the political “center of gravity” is moving toward Madison and Dane County, underscoring its critical importance for Democrats ahead of Election Day. “Dane County is a very highly Democratic performing area
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Clark County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Clark County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Scott Haines’ retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the
Harris campaign: Statement on Trump Team Wisconsin bus tour
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the Trump campaign announcing its bus tour in Wisconsin: “Wisconsinites don’t need a special tour to learn about Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda –
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Calls out Tammy Baldwin’s failed record
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Baldwin for touting her failed voting record across the Badger State this weekend. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Senator Baldwin calling in out-of-state reinforcements to stump for
WisGOP: Statement on Josh Shapiro campaigning in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Josh Shapiro’s visit to Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Josh Shapiro’s presence in Richland County confirms that Tammy Baldwin’s campaign is in panic mode as more Wisconsinites
Harris campaign: In the States: Trump on defense for “Concepts of a Plan” to repeal health care
Voters across the battlegrounds sounded the alarm this week on Donald Trump’s pledge on the debate stage to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with “concepts of a plan.” Trump and MAGA Republicans tried to repeal the ACA