Vance says Kennedy remaining on Wisconsin ballot despite dropping out is ‘ridiculous’
GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance says it’s “ridiculous” Robbery F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the Wisconsin ballot in November — even though state law doesn’t provide a way to meet his request to be left off.
THU AM Update: Vos recall committees spent more than $1.3 million on unsuccessful efforts
From WisPolitics … — Two groups that tried unsuccessfully to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spent nearly $1.3 million through June 30 with more than half of the money going to “solicitation expenses,” a WisPolitics review finds. The bulk of
WED PM Update: ‘23-24 state tax collections come in $275.7 million higher than projections
From WisPolitics … — The state of Wisconsin took in $275.7 million more in tax collections in 2023-24 than what had been expected, a bump of 1.3%, according to new figures released today. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau noted the $21.3
Dept. of Revenue: Collections, fiscal year 2024
FY2024 General Purpose Revenues (GPR) Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024 Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded Actual Fiscal Year 2023 LFB Estimate Jan 2024 Preliminary FY 2024 Variance From Estimate Individual Income 9,414,724 &n… Please
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy: Over 11,500 Wisconsinites voice support for Line 5 to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Madison, Wis – Over 14,000 supporters, including over 11,500 Wisconsinites, joined a petition organized by the Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue the permits necessary to reroute a portion of the
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces final round of endorsements for general election
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its final round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumann said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in
Harris campaign: Questions JD Vance should answer on the campaign trail
Hi all, This afternoon, JD Vance, the most unpopular VP pick in American history, is set to speak in Erie, Pennsylvania and De Pere, Wisconsin where he will undoubtedly spend his time at the podium spewing lies and gaslighting about Trump’s Project
UW-Stout: ‘Outstanding results’: National award for UW-Stout’s internship program underscores student career success
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Capitol Chats: Wisconsin attorney Behnke ‘fortunate’ to be American Bar Association president-elect
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, American Bar Association president-elect Michelle Behnke shares her thoughts on being the second Wisconsinite to lead the organization and what she hopes to accomplish. Behnke also reflects on her milestones as the first person of color and fourth woman to lead the State Bar Association.
AARP: New report: Historic Medicare Rx out-of-pocket spending cap will help nearly 50,000 Wisconsinites see savings
MADISON, WI – Today, AARP released a report that shows that over 49,900 Wisconsinites on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in
Dept. of Corrections: Latest report shows progress at Lincoln Hills School, Copper Lake School
MADISON, Wis. – The 20th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed Tuesday. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is now in substantial compliance with 44 (or 88%) of the 50 provisions identified
Protect Our Care: Recognizing the Biden-Harris administration’s advancements in health equity on the 61st anniversary of the March on Washington
On this historic day 61 years ago, over 250,000 people from all over the country gathered in our nation’s capital to advocate for Black Americans’ civil and economic rights. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech, “I Have A
Hovde campaign: ICYMI: Why is Tammy Baldwin concealing her finances?
MADISON – Sen. Baldwin’s massive potential conflict of interest is being called out by the Wisconsin press following a report from the New York Post. Sen. Baldwin’s partner, Maria Brisbane, advises the uber wealthy on industries that Baldwin regulates. As Sen. Baldwin received $1.3 million from New York
Gov. Evers: Order flags to half-staff in honor of former State Rep. James Soletski
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #237 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Aug. 29, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James Soletski, who passed
Milwaukee County Exex Crowley: Appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment
GREEN BAY – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has been appointed to the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment (CWI), an advisory body tasked with shaping workforce development strategies across the State of Wisconsin. The Council is responsible for advising the Governor