WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsin Delegates wear cheeseheads, highlight excitement on Day 2 of Democratic National Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin delegates returned for the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Donning their famous Wisconsin cheeseheads, delegates shared what they are looking forward to as they continue to represent Wisconsin at the convention this week.
WisDems: Say enthusiasm boost could lift party to success in legislative races
MADISON, Wis. — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today highlighted the incredible momentum to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in Wisconsin. Building on Democratic enthusiasm and coming on the heels of historic voter turnout to defeat the GOP-authored constitutional amendments on the August
WisDems: Speaker Pelosi, Hon. Julie Su, and Attorney General Kaul address Wisconsin Delegation Breakfast
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Julie Su, and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul addressed the Wisconsin Delegation breakfast at the DNC. Across the board, Democratic leaders are working joyously to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and
Gregory Humphrey: Exuberant mood in nation as Democrats find firm footing for November
As I watch the convention and read press reports I see a huge difference about how the look and feel of the Democratic Convention compares to the starkly different one held by the GOP.
Sen. Tomczyk: Calls on governor to appoint DNR Secretary
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UW-Madison: Life expectancy gap
EVEN AS COVID RAGED, SPIKES IN HOMICIDE WERE A SIGNIFICANT DRAG ON LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR BLACK MEN MADISON — While the COVID-19 pandemic quickly reversed decades of progress in closing the gap between life expectancies for Black and white people
Wisconsin Green Party: Objects to the Democrats’ attempt to remove Jill Stein from ballot
Announces plan to recruit candidates in 2026 legislative and congressional elections The Wisconsin Green Party strongly objects to the Democratic Party’s repeated attempts to remove our candidates from the Wisconsin ballot, effectively denying Wisconsin voters a choice. The recent suit
Bruce Murphy: We Energies wants more of your money
The closer you look at We Energies‘ latest rate requests the more outrageous they look.
DC Wrap: Harris and Vance visit Wisconsin as delegates gather at DNC in Chicago
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz visit Milwaukee, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance stops in Kenosha, and Wisconsin Democrats gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
THU AM Update: Johnson praises Biden-Harris administration for infrastructure funding to improve Milwaukee corridor
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, in remarks at the DNC, praised the Biden-Harris administration for an investment to help those impacted by the construction of interstates 94 and 43 in the 1960s. And following Johnson’s comments yesterday,
WED PM Update: Federal judge shrugs off Lincoln Hills letters
From WisPolitics … — A federal judge brushed aside letters from Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers over an agreement limiting how staff discipline residents at the state’s troubled youth prisons. He said a formal motion would have to
Wikler, Dem legislative leaders say Harris-Walz ticket boosting Wisconsin Dems’ chances in November
State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler told reporters Wednesday the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket is creating excitement, including a surge in volunteers and large turnout at nominees’ events, like last night’s rally in Milwaukee. That, he said, means good things for Dem candidates in downballot contests.
Wisconsin delegate says he voted ‘present’ during DNC roll call to protest Gaza war
Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old UW-Milwaukee student from Oconomowoc, said he plans to support Harris in November and backs her economic plans.
Pelosi to Wisconsin delegates: ‘Just own the ground, baby’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a simple but emphatic message for Wisconsin delegates as the California Dem looked forward to the fall campaign.
Dept. Safety and Professional Services: Jennifer Garrett selected for prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship
Madison, Wis. — The Council of State Governments announced Monday that Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Assistant Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected to participate in the 2024 Council of State Governments (GSG) Henry Toll Fellowship, the