Wisconsin delegation dons cheesehead hats for final day of RNC
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Vos hopes viewers see ‘real side’ of Trump in tonight’s speech
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told reporters today he expects Donald Trump’s speech tonight to have a more unifying tone and said he hopes people will see the “real side” of the former president.
THU PM Update: Fitzgerald warns Republicans can’t ‘take our foot off the gas’ as RNC wraps up
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, at the RNC in Milwaukee today said Republicans are in a good spot to secure House seats in play, but added “we can’t take our foot off the gas.” Fitzgerald told
Americans for Contraception: Sounds alarm: Trump’s Project 2025 agenda threatens the right to contraception – voters demand answers
Milwaukee, WI — the Republican National Convention closes on its final day, Americans for Contraception (AFC) warns that Donald Trump’s past actions and promises for a second term, along with those of his running mate, J.D. Vance, pose a direct
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces $3.2 million for Ozaukee County project to reduce flooding and restore habitat along Lake Michigan
OZAUKEE COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $3.2 million for a project in Ozaukee County that will reduce the impacts of increased flooding events and restore habitat for Great Lakes fish populations. The funding for habitat restoration and
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Peggy Williams-Smith, Visit Milwaukee
wispolitics · WisBusiness: the Podcast with Peggy Williams-Smith, Visit Milwaukee This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Peggy Williams-Smith, president and CEO of Visit Milwaukee. She discusses the impact of the Republican National Convention, which wrapped up last
Hovde says he would ‘step away’ from business holdings if elected
U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde in a WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interview said he would “totally recuse myself” from the California bank he owns and step away from his business holdings if he defeats U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, in November.
H.O.T. Government: Urgent questions for Wisconsin’s State Assembly Representatives and State Senators
As the primary elections approach, H.O.T. Government urges Wisconsin citizens to hold their State Assembly Representatives and State Senators accountable by asking critical questions that impact the integrity of our state’s electoral process. We encourage you to seek clear and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Investigating manure spill in Outagamie, Brown Counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County, which resulted in a fish kill in Dutchman Creek. On Tuesday,
Biden campaign: RNC’s definition of “Everyday American” worth $21 billion
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the RNC listing Wisconsin billionaire and Trump campaign donor Diane Hendricks as an “everyday American” on today’s speaker program: “Diane Hendricks is a Republican mega donor worth
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce record-high employment in June
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment and total nonfarm jobs during June 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings hone $7.2M to convert coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin into cutting-edge clean energy storage
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped secure $7.2 million for a first-of-its-kind energy storage project to replace a soon-to-be-retired coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin. The groundbreaking project, funded through the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will
Rep. Emerson: Receives Early Detection Life Savers Award
MADISON – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement after being honored with an Early Detection Life Savers Award from the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: “I’m honored to receive this award and proud to support this important
Biden campaign: South Central Federation of Labor highlights President Biden’s record support for unions at brat fry in Madison
Yesterday, on their lunch break, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and members of the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin hosted a brat fry in Madison to highlight the contrast facing union members when they vote this November: Between
Protect Our Care WI: Health care under threat: Ten ways Trump would sabotage Americans’ health care in a second term
Donald Trump is an existential threat to American health care. After Trump tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he is threatening to do it again — even as 45 million Americans rely on the law for