Biden campaign: Trump ally in Wisconsin wants to ‘Work our way back’ to the 1960s if Trump is reelected
In a U.S. House of Representatives floor speech yesterday, MAGA Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman said he hopes the country would “put together some sort of plan” to “work our way back to where America was in the 1960s” under a second
DNC War Room: Previous RNC convention speakers are not supporting Trump — including his former Vice President
As numerous former RNC convention speakers refuse to support Donald Trump (including his own former vice president, Mike Pence), DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “You won’t see Mike Pence taking the RNC stage with his former
WisDems: NEWS: Eric Hovde calls for GOP surveillance of ballot drop boxes… but only in Wisconsin’s cities
MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from the Washington Post today revealed that Eric Hovde wants 24-hour GOP surveillance for ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin’s urban cities. Hovde also leaned into the “fake ballots” conspiracy theory at the center of the discredited right-wing film
WisGOP: To open new Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. – On August 3rd, 2024, the Republican Party of Wisconsin will be opening a new Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, Republican National Committee, Trump campaign, and other state
Dept. of Administration: Milwaukee State Office Building to be closed to the public July 14 – 18
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is advising the public that the Milwaukee State Office Building at 819 N. 6th Street falls within the perimeter of the Republican National Convention (RNC), and will be closed to the general public beginning Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m. It is expected that services will
Sens. Baldwin, Johnson: Turn in blue slips for Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Judge nominee
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) both returned their blue slips to the Senate Judiciary Committee, giving their formal stamp of approval on their pick for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin,
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 12
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.
Coalition to March on RNC: Reaches deal with city over march route
WHAT: The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 Press Conference regarding agreement with City of Milwaukee over march route for 7/15. WHO: Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 WHEN: Friday, July 12 at 4PM WHERE: Red Arrow Park
WisDems: ICYMI: Glenn Grothman wants the 1960s back
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Glenn Grothman went on a bizarre and misogynistic–but par for the course–rant about the “angry feminist movement,” calling for the United States to “work our way back” to the 1960s if Donald Trump wins a second term. Grothman,
Gov. Evers: Declares State of Emergency following flash flooding in northeastern Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #234, declaring a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties as communities continue to recover from flooding last week. “Communities in Northeastern Wisconsin are still recovering from abrupt
Wisconsin RNC delegation features big names, first timers
The Wisconsin delegation to the Republican National Convention features two former governors, Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, Tim Michels. It also includes a lot of party activists who have little name recognition.
Elections Commission advises clerks take precautions to ensure drop box security
The state Elections Commission recommended local clerks take precautions to ensure their absentee ballot drop boxes are secure, put in easily accessible areas and emptied regularly if they choose to use them again following last week’s state Supreme Court ruling.
Schimming says Dems ‘a party in panic’
State GOP Chair Brian Schimming said the Democratic Party is “a party in panic” amid fallout from last month’s presidential debate, while Republicans are unified behind Trump as they prepare to formally nominate him in Milwaukee next week.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview the Republican National Convention
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention as national politics focuses on the Badger State. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Ortiz-Velez campaign: Announces 2nd list of endorsements
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her 2nd round of endorsers for her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. Ortiz-Velez released the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th