Dave Cieslewicz: Prepare for Trump, the Sequel
My party has a bad candidate, an even more unpopular vice presidential candidate and a questionable strategy to overcome their handicaps. Thus my decision to start preparing now for Trump 2.
Gregory Humphrey: America’s gun culture causing costly havoc internationally
That same gun madness that has been absurdly growing in the United States and embraced by a selfish segment of the citizenry with no regard for anything other than a twisted interpretation of the Second Amendment, has also reached other nations with costly outcomes.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: ICYMI: Baldwin celebrates investments for Wisconsin dairy farmers in Prairie du Sac, talks lowering childcare costs in Milwaukee
Baldwin brings home $10 million for new Dairy Research Center; secures $122 million investment in child care WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Prairie du Sac to highlight investments she secured for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and Milwaukee to
Rep. Haywood: Statement on the passing of Marquette President Lovell
MADISON, Wis – Yesterday, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell passed away after a three-year battle with a rare cancer. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The passing of President Lovell is a deep loss to our
Elections Commission rejects challenge to 8th CD GOP candidate Wied’s nomination papers
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has rejected a challenge to Republican Tony Wied’s signatures in the 8th CD, agreeing with the staff’s recommendation that it lacked evidence to back up the claim circulators tricked people into signing them.
Evers moving forward with Milwaukee Public Schools audit
Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced he’s moving forward with plans to fund an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools looking at the district’s operations and how it’s educating students after getting support from local leaders.
TUE AM Update: Vos’ lone GOP challenger in August primary drops out of race
From WisPolitics … — Andrew Cegielski, the lone Republican to file to run against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in the August primary, is ending his campaign. Cegielski, who works for an industrial oven company in East Troy and has worked
Cegielski campaign: End of campaign for the 33rd
[East Troy, WI] — June 11th, 2024—Andrew Cegielski, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 33rd district, announces the end of his campaign. Due to circumstances beyond my control. I’m announcing the end of my campaign. I want to
MON PM Update: Myers considering appeal after WEC rejects request to boot Drake off ballot
From WisPolitics … — Dem Rep. LaKeshia Myers today said she may appeal a decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to reject her complaint seeking to force Rep. Dora Drake off the ballot in their fall primary race for the
Sen. Cowles: Legislative Audit Bureau earns new recognition
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles released the following statement after Wisconsin’s nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) was named the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Evaluation Award from the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society, a professional staff association connected with
Forward Latino: Mourns the passing of Latino leader & bridge builder, Attny. Jose Olivieri
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement on the passing of Latino leader and bridge builder, attorney José
DNC War Room: ICYMI: DNC Chair Harrison rallies support in Wisconsin, focusing on Black voter outreach
This weekend, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison traveled to Milwaukee for the Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention, where he headlined several events engaging with Black, Latino, faith, and LGBTQ+ community members – core constituencies central to the winning Biden-Harris coalition. The visit
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on shootings over June 7, 2024 weekend
MADISON, WI – After two shootings in Madison, WI over the June 7 weekend resulted in 1 death and 12 injuries, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My heart and my prayers go out to those who were
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Myers campaign: Considers appeal of Wisconsin Elections Commission decision
MILWAUKEE– Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding her challenge to her opponent’s nomination papers for the 4 th Senate District Fall election: “On June 6, 2024, I challenged the ballot access of my opponent, State Rep. Dora