Hovde defends Wisconsin roots in new ad; WinSenate knocks him as ‘California CEO’
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is up with a new ad that defends his Wisconsin roots, while a PAC is knocking him in a new spot as a California CEO “we can’t trust.” WinSenate, an arm of the Senate
DCCC adds Barca to ‘Red to Blue’ program
A DCCC spokesperson said Randy Bryce in 2018 — when the seat was open — was the last Dem candidate in the 1st CD who was on the “Red to Blue” list. Bryce was a prolific fundraiser, but lost to Steil by more than 12 points in the old district.
Brian Giles: Protecting eagles from lead poisoning is a no-brainer. Why did it get voted down?
Bald eagles in Wisconsin are starting to make a steady comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Unfortunately, also on the rise are the number of eagles being poisoned by lead.
Dave Cieslewicz: Should Biden disengage?
There’s a silver lining behind all those clouds for Joe Biden. Unless it’s clouds threatening his silver lining.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking landowners to host fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt
Mark Belling: Two local cases show we are enabling child predators
The terrible problem of monsters sexually assaulting children and pimping them out for money seems to be getting worse. Is the internet fueling it? Probably, but there isn’t much we can do about that. But we can certainly make at least a small dent in this crisis by reversing one of Joe Biden’s most insane policy decisions.
Wittchow campaign: Waukesha County Prosecutor announces campaign for judge
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation
Roth campaign: Secures ballot access in Wisconsin’s 8th District
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s
John Nichols: RNC wants to stifle free speech during Milwaukee convention
The Republican National Committee decided to hold the party’s 2024 convention in Milwaukee for the same reason that the Democratic National Committee decided to hold their party’s 2020 convention in Wisconsin’s largest city.
WED AM Update: DCCC adds Barca to ‘Red to Blue’ program
From WisPolitics … — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced today it has added former Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to its “Red to Blue” program, a sign it intends to invest in his campaign against U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville.
DCCC: Peter Barca added to DCCC’s coveted ‘Red to Blue’ program
Barca will flip WI-01 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Peter Barca has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Barca,
TUE PM Update: Vos opponents turn in 9k signatures; speaker predicts petitions will be plagued by fraud
From WisPolitics … — Those seeking to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said today they turned in more than 9,000 signatures and are highly confident they have the 6,850 valid ones to trigger a recall after a previous failed effort.
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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WTP: Record lawsuit seeks basic police information from Wisconsin Dept. of Justice
The Badger Project and Invisible Institute have sued the Wisconsin Department of Justice seeking access to the names and employment history of all certified law enforcement officers in the state. The organizations are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project the University of Illinois First Amendment Clinic.
Jacque campaign: André Jacque submits over 1,600 signatures for WI-8 special election
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque filed over 1,600 signatures to secure a place on the ballot for the upcoming special election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The swift response from dedicated supporters across the district highlights the strength