DLCC: Names Rep. Jenna Jacobson’s bid for Senate a top ten race nationwide
MADISON, WI – As election day approaches, the DLCC has recognized Representative Jenna Jacobson’s campaign for the 17th State Senate district as a top-ten race for Democrats nationwide. She is running against Senator Howard Marklein, who, as Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, has presided
A Better WI Together: MAGA billionaires continue bid to buy Wisconsin state government to serve themselves
MADISON, Wis. — The latest round of state campaign finance reports reveal three MAGA billionaires – Dick Uihlein, Elizabeth Uihlein and Diane Hendricks – are continuing their bid to buy a Wisconsin state government to serve their interests. Between July 15
Dane County Executive Agard: Introduces 2027 Executive Budget
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today introduced her 2027 Executive Budget, a proposal focused on continuing the County’s progress toward structural balance while protecting vital services and making strategic investments in Dane County’s future. The full 2027 Dane
Udell campaign: Record high diesel prices continue to increase Wisconsin’s cost of living
MADISON, WI. — Last week, nationwide diesel prices hit a record $6.53 per gallon, which is a staggering 77% increase from last year. This record-high number comes at a time where President Trump and federal Republicans continue to fund war
Clark campaign: Fred Clark unveils economic vision for northern Wisconsin
NORTHERN WI. This week Fred Clark, candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district, unveiled his vision for economic revitalization in northern Wisconsin. Clark’s plan, titled The New Northwoods, is rooted in the principles of Fairness, Responsibility, and Innovation. “So many communities here have
Evers campaign: Gov. Evers, Milwaukee Bucks launch statewide campaign aimed at preventing domestic violence across Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers and the Milwaukee Bucks today, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, announced the launch of the “Real Love is Respect” campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the issue of domestic and intimate partner violence in Wisconsin and connecting
Wisconsin Department of Justice: Is working to protect fair elections
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today is issuing a reminder that voter intimidation and threats to election workers are against the law, and that federal law generally prohibits federal officials from ordering military or armed personnel
WisGOP: TBT: David Crowley doesn’t think sales tax hikes are a “burden”
MADISON, Wis. – While Democrat David Crowley has been hobnobbing in California with Kamala Harris and wealthy liberal donors while Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong campaigns for him, he isn’t facing the massive costs Milwaukee County families are shouldering after his repeated tax
Hendricks, the Uihleins gave more than $73 million to GOP committees, candidates since Jan. 1
Billionaires Diane Hendricks, Dick Uihlein and Liz Uihlein have combined to donate more than $73 million to GOP campaigns and committees since Jan. 1, fueling the Republican effort to stave off a building blue wave.
FRI AM Update: WMC starts ad praising Tiffany on hospital price transparency
From WisPolitics … — WMC has launched a digital ad campaign spotlighting healthcare costs in Wisconsin and touting GOP guv hopeful Tom Tiffany’s work to “make healthcare affordable” for families in the state. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday announced the
Tom Still: Economic summits can encourage change, even if it’s slow coming
Economic summits are platforms for examining Wisconsin’s economic strengths, weaknesses and emerging challenges – even if action may be years or decades away.
Amy Curtis: The latest Marquette University Law poll is great news for Tom Tiffany
Crowley’s unfavorables jumped 15 points in a month, while his favorable rating fell by two.
Dave Cieslewicz: Crowley still has the edge
The latest Marquette poll is out and it’s sort of good news for Democrats. Kind of. The bottom line is that Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley still has pretty much the same edge that he held over Republican Tom Tiffany a month or so ago. Although, an already close race appears to be tightening a little.
James Wigderson: Race for Wisconsin governor is close – again
Given a choice between being Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, you would definitely want to be Crowley right now.
David Blaska: Tiffany and Crowley walk a tightrope
Blaska’s Bottom Line: OI’ Sparky, our Eisenhower-era mainframe computer, predicts that Crowley, while saddled with Hong (the little firebrand nearly won the nomination) will not share the same stage or screen. Bernie, A.O.C., and Hasan Piker are persona non grata. Likewise, Tiffany will keep Trump at arm’s length just as Tammy Baldwin avoided a wounded Joe Biden two years ago in Madison.