TUE News Summary: Walz talks manufacturing in Manitowoc; Vance in Racine responds to criticism of Trump rally speaker
TOP STORIES Dem VP nominee Tim Walz appeals to unions at Manitowoc manufacturing stop… At Manitowoc Pattern and Machining, Walz said a Harris administration would implement pro-worker policies … create an “American forward strategy for manufacturing” that builds on federal
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber: Welcomes Kim Valenta as new outreach coordinator
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Kim Valenta as the new Outreach Coordinator serving South Central Wisconsin. In this role, Valenta will serve as the Chamber’s brand ambassador in Madison and the surrounding areas,
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent budget proposal invests nearly $60 million to recruit, retain Wisconsin educators
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proposed $59.5 million in new investments aimed at recruiting and retaining Wisconsin educators. The announcement, part of Dr. Underly’s 2025-27 Biennial Budget, was made during a roundtable on the education workforce that Dr. Underly
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Your vote is your vote
As we enter the final stretch of one of, if not the most divisive election cycles in recent history, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to remind all voters, be they Democrat, Republican, Green, Libertarian, Constitution, or independent,
LULAC Adelante PAC: Makes historic endorsement of Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. – The LULAC Adelante PAC, the political arm of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has made a powerful endorsement in the 2024 election cycle by backing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election campaign in Wisconsin, a critical swing
Baldwin campaign: Announces new TV ad: “He’s Special”
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, titled “He’s Special.” This ad showcases how Eric Hovde, a California bank owner, would keep owning and profiting from his $3.2 billion bank if elected, using his
Dept. of Transportation: New motorists’ handbook delivers accessible, updated instructions and information to Wisconsin drivers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers an updated Motorists’ Handbook that uses “plain language” principles to deliver driver information to Wisconsin residents that is clear, understandable and easy to read. This revised Motorists’
UW-Stout: Food science students awarded in international competition, receive competitive state scholarship
Two students in UW-Stout’s master’s and bachelor’s in food science and technology programs recently were awarded for their innovations in addressing food waste and research in detecting foodborne pathogens. Both are focuses of food scientists as they work to ensure a safe, nutritious, accessible
Dept. of Military Affairs: Prioritize home safety when daylight saving time ends this weekend
MADISON, Wis. – As we “fall back” this Sunday with the end of daylight saving time, ReadyWisconsin encourages people to take advantage of the time change to create a safer home for themselves and loved ones. “When clocks reset, it’s
UW Health: Kids should stay up later this week to help with upcoming time change
MADISON, Wis. – Daylight saving time ends this weekend, meaning clocks are set back one hour, and while “falling back” means potentially an extra hour of sleep, some parents dread this time of year because it impacts sleep schedules for
Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek: Encourage Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment period
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today celebrated the upcoming launch of the 12th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period on Fri., Nov. 1, 2024, and urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage through Healthcare.gov. During the l…
Vance downplays joke about Puerto Rico, Walz slams Trump ‘trash talking’ the U.S.
GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance at a Wausau rally said people “have to stop getting so offended at every little thing” after a speaker at a Trump-Vance campaign rally called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” Meanwhile, Dem vice presidential candidate Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump for “trash talking” the U.S.
TUE AM Update: SSDC gives $7.3 million to its candidates in top four races, CERS transfers $2 million
From WisPolitics … — The State Senate Democratic Committee has transferred $7.3 million to its candidates in four top races since mid-September, helping to fuel fundraising advantages over their GOP counterparts, according to new filings. Meanwhile, the Committee to Elect
WisDems: Memory lane: Derrick Van Orden’s extreme position on abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden has long taken an extreme stand on reproductive freedom, including saying that women should “have enough strength of character” to give birth and calling for a 15-week abortion ban. When Roe v. Wade was overturned by Trump-appointed Supreme
Reproductive Freedom for All Freedom Fund and Future Forward: Launch $8 million ad campaign in final week before Election Day
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Freedom Fund and Future Forward (FF PAC) announced the launch of a new $8 million advertising campaign on a new ad, Who You Trust. The ad contrasts Donald Trump and Vice President