Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Plans for new Wisconsin Veterans Museum moving forward
WEST ALLIS—Yesterday at the Wisconsin State Fair, the Wisconsin State Building Commission unanimously approved spending $9 million to purchase the building that currently houses the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Purchasing the building, located on the Capitol Square, is the next step
Harris ad addresses southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has a new ad addressing the nation’s southern border, including a vow to hire thousands more agents and to crack down on fentanyl and human trafficking.
Americans for Prosperity Action ads praise Hovde, knock Baldwin
Americans for Prosperity Action’s new ads in the U.S. Senate race praise Republican Eric Hovde’s business sense and knock Dem Tammy Baldwin over rising costs.
Roth in new ad accuses Wied of lying about him
The ad comes on the heels of Wied, a De Pere businessman who’s been endorsed by Donald Trump, launching a new spot featuring the former president that labels Roth a “RINO who is no friend of MAGA.”
Shankland ad touts her experience as state lawmaker
State Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, has released a new ad in the closing days of the 3rd CD Dem primary touting her experience as a state lawmaker.
Former regent Atwell urges pause on UW branch closures as committee studies universities’ financial position
Atwell, who was appointed to the Board of Regents by former GOP Gov. Scott Walker in 2017, also criticized the pay differential between UW faculty and faculty at peer institutions.
FRI AM Update: Harris launches new ad on border
From WisPolitics … — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has a new ad addressing the nation’s southern border, including a vow to hire thousands more agents and to crack down on fentanyl and human trafficking. Harris’ campaign said the ad
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlighting Wisconsin’s launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240809demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement of the launch of Wisconsin’s Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program. Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch the HOMES Program to deliver rebates to households undertaking … Please
Weekly GOP radio address: August 13th Primary Election
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240809gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Cory Tomczyk. This coming Tuesday, August 13th is Primary Election Day here in Wisconsin. If you’ve taken a look at your sample ballot, you’d see 2 rather confusingly-worded statewide constitutional amendment questions. Both of the
THU PM Update: Former regent Atwell urges pause on UW branch closures as committee studies university’s financial position
From WisPolitics … — Former Universities of Wisconsin Regent Robert Atwell today questioned whether the closure of four branch campuses this year would actually help the universities’ financial situation. Two additional two-year campuses are slated to close in 2025 due
WisDems: REMINDER: Bryan Steil voted against the CHIPS and Science Act that’s creating jobs in Southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, the Badger State celebrates the two year anniversary of President Biden signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law. This bipartisan legislation brought huge investments in economic development home to south-central Wisconsin—but every single Wisconsin Republican in Congress
Shankland campaign: Cooke continues lying about Shankland, this time attacking support from school shooting survivor
STEVENS POINT – In response to yet another knowingly dishonest, desperate attack from fellow candidate Rebecca Cooke, James Cersonsky, Campaign Manager for Katrina Shankland, State Rep. and leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement: Katrina is proud
Working Families Party: Endorses Ryan Clancy for re-election
The Working Families Party (WFP) proudly endorses Ryan Clancy for re-election to State Assembly District 19 in the upcoming August 13 Democratic primary. “Ryan Clancy is a progressive champion who delivers results,” said Corinne Rosen, WI WFP State Director. “On
Agard campaign: Holds press conference highlighting broad coalition supporting her campaign for Dane County Executive
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard, a candidate for Dane County Executive, held a press conference highlighting her broad coalition of support through the county. Speakers included Zach Brandon, President of the Great Madison Chamber of Commerce, Emily Kuhn, Mayor
WisDems: Constitutional amendment questions on Wisconsin’s August ballot could affect child care, providers warn
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Appleton Post-Crescent details how the two constitutional amendments on the August 13 primary ballot could negatively impact Wisconsin’s child care industry. If passed, these constitutional amendments would give Republican politicians in Madison— who turned Wisconsin’s Legislature into