WisDems: Milwaukee’s Black leaders respond to Hovde’s ‘Stereotypes’ of Black men
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Milwaukee’s Black leaders responded to comments uncovered by Urban Milwaukee of Eric Hovde stereotyping and insulting the Black community. Hovde also suggested that Kamala Harris only received the Democratic presidential nomination because of her race and gender. This comes after Hovde said he
Wied campaign: Releases new ad touting President Trump’s endorsement
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Conservative Tony Wied today released a new TV ad today touting President Trump’s endorsement. “As the only candidate in this race endorsed by President Trump, I’ll secure the border, stop the radical left and deliver for Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Society: Italian Workmen’s Club listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Italian Workmen’s Club in the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2024. The club was established in 1912, and the clubhouse was constructed in 1922 in
Wisconsin Historical Society: The Little White Schoolhouse listed in the National Register of Historic Places
RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little White Schoolhouse in the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2024. Constructed in 1922 as a school, the one-room building is located in Ripon, Fond
Waupaca County Republican Party: Files ethics complaint against RPW and Rep. Petersen
The Waupaca County Republican party has filed an ethics complaint with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission against Republican Representative and Candidate for the 57th assembly district Kevin Petersen for a false disclaimer on his campaign literature which breaks Wisconsin State Statue
Cooke, Shankland trade barbs as 3rd CD primary approaches
Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, knocked 3rd CD primary rival Rebecca Cooke after a group backing Cooke’s campaign started running an ad claiming Shankland is “working for Republicans, not you.”
Cooke’s campaign fired back that Shankland needs to answer for her record on health care as attacks between the candidates escalated two weeks out from the Aug. 13 primary, which will decide who faces off against incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in November.
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Steil’s Project 2025 will restrict abortion care nationwide
Bryan Steil’s Project 2025 is an extreme, anti-abortion manifesto that would have far-reaching consequences for Wisconsin families. Steil’s Project 2025 would restrict abortion care nationwide by: Restricting access to medication abortion. Making it easier for extreme politicians to access private medical information about
Harris campaign: New study reveals nearly 10,000 Wisconsin women could lose access to medication abortion on day one of Trump-Vance Administration
Today, The Capital Times reported on how Trump’s Project 2025 agenda includes using an 1873 law to outlaw abortion nationwide, potentially stripping almost 10,000 Wisconsin women of their reproductive freedoms on day one of a Trump-Vance administration – even without approval from
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden will embrace Trump’s call to pardon violent insurrectionists
Yesterday, Donald Trump reiterated his pledge to pardon the violent insurrectionists who attacked police officers on January 6th: Reporter: “My question is about those rioters who assaulted those officers. Will you pardon them?” Trump: “Absolutely. I would.” This is Trump’s most explicit promise
WI National Guard: Annual Northern Lightning exercise returns to Volk Field Aug. 5-16
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) will host the annual Northern Lightning Counterland exercise Aug. 5-16, which includes approximately 1,100 personnel from 19 Air Force, National Guard, and Marine Corps units. Northern Lightning is a
Harris campaign: Reproductive rights advocate Hadley Duvall, Reps. Diana DeGette and Delia Ramirez campaign for VP Harris, condemn Donald Trump’s abortion ban agenda
Yesterday, reproductive freedom leaders including sexual assault survivor Hadley Duvall, U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez, U.S. Representative Diana DeGette, state Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and state Representative Jill Billings, headlined the Harris campaign’s ‘Fight for Reproductive Freedom’ Week of Action in
Baldwin outraises Hovde nearly 7-to-1 in 3-week pre-primary period
Baldwin, D-Madison, reported nearly $2.6 million in receipts between July 1-24, $3.5 million in expenses and $6.3 million in the bank to close the pre-primary period. Hovde reported $374,220 raised, $2.7 million spent and $3.1 million in the bank.
FRI AM Update: Baldwin outraises Hovde 7-to-1 in pre-primary fundraising period
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin outraised Eric Hovde nearly 7-to-1 over a three-week period last month as the GOP businessman continued to lag his rival in pulling donations from others. Baldwin, D-Madison, reported nearly $2.6 million
Weekly GOP radio address: Constitutional questions on your August ballot
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240802gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, proudly representing the 19th Senate District in East-Central Wisconsin. On August 13th, Wisconsinites face a choice: should money that comes into this state be efficiently spent by the folks who are closest to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers kicks off the 173rd Wisconsin State Fair, celebrating 100th anniversary of the Original Cream Puff
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240802demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address kicking off the first day of the 173rd Wisconsin State Fair and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Original Cream Puff. Today, at the opening ceremonies of the Wisconsin