Dept. of Justice: Launches new treatment alternatives and diversion dashboard
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment
Ad from Protect Wisconsin’s Constitution urges voting against amendments on Aug. 13 ballot
Protect Wisconsin’s Constitution, a group opposed to two amendments on the August ballot, is launching a more than $1 million buy on broadcast and cable TV that says the proposals were “designed to trick voters.” The ad will air statewide on
Roth launches his first TV ad of 8th CD campaign
Republican Roger Roth is out with the first TV ad of his 8th CD bid, promising to stand with Donald Trump to “rebuild America.” The former president has endorsed Tony Wied in the three-way primary that includes state Sen. Andre Jacque, R-De
WisDems: Eric Hovde on how he will avoid a conflict of interest
MADISON, Wis. — Hovde’s said nothing, because he knows he’s a walking conflict of interest…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new
IRG Action, WILL: Urge voters to vote yes on August 13 referendum questions
Effort to Bring Accountability to Problematic Spending Practices by Wisconsin Governors The News: IRG Action Fund and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty have launched a six-figure, public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two Constitutional Amendments on the ballot
Baldwin ‘deeply disappointed’ in Netanyahu speech, Moore and Pocan skip address
Baldwin said she was “deeply disappointed” Netanyahu didn’t use his time to lay out a plan to end the war in Gaza, bring home hostages, boost humanitarian assistance into Gaza and move toward a two-state solution. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans praised Netanyahu and blasted Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Dem presidential nominee, for failing to attend his speech.
Lyerly campaign: Northeast Wisconsin Democrats unite to endorse Kamala Harris for President
Democrats Up and Down the Ballot Rally to Ensure Victory in Wisconsin (Green Bay, WI ) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, along with a coalition of Democratic state legislative candidates, are proud to announce their united endorsement of Kamala Harris for
Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker At Night
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31.
Priorities USA Action: Launches first Harris – Trump contrast ad of cycle
In a new YouTube digital ad, Priorities USA Action today launched the first Harris-Trump contrast ad of the 2024 cycle with a $250k ad buy in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arizona. This new ad, “Denied,” focused on Chloe Harris being
Cooke campaign: Congressman Brad Schneider endorses Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third District
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10). Widely recognized as an independent problem solver in the House of Representatives, Rep. Schneider cited Cooke’s unique background and common-sense approach to getting things done
Shankland campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Shankland for Congress
Longtime Democratic leader representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District endorses Shankland to unseat Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore, representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the
Baldwin ad bashes Hovde over farmer comment
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s campaign released a new ad featuring a man who says it “pisses me off” when Eric Hovde says “farmers don’t work hard.” Baldwin’s campaign said the ad is running statewide. Through next week, Baldwin has $20
Gov. Evers: Appoints Benjamin Lindsay as Ozaukee County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Benjamin Lindsay to serve as Ozaukee County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Adam Gerol’s appointment to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. Lindsay
Hovde campaign: Statement on President Biden’s Oval Office Address
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Oval Office Address: “Tonight’s address confirmed what we already knew – it’s time for change. The continued “threat to democracy” claim is as insincere as it is dishonest.
WisDems: ICYMI: RNC leaves Milwaukee businesses in need of a boost
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that businesses in downtown Milwaukee are only now beginning to recover after last week’s disappointing drop in business as a result of the RNC. After officials promised $200 million in economic benefits for the