FRI AM Update: Dem poll shows Dems with edge in two key state Senate races
From WisPolitics … — Senate Dems shared polling with WisPolitics showing candidates in two key races with early leads over their GOP opponents. The polling found Sen. Brad Pfaff, D-Onalaska, up by 16 points over his GOP challenger in the
Weekly GOP radio address: Ensuring access to quality healthcare
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Romaine Quinn, representing the 25th Senate District in Northwest Wisconsin. It should come as no surprise that Wisconsin, like many states, is facing workforce challenges, especially in health care. In rural areas those challenges can
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Juneteenth
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin. This week, Gov. Evers also signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag above the Wisconsin State Capitol for the fifth year in a row. Gov.
Warren to stump for Biden in Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., will visit four Wisconsin cities on Monday and Tuesday to campaign for President Joe Biden and criticize Donald Trump’s stance on abortion. Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v.
THU PM Update: Strand says under- and unserved areas in Wisconsin could have broadband by 2030
From WisPolitics … — In a “very conservative” estimate, Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand at a WisPolitics luncheon today said she believes every underserved and unserved location in Wisconsin would have broadband access by 2030. Since 2019, the state
PSC Chair Strand says under- and unserved areas in Wisconsin could have broadband by 2030
In a “very conservative” estimate, Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand at a WisPolitics luncheon Thursday said she believes every underserved and unserved location in Wisconsin would have broadband access by 2030.
Rep. Vining: Recognized as a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) received a 100% on the Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard, earning recognition as a Conservation Champion. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement: “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation
Biden campaign: Milwaukee Democratic leaders slam Trump for trashing Wisconsin’s most diverse city
Today, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley held a press conference slamming Donald Trump for insulting Milwaukee and highlighting the RNC’s abandoned outreach to minority communities. The press conference was held at a local brewery that
WisDems: ‘I’m a judge in Waukesha’: Brad Schimel told cop of his judicial post during traffic stop
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed Brad Schimel’s apparent attempt to use his judicial office to talk his way out of a 2021 speeding ticket. In addition to flexing his own office, Schimel even name-dropped another judge. Wisconsinites deserve a
Wisconsin Historical Society: Modern Woodmen of America Lodge listed in the National Register of Historic Places
ELCHO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2024. Constructed in 1913, the social hall is located in the town of
Americans for Contraception: Wisconsinites challenge Congressional Republicans to stand with constituents and support the Right to Contraception Act
Milwaukee, WI—Wisconsinites challenged Wisconsin Republican Members of Congress today to finally stand with their constituents and support the Right to Contraception Act. With over 80% of Americans, including 68% of Republicans, supporting the Right to Contraception Act, which would codify the right to contraception,
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Scott, U.S. Sens. Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse: Introduce bill to double Pell Grant, make college more affordable
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024, bicameral
USDA NASS: Moves to gain better understanding of forest and grazing conservation practices
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and
Rep. Emerson: Honored as a Conservation Champion, with a perfect lifetime scorecard from Wisconsin Conservation Voters
MADISON, WI – Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV) released their scorecard for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) was awarded a perfect 100% score on the WCV Scorecard, and named a Conservation Champion. “I
WisDems: Chair Wikler calls out Donald Trump, Scott Walker’s failed promises on CNN
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip alongside failed Wisconsin governor Scott Walker. While Chair Wikler highlighted how President Biden has delivered time and again for Wisconsin where Donald Trump and Walker