Johnson urges GOP activists to move past differences over abortion, unify behind Trump
Johnson made a pitch to Republicans at the state convention that regardless of their personal feelings on abortion, the party must embrace allowing states to set reasonable limits on how late into a pregnancy an abortion may be performed because that’s where most voters are.
Schimming says state GOP ‘will do what it takes to win’ if Supreme Court reverses drop box ban
“I have spoken nationally, in the state, and local levels about the need for Republicans to be realistic. And if the state law that affects this election says we’ll have drop boxes or we end up with ballot harvesting, we’re going to do what it takes to win,” Schimming said.
Wikler blasts Republican Party as ‘extreme,’ ‘bankrupt’ as activists convene for GOP state convention
Wikler made the comments during a state Dem Party press call with Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, and Milwaukee election commissioner and Latina community leader Patricia Ruiz-Cantu.
Schimming highlights GOP unity ahead of state convention
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming has a simple message for the state convention this weekend: unity equals victory.
Marstellar campaign: Announces campaign for 21st Assembly District
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David L. Marstellar, Jr. announced his candidacy for 21st Assembly District, which represents portions of Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Building on over 35 years of experience in business, his deep local knowledge, and his advocacy to
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Announces FY25 community project funding requests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s Third District. CPFs provide an additional avenue for Members of Congress to send federal dollars back to their respective
U.S. Rep. Steil: To host free scam prevention event Monday in Beloit
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will be hosting a free scam prevention event for residents in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Beloit. “Identity theft is on the rise. It is vital to protect your information online. I
Dept. of Natural Resources: Avoid the crowds this Memorial Day weekend
The unofficial start of summer is quickly approaching, and people will be stopping by Wisconsin’s state parks and trails to enjoy our great outdoors. With over 20 million visitors annually, state parks can be popular destinations on holidays and warm
Waukesha County DA: Announces charging decision on Adam Steen
… 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 home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
Rep. Stubbs: Holds press conference on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, May 16, 2024, after gathering community advocates, victim families, representatives of nation organizations, law enforcement officers, and legislators in the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Parlor to bring awareness to the emergent crisis of missing people in
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, May 22-23
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 22-23, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 22, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin, German Apprenticeship Collaboration yields new strategies to strengthen workforce, advance a thriving economy
MADISON, WI – Building on a collaboration that dates to 2018, a weeklong visit by leaders from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to the German cities of Bonn, Koblenz, and
FRI REPORT: Committee to study Wisconsin sandhill crane population after failed efforts to allow hunting
Quotes of the Week This is bullshit. -Sen. Tim Carpenter, D-Milwaukee, after Senate Republicans cut off debate on overriding Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of grants for western Wisconsin during a floor session this week. We had time for appropriate debate.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 17
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the absentee ballot drop box case before the state Supreme Court, tensions flaring during a state Senate session to override some of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes, the state GOP convention kicking off today in Appleton and more.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Hotel Schroeder listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hotel Schroeder in the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2024. Constructed in 1928, the hotel is located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Known today as the Hilton