Dan Shafer: An early look at the new election landscape under new maps in the Wisconsin State Legislature
With a particular focus on key swing areas like Green Bay and Brown County, La Crosse and Eau Claire, and the Milwaukee area suburbs.
Nick Ramos: What are you waiting for AG Kaul?
The fake electors in Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona who nearly overturned the 2020 presidential election are now facing criminal charges. We have no clue if the State of Wisconsin will press criminal charges against our slate of fake electors.
Bruce Murphy: Herzfeld Foundation a family fiefdom
Haberman family members have long drawn salaries from local foundation.
Member of WisGOP Exec Committee calls for overhaul of party fundraising amid lackluster numbers
Will Martin, a Racine businessman who ran for lieutenant governor in 2022, argues the party needs to get all Executive Committee members involved in fundraising to free up Chair Brian Schimming to focus on those willing to give $50,000 or more. He also urged the party to look to more out-of-state donors after being regularly outraised by the state Dem Party in recent years.
Taylor County DA declines to file charges in alleged scheme to evade campaign finance limits to support Vos challenger
The office of Taylor County DA Kristi Tlusty told WisPolitics she has declined to file charges of campaign finance violations tied to a 2022 primary challenge of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester.
FRI AM Update: Biden returning to Wisconsin on Wednesday
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden will return to Wisconsin on Wednesday with a stop in Racine. The White House said Biden will talk about his “Investing in America agenda” and then participate in a campaign event. It will
THU PM Update: Member of WisGOP Exec Committee calls for overhaul of party fundraising amid lackluster numbers
From WisPolitics … — Will Martin, a member of the state GOP’s Executive Committee, is calling for an overhaul to the party’s fundraising approach after a disappointing haul to start 2024, warning in a letter obtained by WisPolitics, “No money,
Biden campaign: Donald Trump slammed for anti-abortion, job-killing agenda during Waukesha visit
Donald Trump was under fire during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin yesterday. Across the state, local labor leaders, elected officials, and reproductive rights advocates slammed Donald Trump for his record of ripping away women’s reproductive freedoms, killing jobs, and raising costs
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads letter demanding Biden reject “unacceptable” WHO agreements
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the entire Senate Republican conference in sending a letter to President Biden calling for his administration to withdraw its support for two international agreements being considered at this month’s World Health
Wisconsin Women’s Council: 3rd annual Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Day of Awareness
MADISON – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous people. Waking Women Healing Institute, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Wisconsin MMIW Task
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: Celebrating Nation Charter Schools Week
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will celebrate the annual National Charter Schools Week during the week of May 12-18, 2024 to honor the 8,000 public charter schools, 251,000 dedicated teachers, and thousands of local, state, and national advocates who raise
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins 34 Senators in demanding Biden stop plan to accept Gazan refugees
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and 33 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden following reports that the Biden administration is planning to accept Gazan refugees into the
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on UW-Madison encampment conflict
MADISON, WI –After police dismantled protestor encampments at Library Mall on the UW-Madison campus and conflict between protestors and law enforcement resulted in several injuries, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday was a difficult day on the
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Mount Horeb active shooter
MADISON, WI – In the wake of an active shooter incident at Mount Horeb Middle School on May 1, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, students and staff at Mount Horeb Middle
Sen. Bradley: To Chair Legislative Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence
MADISON, Wisc. — The Joint Legislative Council is tasked with forming committees to study major issues. Legislators and citizens are appointed to serve on these committees based on their knowledge and expertise. Industry experts share their knowledge and assist in crafting