Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Policy report — highlights Solutions to Social Capital Decline
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report suggesting policy actions that can be taken by the federal, state, and local governments to support social capital. We also highlight the rising importance of employers
UW-Stout: Parade, custard and a polytechnic tour — homecoming celebrates Blue Devil pride
Blue Devil alums, families and supporters will march onto campus Thursday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 26, to celebrate homecoming at UW-Stout. While traditional highlights for many will be the annual downtown parade and football game on Saturday, the community is also
Hispanic Federation: Latino organizations Gather in Madison to mobilize Latino voters and emphasize to candidates the importance of the Latino vote in Wisconsin
Madison, WI – October 17th, 2024 – With less than one month before election day, Hispanic Federation, Centro, FWD Latino, Voces de La Frontera are gathering in Madison on Thursday October 17 at 11AM to mobilize eligible Latino voters to the polls. Working together, the groups
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin’s 2024 pheasant season opens Saturday, Oct. 19
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the general public that the 2024 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The opening weekend, Oct.
Wittchow campaign: Endorsed by Judge Jennifer Dorow for Waukesha County Judge
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Baldwin campaign: Announces new TV ad: “Problem”
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, “Problem,” which will air statewide. The ad calls out Eric Hovde’s long record of lying and his plan to slash Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ benefits, all to spend
Marquette Law School: New poll national survey finds approval of U.S. Supreme Court edges upward, but 55% disapprove of the Court’s work
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 45% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 55% disapprove. In July, approval was 43% and disapproval was 57%. The trend in
Elections Commission says at least 78 drop boxes in use across Wisconsin
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe on a call with reporters said the number may not be comprehensive, noting clerks who opt to use drop boxes aren’t required to report them to the commission.
THU AM Update: Harris visits today; Pocan, Olsen talk TikTok ban in first debate
From WisPolitics … — Vice President Kamala Harris will target college students with the first two of her three stops in Wisconsin today. She’ll be joined by Mark Cuban, the entrepreneur and NBA team owner. Harris will first be at
Pocan, Olsen talk TikTok ban, abortion in UW-Madison debate
Dem U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan knocked GOP rival Erik Olsen for his “sensationalism” about the TikTok app’s connection to the Chinese government. Olsen said during their debate Wednesday that every company in China is “an appendage of the Chinese Communist
Veteran political journalist Craig Gilbert talks November elections at Newsmaker Luncheon
Craig Gilbert, former Washington bureau chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and current Lubar Fellow at Marquette University Law School, was the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.
Americans for Prosperity-WI: Calls out Evers for ‘F’ grade on fiscal policy
Madison, WI – While Governor Evers celebrates that the state of Wisconsin is ending the fiscal year with a positive balance of $4.6 billion, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out why this surplus is not so “fiscally prudent.” The premier grassroots
Sen. Ballweg: Endorsed by National Federation of Independent Businesses, earns 2023-24 Guardian of Business award
Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, incumbent senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and has earned their award. “As a small business owner and operator with
WED PM Update: WEC says at least 78 drop boxes in use across Wisconsin
From WisPolitics … — The state’s top election official today said at least 78 absentee ballot drop boxes are in use across Wisconsin going into Election Day. Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe on a call with reporters said the
DCCC: New poll shows Rebecca Cooke ahead of anti-abortion extremist Derrick Van Orden
In a new DCCC poll, Rebecca Cooke is leading vulnerable freshman Derrick Van Orden 49% to 48% in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. After Van Orden’s repeated public outbursts and attacks on reproductive freedom, Wisconsinites know he’s too extreme and out of touch. Cooke’s momentum couldn’t be