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MADISON, Wis. — After Eric Hovde lost the Senate debate and had what the press called “the worst moment” of the debate, and Tammy Baldwin launched a new digital ad featuring that moment where Eric Hovde said he doesn’t know the Farm Bill, a new
From WisPolitics … — Dem VP nominee Tim Walz said a report that Donald Trump wanted generals like those who served under Adolph Hitler “makes me sick as hell.” He warned supporters in Racine last night that just because the
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – Due to higher than expected turnout for the first day of in-person absentee voting, the WisVote system that some clerks use experienced a period of slowness that has now been resolved. Clerks use WisVote to
(Waukesha, WI) – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow withdrew from consideration an ordinance to implement a 0.5% county sales tax. Under the proposal the sales tax was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025. County Executive
House Majority PAC has nearly $2.6 million in reservations in the 3rd CD between today and the election, according to AdImpact. It’s part of the $3.8 million that Dem Rebecca Cooke and the groups backing her have reserved over that period, compared to the $2.2 million by Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, and those supporting him.
Today, as Wisconsin celebrates the first day of in-person early voting, the DNC is ensuring voters have all the information they need to make voting early easy in the most important election of our lifetimes. Wisconsinites can vote at any
From WisPolitics … — Barack Obama and Tim Walz at a rally in Madison today questioned Donald Trump’s mental competence. Obama pointed to Trump’s two-hour long campaign speeches, saying “you’d be worried if your grandpa was acting like this.” The
Obama pointed to Trump’s two-hour long campaign speeches, saying “you’d be worried if your grandpa was acting like this.” The former president said that Kamala Harris, meanwhile, is “ready to do the job.”
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Arts & Architecture is proud to announce the official launch of the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice. The center, housed within UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today in Green Bay and Superior, on the first day of in-person early voting, candidates, elected officials, and community leaders encouraged Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote early for Democrats up and down the ballot. Wisconsin voters can
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Julia Azari, professor of political science and director of the Civic Dialogues program at Marquette University, will moderate a panel discussion of Civic Dialogues student leaders, student facilitators and past participants ahead of the 2024 election on Thursday,
MADISON, Wis. — In the span of just three days, Wisconsin has seen visits from Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, and GOP Sen. JD Vance – presenting Wisconsinites with a stark choice between two different visions for our future. According
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) requesting information on potential election interference through fraudulent donations by foreign actors.
Green Bay, Wis.— College students will rarely admit it, but most appreciate getting that quick text to check-in on how they’re doing, an answer to a question or having someone share those simple but reassuring words: “Just so you know, I’ve got
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s comments regarding her potential massive conflict of interest with her Wall St. partner Maria Brisbane in last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. When pressed on her massive potential conflict of interest with
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event with Governor Tim Walz in Madison today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As Americans grapple with high energy costs, the border crisis, and turmoil
Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing
Every two years, the two “major” legacy parties spend billions of dollars telling anyone who will listen that they are the only real champion for taxpayers because they are the only one who will lower taxes. This year is no
MADISON, Wis. — Voters of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest Gen Z-led youth voter outreach organization, today launched a campaign to combat the illegal, threatening text messages — which falsely implied students cannot vote from a campus address — recently sent to thousands of Wisconsin students.
MADISON, Wis. — After Eric Hovde lost the Senate debate and had what the press called “the worst moment” of the debate, and Tammy Baldwin launched a new digital ad featuring that moment where Eric Hovde said he doesn’t know the Farm Bill, a new op-ed from John Nichols in the Cap Times, highlighted Hovde’s
From WisPolitics … — Dem VP nominee Tim Walz said a report that Donald Trump wanted generals like those who served under Adolph Hitler “makes me sick as hell.” He warned supporters in Racine last night that just because the country survived one term under the former president doesn’t mean
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – Due to higher than expected turnout for the first day of in-person absentee voting, the WisVote system that some clerks use experienced a period of slowness that has now been resolved. Clerks use WisVote to print a label that can be placed on the outside
(Waukesha, WI) – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow withdrew from consideration an ordinance to implement a 0.5% county sales tax. Under the proposal the sales tax was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025. County Executive Paul Farrow released this statement following his decision to withdraw
House Majority PAC has nearly $2.6 million in reservations in the 3rd CD between today and the election, according to AdImpact. It’s part of the $3.8 million that Dem Rebecca Cooke and the groups backing her have reserved over that period, compared to the $2.2 million by Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, and those supporting him.
Today, as Wisconsin celebrates the first day of in-person early voting, the DNC is ensuring voters have all the information they need to make voting early easy in the most important election of our lifetimes. Wisconsinites can vote at any early voting site in their municipality. Wisconsinites can register to
From WisPolitics … — Barack Obama and Tim Walz at a rally in Madison today questioned Donald Trump’s mental competence. Obama pointed to Trump’s two-hour long campaign speeches, saying “you’d be worried if your grandpa was acting like this.” The former president said that Kamala Harris, meanwhile, is “ready to
Obama pointed to Trump’s two-hour long campaign speeches, saying “you’d be worried if your grandpa was acting like this.” The former president said that Kamala Harris, meanwhile, is “ready to do the job.”
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Arts & Architecture is proud to announce the official launch of the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice. The center, housed within UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the lasting impact of racially segregated placemaking, with a particular focus
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today in Green Bay and Superior, on the first day of in-person early voting, candidates, elected officials, and community leaders encouraged Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote early for Democrats up and down the ballot. Wisconsin voters can visit vote.wisdems.org to find their nearest early voting location. Speakers highlighted Vice
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Julia Azari, professor of political science and director of the Civic Dialogues program at Marquette University, will moderate a panel discussion of Civic Dialogues student leaders, student facilitators and past participants ahead of the 2024 election on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union,
MADISON, Wis. — In the span of just three days, Wisconsin has seen visits from Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, and GOP Sen. JD Vance – presenting Wisconsinites with a stark choice between two different visions for our future. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, these
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) requesting information on potential election interference through fraudulent donations by foreign actors. In the letter to Treasu… Please log in to access
Green Bay, Wis.— College students will rarely admit it, but most appreciate getting that quick text to check-in on how they’re doing, an answer to a question or having someone share those simple but reassuring words: “Just so you know, I’ve got your back.” Starting this fall, UW-Green Bay became the first Universities
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s comments regarding her potential massive conflict of interest with her Wall St. partner Maria Brisbane in last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. When pressed on her massive potential conflict of interest with Maria Brisbane, who advises the uber-wealthy in industries regulated b… Please
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event with Governor Tim Walz in Madison today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As Americans grapple with high energy costs, the border crisis, and turmoil overseas, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are turning to Barack
Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing their sales and use tax rates. “Families are feeling the
Every two years, the two “major” legacy parties spend billions of dollars telling anyone who will listen that they are the only real champion for taxpayers because they are the only one who will lower taxes. This year is no different. From Donald Trump and Kamala Harris arguing over who
MADISON, Wis. — Voters of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest Gen Z-led youth voter outreach organization, today launched a campaign to combat the illegal, threatening text messages — which falsely implied students cannot vote from a campus address — recently sent to thousands of Wisconsin students. Voters of Tomorrow will send more than 350,000 texts to young