Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
MADISON, Wis. – Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out Barca’s former company Aurora Associates International was among the numerous corporations listed in
The narrator in the ad says you can tell a politician isn’t from around here when they call for a ban on beer sales. The narrator says Hovde criticized alcohol sales, saying booze should only be available to people who brew or distill it themselves.
GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund is up with another ad as part of its buy in the Wisconsin race hitting Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on transgender issues.
On Monday, First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden campaigned in Madison as part of her nationwide tour to support Vice President Harris’ plan for a New Way Forward to lower costs and protect access to our fundamental
Today, the WPPA is releasing its biennial report card summarizing the actions taken on the legislative proposals related to law enforcement and public safety during the 2023-24 session of the state legislature. The WPPA is also issuing its endorsements of
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the New York Timeshighlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign in the 8th Congressional District and the enthusiasm fueling her campaign to be the first pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. While Republican Tony Wied would serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and
The NRSC and Hovde are up with a new TV ad in which the businessman says he opposes a national abortion ban.
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters Independent Expenditure Committee (WCV IEC) is conducting its largest independent state legislative campaign ever for the Nov. 5 election. The campaign includes paid and volunteer canvasses, digital campaigns, and mail in support of endorsed candidates
DELAFIELD, WI: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government provided guidance for journalists and legislators as they put DPI under the microscope for lowering test score standards for students. What Happened: New test scores for Wisconsin K-12 schools, released last week by DPI,
3rd CD Dem candidate Rebecca Cooke in a new ad knocks incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s temperament and says the Prairie du Chien Republican supports a “total abortion ban.”
The 30-second ad promotes Wied’s “problem-solving mentality” and mission to secure the southern border, protect Wisconsin seniors and stand up for Wisconsin farmers if elected.
Green Bay, WI— According to third-quarter FEC reports published Tuesday, Wisconsin’s 8th District Democratic nominee, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, has a substantial cash advantage over her opponent, Tony Wied. The Lyerly campaign had a record-breaking third quarter, raising more than any candidate has
In the state’s two most closely watched House races, the Dem challengers outraised the GOP incumbents. But U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, and Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, had more cash on hand for the final sprint. In southeastern
WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, announced an additional $12 million in new ad reservations in key House races. These additions will run in battleground offensive and defensive races and
Minocqua, WI – Yesterday, Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department on two counts of “misdemeanor defamation,” pursuant to an almost never used, and likely unconstitutional state criminal statute. Bangstad was detained in
TOP STORIES Obama, Walz head to Madison on Oct. 22 to encourage early voting… The exact location of the campaign stop in Wisconsin’s capital city has yet to be announced. … Starting Oct. 22, Wisconsinites can fill out absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s extreme agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites. The seventh edition will look at Hovde’s plan to cut funding for law
Wisconsin voters have a number of critical choices to make at the ballot box this November. The U.S. Presidency, political control of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the Wisconsin Legislature are all up for grabs. But also
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance for Wisconsin farmers impacted by the sudden closure of Pure Prairie Poultry, which has left poultry farmers in Wisconsin staring down
… 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.
MADISON, Wis. – Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out Barca’s former company Aurora Associates International was among the numerous corporations listed in the infamous “Paradise Papers.” From Politico: “The former company of Peter
The narrator in the ad says you can tell a politician isn’t from around here when they call for a ban on beer sales. The narrator says Hovde criticized alcohol sales, saying booze should only be available to people who brew or distill it themselves.
GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund is up with another ad as part of its buy in the Wisconsin race hitting Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on transgender issues.
On Monday, First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden campaigned in Madison as part of her nationwide tour to support Vice President Harris’ plan for a New Way Forward to lower costs and protect access to our fundamental freedoms. Dr. Biden also stressed the importance of early voting
Today, the WPPA is releasing its biennial report card summarizing the actions taken on the legislative proposals related to law enforcement and public safety during the 2023-24 session of the state legislature. The WPPA is also issuing its endorsements of candidates running for state office on Nov. 5. The organization’s
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the New York Timeshighlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign in the 8th Congressional District and the enthusiasm fueling her campaign to be the first pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. While Republican Tony Wied would serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda, Dr. Lyerly will work across
The NRSC and Hovde are up with a new TV ad in which the businessman says he opposes a national abortion ban.
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters Independent Expenditure Committee (WCV IEC) is conducting its largest independent state legislative campaign ever for the Nov. 5 election. The campaign includes paid and volunteer canvasses, digital campaigns, and mail in support of endorsed candidates across the state. “With fair district maps in place, this
DELAFIELD, WI: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government provided guidance for journalists and legislators as they put DPI under the microscope for lowering test score standards for students. What Happened: New test scores for Wisconsin K-12 schools, released last week by DPI, are inflated, biased, and unreliable, as the Institute for Reforming
3rd CD Dem candidate Rebecca Cooke in a new ad knocks incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s temperament and says the Prairie du Chien Republican supports a “total abortion ban.”
The 30-second ad promotes Wied’s “problem-solving mentality” and mission to secure the southern border, protect Wisconsin seniors and stand up for Wisconsin farmers if elected.
Green Bay, WI— According to third-quarter FEC reports published Tuesday, Wisconsin’s 8th District Democratic nominee, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, has a substantial cash advantage over her opponent, Tony Wied. The Lyerly campaign had a record-breaking third quarter, raising more than any candidate has ever raised in a single quarter in the 8th District
In the state’s two most closely watched House races, the Dem challengers outraised the GOP incumbents. But U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, and Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, had more cash on hand for the final sprint. In southeastern Wisconsin’s 1st CD, former Revenue Secretary Peter Barca reported $910,922
WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, announced an additional $12 million in new ad reservations in key House races. These additions will run in battleground offensive and defensive races and bring CLF’s investment to over $202 million up to this
Minocqua, WI – Yesterday, Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department on two counts of “misdemeanor defamation,” pursuant to an almost never used, and likely unconstitutional state criminal statute. Bangstad was detained in Minocqua, handcuffed, and transported to the Oneida County jail, where
TOP STORIES Obama, Walz head to Madison on Oct. 22 to encourage early voting… The exact location of the campaign stop in Wisconsin’s capital city has yet to be announced. … Starting Oct. 22, Wisconsinites can fill out absentee ballots in person at locations throughout the state. … both the
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s extreme agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites. The seventh edition will look at Hovde’s plan to cut funding for law enforcement. California bank owner Eric Hovde’s budget plan would slash
Wisconsin voters have a number of critical choices to make at the ballot box this November. The U.S. Presidency, political control of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the Wisconsin Legislature are all up for grabs. But also slipped onto the ballot by a partisan and divisive vote
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance for Wisconsin farmers impacted by the sudden closure of Pure Prairie Poultry, which has left poultry farmers in Wisconsin staring down crippling financial losses without feed and a processor for their
… 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.