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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – It’s spooky season folks, but let’s be honest, while folks decide whether ghouls are more frightening than goblins, in our minds there’s nothing more scary than Democrat Rebecca Crook in Congress. While Congressman Derrick Van Orden
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Wisconsin’s Native American tribes’ recent push to provide medical marijuana. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) continues to be disappointed by the Commission on Presidential Debates and the mainstream media outlets by their decision to not include third party and independent candidates in their Vice Presidential debate. There are more
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from over
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Bill Lueders wrote about the litany of issues plaguing Eric Hovde’s campaign for Senate. Lueders pointed out Hovde’s track record of insulting Wisconsinites, lying to voters, and being an out-of-touch California bank owner who is unfit to be Wisconsin’s Senator. Read more here: The Bulwark:
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has been recognized by Governing as a 2024 Public Official of the Year. For 30 years, Governing has recognized state and local officials around the country who are making a difference and delivering positive results for the people and
TOP STORIES Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris in WI while Trump holds a rally in MI… [Dem VP and GOP ex-Jan. 6 committee co-chair] appeared together in Ripon, home to a white schoolhouse where a series of meetings held in
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during statewide extreme storm events that took place June 21-25, 2024. Catastrophic storm grants typically
Harris: “I take seriously my pledge to be a president for all Americans.”Harris: “We can chart a New Way Forward – not as members of any one party, but as Americans.”Cheney: “Vice President Harris is standing in the breach at
Today, a group of over 20 Republicans from all corners of Wisconsin – from elected county district attorneys and longtime Republican county party chairs to everyday Wisconsinites – came together to put country over party and endorse Kamala Harris for
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Wisconsin today and highlighting how she plans to continue protecting our freedoms and fighting on behalf of hardworking Wisconsin families. According to A Better Wisconsin Together
“For four years, the hopes and dreams of working Wisconsinites were dashed by a historically incompetent administration more interested in catering to the fringes than serving the needs of ordinary Americans. When Kamala Harris arrives in Fox Valley, she will
Local clerks flagged 30 instances of possible voting fraud or irregularities to the state Elections Commission between July 1, 2023, and Sept. 12, according to a draft report commissioners will consider today.
From WisPolitics … — Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris condemned Donald Trump as a threat to democracy and vowed to be a “president for all Americans” as she sought to appeal to GOP voters in the birthplace of the Republican
Harris spoke at a rally in Ripon — the birthplace of the Republican Party — with former GOP U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, who has endorsed her campaign. Cheney is an outspoken Trump critic who led the House committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack following the former president’s 2020 loss.
Eau Claire Dem Rebecca Cooke’s campaign released a new ad with local residents saying her GOP opponent U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden “thinks he’s better than us” and criticizing the incumbent for “supporting an abortion ban.”
The Dem group WinSenate is up with a new TV ad featuring a retired Marine who accuses GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde of supporting cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s latest TV ad comes with a twist — a brief pitch for political donations.
SUN PRAIRIE — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly welcomed White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. and dozens of education, public library and cybersecurity leaders across the state during a roundtable on cybersecurity on Thursday at Sun Prairie Public
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – It’s spooky season folks, but let’s be honest, while folks decide whether ghouls are more frightening than goblins, in our minds there’s nothing more scary than Democrat Rebecca Crook in Congress. While Congressman Derrick Van Orden has stood strong, representing southwestern Wisconsin’s values in the heart
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Wisconsin’s Native American tribes’ recent push to provide medical marijuana. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) continues to be disappointed by the Commission on Presidential Debates and the mainstream media outlets by their decision to not include third party and independent candidates in their Vice Presidential debate. There are more than two points of view on the American political spectrum
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from over 26,000 individual donors. This massive haul is the strongest quarter raised
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Bill Lueders wrote about the litany of issues plaguing Eric Hovde’s campaign for Senate. Lueders pointed out Hovde’s track record of insulting Wisconsinites, lying to voters, and being an out-of-touch California bank owner who is unfit to be Wisconsin’s Senator. Read more here: The Bulwark: Will Wisconsin Voters Elect a Jerk… Please log in to
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has been recognized by Governing as a 2024 Public Official of the Year. For 30 years, Governing has recognized state and local officials around the country who are making a difference and delivering positive results for the people and communities they serve. County Executive Crowley is being recognized by Governing for
TOP STORIES Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris in WI while Trump holds a rally in MI… [Dem VP and GOP ex-Jan. 6 committee co-chair] appeared together in Ripon, home to a white schoolhouse where a series of meetings held in 1854 to oppose slavery’s expansion led to the start of
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from over 26,000 individual donors. This massive haul is the strongest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during statewide extreme storm events that took place June 21-25, 2024. Catastrophic storm grants typically range from $4,000 to $50,000 and do not require a
Harris: “I take seriously my pledge to be a president for all Americans.”Harris: “We can chart a New Way Forward – not as members of any one party, but as Americans.”Cheney: “Vice President Harris is standing in the breach at a critical moment in our nation’s history. She’s working to
Today, a group of over 20 Republicans from all corners of Wisconsin – from elected county district attorneys and longtime Republican county party chairs to everyday Wisconsinites – came together to put country over party and endorse Kamala Harris for President. In an open letter, these conservative Wisconsinites called on
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Wisconsin today and highlighting how she plans to continue protecting our freedoms and fighting on behalf of hardworking Wisconsin families. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, Harris’s speech today was a breath
“For four years, the hopes and dreams of working Wisconsinites were dashed by a historically incompetent administration more interested in catering to the fringes than serving the needs of ordinary Americans. When Kamala Harris arrives in Fox Valley, she will realize that Wisconsinites see through her charade. Ducking the press
Local clerks flagged 30 instances of possible voting fraud or irregularities to the state Elections Commission between July 1, 2023, and Sept. 12, according to a draft report commissioners will consider today.
From WisPolitics … — Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris condemned Donald Trump as a threat to democracy and vowed to be a “president for all Americans” as she sought to appeal to GOP voters in the birthplace of the Republican Party. Harris spoke at a rally yesterday in Ripon with
Harris spoke at a rally in Ripon — the birthplace of the Republican Party — with former GOP U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, who has endorsed her campaign. Cheney is an outspoken Trump critic who led the House committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack following the former president’s 2020 loss.
Eau Claire Dem Rebecca Cooke’s campaign released a new ad with local residents saying her GOP opponent U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden “thinks he’s better than us” and criticizing the incumbent for “supporting an abortion ban.”
The Dem group WinSenate is up with a new TV ad featuring a retired Marine who accuses GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde of supporting cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s latest TV ad comes with a twist — a brief pitch for political donations.
SUN PRAIRIE — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly welcomed White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. and dozens of education, public library and cybersecurity leaders across the state during a roundtable on cybersecurity on Thursday at Sun Prairie Public Library. The roundtable discussion centered around the importance of being