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Madison – After news reports emerged this week that the City of Madison sent duplicate absentee ballots to about 2,000 voters in the City of Madison, Sen. Dan Knodl (R–Germantown) and Rep. Scott Krug (R-Rome) sent a joint letter to
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will support six additional candidates in its final slate of state legislative endorsements ahead of the general election on November 5th, 2024. AFP-WI will endorse Rep. Joy Goeben (AD-05), Rep. Travis Tranel (AD-49), Rep. Clint
Quotes of the Week This is no different than the maintenance guy moving it out there. I’m a member of staff. There’s nothing nefarious going on here. I’m hoping for a good result. – Wausau Mayor Doug Diny defending his
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) awarded two members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing
MILWAUKEE – Scott McCallum, a former Wisconsin governor and now Republican co-lead at the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust [ WisAct ], will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday, October 10, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Funded by a grant
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s event in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually today to share their concerns about Trump’s likely plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enact a national abortion
MADISON – Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde joined Fox News’ The Bottom Line with Sean Duffy and Dagen McDowell, emphasizing his real-life experience in the world of business while slamming Sen. Baldwin’s radical and extreme agenda. Harris-Baldwin’s failure to understand the economy: “[Kamala Harris]
New footage of extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke reveals she supports a ban on assault weapons and AR-15s. “Extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke is running her campaign on lies about her radical record and long history as a paid political consultant for far-left
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss surging presidential campaign activity in Wisconsin, disagreement among elections commissioners over returning absentee ballots on Election Day, duplicate ballots sent to 2,215 Madison voters, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education address and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the top political issues at play this election cycle. In Wisconsin, it’s the economy. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Secret Service staffing shortage prompts Trump campaign to move Wisconsin rally … Secret Service said it was short-handed due to the ongoing annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly … [airport rally switched to] a smaller indoor
MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for increased investment in public education and providing additional supports for Wisconsin students and teachers during the 2024 State of Education Address
MADISON, Wis. — With Donald Trump poised to speak in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, September 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing against the dangerous lies and divisive rhetoric his campaign has previewed he will spread in his visit to
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his four-hour roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. The 14-minute video captures important points and powerful testimony made by Sen. Johnson and the panel of experts. Watch
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, national democracy expert Norm Eisen joined former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of Power to the Polls and Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell to highlight the increased tempo of MAGA Republicans’ efforts to undermine confidence in Wisconsin’s electoral process.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvement projects across Wisconsin over the next four years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, and Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, WAVE Educational Fund joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its
DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek and state Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing, during a WisPolitics luncheon said AI has the potential to improve the jobs market for Wisconsinites.
From WisPolitics … — The UW Board of Regents plans today to take up the recommendation that former La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow be fired from his faculty position for his actions after it became public that he and his
Madison – After news reports emerged this week that the City of Madison sent duplicate absentee ballots to about 2,000 voters in the City of Madison, Sen. Dan Knodl (R–Germantown) and Rep. Scott Krug (R-Rome) sent a joint letter to Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl asking key questions about the
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will support six additional candidates in its final slate of state legislative endorsements ahead of the general election on November 5th, 2024. AFP-WI will endorse Rep. Joy Goeben (AD-05), Rep. Travis Tranel (AD-49), Rep. Clint Moses (AD-92), Ben Franklin (AD-88), Patrick Buckley (… Please log in to access
Quotes of the Week This is no different than the maintenance guy moving it out there. I’m a member of staff. There’s nothing nefarious going on here. I’m hoping for a good result. – Wausau Mayor Doug Diny defending his decision to remove an absentee ballot drop box outside City
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) awarded two members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing principles and policies that advance the conservative movement, while proactively
MILWAUKEE – Scott McCallum, a former Wisconsin governor and now Republican co-lead at the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust [ WisAct ], will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday, October 10, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Funded by a grant from The Carter Center, founded by former President Jimmy Carter… Please
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s event in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually today to share their concerns about Trump’s likely plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enact a national abortion ban. [RECORDING HERE]. “I became a doctor so I could
MADISON – Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde joined Fox News’ The Bottom Line with Sean Duffy and Dagen McDowell, emphasizing his real-life experience in the world of business while slamming Sen. Baldwin’s radical and extreme agenda. Harris-Baldwin’s failure to understand the economy: “[Kamala Harris] spent her whole life in politics, just like the Senator
New footage of extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke reveals she supports a ban on assault weapons and AR-15s. “Extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke is running her campaign on lies about her radical record and long history as a paid political consultant for far-left Democrats. Voters see through her facade and will reject her
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss surging presidential campaign activity in Wisconsin, disagreement among elections commissioners over returning absentee ballots on Election Day, duplicate ballots sent to 2,215 Madison voters, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education address and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the top political issues at play this election cycle. In Wisconsin, it’s the economy. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Secret Service staffing shortage prompts Trump campaign to move Wisconsin rally … Secret Service said it was short-handed due to the ongoing annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly … [airport rally switched to] a smaller indoor arena in Prairie du Chien .. [USSS official] said the
MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for increased investment in public education and providing additional supports for Wisconsin students and teachers during the 2024 State of Education Address on Thursday. Speaking to an audience filling the Rotunda at
MADISON, Wis. — With Donald Trump poised to speak in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, September 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing against the dangerous lies and divisive rhetoric his campaign has previewed he will spread in his visit to the Badger State. Ahead of Trump’s speech, A Better Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his four-hour roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. The 14-minute video captures important points and powerful testimony made by Sen. Johnson and the panel of experts. Watch the highlight video here. Watch the full, four-hour discussion here…. Please log
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, national democracy expert Norm Eisen joined former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of Power to the Polls and Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell to highlight the increased tempo of MAGA Republicans’ efforts to undermine confidence in Wisconsin’s electoral process. Just this week, Wausau Mayor Doug Diny drew national ridicule
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvement projects across Wisconsin over the next four years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Authorized by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the goal
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, and Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which is hosted
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, WAVE Educational Fund joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its creation one year ago. Advocates also supported new Executive Orders that will
DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek and state Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing, during a WisPolitics luncheon said AI has the potential to improve the jobs market for Wisconsinites.
From WisPolitics … — The UW Board of Regents plans today to take up the recommendation that former La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow be fired from his faculty position for his actions after it became public that he and his wife appeared in pornographic videos. The Board of Regents’ Personnel