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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Associated Press reported that Eric Hovde bashed the Farm Bill again, calling the Farm Bill “just a big grab bag in spending” and saying it’s “insane” people expect him to be familiar with the legislation. This comes after Hovde lost the
Janesville, WI (October 25, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, which oversees federal election law, yesterday sent a letter to the Wisconsin Elections Commission demanding clarification whether Limited Term and Non-Domiciled ID cards –
For decades, law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels have been exploiting an ancient law of last resort, civil asset forfeiture, as a way to pad their stats and supplement their budgets. For years, the Institute for
DE PERE — Gov. Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman and Brown County community leaders, today celebrated the progress on the new Interstate 41 (I-41) and Southbridge Road interchange near De Pere and Brown County’s
MADISON, Wis. — While voters in the 1st Congressional District worry about rising costs, Bryan Steil is focused on peddling MAGA-endorsed election conspiracy theories to anyone who will listen. Bryan Steil has spent his time in Congress focused on everything but
Madison, Wis. — Beginning November 1, residents in nearly every county across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to choose from at least three different health insurance carriers on HealthCare.gov. Wisconsin has one of the most competitive individual health insurance markets in the nation with
DE PERE, WI – Republican nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District Tony Wied today released his new TV ad detailing the stark contrast between him and his radical opponent.WATCH the ad HERE. “In Washington, we need more common sense and less political extremism.
Today, the DNC announced a major, mid-six-figure ‘I Will Vote’ mobilization ad campaign near union halls and unionized factories in battleground states and states with competitive down-ballot races, encouraging union members not to “pick the scab” and instead turn out
This week, the Harris-Walz campaign held events across Wisconsin to encourage folks to vote early. In Madison, Governor Walz was joined by former President Obama, who rallied Wisconsinites to make their voices heard early at the ballot box. Grassroots supporters
Today, former Republican Assemblywoman Sheehan Donoghue, who represented Lincoln, Langlade, and Oneida counties, endorsed Kamala Harris for President. Donoghue is the latest in a string of national and Wisconsin Republicans to reject Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda and throw
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is gearing up for the final stretch of the election with a series of major radio ad buys statewide and in the Milwaukee and Green Bay media markets.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote. Election Day is November 5, but early, in-person voting—otherwise known as in-person absentee voting—began this week across Wisconsin. Wisconsinites can vote
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Nov. 5 General Election starts on Saturday, Oct. 26. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to Green Bay: “Wisconsinites know that Trump threatens the stability and security of hardworking families to serve himself, and that’s
MADISON, WI – As the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the UW System concludes its work, Senator Chris Larson, member of the committee and Ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, issued the following
MADISON, Wis. — Even as Republicans fight for votes, they’re fighting to roll back the freedoms of the voters they are trying to win over. While Wisconsin Republicans like to claim they’re working for Wisconsinites, their record is a very different story.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee titled: “The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Wisconsin Perspectives.” “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open-border policies have enabled our southern border crisis and have negatively impacted
Stewardship projects statewide supported by over $7 million in grant investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced 12 projects across the state have been approved for more than $7.7 million in grant funding through the Knowles-Nelson
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirmed that Eric Hovde supports $4 trillion in tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. The Hovde Plan would cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, while raising taxes on the middle class. The Hovde plan also includes an abortion ban, cuts
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Associated Press reported that Eric Hovde bashed the Farm Bill again, calling the Farm Bill “just a big grab bag in spending” and saying it’s “insane” people expect him to be familiar with the legislation. This comes after Hovde lost the Senate debate when he said he had no clue what was in
Janesville, WI (October 25, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, which oversees federal election law, yesterday sent a letter to the Wisconsin Elections Commission demanding clarification whether Limited Term and Non-Domiciled ID cards – which are only issued to temporary visitors – can or
For decades, law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels have been exploiting an ancient law of last resort, civil asset forfeiture, as a way to pad their stats and supplement their budgets. For years, the Institute for Justice (IJ) has been fighting on behalf of Americans who
DE PERE — Gov. Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman and Brown County community leaders, today celebrated the progress on the new Interstate 41 (I-41) and Southbridge Road interchange near De Pere and Brown County’s South Bridge Connector project. “I-41 is a vital route connecting
MADISON, Wis. — While voters in the 1st Congressional District worry about rising costs, Bryan Steil is focused on peddling MAGA-endorsed election conspiracy theories to anyone who will listen. Bryan Steil has spent his time in Congress focused on everything but the Badger State, showing his constituents that his priorities are
Madison, Wis. — Beginning November 1, residents in nearly every county across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to choose from at least three different health insurance carriers on HealthCare.gov. Wisconsin has one of the most competitive individual health insurance markets in the nation with fifteen insurers participating in plan year 2025. An interactive map
DE PERE, WI – Republican nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District Tony Wied today released his new TV ad detailing the stark contrast between him and his radical opponent.WATCH the ad HERE. “In Washington, we need more common sense and less political extremism. That’s the difference between my opponent and me,” said Wied.
Today, the DNC announced a major, mid-six-figure ‘I Will Vote’ mobilization ad campaign near union halls and unionized factories in battleground states and states with competitive down-ballot races, encouraging union members not to “pick the scab” and instead turn out to the ballot box in November for Democrats. With this
This week, the Harris-Walz campaign held events across Wisconsin to encourage folks to vote early. In Madison, Governor Walz was joined by former President Obama, who rallied Wisconsinites to make their voices heard early at the ballot box. Grassroots supporters and local leaders also held press conferences in every corner
Today, former Republican Assemblywoman Sheehan Donoghue, who represented Lincoln, Langlade, and Oneida counties, endorsed Kamala Harris for President. Donoghue is the latest in a string of national and Wisconsin Republicans to reject Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda and throw their support behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. From Waukesha Mayor
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is gearing up for the final stretch of the election with a series of major radio ad buys statewide and in the Milwaukee and Green Bay media markets. Read more from WisPolitics below: The state GOP is spending more
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote. Election Day is November 5, but early, in-person voting—otherwise known as in-person absentee voting—began this week across Wisconsin. Wisconsinites can vote early at their municipal clerk’s office or another site designated
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Nov. 5 General Election starts on Saturday, Oct. 26. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin for the public to witness firsthand how election officials are
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to Green Bay: “Wisconsinites know that Trump threatens the stability and security of hardworking families to serve himself, and that’s why earlier today Green Bay’s Republican state Senator Robert Cowles
MADISON, WI – As the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the UW System concludes its work, Senator Chris Larson, member of the committee and Ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, issued the following statement: “Enshrined in our history since the founding of higher
MADISON, Wis. — Even as Republicans fight for votes, they’re fighting to roll back the freedoms of the voters they are trying to win over. While Wisconsin Republicans like to claim they’re working for Wisconsinites, their record is a very different story. As Election Day approaches, we’re taking a look back at
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee titled: “The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Wisconsin Perspectives.” “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open-border policies have enabled our southern border crisis and have negatively impacted Wisconsin communities. Take Whitewater, for example, … Please log in
Stewardship projects statewide supported by over $7 million in grant investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced 12 projects across the state have been approved for more than $7.7 million in grant funding through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. “The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Pr… Please log in to access
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirmed that Eric Hovde supports $4 trillion in tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. The Hovde Plan would cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, while raising taxes on the middle class. The Hovde plan also includes an abortion ban, cuts to Social Security and Medicare, and repealing the Affordable Care Act in its entirety. Read …