VoteVets 30-second TV ad, “Leroy”

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Book excerpt: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime”

This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.

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Paul Fanlund: On Wisconsin’s environment, the experts strike back

In Wisconsin, those deeply worried about the environment have watched Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republicans chisel away at the state’s bipartisan tradition of natural resource conservation for many years by denying climate science, weakening and eliminating regulations and reducing the capacity for professional research.

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Charlie Sykes: Give McCain his building

On the Daily Standard Podcast, deputy online editor Jim Swift joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the life and legacy of John McCain, the plans to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after him, and more.

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TUE AM Update: New AG, Senate race ads; Moore on ‘UpFront’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican Attorneys General Association today released its first TV ad of the general election with a spot that praises AG Brad Schimel for “protecting our schools.” The spot, which the group said is part of a six-figure

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VoteVets 30-second TV ad, “Leroy”

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Book excerpt: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime”

This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.

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Abrahamson undergoing cancer treatment, plans to serve full term

Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until the end of her term, which ends in 2019. “I’ve

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FRI News Summary: Walker tours storm damage in FdL Co.; Pence raises money for Vukmir

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Sept. 6: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Josh Kaul Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, Sept. 6 for a discussion with Democratic attorney general candidate Josh Kaul. See Kaul’s bio: https://joshkaul.org/why-im-running/meet-josh/ Check-in and lunch begins at 11:3… Please

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Paul Fanlund: On Wisconsin’s environment, the experts strike back

In Wisconsin, those deeply worried about the environment have watched Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republicans chisel away at the state’s bipartisan tradition of natural resource conservation for many years by denying climate science, weakening and eliminating regulations and reducing the capacity for professional research.

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Charlie Sykes: Give McCain his building

On the Daily Standard Podcast, deputy online editor Jim Swift joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the life and legacy of John McCain, the plans to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after him, and more.

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