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The conservative Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today unveiled a TV ad that charges U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is “standing in the way” of overhauling the nation’s tax code. The group said the “seven-figure” ad buy will run on local TV networks
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Electeds from both sides of the aisle are paying tribute to Bob Gannon after the GOP lawmaker passed away yesterday. He was 58. “Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife,
Here are key arguments Supreme Court will hear. How would you rule?
At the 86th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention this past January, members of the family farm organization named nonpartisan redistricting as a special order of business for 2017, voicing support for the creation of a nonpartisan entity to perform all future redistricting for city, county, state and federal offices in the state of Wisconsin.
Before redistricting, Republicans controlled the State Assembly 59 to 39 (with 1 independent who voted with Republicans) in 2010. The so-called gerrymandering rendered their advantage in the next election to 60-39 — a pickup of one seat.
Court-ordered redistricting would re-establish on paper some fairness to Wisconsin elections and public life, but how do you get back or repair a decade of punitive one-party Republican rule that rigged the system and took over?
If altering the mechanics of a semi-automatic rifle to make it automatic is illegal, then how can it possibly be legal to purchase a $50 part to do the same?
A political culture in which repeal of the Second Amendment is on the table is one in which stricter gun safety laws are politically feasible even if actual repeal never happens.
The swamp keeps getting deeper and deeper.
Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.
Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.
Student loan debt continues to grow in Wisconsin, and the student loan borrowers who worked hard to get their education and took on the personal responsibility to pay for it are still being treated unfairly by the system. Walker telling people to “call a bank” wasn’t a solution then, and it’s not a solution now.
Contact: Representative Cindi Duchow, 608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement after receiving the news that her dear friend and colleague, Representative Bob Gannon, passed away last night due to natural causes: “My
Media Contact: James Madlom or Elizabeth Hummitzsch 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Investment to transform Racine County’s economic landscape; establish Wisconsin as the electronics manufacturing capital of North America MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Village of Mount Pleasant President Dave
Contact: Rep. Adam Jarchow 608-267-2365 Madison – Rep. Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) released the following statement following the unexpected death of Rep. Bob Gannon (R-West Bend): “Bob was one of a kind. I have a great respect for anyone who enters
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/wed-news-summary-justices-hear-wis-redistricting-case-politicians-activists-discuss-preventing-mass-shootings/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Education – Elections
The conservative Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today unveiled a TV ad that charges U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is “standing in the way” of overhauling the nation’s tax code. The group said the “seven-figure” ad buy will run on local TV networks and cable across the state for three weeks beginning Friday.
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about what Wisconsin’s congressional delegation is up to in Washington. Sign up for our mailing list here to receive our newsletter directly. Register today for the next WisPolitics.com event in D.C.: A Nov. 16 breakfast with Morning Consult CEO MICHAEL RAMLET,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Electeds from both sides of the aisle are paying tribute to Bob Gannon after the GOP lawmaker passed away yesterday. He was 58. “Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife, Kris, and their children as we mourn the loss of
Here are key arguments Supreme Court will hear. How would you rule?
At the 86th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention this past January, members of the family farm organization named nonpartisan redistricting as a special order of business for 2017, voicing support for the creation of a nonpartisan entity to perform all future redistricting for city, county, state and federal offices in the state of Wisconsin.
Before redistricting, Republicans controlled the State Assembly 59 to 39 (with 1 independent who voted with Republicans) in 2010. The so-called gerrymandering rendered their advantage in the next election to 60-39 — a pickup of one seat.
Court-ordered redistricting would re-establish on paper some fairness to Wisconsin elections and public life, but how do you get back or repair a decade of punitive one-party Republican rule that rigged the system and took over?
If altering the mechanics of a semi-automatic rifle to make it automatic is illegal, then how can it possibly be legal to purchase a $50 part to do the same?
A political culture in which repeal of the Second Amendment is on the table is one in which stricter gun safety laws are politically feasible even if actual repeal never happens.
The swamp keeps getting deeper and deeper.
Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.
Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.
Student loan debt continues to grow in Wisconsin, and the student loan borrowers who worked hard to get their education and took on the personal responsibility to pay for it are still being treated unfairly by the system. Walker telling people to “call a bank” wasn’t a solution then, and it’s not a solution now.
Contact: Representative Cindi Duchow, 608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement after receiving the news that her dear friend and colleague, Representative Bob Gannon, passed away last night due to natural causes: “My friend and colleague, Representative Bob Gannon, cared deeply about his
Media Contact: James Madlom or Elizabeth Hummitzsch 262-770-5189 Info@FoxconnRacineCounty.com Investment to transform Racine County’s economic landscape; establish Wisconsin as the electronics manufacturing capital of North America MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Village of Mount Pleasant President Dave DeGroot, representatives of the Racine County Economic Devel… Please log
Contact: Rep. Adam Jarchow 608-267-2365 Madison – Rep. Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) released the following statement following the unexpected death of Rep. Bob Gannon (R-West Bend): “Bob was one of a kind. I have a great respect for anyone who enters public service not because they want a new job or
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/wed-news-summary-justices-hear-wis-redistricting-case-politicians-activists-discuss-preventing-mass-shootings/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Education – Elections – E… Please log in to access subscriber content. If