Dave Zweifel: With child care mess, only rich can afford kids

The government — that is, we the people — could devise a way to help, but those in political control would rather send a few dollars to cut taxes — $5 off a $100 worth of diapers anyone? — then throw a lifeline to struggling parents, which could help put more people to work, not to mention helping the children.

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Voters shoot down constitutional amendments as Cooke, Wied win congressional primaries 

Wisconsin voters soundly rejected two constitutional amendments that sought to give lawmakers input on how some federal money is spent rather than leaving that solely up to the governor. Meanwhile, Rebecca Cooke won a three-way Dem primary to take on freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in the 3rd CD. And Tony Wied won a three-way GOP primary to face Dem Kristin Lyerly in the open 8th CD.

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Gustafson defeats Schraa, Behnke beats Schmidt in GOP primaries

Freshman GOP Rep. Nate Gustafson, of Fox Crossing, defeated 12-year incumbent Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, today after the two were paired in the same district under the new maps. Meanwhile, Rep. Elijah Behnke beat state Rep. Peter Schmidt in their GOP primary for the 6th AD after he decided to run for that district rather than the one he was drawn into under the new maps.

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Cooke wins 3rd CD Dem primary

Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke will face U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, after securing victory today in a contentious Dem primary for western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD.

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WisGOP: Statement on Eric Hovde winning Senate primary

MADISON, Wis. — “The road to a secure border and prosperous economy begins here in Wisconsin. After twenty-five years in Washington, Tammy Baldwin has nothing to offer voters except more inflation and instability. Thanks to Wisconsin Republicans, working families will finally

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Leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee kicking off 15th cohort

A leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee is kicking off its 15th cohort this year, helping more participants advance their careers and sharpen critical skills.  That’s according to Angela Adams, interim president of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee. She spoke yesterday alongside Hispanic Collaborative President Nancy Hernandez

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Dave Zweifel: With child care mess, only rich can afford kids

The government — that is, we the people — could devise a way to help, but those in political control would rather send a few dollars to cut taxes — $5 off a $100 worth of diapers anyone? — then throw a lifeline to struggling parents, which could help put more people to work, not to mention helping the children.

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Voters shoot down constitutional amendments as Cooke, Wied win congressional primaries 

Wisconsin voters soundly rejected two constitutional amendments that sought to give lawmakers input on how some federal money is spent rather than leaving that solely up to the governor. Meanwhile, Rebecca Cooke won a three-way Dem primary to take on freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in the 3rd CD. And Tony Wied won a three-way GOP primary to face Dem Kristin Lyerly in the open 8th CD.

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Gustafson defeats Schraa, Behnke beats Schmidt in GOP primaries

Freshman GOP Rep. Nate Gustafson, of Fox Crossing, defeated 12-year incumbent Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, today after the two were paired in the same district under the new maps. Meanwhile, Rep. Elijah Behnke beat state Rep. Peter Schmidt in their GOP primary for the 6th AD after he decided to run for that district rather than the one he was drawn into under the new maps.

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Cooke wins 3rd CD Dem primary

Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke will face U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, after securing victory today in a contentious Dem primary for western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD.

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Working Families Party: Statements from Working Families Party, Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Ryan Clancy on Rep. Ryan Clancy’s primary win

In response to the victory of Representative Ryan Clancy over challenger Jarrod Anderson, Wisconsin Working Families Party State Director Corrine Rosen said: “Now that we’ve finally un-rigged the legislature from Republican control, it’s more important than ever to build an Assembly that fights for us, not corporate lobbyists. For years,

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WisGOP: Statement on Eric Hovde winning Senate primary

MADISON, Wis. — “The road to a secure border and prosperous economy begins here in Wisconsin. After twenty-five years in Washington, Tammy Baldwin has nothing to offer voters except more inflation and instability. Thanks to Wisconsin Republicans, working families will finally have a true champion on the ballot in Eric Hovde this November.” —WisGOP

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