Evers, Michels spar over Kenosha riot response

Gov. Tony Evers called GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels a liar for suggesting the Dem guv failed to provide support to Kenosha amid protests and riots in the summer of 2020. “That’s the bottom line, it’s a lie,” Evers said

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Builders group points to ‘acute shortage’ of lots for new homes

The Metropolitan Builders Association says an “acute shortage” of available lots in the Milwaukee area is limiting the home building industry.  A release from the Waukesha-based trade association shows total lots in the metro Milwaukee area reached a peak of 20,488 in 2004 before falling to 1,237 in 2012. While

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Evers, Michels spar over Kenosha riot response

Gov. Tony Evers called GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels a liar for suggesting the Dem guv failed to provide support to Kenosha amid protests and riots in the summer of 2020. “That’s the bottom line, it’s a lie,” Evers said Tuesday during Milwaukee event to announce a $600 million tax-cut

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Thompson, Walker defend Vos after Trump ‘RINO’ charge

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson on Wednesday came to the defense of Vos after Trump called the Assembly speaker a “RINO” and endorsed his primary opponent. Scott Walker also backed Vos following Trump’s comments. Thompson, who appointed Vos to the UW Board of Regents while he was a student at UW-Whitewater,

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Pence praises Kleefisch as ‘proven conservative’ during Pewaukee event

Former Vice President Mike Pence praised GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch’s credentials, calling the former lieutenant guv a “proven conservative” who has stood up for Wisconsinites. Pence made the comments during a roundtable discussion Wednesday with law enforcement in Pewaukee alongside Kleefisch and former Republican Gov. Scott Walker. “When Rebecca

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THU AM Update: WBA plans general election debates for guv, U.S. Senate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The WBA Foundation Board is planning general election debates for U.S. Senate on Oct. 7 and for guv on Oct. 14. The group says it will invite qualifying candidates after Tuesday’s primary. The panel will include broadcast journalists

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Kleefisch targeted in Michels, Club for Growth Action ads

Less than a week out from the primary, Michels and Club for Growth Action are both up with new TV ads attacking Kleefisch, including lines hitting her on China. The Michels campaign didn’t immediately provide details of the buy. The Club for Growth Action spot is part of a $1.3

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