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“Tony Evers has proven that he can keep the reactionaries in check and move Wisconsin forward through difficult times. By any and every measure, Evers has earned a second term.” MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers
WISCONSIN – Tonight, at 7PM Republican candidate Tim Michels will debate reproductive health champion and incumbent Gov. Tony Evers in the Gubernatorial debate. Governor Evers vetoed 5 pieces of anti-abortion legislation in the last legislative session and the overturning of
MADISON, Wis. — In the nearly six months we’ve gotten to know Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels, one thing has become abundantly clear: Michels doesn’t quite know what he’s doing on a number of important issues. From televised flubs during debates
“Josh Kaul, he was not there for me at all.” — Lisa French’s Mom “Halloween Killer” victim’s mom slams Kaul. “You want some help to find out what’s going on and he (Kaul) doesn’t help. He [doesn’t] care about the victims.” — Maryann
Barnes: “He hasn’t done a single thing for us. He’s had 12 years to show up for work and Wisconsinites.” MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Ron Johnson’s debate performance showed once again how out of touch Ron Johnson is with Wisconsinites as he’s pursued
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Anthony Nehls to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Dale L. English’s retirement, effective Dec. 5, 2022. Nehls
The vice president called into local radio stations in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With just under four weeks until the midterm elections, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with local radio stations across the country this week to
MADISON, Wis. — Today, four District Attorneys from counties across Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s campaign for reelection. These endorsements follow the announcement this week of endorsements from more than 30 Wisconsin mayors, as well as a bipartisan coalition
Announcement Comes as President Biden Hits the West Coast Telling Seniors to Take Advantage of Lower Health Care Costs Washington, DC — Today, the White House announced that President Biden will sign an executive order directing the Department of Health
“Baldwin says Johnson has favored nationwide limits on abortion, which differs from his claim that the issue should be left to the states.” LA CROSSE, Wis – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin held a “Ron Against Roe” event in La Crosse where she
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels has a long and documented record of extremist positions on issues like abortion and public education, ethical missteps in the business he and his family run, and signing up as an election denier to win the
Michels: “I’m going to go to Roger and he’s going to say ‘oh yes, you can.’” MADISON, Wis. — After months of avoiding specifics on tough policy questions, Tim Michels recently revealed to supporters that Roger Roth would be the one really in charge
OSHKOSH – During last night’s debate with Senator Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, the moderators directly asked Barnes at what point he thinks life should be protected. Again, the Lt. Gov. refused to answer the question – because
Ron Johnson on paid family leave: “It screws things up. It makes problems worse.” Mandela Barnes: “We should absolutely strengthen” paid leave A recent MU Law poll showed 78 percent of Wisconsinites – including 65 percent of Republicans – support
“Michels did not reject the idea of withholding budget resources from cities that ‘can’t control’ crime.” MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted how Tim Michels is open to defunding law enforcement and city services in
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Last night, during the second debate in Wisconsin’s Senate race, the differences between Senator Ron Johnson and challenger Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes were once again crystal clear. Johnson came out flailing, falsely claiming a “war on fossil
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated news from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announcing the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year 2022 with state coffers and the state’s ‘rainy day fund’ at the highest levels ever in state
Washington, D.C. – If you thought Mandela Barnes couldn’t be more soft on crime and have more disdain towards American police than he already does, then think again. As reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Barnes voluntarily did six interviews with a Russian state-run
[Appleton, WI] – The headline says it all. Hispanic voters in Milwaukee are leaning toward supporting Tim Michels and Ron Johnson and Republicans in general when they go to the polls in November. The AP story Thursday looked at the efforts by
MADISON – Ahead of the first and only gubernatorial debate tonight between Governor Tony Evers and Tim Michels, Wisconsin physicians are calling on Michels to be transparent with voters about why he “flip-flopped” his position on Wisconsin’s abortion ban, saying
“Tony Evers has proven that he can keep the reactionaries in check and move Wisconsin forward through difficult times. By any and every measure, Evers has earned a second term.” MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers was endorsed by The Cap Times Editorial Board. Since taking
WISCONSIN – Tonight, at 7PM Republican candidate Tim Michels will debate reproductive health champion and incumbent Gov. Tony Evers in the Gubernatorial debate. Governor Evers vetoed 5 pieces of anti-abortion legislation in the last legislative session and the overturning of Roe v. Wade means that whoever is elected Governor will
MADISON, Wis. — In the nearly six months we’ve gotten to know Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels, one thing has become abundantly clear: Michels doesn’t quite know what he’s doing on a number of important issues. From televised flubs during debates to evasive answers on the campaign trail, we’re taking a
“Josh Kaul, he was not there for me at all.” — Lisa French’s Mom “Halloween Killer” victim’s mom slams Kaul. “You want some help to find out what’s going on and he (Kaul) doesn’t help. He [doesn’t] care about the victims.” — Maryann Gehring, mother of Lisa French FOND DU LAC, Wis. —The mother
Barnes: “He hasn’t done a single thing for us. He’s had 12 years to show up for work and Wisconsinites.” MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Ron Johnson’s debate performance showed once again how out of touch Ron Johnson is with Wisconsinites as he’s pursued his self-serving agenda in Washington at their expense. From lining
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Anthony Nehls to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Dale L. English’s retirement, effective Dec. 5, 2022. Nehls will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Mr. Nehls is
The vice president called into local radio stations in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With just under four weeks until the midterm elections, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with local radio stations across the country this week to talk to listeners about what is at stake this November.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, four District Attorneys from counties across Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s campaign for reelection. These endorsements follow the announcement this week of endorsements from more than 30 Wisconsin mayors, as well as a bipartisan coalition of District Attorneys announced earlier this month. “Attorney General Kaul understands
Announcement Comes as President Biden Hits the West Coast Telling Seniors to Take Advantage of Lower Health Care Costs Washington, DC — Today, the White House announced that President Biden will sign an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to explore new actions it can take
“Baldwin says Johnson has favored nationwide limits on abortion, which differs from his claim that the issue should be left to the states.” LA CROSSE, Wis – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin held a “Ron Against Roe” event in La Crosse where she blasted Ron Johnson for celebrating the overturning of Roe v.
MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels has a long and documented record of extremist positions on issues like abortion and public education, ethical missteps in the business he and his family run, and signing up as an election denier to win the endorsement of Donald Trump to appease the MAGA faction. The
Michels: “I’m going to go to Roger and he’s going to say ‘oh yes, you can.’” MADISON, Wis. — After months of avoiding specifics on tough policy questions, Tim Michels recently revealed to supporters that Roger Roth would be the one really in charge of policymaking as governor. Michels said of Roth, “He was president
OSHKOSH – During last night’s debate with Senator Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, the moderators directly asked Barnes at what point he thinks life should be protected. Again, the Lt. Gov. refused to answer the question – because as a proponent of abortion up to the moment of
Ron Johnson on paid family leave: “It screws things up. It makes problems worse.” Mandela Barnes: “We should absolutely strengthen” paid leave A recent MU Law poll showed 78 percent of Wisconsinites – including 65 percent of Republicans – support paid family leave MILWAUKEE – During the second U.S. Senate
“Michels did not reject the idea of withholding budget resources from cities that ‘can’t control’ crime.” MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted how Tim Michels is open to defunding law enforcement and city services in areas with high crime — taking away resources to places
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Last night, during the second debate in Wisconsin’s Senate race, the differences between Senator Ron Johnson and challenger Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes were once again crystal clear. Johnson came out flailing, falsely claiming a “war on fossil fuels” while saying very little about his plans to lower
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated news from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announcing the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year 2022 with state coffers and the state’s ‘rainy day fund’ at the highest levels ever in state history. The DOA today released the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Fiscal
Washington, D.C. – If you thought Mandela Barnes couldn’t be more soft on crime and have more disdain towards American police than he already does, then think again. As reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Barnes voluntarily did six interviews with a Russian state-run propaganda outlet RT, formerly Russia Today, denouncing U.S. police. WHAT?! In May
[Appleton, WI] – The headline says it all. Hispanic voters in Milwaukee are leaning toward supporting Tim Michels and Ron Johnson and Republicans in general when they go to the polls in November. The AP story Thursday looked at the efforts by Operación Vamos – a joint effort by the Republican Party
MADISON – Ahead of the first and only gubernatorial debate tonight between Governor Tony Evers and Tim Michels, Wisconsin physicians are calling on Michels to be transparent with voters about why he “flip-flopped” his position on Wisconsin’s abortion ban, saying on Sept. 23 that he would support adding exceptions for