WisDems: Sarah Keyeski runs to be a voice for rural Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, UpNorthNews published a look into State Senate Democratic candidate Sarah Keyeski’s campaign to represent the 14th Senate District.  Unlike Republican politician Joan Ballweg, Sarah Keyeski will stand up for working families and their unions, protect public schools, and fight

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Harris campaign: Statement on Trump Team Wisconsin bus tour

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the Trump campaign announcing its bus tour in Wisconsin: “Wisconsinites don’t need a special tour to learn about Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda –

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WisGOP: Statement on Josh Shapiro campaigning in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Josh Shapiro’s visit to Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Josh Shapiro’s presence in Richland County confirms that Tammy Baldwin’s campaign is in panic mode as more Wisconsinites

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Barca campaign: Launches new ad highlighting public safety record

Today, the Peter Barca for Congress campaign released a new digital ad showcasing Peter’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and keeping communities safe. “Trusted” features local law enforcement leaders who trust Peter to continue fighting for them in Congress, including retired Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden, retired Kenosha Assistant Chief

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Sen. Larson: School officials, and parents speak out on special ed funding gap, rise in referendums across WI

South Milwaukee, WI – On Monday, September 23rd, State Senator Chris Larson joined school officials, parents, and community members at a press event in South Milwaukee to illustrate how insufficient state support for special education is helping fuel a school referendum boom across Wisconsin. Said Larson: “The gerrymandered Republican-controlled state

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WisDems: Sarah Keyeski runs to be a voice for rural Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, UpNorthNews published a look into State Senate Democratic candidate Sarah Keyeski’s campaign to represent the 14th Senate District.  Unlike Republican politician Joan Ballweg, Sarah Keyeski will stand up for working families and their unions, protect public schools, and fight to restore reproductive health care freedoms in Wisconsin. Joan Ballweg,

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Source local firewood this fall

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to think twice before giving invasive species or harmful hitchhikers a ride in their firewood this fall. Ahead of National Firewood Awareness Month in October, help the DNR prevent the spread of invasive pests and harmful

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Cooke campaign: New ad: Rebecca Cooke draws contrast with extremist politicians

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Too Far,” the campaign’s first advertisement in the general election for Wisconsin’s Congressional Third District. The 30-second spot draws a contrast with politicians who are “too far left or too right,” and emphasizes Cooke’s commitment to securing the border, stopping wasteful

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Clark County Sheriff

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Clark County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Scott Haines’ retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To

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Harris campaign: Statement on Trump Team Wisconsin bus tour

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the Trump campaign announcing its bus tour in Wisconsin: “Wisconsinites don’t need a special tour to learn about Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda – we already know he plans to ban abortion nationwide, restrict

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Calls out Tammy Baldwin’s failed record 

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Baldwin for touting her failed voting record across the Badger State this weekend.  AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Senator Baldwin calling in out-of-state reinforcements to stump for her failed voting record shows how out-of-touch she is with

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WisGOP: Statement on Josh Shapiro campaigning in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Josh Shapiro’s visit to Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Josh Shapiro’s presence in Richland County confirms that Tammy Baldwin’s campaign is in panic mode as more Wisconsinites recognize that Eric Hovde is the right choice this November.

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Main Street Alliance and Wisconsin Farmers Union: State Legislative Candidate roundtables focus on small business and family farm issues on Monday and Tuesday

On September 23rd and 24th voters will have a chance to hear candidates’ stances on issues impacting family farms and small businesses. Main Street Alliance (MSA), in partnership with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), is co-hosting three roundtable events to spotlight key races in the fight for control of the

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes USPS to pause postage pricing increases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes First-Class mail. This announcement comes after Baldwin called out USPS leadership for unsustainable price hikes and poor service. “Wisconsinites rely on the USPS to

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Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: Republican State Senator Rob Stafsholt responsible for delinquent tax warrant, totaling nearly $80k

MADISON, Wis – In June of 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue filed a delinquent tax warrant against State Senator Rob Stafsholt, totaling $78,424.06, for failing to pay income tax. The tax warrant case can be viewed here.  Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein commented: “It’s disappointing that a sitting Wisconsin State

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