Brandtjen campaign: Announces candidacy

April 25, 2024 — State Representative Janel Brandtjen today announced that she willseek election to the newly-formed 24th Assembly District. “My family and I have beenblessed to enjoy the benefits of living in Menomonee Falls for almost 30 years, and weknow the importance for famiies of having a strong community. After consideration,I will once again be humbly asking for the support of Menomonee Falls, Butler, Lannon,and Germantown residents in my run to represent them in the 24th Assembly district.” Brandtjen has the endorsement of Menomonee Falls Village Trustees Katie Kress,Ann Lessila, Paul Tadda, Joel Stueland, Brad Jubber, and Steve Taggart.Additionally,

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THU AM Update: Trump to campaign in Waukesha on Wednesday 

From WisPolitics … — Donald Trump will be in Waukesha on Wednesday for his second trip to the state in the past month. Trump’s campaign said he plans to deliver remarks in the early afternoon at the Waukesha County Expo Center. Following the Wisconsin stop, Trump will head to Freeland, Mich., for an early evening rally. Though Trump is on trial in New York, the presiding judge uses We… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password

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Trump campaign: Headed back to Wisconsin for A Badger State event In Waukesha

President Donald J. Trump will travel to Waukesha, Wisconsin, on May 1st to contrast the peace, prosperity, and security of his first term with Joe Biden’s failed presidency. The people of Wisconsin are bearing the brunt of Biden’s bad policies.  At 18.8%, inflation is stealing $920 per month from the average Wisconsin household. Thanks to Biden’s war against American energy, Wisconsinites are paying record prices for electricity and gas. Biden was dishonest when he promised to ensure an America “safe from crime and looting,” as 2023 marked the deadliest year for Wisconsin police in two decades. Biden’s weak border policies

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WED AM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split on foreign aid package 

From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin backed a $95 billion package that includes aid to Ukraine as it easily cleared the Senate. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, voted against it. The bill, approved 79-18, now heads to President Joe Biden. The president said he will sign it as soon as it reaches his desk today “so we can begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this wee… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Bloomberg News/Morning Consult Poll: Biden’s gains against Trump vanish on deep economic pessimism

Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows The poll shows: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) April 24, 2024 – President Joe Biden’s recent polling bump in key battleground states has mostly evaporated as a deep current of pessimism about the trajectory of the US economy hurts his standing with voters, according to a Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll. Read Bloomberg News’ coverage:  **Biden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll Shows **Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows Read poll results, including methodology, HERE. The April Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll found Biden is ahead

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TUE AM Update: August announces reelection plans; Hovde’s brother gave $1 million to PAC knocking Baldwin 

From WisPolitics … — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August, R-Lake Geneva, announced this morning he will run for the 31st AD, the same seat freshman GOP Rep. Ellen Schutt, of Clinton, plans to seek this fall under the new maps. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about the future of a lawmaker many see as the speaker-in-waiting once Robin Vos, R-Rochester, leaves the Assembly.&nb… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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August campaign: Announces re-election campaign

CONTACT: Tyler August (R-Walworth) 262-729-9881 August to seek another term to represent Walworth & Rock County in State Assembly WALWORTH…Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) announced today he is running for another term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  August will be seeking a two-year term for the 31st Assembly District where he resides.  A seventh-generation resident of Walworth County, August said he decided to run due to the outpouring of support from local residents. “I’m excited to kick-off my campaign to continue representing the folks of Walworth County and eager to meet and represent new friends in Rock County,” said August.  “I’m

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MON AM Update: Harris to tout new nursing home rules in La Crosse; Perez talks about Harris visit on ‘UpFront’

From WisPolitics … — Vice President Kamala Harris today in La Crosse will tout a new federal rule requiring minimum staffing at nursing homes that receive federal funding and another seeking to boost the pay of those who care for the elderly in their homes. Ahead of Harris’ official stop in today — her seventh to Wisconsin since taking office — the White House this morning provided an … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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White House: Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris announces historic advancements in long-term care to support the care economy

Actions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to expand access to affordable, high-quality care Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and to have access to quality care. That’s why, today, Vice President Harris is announcing two landmark final rules that fulfill the President’s commitment to safety in care, improving access to long-term care and the quality of caregiving jobs. Ensuring that all Americans, including older Americans and people with disabilities, have access to care – including home-based care

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FRI AM Update: Supreme Court allows Evers to intervene in drop boxes case

From WisPolitics … — The liberal state Supreme Court is allowing Dem Gov. Tony Evers to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to allow the use of absentee drop boxes over the objections of conservative justices who argue he will not be personally impacted by the outcome. Yesterday’s order also reset the briefing schedule for the suit, which seeks to overturn a 2022 decision by the court’s forme… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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THU AM Update: Barca launches 1st CD bid

From WisPolitics … — Peter Barca, a Kenosha Dem who served in the Legislature and as state Revenue secretary, announced today he will again seek the 1st CD 30 years after he lost a reelection bid for the seat. He joins a Dem field that includes Lorenzo Santos, the Racine County Emergency Management deputy coordinator and a Navy Reserve intelligence officer, and Diane Anderson, a health c… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Barca campaign: Announces campaign For Congress

Barca Has Spent His Life Serving Southeast Wisconsin, Standing Up For Working Families Today, Peter Barca is launching his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. A former Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader, U.S. Congressman, and Secretary of Revenue in Governor Evers’ administration, Barca has spent his life serving southeast Wisconsin and delivering results for working families. “I’m running for Congress to serve southeast Wisconsin because I have always stood up for working families,” said Peter Barca. “I’m very proud to have grown up and lived virtually my entire life in Kenosha County. That’s why I’ve stood up to special interest

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Binsfeld campaign: Announces bid for 26th Assembly District

For more information contact:Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan)binsfeldforassembly@gmail.com Sheboygan, Wis. — Representative Amy Binsfeld of Sheboygan is officiallyannouncing her run for the 26th Assembly District. “I am proud of what we accomplished during this legislative session, and much of it withstrong bipartisan support. We passed historic funding for local government to supportpolice, fire, and emergency services, provided more support for education andempowered parents, passed critical reforms to make our cities safer, and passed abalanced budget,” said Binsfeld. “Two bi-partisan bills that I authored were also signedinto law by Governor Evers. I welcome the opportunity to continue helping ourcommunity grow and thrive with

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Brandtjen campaign: Announces candidacy

April 25, 2024 — State Representative Janel Brandtjen today announced that she willseek election to the newly-formed 24th Assembly District. “My family and I have beenblessed to enjoy the benefits of living in Menomonee Falls for almost 30 years, and weknow the importance for famiies of having a strong community.

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THU AM Update: Trump to campaign in Waukesha on Wednesday 

From WisPolitics … — Donald Trump will be in Waukesha on Wednesday for his second trip to the state in the past month. Trump’s campaign said he plans to deliver remarks in the early afternoon at the Waukesha County Expo Center. Following the Wisconsin stop, Trump will head to Freeland,

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WED AM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split on foreign aid package 

From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin backed a $95 billion package that includes aid to Ukraine as it easily cleared the Senate. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, voted against it. The bill, approved 79-18, now heads to President Joe Biden. The president said he will sign it

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August campaign: Announces re-election campaign

CONTACT: Tyler August (R-Walworth) 262-729-9881 August to seek another term to represent Walworth & Rock County in State Assembly WALWORTH…Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) announced today he is running for another term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  August will be seeking a two-year term for the 31st Assembly District where he

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THU AM Update: Barca launches 1st CD bid

From WisPolitics … — Peter Barca, a Kenosha Dem who served in the Legislature and as state Revenue secretary, announced today he will again seek the 1st CD 30 years after he lost a reelection bid for the seat. He joins a Dem field that includes Lorenzo Santos, the Racine

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Barca campaign: Announces campaign For Congress

Barca Has Spent His Life Serving Southeast Wisconsin, Standing Up For Working Families Today, Peter Barca is launching his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. A former Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader, U.S. Congressman, and Secretary of Revenue in Governor Evers’ administration, Barca has spent his life serving southeast Wisconsin

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Binsfeld campaign: Announces bid for 26th Assembly District

For more information contact:Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan)binsfeldforassembly@gmail.com Sheboygan, Wis. — Representative Amy Binsfeld of Sheboygan is officiallyannouncing her run for the 26th Assembly District. “I am proud of what we accomplished during this legislative session, and much of it withstrong bipartisan support. We passed historic funding for local government to supportpolice,

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