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From WisPolitics … — UW-Madison is reminding the campus community that its protest policies prohibit camping on university property ahead of a student demonstration set for today opposing the “ongoing genocide and Zionist war crimes” in Gaza. UW-Madison’s Students for
From WisPolitics … — State Superintendent Jill Underly in a letter to legislative leaders says DPI can’t implement the state’s new literacy programs until lawmakers approve funding for them. And Underly argued the Legislature’s lawsuit related to the state’s new
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
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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
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.
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
Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 49% to 43% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. A majority of swing-state voters see worsening
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden raised $705,319 over the first three months of the year, increasing his fundraising after a dip in the fourth quarter amid House GOP leadership changes. The Prairie du Chien Republican also
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced this morning she raised $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 as her fundraising operation ramped up. The Madison Dem didn’t provide other details of her first-quarter activity, including how
Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. Tammy received donations from more than 18,000 Wisconsinites. She received donations from every county in Wisconsin. Her average online
From WisPolitics … — UW-Madison is reminding the campus community that its protest policies prohibit camping on university property ahead of a student demonstration set for today opposing the “ongoing genocide and Zionist war crimes” in Gaza. UW-Madison’s Students for Justice in Palestine has advertised on social media a “protest
From WisPolitics … — State Superintendent Jill Underly in a letter to legislative leaders says DPI can’t implement the state’s new literacy programs until lawmakers approve funding for them. And Underly argued the Legislature’s lawsuit related to the state’s new reading law could impact the Department of Public Instruction’s ability
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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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,
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
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
Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 49% to 43% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. A majority of swing-state voters see worsening economic conditions in the coming months. An overwhelming 77% of
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden raised $705,319 over the first three months of the year, increasing his fundraising after a dip in the fourth quarter amid House GOP leadership changes. The Prairie du Chien Republican also reported spending $375,820 over the period, leaving him with $1.9
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced this morning she raised $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 as her fundraising operation ramped up. The Madison Dem didn’t provide other details of her first-quarter activity, including how much she spent and how much cash she had on
Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. Tammy received donations from more than 18,000 Wisconsinites. She received donations from every county in Wisconsin. Her average online donation was $29.67. Her most frequent donors were teachers and