
Drake tops Myers in 4th SD primary, unopposed in July 30 special election
According to unofficial returns, Drake had 4,439 votes, or 65.8%, while Myers received 2,298, or 34%.
According to unofficial returns, Drake had 4,439 votes, or 65.8%, while Myers received 2,298, or 34%.
From WisPolitics … — Polls are open in the 4th SD, where Dem state Reps. Dora Drake and LaKeshia Myers are squaring off for the party’s nomination in the Milwaukee-based seat. The winner will face no major party opposition in
Hi all – As the RNC prepares to kick off the Republican convention later this month in the city their MAGA leader Donald Trump calls “horrible,” the DNC is launching a special 4th of July billboard campaign to remind the
From WisPolitics … — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigned for President Joe Biden in Madison and Milwaukee this weekend, urging Democratic voters to stay the course after Biden’s debate performance sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. “I planned on being
From WisPolitics … — On the heels of last night’s presidential debate, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will be in Wisconsin this weekend to encourage Black voters to back President Joe Biden with stops in Milwaukee, Madison and Kenosha. Moore, the
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CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI – On Tuesday afternoon, Corey Proulx, a youth counselor at the Lincoln Hills Juvenile Facility, died due to injuries he sustained during an attack on him and a fell… Please
This week, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. The advisory details the impact of gun violence beyond death and injury, including harm
“Today the entire court was shocked to learn that a confidential draft document was ostensibly leaked to the press. I have contacted law enforcement to request that a full investigation be conducted. We are all united behind this investigation to
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and
Today, ahead of tomorrow’s presidential debate, Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders held a press conference slamming Donald Trump’s record of economic failure and holding him accountable for breaking his promises to unions and working Wisconsinites.Time and again, Donald Trump has
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) called on the U.S. Department of Justice Director Hugh Clements to approve the Whitewater Police Department’s grant application. The grant will advance public safety through community policing by funding additional full-time
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Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s call comes after new reports that survivors were not provided resources to report sexual assault and get accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Inspector General leading an investigation into the U.S. Coast
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I am heartbroken by Corey’s murder. The impact of and grief over his death, rightfully extendsbeyond his family to the broader Corrections and public safety communities. By all accounts,Corey was not just a beloved family member, but
Contact: press@barcaforwisconsin.com Today, Governor Tony Evers endorsed Peter Barca’s campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. “I’m honored to have Governor Evers’ support in this race. As the Secretary of Revenue in his Administration, we were able to deliver real results
CONTACT: info@jacque4wi.com GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. “During these increasingly trying times, the over 1,300 men and women
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin continued to scale up its Vote ‘NO’ digital organizing efforts, launching a new website and toolkit to help Wiscoonsinites organize against the risky and misleading constitutional amendments appearing on
From WisPolitics … — The UW Board of Regents is holding a special meeting this morning to consider revising policies on campaigning in residence halls for the first time since 1988. Today’s agenda notes there haven’t been any significant legal
From WisPolitics … — The state Elections Commission will discuss the recall petition filed against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos during its Thursday meeting. The agency included the item on its agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting. But agency staff late
According to unofficial returns, Drake had 4,439 votes, or 65.8%, while Myers received 2,298, or 34%.
From WisPolitics … — Polls are open in the 4th SD, where Dem state Reps. Dora Drake and LaKeshia Myers are squaring off for the party’s nomination in the Milwaukee-based seat. The winner will face no major party opposition in the July 30 special election for the heavily Dem seat
Hi all – As the RNC prepares to kick off the Republican convention later this month in the city their MAGA leader Donald Trump calls “horrible,” the DNC is launching a special 4th of July billboard campaign to remind the good people of Milwaukee exactly how each presidential candidate feels
From WisPolitics … — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigned for President Joe Biden in Madison and Milwaukee this weekend, urging Democratic voters to stay the course after Biden’s debate performance sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. “I planned on being here in Wisconsin prior to the debate,” Moore said on
From WisPolitics … — On the heels of last night’s presidential debate, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will be in Wisconsin this weekend to encourage Black voters to back President Joe Biden with stops in Milwaukee, Madison and Kenosha. Moore, the first Black guv in Maryland history, is the latest Biden
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CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI – On Tuesday afternoon, Corey Proulx, a youth counselor at the Lincoln Hills Juvenile Facility, died due to injuries he sustained during an attack on him and a fell… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
This week, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. The advisory details the impact of gun violence beyond death and injury, including harm for youth, families, and communities. The impact felt right here
“Today the entire court was shocked to learn that a confidential draft document was ostensibly leaked to the press. I have contacted law enforcement to request that a full investigation be conducted. We are all united behind this investigation to identify the source of the apparent leak. The seven of
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the agency’s lack
Today, ahead of tomorrow’s presidential debate, Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders held a press conference slamming Donald Trump’s record of economic failure and holding him accountable for breaking his promises to unions and working Wisconsinites.Time and again, Donald Trump has sold out working Wisconsinites to benefit his billionaire friends. Under
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) called on the U.S. Department of Justice Director Hugh Clements to approve the Whitewater Police Department’s grant application. The grant will advance public safety through community policing by funding additional full-time law enforcement positions to meet Whitewater’s growing needs. The City
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Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin’s call comes after new reports that survivors were not provided resources to report sexual assault and get accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Inspector General leading an investigation into the U.S. Coast Guard’s handling of reports of sexual misconduct to immediately address…
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I am heartbroken by Corey’s murder. The impact of and grief over his death, rightfully extendsbeyond his family to the broader Corrections and public safety communities. By all accounts,Corey was not just a beloved family member, but also a treasured member of the wholecommunity. I ask that
Contact: press@barcaforwisconsin.com Today, Governor Tony Evers endorsed Peter Barca’s campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. “I’m honored to have Governor Evers’ support in this race. As the Secretary of Revenue in his Administration, we were able to deliver real results for Wisconsin families, including delivering billions in tax relief and
CONTACT: info@jacque4wi.com GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. “During these increasingly trying times, the over 1,300 men and women of the Milwaukee Police Association appreciate leaders like you who
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin continued to scale up its Vote ‘NO’ digital organizing efforts, launching a new website and toolkit to help Wiscoonsinites organize against the risky and misleading constitutional amendments appearing on the August 13 primary ballot. Starting today, Wisconsinites can visit www.voteno-wi.com to
From WisPolitics … — The UW Board of Regents is holding a special meeting this morning to consider revising policies on campaigning in residence halls for the first time since 1988. Today’s agenda notes there haven’t been any significant legal developments since then that necessitate changes, but cites “new threats
From WisPolitics … — The state Elections Commission will discuss the recall petition filed against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos during its Thursday meeting. The agency included the item on its agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting. But agency staff late yesterday hadn’t yet posted an analysis of the recall petitions