Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement

MILWAUKEE, WI –  On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).  We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to

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Moore urges Black Wisconsinites to back Biden

 U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore today at a WisPolitics-Milwaukee Press Club luncheon urged Black Wisconsinites to think about the issues this fall and how to make their vote count. “I want you to think about how you’re going to feel the

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DCCC adds Barca to ‘Red to Blue’ program

A DCCC spokesperson said Randy Bryce in 2018 — when the seat was open — was the last Dem candidate in the 1st CD who was on the “Red to Blue” list. Bryce was a prolific fundraiser, but lost to Steil by more than 12 points in the old district.

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Experts: Recall attempt doesn’t impact Vos reelection this fall

A review of state statutes and conversations with election law experts show the process poses no impediment to Vos running for reelection on the fall ballot — even if recalled. Wisconsin statutes include a series of factors that bar someone from seeking office. But having been recalled isn’t one of them; he wouldn’t even be the first recalled lawmaker to run for his old office.

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The battle for the patio of College Court

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Jared Hoy to serve as DOC secretary

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jared Hoy to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). Hoy previously served as the deputy secretary of DOC, and his appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary

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WisDems: Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver state convention keynote address

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening of June 8th. “Wisconsinites have had a

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Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement

MILWAUKEE, WI –  On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).  We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. We are committed

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Moore urges Black Wisconsinites to back Biden

 U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore today at a WisPolitics-Milwaukee Press Club luncheon urged Black Wisconsinites to think about the issues this fall and how to make their vote count. “I want you to think about how you’re going to feel the Wednesday after the election,” the veteran Milwaukee Dem lawmaker said

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DCCC adds Barca to ‘Red to Blue’ program

A DCCC spokesperson said Randy Bryce in 2018 — when the seat was open — was the last Dem candidate in the 1st CD who was on the “Red to Blue” list. Bryce was a prolific fundraiser, but lost to Steil by more than 12 points in the old district.

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WED AM Update: DCCC adds Barca to ‘Red to Blue’ program

From WisPolitics … — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced today it has added former Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to its “Red to Blue” program, a sign it intends to invest in his campaign against U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville. The DCCC provides candidates in the program with organizational and

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Experts: Recall attempt doesn’t impact Vos reelection this fall

A review of state statutes and conversations with election law experts show the process poses no impediment to Vos running for reelection on the fall ballot — even if recalled. Wisconsin statutes include a series of factors that bar someone from seeking office. But having been recalled isn’t one of them; he wouldn’t even be the first recalled lawmaker to run for his old office.

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The battle for the patio of College Court

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Jared Hoy to serve as DOC secretary

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jared Hoy to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). Hoy previously served as the deputy secretary of DOC, and his appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Kevin Carr’s retirement. “Jared has served for decades in public service

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FRI AM Update: Fix Washington PAC launches new anti-Baldwin ad

From WisPolitics … — The Fix Washington PAC, a group largely funded by GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s brother, has dropped another $1.5 million on ads targeting U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. The group’s latest filing with the FEC shows it spent $957,469 on media placement, $502,512 on digital ads

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Biden-Harris campaign: New Robert De Niro-narrated ad details Trump’s unhinged pursuit of revenge and retribution

Biden-Harris 2024 Launches “Snapped” Ahead of First General Election Debate Next Month Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new ad highlighting Donald Trump’s increasingly unhinged and dangerous quest for power since he lost the 2020 election. “Snapped,” narrated by legendary actor Robert De Niro, reminds voters of Trump’s tumultuous presidency,

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