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From WisPolitics … — In this week’s GOP radio address, Sen. Rob Hutton shares his experience meeting two immigrants and the importance of American values. “One came from Lithuania. The other from Brazil. Both chose America. Both built successful lives
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” physical therapist and GOP candidate for the 5th SD Mike Roberts discusses how he wants to improve health care, reduce the state’s property tax burden, and how to pay for reforms he wants to see to prisons and policing.
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court nixes attempt to get voting eligibility records… [WVA”s Heuer, part of Gableman’s 2020 election probe, sued in 13 counties arguing incompetent voter info] would show inconsistencies in the state’s voter rolls. … [5-2, Libs +
A group aligned with the Democratic Governors Association has released two new ads knocking Tom Tiffany as a “MAGA extremist,” its first paid media going after the GOP gubernatorial frontrunner.
Dem gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez has announced a $1 million TV buy, her first significant paid media effort ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
The spot from Impossible Until It’s Done features Barnes talking about his work as an organizer and spending “my entire career fighting to make lives better for working families just like mine.”
Dem Mitchell Berman says in his first ad in the race to flip Wisconsin’s 1st CD that he’ll “work for Wisconsin.”
GOP U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says the national landmark status for the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, remains intact despite previous notifications from the federal government that it was lost.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the chances for candidates vying to win top Wisconsin primary elections in August. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Dem socialist Hong’s appearance on left-wing livestreams draws cash, condemnations… Leading Twitch and YouTube streamers have greater reach than many traditional media platforms … an avenue to broader recognition. … two streamers that Hong joined on Monday are
TOP STORIES Trump posts $22.6M in Wisconsin disaster relief; Evers is in the dark… posted Tuesday evening on his Truth Social platform that he had just spoken with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany “and informed him that the Great State of
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative… Sen. Kelda Roys, issued veiled criticisms of some of her fellow candidates, warning against political newcomers and wishy-washy moderates. … Hong, said without naming names that voters can “smell bulls—.” …
TOP STORIES Barnes goes after Rodriguez for accepting utility PAC donations… WEC Energy Group’s PAC donated nearly $13,000 to Rodriguez’s campaign in 2022. In 2021, Rodriguez voted in the state Assembly to pass a bill vetoed by Evers to eliminate
New York state Sen. James Skoufis is warning Wisconsin officials to “proceed with caution” with changes to IRIS, the state’s Medicaid-funded long-term care program.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District might tip partisan control of Congress in the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” freshman Rep. Ben Franklin, R-De Pere, talks about school funding, bipartisanship, and how he’s making the case to voters to grant him a second term.
Wisconsin voters across party lines back statewide regulation of ballot drop boxes amid concerns over election integrity, according to new polling unveiled at a WisPolitics event today.
They opened the Obama Presidential Center on the south side of Chicago this week in a ceremony that recalled the years when American presidents served with dignity.
Wisconsin truly is America’s Dairyland, and we are proud of it! Our state is home to 5,000 dairy farms — the most in the country!
From WisPolitics … — In this week’s GOP radio address, Sen. Rob Hutton shares his experience meeting two immigrants and the importance of American values. “One came from Lithuania. The other from Brazil. Both chose America. Both built successful lives here. And both have made meaningful contributions to our economy,
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” physical therapist and GOP candidate for the 5th SD Mike Roberts discusses how he wants to improve health care, reduce the state’s property tax burden, and how to pay for reforms he wants to see to prisons and policing.
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a banner that read “Protecting Taxpayer Dollars.” … “We’re here to
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court nixes attempt to get voting eligibility records… [WVA”s Heuer, part of Gableman’s 2020 election probe, sued in 13 counties arguing incompetent voter info] would show inconsistencies in the state’s voter rolls. … [5-2, Libs + Hagedorn] determined that state law shows the Legislature intended to
A group aligned with the Democratic Governors Association has released two new ads knocking Tom Tiffany as a “MAGA extremist,” its first paid media going after the GOP gubernatorial frontrunner.
Dem gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez has announced a $1 million TV buy, her first significant paid media effort ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
The spot from Impossible Until It’s Done features Barnes talking about his work as an organizer and spending “my entire career fighting to make lives better for working families just like mine.”
Dem Mitchell Berman says in his first ad in the race to flip Wisconsin’s 1st CD that he’ll “work for Wisconsin.”
GOP U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says the national landmark status for the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, remains intact despite previous notifications from the federal government that it was lost.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the chances for candidates vying to win top Wisconsin primary elections in August. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Dem socialist Hong’s appearance on left-wing livestreams draws cash, condemnations… Leading Twitch and YouTube streamers have greater reach than many traditional media platforms … an avenue to broader recognition. … two streamers that Hong joined on Monday are well-known leftist provocateurs. Michael Beyer, who goes by Mike from
TOP STORIES Trump posts $22.6M in Wisconsin disaster relief; Evers is in the dark… posted Tuesday evening on his Truth Social platform that he had just spoken with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany “and informed him that the Great State of Wisconsin has been approved to be given $22.6 Million Dollars
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative… Sen. Kelda Roys, issued veiled criticisms of some of her fellow candidates, warning against political newcomers and wishy-washy moderates. … Hong, said without naming names that voters can “smell bulls—.” … first cross over into negative campaigning [was Barnes, noting] Rodriguez
TOP STORIES Barnes goes after Rodriguez for accepting utility PAC donations… WEC Energy Group’s PAC donated nearly $13,000 to Rodriguez’s campaign in 2022. In 2021, Rodriguez voted in the state Assembly to pass a bill vetoed by Evers to eliminate the state’s personal property tax. [which Evers said] could have
New York state Sen. James Skoufis is warning Wisconsin officials to “proceed with caution” with changes to IRIS, the state’s Medicaid-funded long-term care program.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District might tip partisan control of Congress in the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” freshman Rep. Ben Franklin, R-De Pere, talks about school funding, bipartisanship, and how he’s making the case to voters to grant him a second term.
Wisconsin voters across party lines back statewide regulation of ballot drop boxes amid concerns over election integrity, according to new polling unveiled at a WisPolitics event today.
They opened the Obama Presidential Center on the south side of Chicago this week in a ceremony that recalled the years when American presidents served with dignity.
Wisconsin truly is America’s Dairyland, and we are proud of it! Our state is home to 5,000 dairy farms — the most in the country!