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Cowles, a principled conservative, is best known for standing up for environmental issues. Cowles also believes strongly in the Constitution and the rule of law. Along with other Wisconsin Republicans, Cowles endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
Prominent Democratic leaders, from governors to Congress, must come together to broadly condemn Trump’s impending actions, if only they find the will.
Democrats do not lose campaigns for lack of money or organization. Democrats lose campaigns because too many voters don’t like what the party has become.
The strategist who helped Bernie Sanders win the Latino vote took himself out of the race for DNC chair—but he’s still got lots of ideas.
Call it “Wistalgia,” a stand-in for the “great” America that was no stranger to dark chapters, but nevertheless climbed toward kinship.
Clean energy brings real independence.
All too often, their country has dropped the ball on caring for them after they’ve completed their service, even as veterans are burdened with alarmingly high suicide rates and unexplained illnesses. The most many of today’s military personnel can expect is a faux tribute during a sporting event.
TOP STORIES Tony Evers says he’ll veto state budget if GOP requires state workers to return to office… “A lot of employees aren’t working, or they’re working only from home and not doing it very well with little supervision,” Vos
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers says he won’t sign the next state budget if a GOP proposal requiring state employees back in the office is included in the final proposal. “No, no, no. It’s working,” Evers said in
Quotes of the Week This is great news for Wisconsin workers. I’ve always believed workers should have a seat at the table in decisions that affect their daily lives and livelihoods. It’s about treating workers with dignity and respect and
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a Dane County judge overturning parts of 2011’s Act 10 law related to collective bargaining for public workers, the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, Gov. Tony Evers’ upcoming budget address, reaction to President Joe Biden pardoning his son and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Dem Gov. Tony Evers the GOP -controlled Legislature will do with the state’s $4 billion surplus as work begins on the next biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Senate passes Baldwin-Vance bill to safeguard taxpayer-funded inventions … Invent Here, Make Here Act, was passed unanimously … to ensure taxpayer-funded inventions are not manufactured overseas in countries like China. … [expands on her 2022 law] requiring that
Gov. Tony Evers says he’s selected someone to lead the Department of Natural Resources after a more than yearlong vacancy and expects to announce the pick “very, very soon.” He indicated he’s chosen a woman to head the agency, but declined to name her.
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin reported nearly $59.6 million in receipts for the six-year cycle as she successfully won a third term by nearly 29,000 votes. Meanwhile, GOP challenger Eric Hovde raised $31.8 million from the time
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin reported nearly $59.6 million in receipts for the six-year cycle as she successfully won a third term by nearly 29,000 votes. Meanwhile, GOP challenger Eric Hovde raised $31.8 million from the time he got into the race in February through the Nov. 5 election, according to his post-general report filed late yesterday.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today said he’s selected someone to lead the Department of Natural Resources after a more than yearlong vacancy and expects to announce the pick “very, very soon.” The Dem guv spoke with reporters
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin told a WisPolitics DC luncheon that some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also said at Wednesday’s event that she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider GOP blockade of conversion therapy banEvers lawsuit claims JCRAR violated state Constitution’s Separation of Powers clause: Jan. 16 oral arguments take up third prong of year-old Evers suit that has already overturned JFC’s
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also says she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.
Cowles, a principled conservative, is best known for standing up for environmental issues. Cowles also believes strongly in the Constitution and the rule of law. Along with other Wisconsin Republicans, Cowles endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
Prominent Democratic leaders, from governors to Congress, must come together to broadly condemn Trump’s impending actions, if only they find the will.
Democrats do not lose campaigns for lack of money or organization. Democrats lose campaigns because too many voters don’t like what the party has become.
The strategist who helped Bernie Sanders win the Latino vote took himself out of the race for DNC chair—but he’s still got lots of ideas.
Call it “Wistalgia,” a stand-in for the “great” America that was no stranger to dark chapters, but nevertheless climbed toward kinship.
Clean energy brings real independence.
All too often, their country has dropped the ball on caring for them after they’ve completed their service, even as veterans are burdened with alarmingly high suicide rates and unexplained illnesses. The most many of today’s military personnel can expect is a faux tribute during a sporting event.
TOP STORIES Tony Evers says he’ll veto state budget if GOP requires state workers to return to office… “A lot of employees aren’t working, or they’re working only from home and not doing it very well with little supervision,” Vos told WISN-TV in November.* Evers: “I think it’s important for
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers says he won’t sign the next state budget if a GOP proposal requiring state employees back in the office is included in the final proposal. “No, no, no. It’s working,” Evers said in a wide-ranging interview on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in
Quotes of the Week This is great news for Wisconsin workers. I’ve always believed workers should have a seat at the table in decisions that affect their daily lives and livelihoods. It’s about treating workers with dignity and respect and making sure no worker is treated differently because of their
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a Dane County judge overturning parts of 2011’s Act 10 law related to collective bargaining for public workers, the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, Gov. Tony Evers’ upcoming budget address, reaction to President Joe Biden pardoning his son and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Dem Gov. Tony Evers the GOP -controlled Legislature will do with the state’s $4 billion surplus as work begins on the next biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Senate passes Baldwin-Vance bill to safeguard taxpayer-funded inventions … Invent Here, Make Here Act, was passed unanimously … to ensure taxpayer-funded inventions are not manufactured overseas in countries like China. … [expands on her 2022 law] requiring that taxpayer-funded research focusing on [national] security be made in the
Gov. Tony Evers says he’s selected someone to lead the Department of Natural Resources after a more than yearlong vacancy and expects to announce the pick “very, very soon.” He indicated he’s chosen a woman to head the agency, but declined to name her.
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin reported nearly $59.6 million in receipts for the six-year cycle as she successfully won a third term by nearly 29,000 votes. Meanwhile, GOP challenger Eric Hovde raised $31.8 million from the time he got into the race in February through the Nov.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin reported nearly $59.6 million in receipts for the six-year cycle as she successfully won a third term by nearly 29,000 votes. Meanwhile, GOP challenger Eric Hovde raised $31.8 million from the time he got into the race in February through the Nov. 5 election, according to his post-general report filed late yesterday.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today said he’s selected someone to lead the Department of Natural Resources after a more than yearlong vacancy and expects to announce the pick “very, very soon.” The Dem guv spoke with reporters after a Capitol Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. He also indicated
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin told a WisPolitics DC luncheon that some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also said at Wednesday’s event that she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider GOP blockade of conversion therapy banEvers lawsuit claims JCRAR violated state Constitution’s Separation of Powers clause: Jan. 16 oral arguments take up third prong of year-old Evers suit that has already overturned JFC’s legislative veto of Stewardship funds approved by Legislature. JCRAR temporarily
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also says she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.