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CONTACT: Joe Zepeckijz@jzcomms.com This Week, Protect Our Care Highlights the Economic Benefits of Medicaid As Part of the “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign Medicaid currently serves over 72 million people, that’s one in five Americans. As an essential pillar of our
WAUSAU, WI—Today, Henry Repeating Arms announced that it will be closing its New Jersey plant and shifting its remaining manufacturing operations to its Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and Rusk County, Wisconsin, locations in the Seventh District. “Since 1996, Henry Repeating Arms has fought
Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, (608) 266-0634 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address,
Contact: Kyra McKeska (608) 237-9148 MADISON- Today, at the Capitol, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the annual State of the Tribes address. This address gives the people of Wisconsin the opportunity to understand the challenges faced
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an R1 (Research I) doctoral university that enrolls 23,000 students and offers 214 academic programs. A Special Regent Committee
Contact: Rep. Deb Andraca 608.237.9123 MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly considered 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 18, which honors the life and public service of Milwaukee Alderman and former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide on November 5, 2024.
TOP STORIES Trump Jr. casts Wisconsin Supreme Court race as key to advancing Trump’s agenda… [at Oconomowoc rally with Kirk] urged supporters of his father to vote in the lower-turnout Supreme Court election in two weeks. “They can’t just show
Groups around Wisconsin are mobilizing voters for the April 1 races as early voting starts today.
From WisPolitics … — Early voting begins today, two weeks from the nationally watched April 1 state Supreme Court election. The race between conservative Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel and Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford will
Liberal state Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford is airing a new TV ad saying she doesn’t care about “left versus right, I care about right versus wrong.”
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel recently launched a new TV ad featuring a domestic abuse survivor who says the Waukesha County judge is passionate about helping others.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO announced two new digital ads featuring union members praising Crawford. The spots will air on social media platforms, streaming TV and other websites.
From WisPolitics … — Incumbent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser will participate in a forum Wednesday night for what may be the only joint event of the campaign for state superintendent. The event will be held after Underly
TOP STORIES In closing weeks of WI Supreme Court race, Republicans attack Crawford’s record as judge… [Musk-backed PAC ads] call Crawford “dangerous” and “wrong for Wisconsin” for prison sentences she issued against two men convicted on multiple first-degree child sexual
Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
The spot is part of a $600,000 buy on broadcast, streaming and digital platforms in the Madison market and on cable across the state.
The ads will feature cameos from well-known public figures including Donald Trump Jr., former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, musician Ted Nugent, and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua.
From WisPolitics … — Republican strategist Bill McCoshen says voters shouldn’t be surprised to see either President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance in Wisconsin campaigning for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel. “Don’t be surprised if President Trump
From WisPolitics … — UW-Madison removed the chancellor overseeing DEI after he demonstrated “a significant lapse in leadership and fiscal responsibility” that included giving substantial bonuses to his staff without consulting others, according to records released today. UW–Madison Division of
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Wisconsin Watch Statehouse Reporter Jack Kelly discuss Wednesday’s state Supreme Court debate, Madison’s clerk being placed on leave amid an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots, this week’s Assembly floor session, Eau Claire Dem Rebecca Cooke launching another bid to take on Republican Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd CD and more.
CONTACT: Joe Zepeckijz@jzcomms.com This Week, Protect Our Care Highlights the Economic Benefits of Medicaid As Part of the “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign Medicaid currently serves over 72 million people, that’s one in five Americans. As an essential pillar of our health care system, Medicaid covers seniors in nursing homes, children,
WAUSAU, WI—Today, Henry Repeating Arms announced that it will be closing its New Jersey plant and shifting its remaining manufacturing operations to its Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and Rusk County, Wisconsin, locations in the Seventh District. “Since 1996, Henry Repeating Arms has fought for Americans’ rights to bear arms, becoming one of the
Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, (608) 266-0634 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “It was
Contact: Kyra McKeska (608) 237-9148 MADISON- Today, at the Capitol, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the annual State of the Tribes address. This address gives the people of Wisconsin the opportunity to understand the challenges faced by the Wisconsin’s tribes and to celebrate the year’s triumphs.
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an R1 (Research I) doctoral university that enrolls 23,000 students and offers 214 academic programs. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by
Contact: Rep. Deb Andraca 608.237.9123 MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly considered 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 18, which honors the life and public service of Milwaukee Alderman and former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide on November 5, 2024. Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) released the following
TOP STORIES Trump Jr. casts Wisconsin Supreme Court race as key to advancing Trump’s agenda… [at Oconomowoc rally with Kirk] urged supporters of his father to vote in the lower-turnout Supreme Court election in two weeks. “They can’t just show up when he happens to be on the top of
Groups around Wisconsin are mobilizing voters for the April 1 races as early voting starts today.
From WisPolitics … — Early voting begins today, two weeks from the nationally watched April 1 state Supreme Court election. The race between conservative Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel and Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford will determine the ideological balance of the court, which currently has
Liberal state Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford is airing a new TV ad saying she doesn’t care about “left versus right, I care about right versus wrong.”
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel recently launched a new TV ad featuring a domestic abuse survivor who says the Waukesha County judge is passionate about helping others.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO announced two new digital ads featuring union members praising Crawford. The spots will air on social media platforms, streaming TV and other websites.
From WisPolitics … — Incumbent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser will participate in a forum Wednesday night for what may be the only joint event of the campaign for state superintendent. The event will be held after Underly declined several other invitations to joint events, including offers from
TOP STORIES In closing weeks of WI Supreme Court race, Republicans attack Crawford’s record as judge… [Musk-backed PAC ads] call Crawford “dangerous” and “wrong for Wisconsin” for prison sentences she issued against two men convicted on multiple first-degree child sexual assault charges. … claim she could have given the convicted
Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
The spot is part of a $600,000 buy on broadcast, streaming and digital platforms in the Madison market and on cable across the state.
The ads will feature cameos from well-known public figures including Donald Trump Jr., former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, musician Ted Nugent, and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua.
From WisPolitics … — Republican strategist Bill McCoshen says voters shouldn’t be surprised to see either President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance in Wisconsin campaigning for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel. “Don’t be surprised if President Trump or JD Vance ends up in Wisconsin sometime in the
From WisPolitics … — UW-Madison removed the chancellor overseeing DEI after he demonstrated “a significant lapse in leadership and fiscal responsibility” that included giving substantial bonuses to his staff without consulting others, according to records released today. UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement Chancellor LaVar Charleston gave 85%
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Wisconsin Watch Statehouse Reporter Jack Kelly discuss Wednesday’s state Supreme Court debate, Madison’s clerk being placed on leave amid an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots, this week’s Assembly floor session, Eau Claire Dem Rebecca Cooke launching another bid to take on Republican Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd CD and more.