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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss recent Wisconsin Supreme Court opinions on absentee ballot drop boxes and legislative oversight of stewardship purchases. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership…. Please log
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin outraised Eric Hovde nearly 7-to-1 over a three-week period last month as the GOP businessman continued to lag his rival in pulling donations from others. Baldwin, D-Madison, reported nearly $2.6 million
From WisPolitics … — Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, today knocked 3rd CD primary rival Rebecca Cooke after a group backing Cooke’s campaign started running an ad claiming Shankland is “working for Republicans, not you.” Cooke’s campaign fired back that
Former Manitowoc County Supervisor David Wage is challenging six-term state Rep. Paul Tittl in the GOP primary for the solidly Republican 25th AD.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he’s directing the Department of Health Services to use $258 million in COVID-19 funds to boost wages for direct care workers and providers serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. The
From WisPolitics … — The rising cost of child care in the state has driven a “steep decline” in affordability for those participating in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program for the working poor, state officials announced today. The
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler says Wisconsin DNC delegates who haven’t formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign have “absolute clarity” that they support her over former President Donald Trump.
Two Dems candidates are vying for the open 93rd AD seat, long held by retiring Republican Warren Petryk, in the hopes of flipping the district.
From WisPolitics … — The state Elections Commission in a cost-saving move unanimously agreed to seek a waiver from the Electronic Registration Information Center to avoid sending a required mailer to eligible voters who are not registered. The mailer —
From WisPolitics … — State Sen. Dan Feyen, of Fond du Lac, today accused GOP rival Tim Ramthun of encouraging political violence after the former lawmaker posted a picture a supporter took that placed a bull’s-eye over the incumbent. Following
Two members of the Fitchburg City Council are running in the 47th AD primary for a heavily Dem seat, showing different positions on how surplus state money should be allocated.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company co-founder and CEO Rob LoBreglio discusses his experience establishing a craft beer operation in Japan.
From WisPolitics … — Vice President Kamala Harris today launched the first TV ad of her presidential campaign with a spot that says she’s always been “fearless.” It comes shortly after Donald Trump made his first significant media buy in
From WisPolitics … — A Door County judge today rejected a challenge to the absentee envelopes the state Elections Commission approved a year ago. Judge David Weber also shot down a motion from an Amberg man to require those who
Not all the Democratic candidates in Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District support full marijuana legalization. Brad Cook, D-Pardeeville, said he would only support legalization for medical uses, for now, while Karen DeSanto, D-Baraboo, and Kyle Kunicki, D-Merrimac, both said they support full legalization of marijuana.
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin rejected GOP assertions President Biden was shoved aside by top Democratic donors and party leaders as delegates start voting this week to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris. “What I was
Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! From WisPolitics … — Groups have started investing in legislative races ahead of the Aug. 13 primaries, spending
Amillia Heredia, 25, of Milwaukee is an intern with the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors working on getting her second masters degree from UW-Milwaukee. Sequanna Taylor, D-Milwaukee, 40, has served one term on the Milwaukee School Board.
Former state Rep. Joe Plouff, who served four terms from 1997 to 2005 and also spent time on the Menomonie City Council, is trying for a comeback. But first he’ll have to beat Caden Berg of Chippewa Falls, a manager and bartender at a local theater chain who served a term on the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors.
Two Democratic candidates, both former congressional candidates, are running in a primary for the heavily Dem 44th Assembly District seat in the Janesville area.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss recent Wisconsin Supreme Court opinions on absentee ballot drop boxes and legislative oversight of stewardship purchases. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin outraised Eric Hovde nearly 7-to-1 over a three-week period last month as the GOP businessman continued to lag his rival in pulling donations from others. Baldwin, D-Madison, reported nearly $2.6 million in receipts between July 1-24, $3.5 million in expenses and
From WisPolitics … — Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-Stevens Point, today knocked 3rd CD primary rival Rebecca Cooke after a group backing Cooke’s campaign started running an ad claiming Shankland is “working for Republicans, not you.” Cooke’s campaign fired back that Shankland needs to answer for her record on health care
Former Manitowoc County Supervisor David Wage is challenging six-term state Rep. Paul Tittl in the GOP primary for the solidly Republican 25th AD.
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he’s directing the Department of Health Services to use $258 million in COVID-19 funds to boost wages for direct care workers and providers serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. The guv’s office said in making the move, Wisconsin is joining
From WisPolitics … — The rising cost of child care in the state has driven a “steep decline” in affordability for those participating in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program for the working poor, state officials announced today. The Department of Children and Families and Gov. Tony Evers today
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler says Wisconsin DNC delegates who haven’t formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign have “absolute clarity” that they support her over former President Donald Trump.
Two Dems candidates are vying for the open 93rd AD seat, long held by retiring Republican Warren Petryk, in the hopes of flipping the district.
From WisPolitics … — The state Elections Commission in a cost-saving move unanimously agreed to seek a waiver from the Electronic Registration Information Center to avoid sending a required mailer to eligible voters who are not registered. The mailer — projected to cost $92,550 — is required as part of
From WisPolitics … — State Sen. Dan Feyen, of Fond du Lac, today accused GOP rival Tim Ramthun of encouraging political violence after the former lawmaker posted a picture a supporter took that placed a bull’s-eye over the incumbent. Following an inquiry from WisPolitics, Ramthun’s supporter revised the post to
Two members of the Fitchburg City Council are running in the 47th AD primary for a heavily Dem seat, showing different positions on how surplus state money should be allocated.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company co-founder and CEO Rob LoBreglio discusses his experience establishing a craft beer operation in Japan.
From WisPolitics … — Vice President Kamala Harris today launched the first TV ad of her presidential campaign with a spot that says she’s always been “fearless.” It comes shortly after Donald Trump made his first significant media buy in Wisconsin of the campaign. Harris’ campaign said her new spot
From WisPolitics … — A Door County judge today rejected a challenge to the absentee envelopes the state Elections Commission approved a year ago. Judge David Weber also shot down a motion from an Amberg man to require those who request an absentee ballot through MyVote.wi.gov to return a signed
Not all the Democratic candidates in Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District support full marijuana legalization. Brad Cook, D-Pardeeville, said he would only support legalization for medical uses, for now, while Karen DeSanto, D-Baraboo, and Kyle Kunicki, D-Merrimac, both said they support full legalization of marijuana.
From WisPolitics … — Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin rejected GOP assertions President Biden was shoved aside by top Democratic donors and party leaders as delegates start voting this week to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris. “What I was hearing from is not some elite or donor class,” Baldwin
Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! From WisPolitics … — Groups have started investing in legislative races ahead of the Aug. 13 primaries, spending $259,324 between June 1 and today, according to independent expenditures
Amillia Heredia, 25, of Milwaukee is an intern with the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors working on getting her second masters degree from UW-Milwaukee. Sequanna Taylor, D-Milwaukee, 40, has served one term on the Milwaukee School Board.
Former state Rep. Joe Plouff, who served four terms from 1997 to 2005 and also spent time on the Menomonie City Council, is trying for a comeback. But first he’ll have to beat Caden Berg of Chippewa Falls, a manager and bartender at a local theater chain who served a term on the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors.
Two Democratic candidates, both former congressional candidates, are running in a primary for the heavily Dem 44th Assembly District seat in the Janesville area.