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WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2024) – Today, Priorities USA, in partnership with the NAACP, launched a seven-figure digital ad campaign encouraging Black voters to make their voices heard in the states of Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The ads will run
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Today, non-partisan analysts at Energy Innovation released new modelingdetailing the potential impacts of Project 2025 in each state. The new analysis compares two scenarios—one in which the radical Project 2025 agenda is implemented and another where the historic climate achievements of
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Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s plans to visit Juneau, Wisconsin: “Every time Donald Trump comes to Wisconsin, voters see that he’s not looking out for them –
Today, Team Harris-Walz launched Native Americans for Harris-Walz alongside Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Democratic National Committee Native American Caucus Chair Clara Pratte, and Tribal organizers from key states. Native Americans for Harris-Walz is a national organizing program to continue engaging and mobilizing within
(Sturgeon Bay) – Too many snowbirds aren’t returning home when winter ends. A significant tax cut offered by two local lawmakers may encourage seniors to come back home to Wisconsin. On Tuesday, Representative Joel Kitchens joined Representative David Steffen of
The slate of GOP electors picked won’t be “relevant” if Kamala Harris wins Wisconsin this fall and wouldn’t meet if the state Elections Commission certifies the vice president as the winner of the state’s 10 electoral votes, a Republican Party spokesperson said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-ever inspection strategies to stop drug smuggling by commercial
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will sponsor a series of mill tours at several forest product manufacturing facilities across the state Oct. 14-18, 2024. Attendees will have the chance to see how products
A report from a UW-Madison working group says the university’s culture around entrepreneurship “emphasizes gatekeeping and risk management,” weakening its ability to attract startup talent. The university yesterday released a report called “Empowering the Wisconsin Idea: The Future of Entrepreneurship
In a debate where JD Vance lied and lied and lied, Tim Walz did double duty. In addition to making his own case, Walz had to defend the truth.
It was nice to see two guys disagreeing agreeably.
Tim Walz’s rise is about more than being an endearing Midwestern dad. There’s policy achievements and a sense of urgency at the core of his ascent, and that’s exactly what Democrats need right now.
In November, a referendum will ask whether “only” citizens should have the right to vote. … This referendum, framed as a matter of legal clarity, is a smokescreen for an exclusionary agenda that seeks to marginalize already vulnerable populations.
Perhaps not trusting the will of the fickle American voter, Democrats have increasingly looked to noncitizens to give themselves a permanent majority. It’s no coincidence that the “pathway to citizenship” they support for the untold millions of illegal immigrants allowed into the country under the Biden-Harris also includes a “pathway to voting.” They want a new electoral base.
What’s been going on these past several months, mostly flying beneath the radar, are massive campaigns to purge voter rolls and new legislation in several states to hold down the vote of any population segment that they suspect might vote against them.
Why the two presidential candidates don’t listen to self-insured managers of health care is a mystery. The reality, though, is that politicians listen to consultants and wonks who have never paid a health care bill for a group of workers.
Four factors are at work that could combine to explode Wisconsin’s already extremely high property tax burden.
Every October in Wisconsin, the seasons start to change, and we brace ourselves for the cold days ahead. Preparing our homes now can help us stay warm and comfortable throughout the winter months. Recently, Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October 2nd as Energy
WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2024) – Today, Priorities USA, in partnership with the NAACP, launched a seven-figure digital ad campaign encouraging Black voters to make their voices heard in the states of Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The ads will run through Election Day. The ads, Gail and Been About It, focus on Black
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Today, non-partisan analysts at Energy Innovation released new modelingdetailing the potential impacts of Project 2025 in each state. The new analysis compares two scenarios—one in which the radical Project 2025 agenda is implemented and another where the historic climate achievements of the Biden-Harris administration are protected and recent state progress is
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Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s plans to visit Juneau, Wisconsin: “Every time Donald Trump comes to Wisconsin, voters see that he’s not looking out for them – he’s just looking out for himself. Just yesterday, Trump promised
Today, Team Harris-Walz launched Native Americans for Harris-Walz alongside Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Democratic National Committee Native American Caucus Chair Clara Pratte, and Tribal organizers from key states. Native Americans for Harris-Walz is a national organizing program to continue engaging and mobilizing within Native American communities across th… Please log in to access
(Sturgeon Bay) – Too many snowbirds aren’t returning home when winter ends. A significant tax cut offered by two local lawmakers may encourage seniors to come back home to Wisconsin. On Tuesday, Representative Joel Kitchens joined Representative David Steffen of Green Bay to unveil their plan to eliminate income taxes
The slate of GOP electors picked won’t be “relevant” if Kamala Harris wins Wisconsin this fall and wouldn’t meet if the state Elections Commission certifies the vice president as the winner of the state’s 10 electoral votes, a Republican Party spokesperson said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-ever inspection strategies to stop drug smuggling by commercial aircraft, railroads, vehicles, and ships. The legislation would boost state,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will sponsor a series of mill tours at several forest product manufacturing facilities across the state Oct. 14-18, 2024. Attendees will have the chance to see how products are made from Wisconsin’s forest resources and learn about the many
A report from a UW-Madison working group says the university’s culture around entrepreneurship “emphasizes gatekeeping and risk management,” weakening its ability to attract startup talent. The university yesterday released a report called “Empowering the Wisconsin Idea: The Future of Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,” authored by a group of
In a debate where JD Vance lied and lied and lied, Tim Walz did double duty. In addition to making his own case, Walz had to defend the truth.
It was nice to see two guys disagreeing agreeably.
Tim Walz’s rise is about more than being an endearing Midwestern dad. There’s policy achievements and a sense of urgency at the core of his ascent, and that’s exactly what Democrats need right now.
In November, a referendum will ask whether “only” citizens should have the right to vote. … This referendum, framed as a matter of legal clarity, is a smokescreen for an exclusionary agenda that seeks to marginalize already vulnerable populations.
Perhaps not trusting the will of the fickle American voter, Democrats have increasingly looked to noncitizens to give themselves a permanent majority. It’s no coincidence that the “pathway to citizenship” they support for the untold millions of illegal immigrants allowed into the country under the Biden-Harris also includes a “pathway to voting.” They want a new electoral base.
What’s been going on these past several months, mostly flying beneath the radar, are massive campaigns to purge voter rolls and new legislation in several states to hold down the vote of any population segment that they suspect might vote against them.
Why the two presidential candidates don’t listen to self-insured managers of health care is a mystery. The reality, though, is that politicians listen to consultants and wonks who have never paid a health care bill for a group of workers.
Four factors are at work that could combine to explode Wisconsin’s already extremely high property tax burden.
Every October in Wisconsin, the seasons start to change, and we brace ourselves for the cold days ahead. Preparing our homes now can help us stay warm and comfortable throughout the winter months. Recently, Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October 2nd as Energy Efficiency Day to raise awareness of energy efficiency home improvements that