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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner detailed how Democrats are going on offense to flip the Wisconsin State Legislature. Now, after Governor Tony Evers signed fair maps into law, Democrats are running competitive races across the state to win seats in
A special edition of Capitol Chats reviews the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WisPolitics President Jeff Mayers speaks with Stan Milam of the Janesville Gazette, Grace Segers of The New Republic, Ruth Conniff of the Wisconsin Examiner and Matt Smith of WISN TV, co-host of WisPolitics partner show, “UpFront.”
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how recent primary results may impact the general election and legislative control. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated gelding in Marquette County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a
(Green Bay, Wis.) Hundreds of CASA volunteers, leaders, social workers, lawyers and community members will come together in September for a day of learning how to better serve Wisconsin’s most vulnerable children in need. The Wisconsin CASA Association Conference will take place
The state Supreme Court, just three days after getting the case, gave the Green Party until Friday to respond to a suit seeking to keep it from placing a candidate on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot. In her dissent from Thursday’s order,
Earlier this Summer, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) e-mailed every Republican, Democratic and Independent candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly that was placed on the ballot for the upcoming August 13th partisan primary election, inviting them to proactively
Green Bay, WI – Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, announced an endorsement from the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. The endorsement comes after numerous high profile national groups and elected officials have come out in support of her campaign
Madison, WI – As the Democratic National Convention is underway, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak (AFP-WI) released the following statement: “Tammy Baldwin’s support of the radical Biden-Harris agenda is directly responsible for making life more expensive for Wisconsinites. “While she
MADISON, Wis. — On the last night of the DNC following a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “In Wisconsin our motto is Forward—and as we heard from Tammy Baldwin on stage tonight, that’s
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “For four days, Democrats peddled nothing but recycled platitudes devoid of substance
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today released the following statement after Sen. Baldwin’s speech at the DNC:“Sen. Baldwin’s record doesn’t match her rhetoric. From record high inflation to the border crisis and a broken healthcare system, everyday Wisconsinites are struggling because
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Tammy Baldwin’s address to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “After more than two decades in Washington, career politician Tammy Baldwin has little to say
MADISON, Wis. — This evening, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to call out Donald Trump for his plans to cut Social Security and Medicare, and to laud Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for their support
Democrats are declaring the Biden administration’s first round of price caps on prescription drugs a victory for patients. But neither the price controls nor other drug provisions under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act are anything to celebrate.
Both parties had successful conventions. Only 80 miles apart on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee and Chicago, both even enjoyed the cool breezes and clear, blue skies of a Great Lakes summer.
In the critical contest to appeal to swing-state voters in the Upper Midwest, the Kamala Harris campaign could not have come up with a better running mate than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz if they made one in a lab.
The radicals assembled in Chicago this week under the banner of joy and hope, but their rhetoric was filled with anger and hatred. Their actions and proposals, however, are far worse for the future of America.
Epic’s User Group Meeting annually offers a themed surprise for thousands of visitors, so it was no shock when founder Judy Faulkner appeared on stage Aug. 20 in the company’s Deep Space Auditorium dressed as “Lady Swan,” a variation on Mother Goose and in keeping with a larger story-telling motif.
Inflation is a very simple concept and yet almost everyone gets its wrong. This misunderstanding is the result of a concerted effort to confuse the public and prevent blame from being assigned to those responsible for its creation.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner detailed how Democrats are going on offense to flip the Wisconsin State Legislature. Now, after Governor Tony Evers signed fair maps into law, Democrats are running competitive races across the state to win seats in the Assembly and Senate. With Democratic candidates are running in
A special edition of Capitol Chats reviews the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WisPolitics President Jeff Mayers speaks with Stan Milam of the Janesville Gazette, Grace Segers of The New Republic, Ruth Conniff of the Wisconsin Examiner and Matt Smith of WISN TV, co-host of WisPolitics partner show, “UpFront.”
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how recent primary results may impact the general election and legislative control. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated gelding in Marquette County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. In 2023, DATCP documented five cases of
(Green Bay, Wis.) Hundreds of CASA volunteers, leaders, social workers, lawyers and community members will come together in September for a day of learning how to better serve Wisconsin’s most vulnerable children in need. The Wisconsin CASA Association Conference will take place on Saturday, September 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in
The state Supreme Court, just three days after getting the case, gave the Green Party until Friday to respond to a suit seeking to keep it from placing a candidate on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot. In her dissent from Thursday’s order, conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley accused the majority of “bending over
Earlier this Summer, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) e-mailed every Republican, Democratic and Independent candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly that was placed on the ballot for the upcoming August 13th partisan primary election, inviting them to proactively contact us to inform us of their support nonpartisan redistricting
Green Bay, WI – Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, announced an endorsement from the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. The endorsement comes after numerous high profile national groups and elected officials have come out in support of her campaign and after she topped the entire field in fundraising. “The
Madison, WI – As the Democratic National Convention is underway, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak (AFP-WI) released the following statement: “Tammy Baldwin’s support of the radical Biden-Harris agenda is directly responsible for making life more expensive for Wisconsinites. “While she attempted to seem relatable on tonight’s stage, the reality is,
MADISON, Wis. — On the last night of the DNC following a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “In Wisconsin our motto is Forward—and as we heard from Tammy Baldwin on stage tonight, that’s exactly the direction Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “For four days, Democrats peddled nothing but recycled platitudes devoid of substance to the American people. This convention was not democracy in
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today released the following statement after Sen. Baldwin’s speech at the DNC:“Sen. Baldwin’s record doesn’t match her rhetoric. From record high inflation to the border crisis and a broken healthcare system, everyday Wisconsinites are struggling because of VP Harris and Sen. Baldwin’s failed policies. It’s time
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Tammy Baldwin’s address to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “After more than two decades in Washington, career politician Tammy Baldwin has little to say or offer to Wisconsin besides more inflation and lawlessness at
MADISON, Wis. — This evening, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to call out Donald Trump for his plans to cut Social Security and Medicare, and to laud Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for their support of the programs. Following Senator Baldwin’s address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democrats are declaring the Biden administration’s first round of price caps on prescription drugs a victory for patients. But neither the price controls nor other drug provisions under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act are anything to celebrate.
Both parties had successful conventions. Only 80 miles apart on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee and Chicago, both even enjoyed the cool breezes and clear, blue skies of a Great Lakes summer.
In the critical contest to appeal to swing-state voters in the Upper Midwest, the Kamala Harris campaign could not have come up with a better running mate than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz if they made one in a lab.
The radicals assembled in Chicago this week under the banner of joy and hope, but their rhetoric was filled with anger and hatred. Their actions and proposals, however, are far worse for the future of America.
Epic’s User Group Meeting annually offers a themed surprise for thousands of visitors, so it was no shock when founder Judy Faulkner appeared on stage Aug. 20 in the company’s Deep Space Auditorium dressed as “Lady Swan,” a variation on Mother Goose and in keeping with a larger story-telling motif.
Inflation is a very simple concept and yet almost everyone gets its wrong. This misunderstanding is the result of a concerted effort to confuse the public and prevent blame from being assigned to those responsible for its creation.