
DSCC ad brands Hovde ‘a straight-up jerk’
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is out with a new TV ad that calls GOP businessman Eric Hovde “a straight-up jerk.”
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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is out with a new TV ad that calls GOP businessman Eric Hovde “a straight-up jerk.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Navy veterans Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act. This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison remains a top destination for talented students from the state, the nation and the world, with a record-setting 65,933 applicants for this year’s fall freshman class. The university enrolled 8,516 freshmen, its second-largest freshman
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA),in honor of Coastal Awareness Month, today announced the Wisconsin Executive Residence has completed the final phase of a project to restore the property’s natural shoreline along Lake Mendota by planting native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
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MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UWs highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler responded to the shocking news that Banco Azteca, a Mexican bank long reported to be used by drug cartels and cut off by other US banks for that reason, flew $26 million of cash
On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris rallied a roaring crowd of over 10,500 Wisconsinites in Madison, Wisconsin – driving a stark contrast between her new way forward to cut costs, protect our fundamental freedoms, and ensure that Americans not only get
Today, the Peter Barca for Congress campaign released a new digital ad showcasing Peter’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and keeping communities safe. “Trusted” features local law enforcement leaders who trust Peter to continue fighting for them in Congress, including
South Milwaukee, WI – On Monday, September 23rd, State Senator Chris Larson joined school officials, parents, and community members at a press event in South Milwaukee to illustrate how insufficient state support for special education is helping fuel a school
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week concluded his back-to-school tour, visiting nine University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses to celebrate and welcome educators, students, staff, and administrators back to school for the 2024-25 school year, while highlighting his efforts

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The Stand with Crypto coalition, which recently stopped in Wisconsin as part of a swing state tour, aims to support domestic development of cryptocurrency and inform voters about where candidates stand on this currency. The national nonprofit group launched a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunting mentors to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The youth hunt offers hunters 15 years old and younger
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The fight to uphold the Constitution of the United States is more important today than ever in our nation’s history.

Truth doesn’t stop dangerous campaign rhetoric.

While we may think doom-and-gloom messaging will warn people of imminent threat and inspire them to rally in defiance, the reality is that leading with this kind of messaging runs a high risk of placing the listener in a defeatist, negative frame of mind.
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Harris had received so many endorsements from Teamsters joint councils and union locals in states across the country that her campaign is now touting the fact that units representing more than 1 million of the labor organization’s 1.3 million members are backing the Democratic ticket.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is out with a new TV ad that calls GOP businessman Eric Hovde “a straight-up jerk.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Navy veterans Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act. This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison remains a top destination for talented students from the state, the nation and the world, with a record-setting 65,933 applicants for this year’s fall freshman class. The university enrolled 8,516 freshmen, its second-largest freshman class. It also welcomed 1,375 new transfer students to campus
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA),in honor of Coastal Awareness Month, today announced the Wisconsin Executive Residence has completed the final phase of a project to restore the property’s natural shoreline along Lake Mendota by planting native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
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MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UWs highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2024 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler responded to the shocking news that Banco Azteca, a Mexican bank long reported to be used by drug cartels and cut off by other US banks for that reason, flew $26 million of cash across the US – Mexico Border directly to Eric Hovde’s
On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris rallied a roaring crowd of over 10,500 Wisconsinites in Madison, Wisconsin – driving a stark contrast between her new way forward to cut costs, protect our fundamental freedoms, and ensure that Americans not only get by, but get ahead, and Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025
Today, the Peter Barca for Congress campaign released a new digital ad showcasing Peter’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and keeping communities safe. “Trusted” features local law enforcement leaders who trust Peter to continue fighting for them in Congress, including retired Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden, retired Kenosha Assistant Chief
South Milwaukee, WI – On Monday, September 23rd, State Senator Chris Larson joined school officials, parents, and community members at a press event in South Milwaukee to illustrate how insufficient state support for special education is helping fuel a school referendum boom across Wisconsin. Said Larson: “The gerrymandered Republican-controlled state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week concluded his back-to-school tour, visiting nine University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses to celebrate and welcome educators, students, staff, and administrators back to school for the 2024-25 school year, while highlighting his efforts to increase state support for the UW System by over

Health care is on the line. Vote health care security, not fear.

The Stand with Crypto coalition, which recently stopped in Wisconsin as part of a swing state tour, aims to support domestic development of cryptocurrency and inform voters about where candidates stand on this currency. The national nonprofit group launched a little more than a year ago and spent much of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunting mentors to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The youth hunt offers hunters 15 years old and younger the chance to learn hunting techniques and develop a connection
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

The fight to uphold the Constitution of the United States is more important today than ever in our nation’s history.

Truth doesn’t stop dangerous campaign rhetoric.

While we may think doom-and-gloom messaging will warn people of imminent threat and inspire them to rally in defiance, the reality is that leading with this kind of messaging runs a high risk of placing the listener in a defeatist, negative frame of mind.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

Harris had received so many endorsements from Teamsters joint councils and union locals in states across the country that her campaign is now touting the fact that units representing more than 1 million of the labor organization’s 1.3 million members are backing the Democratic ticket.