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MADISON, Wis. — With the GOP pushing two misleading amendment questions on the August 13th primary ballot, Wisconsinites are sharing how these amendments will jeopardize funding for critical programs. See what they’re saying below: Wisconsin State Journal: “Voters should keep the governor
WHAT: The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression are holding a protest and vigil in front of the Hyatt Regency to demand transparency, accountability, and justice. WHO: D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family and the Milwaukee
Trump-endorsed 8th CD candidate Tony Wied has launched a new “Secure the Border,” TV ad. In the 30-second ad, Wied called himself a “political outsider” who will “fight to secure the border, finish President Trump’s border wall, crack down on
Rep. Katrina Shankland’s campaign launched three new ads highlighting her record as a state lawmaker and her support for access to reproductive care and public education. The ads will run on TV and multiple mediums ahead of the primary, according
Dem Rebecca Cooke’s 3rd CD campaign has announced a six-figure investment in a new TV and digital ad buy featuring a Wisconsin woman who says she doesn’t trust incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to make decisions about her medical
MEETING: Property and Casualty Advisory Council Meeting DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 125 South Webster St. Room 227, Madison, WI 53707 OR Via Zoom Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment
Protect Wisconsin’s Constitution, a group opposed to two amendments on the August ballot, is launching a more than $1 million buy on broadcast and cable TV that says the proposals were “designed to trick voters.” The ad will air statewide on
Republican Roger Roth is out with the first TV ad of his 8th CD bid, promising to stand with Donald Trump to “rebuild America.” The former president has endorsed Tony Wied in the three-way primary that includes state Sen. Andre Jacque, R-De
MADISON, Wis. — Hovde’s said nothing, because he knows he’s a walking conflict of interest…. 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
Effort to Bring Accountability to Problematic Spending Practices by Wisconsin Governors The News: IRG Action Fund and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty have launched a six-figure, public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two Constitutional Amendments on the ballot
Baldwin said she was “deeply disappointed” Netanyahu didn’t use his time to lay out a plan to end the war in Gaza, bring home hostages, boost humanitarian assistance into Gaza and move toward a two-state solution. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans praised Netanyahu and blasted Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Dem presidential nominee, for failing to attend his speech.
Democrats Up and Down the Ballot Rally to Ensure Victory in Wisconsin (Green Bay, WI ) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, along with a coalition of Democratic state legislative candidates, are proud to announce their united endorsement of Kamala Harris for
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31.
In a new YouTube digital ad, Priorities USA Action today launched the first Harris-Trump contrast ad of the 2024 cycle with a $250k ad buy in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arizona. This new ad, “Denied,” focused on Chloe Harris being
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10). Widely recognized as an independent problem solver in the House of Representatives, Rep. Schneider cited Cooke’s unique background and common-sense approach to getting things done
Longtime Democratic leader representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District endorses Shankland to unseat Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore, representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s campaign released a new ad featuring a man who says it “pisses me off” when Eric Hovde says “farmers don’t work hard.” Baldwin’s campaign said the ad is running statewide. Through next week, Baldwin has $20
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Benjamin Lindsay to serve as Ozaukee County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Adam Gerol’s appointment to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. Lindsay
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Oval Office Address: “Tonight’s address confirmed what we already knew – it’s time for change. The continued “threat to democracy” claim is as insincere as it is dishonest.
MADISON, Wis. — With the GOP pushing two misleading amendment questions on the August 13th primary ballot, Wisconsinites are sharing how these amendments will jeopardize funding for critical programs. See what they’re saying below: Wisconsin State Journal: “Voters should keep the governor in charge of handling emergency federal relief, as has been
WHAT: The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression are holding a protest and vigil in front of the Hyatt Regency to demand transparency, accountability, and justice. WHO: D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression WHEN: Thursday, July 25th,
Trump-endorsed 8th CD candidate Tony Wied has launched a new “Secure the Border,” TV ad. In the 30-second ad, Wied called himself a “political outsider” who will “fight to secure the border, finish President Trump’s border wall, crack down on cartels and stop the flow of deadly drugs.” The ad
Rep. Katrina Shankland’s campaign launched three new ads highlighting her record as a state lawmaker and her support for access to reproductive care and public education. The ads will run on TV and multiple mediums ahead of the primary, according to the Shankland campaign release. A spokesperson for Shankland’s campaign
Dem Rebecca Cooke’s 3rd CD campaign has announced a six-figure investment in a new TV and digital ad buy featuring a Wisconsin woman who says she doesn’t trust incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to make decisions about her medical care. The spot shows Eau Claire nonprofit leader Cooke speaking with Jackson
MEETING: Property and Casualty Advisory Council Meeting DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 125 South Webster St. Room 227, Madison, WI 53707 OR Via Zoom Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to our OCI Press Notification service. 20240821MtgNot-P… Please log in to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment courts and diversion programs. “Treatment and diversion programs make communities
Protect Wisconsin’s Constitution, a group opposed to two amendments on the August ballot, is launching a more than $1 million buy on broadcast and cable TV that says the proposals were “designed to trick voters.” The ad will air statewide on broadcast and cable TV. The narrator in the spot says
Republican Roger Roth is out with the first TV ad of his 8th CD bid, promising to stand with Donald Trump to “rebuild America.” The former president has endorsed Tony Wied in the three-way primary that includes state Sen. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere. Roth’s campaign said it is spending $95,000 on the
MADISON, Wis. — Hovde’s said nothing, because he knows he’s a walking conflict of interest…. 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.
Effort to Bring Accountability to Problematic Spending Practices by Wisconsin Governors The News: IRG Action Fund and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty have launched a six-figure, public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two Constitutional Amendments on the ballot during the August 13th Primary Election. Both organizations believe that
Baldwin said she was “deeply disappointed” Netanyahu didn’t use his time to lay out a plan to end the war in Gaza, bring home hostages, boost humanitarian assistance into Gaza and move toward a two-state solution. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans praised Netanyahu and blasted Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Dem presidential nominee, for failing to attend his speech.
Democrats Up and Down the Ballot Rally to Ensure Victory in Wisconsin (Green Bay, WI ) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, along with a coalition of Democratic state legislative candidates, are proud to announce their united endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. With this show of solidarity, Democrats in the Northeast
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will
In a new YouTube digital ad, Priorities USA Action today launched the first Harris-Trump contrast ad of the 2024 cycle with a $250k ad buy in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arizona. This new ad, “Denied,” focused on Chloe Harris being denied an abortion in Phoenix the day after Roe V. Wade was
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10). Widely recognized as an independent problem solver in the House of Representatives, Rep. Schneider cited Cooke’s unique background and common-sense approach to getting things done when announcing his support. “Rebecca Cooke’s lived experience and upbringing
Longtime Democratic leader representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District endorses Shankland to unseat Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore, representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the state’s 3rd Congressional District. Alongside Congressman Mark Pocan, Rep. Moore…
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s campaign released a new ad featuring a man who says it “pisses me off” when Eric Hovde says “farmers don’t work hard.” Baldwin’s campaign said the ad is running statewide. Through next week, Baldwin has $20 million in buys since the start of the campaign, according
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Benjamin Lindsay to serve as Ozaukee County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Adam Gerol’s appointment to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. Lindsay will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Oval Office Address: “Tonight’s address confirmed what we already knew – it’s time for change. The continued “threat to democracy” claim is as insincere as it is dishonest. It’s hard to take the left seriously when they mock