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WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Governor Tony Evers, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that Wisconsin will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for filing season 2025, enabling eligible Wisconsin taxpayers with an
Josefine Jaynes, at age 18 took a gap year after high school to run for the state Assembly and try to flip a southwestern GOP seat once held by Democrat Pat Lucey. That didn’t work out. But now she’s a UW-Madison student from southwestern Wisconsin’s Readstown and part of the Wisconsin delegation to the Democratic National Convention – being inspired by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), today announced that Wisconsin will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for filing season 2025, enabling eligible Wisconsin taxpayers with an option to file their taxes
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Time and again, my home state has determined the political fortune of our country, and this year will be no different.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is out with a new TV ad knocking GOP rival Eric Hovde over his comment that women spend too much time focused on what’s going on in Hollywood.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: “EMILYs List is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in this
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it continues developing its advanced materials technology. Katy Jinkins, the company’s CEO and co-founder, yesterday addressed a crowd of
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the CAP Services Family Crisis Center and Waupaca County District Attorney Kat Turner, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display of silhouettes
The New York Post reports Tammy Baldwin is refusing to disclose potential financial conflicts of interest with her partner, a Wall Street wealth advisor who serves “ultra-high-net-worth” clients. “Tammy Baldwin does not disclose Maria Brisbane’s assets or Wall Street clients despite the
At a time where Republicans and Democrats cannot seem to agree on anything, giving people an opportunity at owning a home may be an exception. Home ownership is the greatest generational wealth builder in America and a critical path to prosperity.
MADISON – Yesterday, the New York Post published an article drawing attention to a potential financial conflict of interest from Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Wisconsin voters deserve to know whether Sen. Baldwin is using inside information to help her partner, Maria Brisbane, and her ‘ultra rich’
Before flinging too many stones at their neighbor, Wisconsin Republicans might want to ponder why it is that Minnesota’s economy in a seven-year period grew 11% to Wisconsin’s 8%, and wages in the Gopher state rose 9.7% compared to our 6.4%.
WASHINGTON – One Nation, a public policy organization dedicated to promoting commonsense legislative solutions, today released a new TV ad in Wisconsin discussing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s support for amnesty for illegal immigrants, including convicted criminals. The ad, entitled “Charges,” is part of a
The headlines from the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago included news that legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor got bumped but country artists Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell performed for attendees. It speaks to the power of music that politicians from both parties want to tap into.
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz rallied with supporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Democratic Delegates gathered in Chicago to hold a celebratory roll call of Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination as President of the United States. Democratic Party
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks in Milwaukee this evening, A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding the Vice President for prioritizing the Badger State on the heels of unveiling her new economic policy agenda aimed at lowering
Recently, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a comprehensive overview of the education landscape in Milwaukee. The report is likely eye-opening for many—and shows just how far behind Milwaukee’s students are in comparison to the rest of the state and the nation. But, much of the media coverage of this report seems to focus on the notion that education reform has failed in the city.
Milwaukee, WI- As Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Wisconsin for the sixth time this year, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out her failed efforts to secure the border. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Between the rallies
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Governor Tony Evers, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that Wisconsin will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for filing season 2025, enabling eligible Wisconsin taxpayers with an option to file their taxes online directly with the IRS
Josefine Jaynes, at age 18 took a gap year after high school to run for the state Assembly and try to flip a southwestern GOP seat once held by Democrat Pat Lucey. That didn’t work out. But now she’s a UW-Madison student from southwestern Wisconsin’s Readstown and part of the Wisconsin delegation to the Democratic National Convention – being inspired by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
… 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.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), today announced that Wisconsin will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for filing season 2025, enabling eligible Wisconsin taxpayers with an option to file their taxes online directly with the IRS for free. According to the U.S.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2024 unemployment rates decreased
Time and again, my home state has determined the political fortune of our country, and this year will be no different.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is out with a new TV ad knocking GOP rival Eric Hovde over his comment that women spend too much time focused on what’s going on in Hollywood.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: “EMILYs List is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in this election to replace anti-abortion extremist Rep. Derrick Van Orden. As
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it continues developing its advanced materials technology. Katy Jinkins, the company’s CEO and co-founder, yesterday addressed a crowd of investors, fellow entrepreneurs and other attendees of the Greater Madison
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the CAP Services Family Crisis Center and Waupaca County District Attorney Kat Turner, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display of silhouettes at the Waupaca County Courthouse. The display is available to
The New York Post reports Tammy Baldwin is refusing to disclose potential financial conflicts of interest with her partner, a Wall Street wealth advisor who serves “ultra-high-net-worth” clients. “Tammy Baldwin does not disclose Maria Brisbane’s assets or Wall Street clients despite the fact that Brisbane and her clients could benefit from Baldwin’s
At a time where Republicans and Democrats cannot seem to agree on anything, giving people an opportunity at owning a home may be an exception. Home ownership is the greatest generational wealth builder in America and a critical path to prosperity.
MADISON – Yesterday, the New York Post published an article drawing attention to a potential financial conflict of interest from Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Wisconsin voters deserve to know whether Sen. Baldwin is using inside information to help her partner, Maria Brisbane, and her ‘ultra rich’ clients cash in big. There are massive conflicts of interest
Before flinging too many stones at their neighbor, Wisconsin Republicans might want to ponder why it is that Minnesota’s economy in a seven-year period grew 11% to Wisconsin’s 8%, and wages in the Gopher state rose 9.7% compared to our 6.4%.
WASHINGTON – One Nation, a public policy organization dedicated to promoting commonsense legislative solutions, today released a new TV ad in Wisconsin discussing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s support for amnesty for illegal immigrants, including convicted criminals. The ad, entitled “Charges,” is part of a $7.5 advocacy ad effort running on broadcast and cable television,
The headlines from the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago included news that legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor got bumped but country artists Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell performed for attendees. It speaks to the power of music that politicians from both parties want to tap into.
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz rallied with supporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Democratic Delegates gathered in Chicago to hold a celebratory roll call of Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination as President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tonight is
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks in Milwaukee this evening, A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding the Vice President for prioritizing the Badger State on the heels of unveiling her new economic policy agenda aimed at lowering costs and helping working families get ahead. “Vice President Harris’
Recently, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a comprehensive overview of the education landscape in Milwaukee. The report is likely eye-opening for many—and shows just how far behind Milwaukee’s students are in comparison to the rest of the state and the nation. But, much of the media coverage of this report seems to focus on the notion that education reform has failed in the city.
Milwaukee, WI- As Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Wisconsin for the sixth time this year, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out her failed efforts to secure the border. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Between the rallies and rhetoric, Vice President Kamala Harris is desperately attempting to