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U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde in a WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interview said he would “totally recuse myself” from the California bank he owns and step away from his business holdings if he defeats U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, in November.
As the primary elections approach, H.O.T. Government urges Wisconsin citizens to hold their State Assembly Representatives and State Senators accountable by asking critical questions that impact the integrity of our state’s electoral process. We encourage you to seek clear and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County, which resulted in a fish kill in Dutchman Creek. On Tuesday,
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the RNC listing Wisconsin billionaire and Trump campaign donor Diane Hendricks as an “everyday American” on today’s speaker program: “Diane Hendricks is a Republican mega donor worth
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment and total nonfarm jobs during June 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped secure $7.2 million for a first-of-its-kind energy storage project to replace a soon-to-be-retired coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin. The groundbreaking project, funded through the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will
MADISON – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement after being honored with an Early Detection Life Savers Award from the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: “I’m honored to receive this award and proud to support this important
Yesterday, on their lunch break, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and members of the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin hosted a brat fry in Madison to highlight the contrast facing union members when they vote this November: Between
Donald Trump is an existential threat to American health care. After Trump tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he is threatening to do it again — even as 45 million Americans rely on the law for
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin Wednesday filed a series of open records requests related to the conduct of out-of-state law enforcement agencies brought to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. The records requests follow the July 16 killing of Samuel
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new addition to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Canine team with Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Bo. Bo joins ADC Tutty as the second ADC
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed June 18, 2024, as “Culver’s Day” across Wisconsin and is set to join Craig and Lea Culver, Culver’s Franchising Team Members, and members of the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s Congressional campaign announced last week in its End-of-Quarter Financial Report that it had raised an incredible $891,005.84 in Q2, showcasing widespread grassroots support and a strong financial foundation as the campaign accelerates toward the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to promote safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices as hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state. Since the program’s creation in 1967,
MADISON, Wis. —On Monday, California bank owner Eric Hovde refused to answer questions about how he is a walking conflict of interest. When asked about his financial entanglement with his bank, Hovde refused to answer how he would avoid conflicts of interest if
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Senator J.D. Vance’s remarks to the Republican National Convention: “Today, new reporting revealed J.D. Vance in his own words expressing what we’ve long understood: that he ‘would like
Milwaukee WI- The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is ecstatic to announce that the Milwaukee Police Association has dropped their lawsuit in opposition to Standard Operating Procedure 575. The Milwaukee Alliance has been fighting for SOP 575 since
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, at the RNC in Milwaukee today said Republicans are in a good spot to secure House seats in play, but added “we can’t take our foot off the gas.”
Today’s theme is that stuff changes. For two nights the Republicans did a fair job of lowering the temperature on their rhetoric. I doubted they could keep it up. They didn’t.
U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde in a WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interview said he would “totally recuse myself” from the California bank he owns and step away from his business holdings if he defeats U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, in November.
As the primary elections approach, H.O.T. Government urges Wisconsin citizens to hold their State Assembly Representatives and State Senators accountable by asking critical questions that impact the integrity of our state’s electoral process. We encourage you to seek clear and satisfactory answers from your representatives on the following pressing issues:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County, which resulted in a fish kill in Dutchman Creek. On Tuesday, July 16, the DNR was notified via the DNR Spills
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the RNC listing Wisconsin billionaire and Trump campaign donor Diane Hendricks as an “everyday American” on today’s speaker program: “Diane Hendricks is a Republican mega donor worth $21 billion and easily one of the richest people in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment and total nonfarm jobs during June 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new record for total employment, released today by DWD,
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped secure $7.2 million for a first-of-its-kind energy storage project to replace a soon-to-be-retired coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin. The groundbreaking project, funded through the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a new way to store excess energy to be
MADISON – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement after being honored with an Early Detection Life Savers Award from the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: “I’m honored to receive this award and proud to support this important healthcare improvement”, said Rep. Emerson. “Women shouldn’t be forced to
Yesterday, on their lunch break, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and members of the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin hosted a brat fry in Madison to highlight the contrast facing union members when they vote this November: Between Donald Trump’s dark Project 2025 agenda — which would tax
Donald Trump is an existential threat to American health care. After Trump tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he is threatening to do it again — even as 45 million Americans rely on the law for coverage. Not only has Trump vowed to repeal the ACA,
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin Wednesday filed a series of open records requests related to the conduct of out-of-state law enforcement agencies brought to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. The records requests follow the July 16 killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr. by Columbus, Ohio Police, spurring outrage and confusion in
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new addition to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Canine team with Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Bo. Bo joins ADC Tutty as the second ADC in the State of Wisconsin. Bo assists Special Agents and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed June 18, 2024, as “Culver’s Day” across Wisconsin and is set to join Craig and Lea Culver, Culver’s Franchising Team Members, and members of the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise. A copy of the governor’s “Culver’s Day” proclamation is
(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s Congressional campaign announced last week in its End-of-Quarter Financial Report that it had raised an incredible $891,005.84 in Q2, showcasing widespread grassroots support and a strong financial foundation as the campaign accelerates toward the 2024 congressional elections. This positions Dr. Kristin Lyerly as the highest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to promote safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices as hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state. Since the program’s creation in 1967, more than 20,000 volunteer instructors have trained and certified more
MADISON, Wis. —On Monday, California bank owner Eric Hovde refused to answer questions about how he is a walking conflict of interest. When asked about his financial entanglement with his bank, Hovde refused to answer how he would avoid conflicts of interest if he were profiting from being the owner of Sunwest Bank
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Senator J.D. Vance’s remarks to the Republican National Convention: “Today, new reporting revealed J.D. Vance in his own words expressing what we’ve long understood: that he ‘would like abortion to be illegal nationally.’ Nothing J.D. Vance said from
Milwaukee WI- The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is ecstatic to announce that the Milwaukee Police Association has dropped their lawsuit in opposition to Standard Operating Procedure 575. The Milwaukee Alliance has been fighting for SOP 575 since Memorial Day Weekend of 2021. This SOP will force the
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters in recognition of my perfect score on the Wisconsin Conservation
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, at the RNC in Milwaukee today said Republicans are in a good spot to secure House seats in play, but added “we can’t take our foot off the gas.”
Today’s theme is that stuff changes. For two nights the Republicans did a fair job of lowering the temperature on their rhetoric. I doubted they could keep it up. They didn’t.