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United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad announced that on July 12, 2024, Johanna Grace (age: 34) plead guilty to providing marijuana and a cellular telephone to an inmate of the Waukesha County Jail, in violation of Title 18, United States
GLAAD: Media covering the Republican National Convention must include accurate information and context to explain the positions of the candidates, elected officials, and commentators on the critical issues impacting LGBTQ people. (Friday, July 12, 2024) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian,
President Donald J. Trump’s Convention Will Provide a Platform and Voice for Workers, Veterans and Families MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As final preparations are underway for the 2024 Republican National Convention, the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements and Donald J. Trump Campaign
“I have shared my condolences directly with D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family. They have suffered a loss under circumstances that no family should have to endure. “I appreciate the work of the Milwaukee Police and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office as
President Donald J. Trump’s Convention Will Provide a Platform and Voice for Workers, Veterans and Families MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As final preparations are underway for the 2024 Republican National Convention, the Donald J. Trump Campaign and the Republican National Convention’s Committee on
In a U.S. House of Representatives floor speech yesterday, MAGA Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman said he hopes the country would “put together some sort of plan” to “work our way back to where America was in the 1960s” under a second
As numerous former RNC convention speakers refuse to support Donald Trump (including his own former vice president, Mike Pence), DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “You won’t see Mike Pence taking the RNC stage with his former
MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from the Washington Post today revealed that Eric Hovde wants 24-hour GOP surveillance for ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin’s urban cities. Hovde also leaned into the “fake ballots” conspiracy theory at the center of the discredited right-wing film
MADISON, Wis. – On August 3rd, 2024, the Republican Party of Wisconsin will be opening a new Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, Republican National Committee, Trump campaign, and other state
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is advising the public that the Milwaukee State Office Building at 819 N. 6th Street falls within the perimeter of the Republican National Convention (RNC), and will be closed to the general public beginning Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m. It is expected that services will
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) both returned their blue slips to the Senate Judiciary Committee, giving their formal stamp of approval on their pick for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin,
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.
WHAT: The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 Press Conference regarding agreement with City of Milwaukee over march route for 7/15. WHO: Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 WHEN: Friday, July 12 at 4PM WHERE: Red Arrow Park
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Glenn Grothman went on a bizarre and misogynistic–but par for the course–rant about the “angry feminist movement,” calling for the United States to “work our way back” to the 1960s if Donald Trump wins a second term. Grothman,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #234, declaring a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties as communities continue to recover from flooding last week. “Communities in Northeastern Wisconsin are still recovering from abrupt
The Wisconsin delegation to the Republican National Convention features two former governors, Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, Tim Michels. It also includes a lot of party activists who have little name recognition.
The state Elections Commission recommended local clerks take precautions to ensure their absentee ballot drop boxes are secure, put in easily accessible areas and emptied regularly if they choose to use them again following last week’s state Supreme Court ruling.
State GOP Chair Brian Schimming said the Democratic Party is “a party in panic” amid fallout from last month’s presidential debate, while Republicans are unified behind Trump as they prepare to formally nominate him in Milwaukee next week.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention as national politics focuses on the Badger State. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her 2nd round of endorsers for her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. Ortiz-Velez released the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad announced that on July 12, 2024, Johanna Grace (age: 34) plead guilty to providing marijuana and a cellular telephone to an inmate of the Waukesha County Jail, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2(a), 1791(a)(1), 1791(b)(3), and 1791(b)(4). Publicly filed documents
GLAAD: Media covering the Republican National Convention must include accurate information and context to explain the positions of the candidates, elected officials, and commentators on the critical issues impacting LGBTQ people. (Friday, July 12, 2024) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, and
President Donald J. Trump’s Convention Will Provide a Platform and Voice for Workers, Veterans and Families MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As final preparations are underway for the 2024 Republican National Convention, the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements and Donald J. Trump Campaign are releasing a list of the everyday Americans who will
“I have shared my condolences directly with D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family. They have suffered a loss under circumstances that no family should have to endure. “I appreciate the work of the Milwaukee Police and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office as they advance the cause of justice. There are some significant
President Donald J. Trump’s Convention Will Provide a Platform and Voice for Workers, Veterans and Families MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As final preparations are underway for the 2024 Republican National Convention, the Donald J. Trump Campaign and the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements are releasing a list of the everyday Americans who
In a U.S. House of Representatives floor speech yesterday, MAGA Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman said he hopes the country would “put together some sort of plan” to “work our way back to where America was in the 1960s” under a second Donald Trump presidency. Like Donald Trump, Grothman has praised the
As numerous former RNC convention speakers refuse to support Donald Trump (including his own former vice president, Mike Pence), DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “You won’t see Mike Pence taking the RNC stage with his former boss Donald Trump — or endorsing him at all, for
MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from the Washington Post today revealed that Eric Hovde wants 24-hour GOP surveillance for ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin’s urban cities. Hovde also leaned into the “fake ballots” conspiracy theory at the center of the discredited right-wing film “2000 Mules.” Hovde has a history of sowing doubts in
MADISON, Wis. – On August 3rd, 2024, the Republican Party of Wisconsin will be opening a new Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, Republican National Committee, Trump campaign, and other state and local Republican campaigns. “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is advising the public that the Milwaukee State Office Building at 819 N. 6th Street falls within the perimeter of the Republican National Convention (RNC), and will be closed to the general public beginning Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m. It is expected that services will continue without disruption and the building will once again be
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) both returned their blue slips to the Senate Judiciary Committee, giving their formal stamp of approval on their pick for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Both Senators from the state of the nominee
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.
WHAT: The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 Press Conference regarding agreement with City of Milwaukee over march route for 7/15. WHO: Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 WHEN: Friday, July 12 at 4PM WHERE: Red Arrow Park (920 N Water St.) CONTACT: Omar Flores, staff@marchonrnc2024.org, 262-412-4210 The
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Glenn Grothman went on a bizarre and misogynistic–but par for the course–rant about the “angry feminist movement,” calling for the United States to “work our way back” to the 1960s if Donald Trump wins a second term. Grothman, who previously claimed the 1960s “had a lot better and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #234, declaring a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties as communities continue to recover from flooding last week. “Communities in Northeastern Wisconsin are still recovering from abrupt flooding that endangered lives and damaged infrastructure,” said Gov. Evers.
The Wisconsin delegation to the Republican National Convention features two former governors, Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, Tim Michels. It also includes a lot of party activists who have little name recognition.
The state Elections Commission recommended local clerks take precautions to ensure their absentee ballot drop boxes are secure, put in easily accessible areas and emptied regularly if they choose to use them again following last week’s state Supreme Court ruling.
State GOP Chair Brian Schimming said the Democratic Party is “a party in panic” amid fallout from last month’s presidential debate, while Republicans are unified behind Trump as they prepare to formally nominate him in Milwaukee next week.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention as national politics focuses on the Badger State. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her 2nd round of endorsers for her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. Ortiz-Velez released the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative for the past two terms