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RACINE, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Trump was joined by former Governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, Representatives Steve Scalise, Bryan Steil, Glenn Grothman, and Derrick Van Orden, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy for a campaign rally on Tuesday
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced plans to reintroduce the Wisconsin Kids Online Safety Act. The legislation will create an option for parents to enable important safety features on their child’s social media account. 12 states
De Pere, WI – Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied attended President Donald Trump’s rally in Racine, WI, yesterday, where President Trump praised Wied as straight out of central casting. Wied was the only candidate running in WI-08 who attended the rally.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton weighs in on recently announced extensions to tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing the move is motivated by “both politics and strategy.”
Rep. Even Goyke points out the result has been a growing disparity between what are now two parallel systems: one public and one private.
In my first handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, I find 12 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. Compared to recent election cycles, that’s a medium number of competitive chambers.
Democrats should run Chuck Schumer. He’s kind of like what Biden was four years ago. A seemingly non-radical veteran of the national scene.
On the use of the Web; Paul Ryan and the GOP; a historian’s life; an old joke; and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that deletes reference to climate change in state laws.
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) is appalled by the financial catastrophe caused by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and how it affects the schools in the 74th district. “Gathering all the information over the past few weeks when it comes
Shortly after we posted the story, a representative from the Election Integrity Network sent us an email demanding an immediate retraction. The group did not challenge any of the facts in the story. But it objected to the reporter joining the call, noting that “no media are ever allowed on our calls” and that their calls are “off the record” and “no notes or comments are to be uploaded in any public space.”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that the State Law Library will be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, the first woman lawyer in Wisconsin. The announcement comes on the heels of Monday’s Wisconsin Women Lawyers Day.
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new television ad, “Our Spirit,” to commemorate Juneteenth, which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were proud to establish as a federal holiday as part of their agenda to tackle systemic racism head on after Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resouces (DNR) invites the public to attend the 65th anniversary celebration of the George W. Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 22, 2024. The event is hosted by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for 2024 federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants is now closed. DNR staff are in the process of reviewing applications and determining awards. Successful
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County has entered into an agreement with Gorman & Company for the sale of the existing Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Building, located at 1220 W. Vliet Street. Gorman & Company will pursue a mixed-use redevelopment of the
MADISON, Wis. — In honor and recognition of Juneteenth, A Better Wisconsin Together is pushing back against right-wing attempts to censor Black history and attack the freedoms of Black Wisconsinites. Juneteenth – a celebration of Black freedom, liberation, and resiliency that
In Madison and Wauwatosa on Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted President Biden’s efforts to lower costs and safeguard reproductive health care. Whitmer drew a sharp contrast between President Biden and Vice President Harris’s efforts to restore the protections of Roe v.
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RACINE, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Trump was joined by former Governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, Representatives Steve Scalise, Bryan Steil, Glenn Grothman, and Derrick Van Orden, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy for a campaign rally on Tuesday in Racine, Wisconsin. An excited crowd attended the rally at
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced plans to reintroduce the Wisconsin Kids Online Safety Act. The legislation will create an option for parents to enable important safety features on their child’s social media account. 12 states have now enacted laws aimed at keeping kids safe as
De Pere, WI – Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied attended President Donald Trump’s rally in Racine, WI, yesterday, where President Trump praised Wied as straight out of central casting. Wied was the only candidate running in WI-08 who attended the rally. Watch President Trump’s remarks HERE. Wied also met entrepreneur and former
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton weighs in on recently announced extensions to tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing the move is motivated by “both politics and strategy.”
Rep. Even Goyke points out the result has been a growing disparity between what are now two parallel systems: one public and one private.
In my first handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, I find 12 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. Compared to recent election cycles, that’s a medium number of competitive chambers.
Democrats should run Chuck Schumer. He’s kind of like what Biden was four years ago. A seemingly non-radical veteran of the national scene.
On the use of the Web; Paul Ryan and the GOP; a historian’s life; an old joke; and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that deletes reference to climate change in state laws.
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) is appalled by the financial catastrophe caused by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and how it affects the schools in the 74th district. “Gathering all the information over the past few weeks when it comes to Milwaukee Public Schools has been a whirlwind,” said Rep.
Shortly after we posted the story, a representative from the Election Integrity Network sent us an email demanding an immediate retraction. The group did not challenge any of the facts in the story. But it objected to the reporter joining the call, noting that “no media are ever allowed on our calls” and that their calls are “off the record” and “no notes or comments are to be uploaded in any public space.”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that the State Law Library will be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, the first woman lawyer in Wisconsin. The announcement comes on the heels of Monday’s Wisconsin Women Lawyers Day. A celebration Monday at the Rock County Courthouse recognized the
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new television ad, “Our Spirit,” to commemorate Juneteenth, which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were proud to establish as a federal holiday as part of their agenda to tackle systemic racism head on after Donald Trump fueled it. The 60-second spot celebrates the contributions of Black
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resouces (DNR) invites the public to attend the 65th anniversary celebration of the George W. Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 22, 2024. The event is hosted by the Friends of Mead and McMillan Wildlife Areas. Nestled in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for 2024 federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants is now closed. DNR staff are in the process of reviewing applications and determining awards. Successful applicants will receive a portion of the $4 million available,
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County has entered into an agreement with Gorman & Company for the sale of the existing Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Building, located at 1220 W. Vliet Street. Gorman & Company will pursue a mixed-use redevelopment of the property that will create an estimated 65 affordable housing units,
MADISON, Wis. — In honor and recognition of Juneteenth, A Better Wisconsin Together is pushing back against right-wing attempts to censor Black history and attack the freedoms of Black Wisconsinites. Juneteenth – a celebration of Black freedom, liberation, and resiliency that commemorates the formal end of slavery in the South on
In Madison and Wauwatosa on Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted President Biden’s efforts to lower costs and safeguard reproductive health care. Whitmer drew a sharp contrast between President Biden and Vice President Harris’s efforts to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade in federal law and Donald Trump’s record ending Roe v. Wade and
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