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Milwaukee, Wis. – On Friday, July 15, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by representatives from the City of Milwaukee, Port Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, and Wisconsin DNR, presented a total of $235,000 in coastal grant awards
MADISON, Wis. – Today, nearly every Wisconsin House Republican voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional protections for marriage equality. “Just weeks after a
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed data disclosing 207,426 encounters with illegal border crossers last month, making this the worst June on record. “President Biden has yet
Tim Michels’ campaign says it will correct a false claim in a new mail piece that he’s been endorsed by the NRA even though the group hasn’t backed anyone in Wisconsin’s guv race. A Michels spokesman said the error was
MADISON — Fresh off the debate stage where Sarah Godlewski stood out as the clear champion for protecting women’s reproductive freedom, a group of future, current, and retired abortion care providers, nurse practitioners, and doctors are endorsing Sarah Godlewski’s campaign for U.S. Senate. They highlighted her track
Announces Grassroots Rally and Republican Primary Debate Schedule Mount Pleasant, Wisc. – Army Veteran and successful business leader Tim Michels is hosting a grassroots Freedom Rally in Racine County. It is the latest in a series of events hosted by
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published data revealing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehended 207,416 illegal aliens at the southern border in the month of June. Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Respect for Marriage Act would repeal DOMA, enshrine marriage equality, and provide legal protections for marriage equality WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced the introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would
As summer takes full swing, many of us turn to the great outdoors to fill our days with adventure. We are fortunate to live in a part of the state with so many options. Between the trails, lakes, and parks,
At a recent speech at the Reagan Presidential Library, Wyoming GOP U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said: “Republicans cannot both be loyal to Donald Trump and loyal to the Constitution.” Will U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher heed her wisdom and finally make the right choice?
Senate Debate Highlights the Divisiveness of Ron Johnson MADISON, Wis. — At a televised debate Sunday night, Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate discussed their visions for the Badger State. The progressive candidates expressed their plans to achieve a future
This morning, radical U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes was endorsed by Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders after previous endorsements from far-left progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. Whatever Barnes might say on the campaign trail, these endorsements signal his strong support to push their
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, businessman, veteran and political outsider Tim Michels introduced his Wisconsin First Blueprint, aimed to grow Wisconsin’s economy. The latest in a series of detailed proposals unveiled during his surging campaign for governor, the blueprint takes
The RNC site selection committee has recommended Milwaukee host the 2024 Republican National Convention. The decision still needs full and final RNC approval at its summer meeting in August. But city leaders see it as a major step in winning
Johnson finished June with $3.6 million in his personal campaign account, more than his top four Dem rivals’ cash on hand combined. Johnson reported to the FEC he raised almost $6.2 million through his personal account, including nearly $1.8 million
MILWAUKEE — The Dem candidates for U.S. Senate focused most of their digs on incumbent Ron Johnson during their first debate Sunday, accusing the Oshkosh Republican of standing in the way of priorities such as abortion rights, gun control and
MILWAUKEE – Tonight, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski proved why she is the best democrat to unseat Ron Johnson: GODLEWSKI: “As the daughter of two public school teachers, my parents always said, ‘when you see something wrong, you’ve gotta
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson released a new TV ad in which he says he’s different from Dems from Madison and Milwaukee. Nelson’s campaign said it’s a six-figure buy, but didn’t have other details immediately available. In the ad,
WTMJ-TV’s Charles Benson and Shannon Sims will serve as co-moderators for Sunday’s statewide televised Dem U.S. Senate debate, which is co-sponsored by WisPolitics.com, Marquette University, WTMJ-AM and the Milwaukee Business Journal. NBC’s Chuck Todd, moderator of “Meet the Press,” will
Milwaukee, Wis. – On Friday, July 15, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld, joined by representatives from the City of Milwaukee, Port Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, and Wisconsin DNR, presented a total of $235,000 in coastal grant awards to Clean Wisconsin, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee,
MADISON, Wis. – Today, nearly every Wisconsin House Republican voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional protections for marriage equality. “Just weeks after a conservative Supreme Court opinion signaled that same-sex marriage could be
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed data disclosing 207,426 encounters with illegal border crossers last month, making this the worst June on record. “President Biden has yet again proven that open-border policies are successful in attracting a
Tim Michels’ campaign says it will correct a false claim in a new mail piece that he’s been endorsed by the NRA even though the group hasn’t backed anyone in Wisconsin’s guv race. A Michels spokesman said the error was unintentional. But the campaign of GOP rival Rebecca Kleefsich ripped
MADISON — Fresh off the debate stage where Sarah Godlewski stood out as the clear champion for protecting women’s reproductive freedom, a group of future, current, and retired abortion care providers, nurse practitioners, and doctors are endorsing Sarah Godlewski’s campaign for U.S. Senate. They highlighted her track record of advocating for reproductive rights, outspoken commitment to protecting
Announces Grassroots Rally and Republican Primary Debate Schedule Mount Pleasant, Wisc. – Army Veteran and successful business leader Tim Michels is hosting a grassroots Freedom Rally in Racine County. It is the latest in a series of events hosted by the campaign that shows his broad, dynamic statewide campaign. “Our
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published data revealing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehended 207,416 illegal aliens at the southern border in the month of June. Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Executive Director and Chair,
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
Respect for Marriage Act would repeal DOMA, enshrine marriage equality, and provide legal protections for marriage equality WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced the introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enshrine marriage equality
As summer takes full swing, many of us turn to the great outdoors to fill our days with adventure. We are fortunate to live in a part of the state with so many options. Between the trails, lakes, and parks, there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the natural world. I
At a recent speech at the Reagan Presidential Library, Wyoming GOP U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said: “Republicans cannot both be loyal to Donald Trump and loyal to the Constitution.” Will U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher heed her wisdom and finally make the right choice?
Senate Debate Highlights the Divisiveness of Ron Johnson MADISON, Wis. — At a televised debate Sunday night, Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate discussed their visions for the Badger State. The progressive candidates expressed their plans to achieve a future where all Wisconsin families can afford to live healthy lives,
This morning, radical U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes was endorsed by Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders after previous endorsements from far-left progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. Whatever Barnes might say on the campaign trail, these endorsements signal his strong support to push their radical socialist agendas in Wisconsin like the Green New Deal,
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, businessman, veteran and political outsider Tim Michels introduced his Wisconsin First Blueprint, aimed to grow Wisconsin’s economy. The latest in a series of detailed proposals unveiled during his surging campaign for governor, the blueprint takes his experience in growing one of Wisconsin’s most successful businesses
The RNC site selection committee has recommended Milwaukee host the 2024 Republican National Convention. The decision still needs full and final RNC approval at its summer meeting in August. But city leaders see it as a major step in winning the bid against Nashville, the other finalist to host the
Johnson finished June with $3.6 million in his personal campaign account, more than his top four Dem rivals’ cash on hand combined. Johnson reported to the FEC he raised almost $6.2 million through his personal account, including nearly $1.8 million transferred from other committees. He spent more than $6.2 million
MILWAUKEE — The Dem candidates for U.S. Senate focused most of their digs on incumbent Ron Johnson during their first debate Sunday, accusing the Oshkosh Republican of standing in the way of priorities such as abortion rights, gun control and a fairer economy. With the five top Dem candidates on
MILWAUKEE – Tonight, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski proved why she is the best democrat to unseat Ron Johnson: GODLEWSKI: “As the daughter of two public school teachers, my parents always said, ‘when you see something wrong, you’ve gotta stand up and you’ve gotta do something about it.’ That’s
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson released a new TV ad in which he says he’s different from Dems from Madison and Milwaukee. Nelson’s campaign said it’s a six-figure buy, but didn’t have other details immediately available. In the ad, Nelson says Dems like him have a whole different “approach”
WTMJ-TV’s Charles Benson and Shannon Sims will serve as co-moderators for Sunday’s statewide televised Dem U.S. Senate debate, which is co-sponsored by WisPolitics.com, Marquette University, WTMJ-AM and the Milwaukee Business Journal. NBC’s Chuck Todd, moderator of “Meet the Press,” will no longer participate in the event. An NBC spokesman said