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Appleton, Wis. – Underdog populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson has raised over $1.38 million to date in his campaign for U.S. Senate and reported nearly $550,000 cash on hand. This is over twice the cash on hand ($202,000) that
The Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 4-3 ruling Friday implemented the maps GOP lawmakers had proposed, finding they are race neutral and stick to the least-change approach the justices had previously set as a foundation for the lines. The maps
Paul DeMain (Skabewis), a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and of Ojibwe descent, will present “Indigenous People and the Future of Dirty Tar Sand Pipelines: The Great Flood Our Ancestors Warned Us About” on April 21 for the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court’s oral arguments on absentee ballot drop boxes, GOP AG candidate Eric Toney’s call to remove five elections commissioners, state licensing delays, Gov. Tony Evers’ recent vetoes, legislative retirements and more.
A recent survey found 19 percent of child care centers in La Crosse County are on the verge of closing due to staffing shortages, according to The Parenting Place Executive Director Jodi Widuch. “It’s 372 slots — that’s enormous,” she
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, sift through Wisconsin’s 2022 spring election results for trends and clues for the fall general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” international trade consultant Chris Wojtowicz discusses supply chain disruptions and potential solutions. Wojtowicz is part of the Small Business Development Center at the UW Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and is the chair
Madison businessman Eric Hovde is passing on a run for guv this year, telling WisPolitics.com that he’s instead looking at a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Hovde has been critical of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ handling of the
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s campaign announced the Oshkosh Republican raised $7.1 million during the first quarter of 2022, almost 10 times what he pulled in during the final three months of 2021. Johnson formally launched his reelection bid in January
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry says he pulled in $3.9 million during the first three months of the year. Of that, he personally contributed $3.45 million, his campaign said. That puts his fundraising from individuals at about $450,000 for
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry says he pulled in $3.9 million during the first three months of the year. Of that, he personally contributed $3.45 million, his campaign said. That puts his fundraising from individuals at about $450,000 for
NAVIGATING THE POST-2020 ELECTION ADMINISTRATION ENVIRONMENT In the wake of the 2020 election and the pandemic, controversies involving election administration have loomed large. Join us for a Zoom webinar on Friday, April 29th at noon central time hosted by the Elections Research
MADISON, Wis. – Today, ahead of Tax Day on April 18, DPW Chair Ben Wikler hosted a roundtable with Wisconsin labor leaders to blast Ron Johnson and Rick Scott’s 2022 GOP agenda – which aims to raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites and
Wisconsin’s senior U.S. senator paid only $2,015 in state income tax in 2017, despite earning more than $450,000 that year.
[Waukesha, WI] – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch in her campaign to become Wisconsin’s first female governor. ABC President John Mielke is accompanying Kleefisch on visits to two member locations to make the announcements on
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski says she raised $2.1 million during the first quarter, including a $1.5 million contribution the state treasurer gave her campaign. Godlewski’s campaign says she finished March with more than $1.6 million in the bank.
Several of the Supreme Court’s liberal members suggested it was “absurd” to argue that it’s illegal for a spouse or child to place a voter’s ballot in the mailbox at the end of their driveway under Wisconsin law.
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MADISON, Wis. – Shocking no one, a central claim in one of Rebecca Kleefisch’s first campaign ads this cycle – that she cut taxes for Wisconsinites – was deemed “Mostly False” by PolitiFact. Kleefisch is yet again misleading Wisconsinites. As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch
Milwaukee’s labor market recovery is lagging the national average, according to an MMAC executive. Susan Koehn, vice president of talent and industry partnerships for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, yesterday said the region has yet to see employment or
Appleton, Wis. – Underdog populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson has raised over $1.38 million to date in his campaign for U.S. Senate and reported nearly $550,000 cash on hand. This is over twice the cash on hand ($202,000) that another underdog – Russ Feingold – reported in the first
The Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 4-3 ruling Friday implemented the maps GOP lawmakers had proposed, finding they are race neutral and stick to the least-change approach the justices had previously set as a foundation for the lines. The maps — barring a further legal challenge — could put Republicans
Paul DeMain (Skabewis), a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and of Ojibwe descent, will present “Indigenous People and the Future of Dirty Tar Sand Pipelines: The Great Flood Our Ancestors Warned Us About” on April 21 for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County “Thursdays at the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court’s oral arguments on absentee ballot drop boxes, GOP AG candidate Eric Toney’s call to remove five elections commissioners, state licensing delays, Gov. Tony Evers’ recent vetoes, legislative retirements and more.
A recent survey found 19 percent of child care centers in La Crosse County are on the verge of closing due to staffing shortages, according to The Parenting Place Executive Director Jodi Widuch. “It’s 372 slots — that’s enormous,” she said yesterday during an event focused on child care and
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, sift through Wisconsin’s 2022 spring election results for trends and clues for the fall general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” international trade consultant Chris Wojtowicz discusses supply chain disruptions and potential solutions. Wojtowicz is part of the Small Business Development Center at the UW Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship and is the chair of the Wisconsin District Export Council. He highlights the support
Madison businessman Eric Hovde is passing on a run for guv this year, telling WisPolitics.com that he’s instead looking at a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Hovde has been critical of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the violent protests in Madison and Kenosha
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s campaign announced the Oshkosh Republican raised $7.1 million during the first quarter of 2022, almost 10 times what he pulled in during the final three months of 2021. Johnson formally launched his reelection bid in January toward the start of the latest reporting period. His campaign
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry says he pulled in $3.9 million during the first three months of the year. Of that, he personally contributed $3.45 million, his campaign said. That puts his fundraising from individuals at about $450,000 for the three-month period. Lasry finished March with about $1 million
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry says he pulled in $3.9 million during the first three months of the year. Of that, he personally contributed $3.45 million, his campaign said. That puts his fundraising from individuals at about $450,000 for the three-month period. Lasry finished March with about $1 million
NAVIGATING THE POST-2020 ELECTION ADMINISTRATION ENVIRONMENT In the wake of the 2020 election and the pandemic, controversies involving election administration have loomed large. Join us for a Zoom webinar on Friday, April 29th at noon central time hosted by the Elections Research Center and the State Democracy Research Initiative…. Please log in to access
MADISON, Wis. – Today, ahead of Tax Day on April 18, DPW Chair Ben Wikler hosted a roundtable with Wisconsin labor leaders to blast Ron Johnson and Rick Scott’s 2022 GOP agenda – which aims to raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites and hike health insurance premiums. This comes just days after Johnson admitted
Wisconsin’s senior U.S. senator paid only $2,015 in state income tax in 2017, despite earning more than $450,000 that year.
[Waukesha, WI] – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch in her campaign to become Wisconsin’s first female governor. ABC President John Mielke is accompanying Kleefisch on visits to two member locations to make the announcements on Thursday—Quality Insulators, Inc. in Green Bay and PGA, Inc. in
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski says she raised $2.1 million during the first quarter, including a $1.5 million contribution the state treasurer gave her campaign. Godlewski’s campaign says she finished March with more than $1.6 million in the bank. Godlewski released an overview of her fundraising ahead of tomorrow’s
Several of the Supreme Court’s liberal members suggested it was “absurd” to argue that it’s illegal for a spouse or child to place a voter’s ballot in the mailbox at the end of their driveway under Wisconsin law.
… 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, Wis. – Shocking no one, a central claim in one of Rebecca Kleefisch’s first campaign ads this cycle – that she cut taxes for Wisconsinites – was deemed “Mostly False” by PolitiFact. Kleefisch is yet again misleading Wisconsinites. As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch lied about her record on everything ranging from health care
Milwaukee’s labor market recovery is lagging the national average, according to an MMAC executive. Susan Koehn, vice president of talent and industry partnerships for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, yesterday said the region has yet to see employment or workforce participation levels return to pre-pandemic levels. Her presentation included