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Former Justice Michael Gableman originally sought to subpoena employees of Airbnb and Hyatt Regency, suggesting he cast a wide net in his review of the 2020 election. But it was unclear that the subpoenas — among dozens that Dem state
MADISON, Wis. – When Kirsty Blattner learned she would be coming to UW Carbone for monthly immunotherapy appointments for the next year, she knew she had to find a way to make it fun.
The GOP members of the state’s congressional delegation asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn new maps OK’d by Wisconsin justices, arguing they are unconstitutional. The filing — coming two days after Republican state lawmakers also went to the U.S.
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall-Vogg is questioning Gableman’s claim of 100 percent turnout at some nursing homes in Milwaukee County. She looked at all nursing homes in the city, finding turnout collectively was 79 percent. Of the 32
A conservative group is up with a new ad that argues voting for Maria Lazar in the 2nd District Court of Appeals would help stop efforts by Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Tony Evers and “the radicals” to pack the courts.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, launched two new TV ads that tout his work with a faith-based initiative in Milwaukee to help those in the inner city connect with jobs. The campaign said the ads will run statewide on broadcast
The Russian anti-war movement is powered by information, so Putin is attacking independent media.
Yesterday, state Democratic parties highlighted a new nonpartisan state-by-state analysis showing that Republicans’ agenda would hike taxes on the poorest 40% of Americans by an average of $1,000. The new analysis comes as Senator Ron Johnson confirmed Monday that Republicans
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has extended Michael Gableman’s contract to review the 2020 election through April as the former justice remains entangled in a series of lawsuits challenging his authority to carry out the probe. Gableman’s investigation has been maligned
The Senate voted Tuesday to ban discriminating against someone over whether they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine and to allow parents to opt out their kids if schools implement a mask requirement. AB 316 would ban the state and local governments
A record $40.6 million disbursement will be presented to public schools in every corner of the state to purchase books and technology for students. WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – As chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), State
GOP lawmakers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by Wisconsin’s justices to put Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative and congressional maps in place for the 2022 elections. And they want the nation’s highest court to order this
The Republican Governors Association today pledged to spend $6.2 million on Wisconsin’s race this fall. The group said the buy will begin Sept. 7 and run through the Nov. 8 election across five media markets: Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison,
The Milwaukee County DA declined to file charges against two members of the state Elections Commission, finding there is insufficient evidence to prove they committed a crime. Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen, both Dem appointees to the commission, were among
Charges have been filed against 16 felons who may have voted in the November 2020 election with another 14 cases under investigation, according to a report from the state Elections Commission. The report lists another 45 cases that were referred
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Debby Jackson, executive director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. She provides an overview on the federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin, touching on funding for roads and bridges, public
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court approving Gov. Tony Evers’ redistricting map, former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election investigation report, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the state Supreme Court picking his maps for Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional districts with a “Hell yes.” But the fight over the lines that will be in place for the 2022 elections isn’t necessarily over with
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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh the impact of Rep. Timothy Ramthun’s entry into the GOP gubernatorial primary race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Former Justice Michael Gableman originally sought to subpoena employees of Airbnb and Hyatt Regency, suggesting he cast a wide net in his review of the 2020 election. But it was unclear that the subpoenas — among dozens that Dem state Rep. Mark Spreitzer released Wednesday — were served. That’s because
MADISON, Wis. – When Kirsty Blattner learned she would be coming to UW Carbone for monthly immunotherapy appointments for the next year, she knew she had to find a way to make it fun. With a love of getting dressed up and
The GOP members of the state’s congressional delegation asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn new maps OK’d by Wisconsin justices, arguing they are unconstitutional. The filing — coming two days after Republican state lawmakers also went to the U.S. justices seeking to overturn the new maps — accuses the
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall-Vogg is questioning Gableman’s claim of 100 percent turnout at some nursing homes in Milwaukee County. She looked at all nursing homes in the city, finding turnout collectively was 79 percent. Of the 32 she reviewed, four had a turnout of more than 90
A conservative group is up with a new ad that argues voting for Maria Lazar in the 2nd District Court of Appeals would help stop efforts by Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Tony Evers and “the radicals” to pack the courts. Fair Courts America said it is a six-figure buy that
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, launched two new TV ads that tout his work with a faith-based initiative in Milwaukee to help those in the inner city connect with jobs. The campaign said the ads will run statewide on broadcast and cable TV, but declined to provide other details, including
The Russian anti-war movement is powered by information, so Putin is attacking independent media.
Yesterday, state Democratic parties highlighted a new nonpartisan state-by-state analysis showing that Republicans’ agenda would hike taxes on the poorest 40% of Americans by an average of $1,000. The new analysis comes as Senator Ron Johnson confirmed Monday that Republicans plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act if they take
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has extended Michael Gableman’s contract to review the 2020 election through April as the former justice remains entangled in a series of lawsuits challenging his authority to carry out the probe. Gableman’s investigation has been maligned by lawmakers in both parties over a series of gaffes.
The Senate voted Tuesday to ban discriminating against someone over whether they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine and to allow parents to opt out their kids if schools implement a mask requirement. AB 316 would ban the state and local governments from discriminating against someone based on whether they have received
A record $40.6 million disbursement will be presented to public schools in every corner of the state to purchase books and technology for students. WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – As chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today announced that a record $40.6 million
GOP lawmakers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by Wisconsin’s justices to put Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative and congressional maps in place for the 2022 elections. And they want the nation’s highest court to order this fall’s elections to be held using the lines they drew
The Republican Governors Association today pledged to spend $6.2 million on Wisconsin’s race this fall. The group said the buy will begin Sept. 7 and run through the Nov. 8 election across five media markets: Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau. The pledge comes with a crowded Republican
The Milwaukee County DA declined to file charges against two members of the state Elections Commission, finding there is insufficient evidence to prove they committed a crime. Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen, both Dem appointees to the commission, were among the five commissioners who voted three times in 2020 to
Charges have been filed against 16 felons who may have voted in the November 2020 election with another 14 cases under investigation, according to a report from the state Elections Commission. The report lists another 45 cases that were referred to local authorities, but included no updates on their status.
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Debby Jackson, executive director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. She provides an overview on the federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin, touching on funding for roads and bridges, public transportation, ports and waterways, airports, rail and more. Jackson also
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court approving Gov. Tony Evers’ redistricting map, former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election investigation report, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the state Supreme Court picking his maps for Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional districts with a “Hell yes.” But the fight over the lines that will be in place for the 2022 elections isn’t necessarily over with conservative Justice Pat Roggensack writing she hopes the U.S. Supreme
… 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.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh the impact of Rep. Timothy Ramthun’s entry into the GOP gubernatorial primary race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.