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A Republican state senator says former Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election should end and declares many Republicans agree with her. “I’ve got numerous communications from my Republican colleagues both in the Assembly and the Senate, thanking me
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss redistricting, Dem Assembly leadership elections, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation and more.
Gov. Tony Evers may have just out-maneuvered Republicans at their own game. But maybe not.
Dem Peng Her, CEO at the Hmong Institute, today announced his campaign for lieutenant governor. Her has also worked as a small business owner and executive for nonprofit organizations. With the Hmong Institute, he focuses on providing education, training and
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” WEDC Vice President of Global Business Development Katy Sinnott highlights rising exports to some of the state’s top trade partners. Wisconsin’s exports over the past 10 months have increased 21 percent compared to
Madison, WI– Main Street Alliance small business members across Wisconsin are deeply opposed to efforts by former Gov. Scott Walker, Koch Bros funded AFP (Americans for Prosperity) and CROWE (Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy) to eliminate the state income tax and
If we are going to fix the huge issues we are facing around income inequality, lack of affordable housing, creating safe communities and more, regular people can’t sit on the sidelines.
The 2020 census confirmed what many already knew: Madison is not only the driving force behind Wisconsin’s economy, it is also growing faster than other large cities in the state.
Gov. Tony Evers has sent the state Supreme Court a proposed legislative map his office says makes fewer changes to current lines than the GOP lawmakers’ version while adding one more majority Black Assembly seat. The guv’s office also said
Washington, D.C. – Since day one of his campaign, Wisconsin Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes has continued to grow his ‘Barnes Brigade,’ which consists of defund-the-police-supporting, Israel-hating, socialism-loving radicals. According to the Jewish Insider: And it’s not just “conservative attacks.” Democratic strategists
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Assembly held a public hearing today on legislation that is part of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act. These bills would expand the enjoyment of our God-given natural resources, make it easier for more people to
Speaker Robin Vos says the Assembly could be in later than usual this session to give former Justice Michael Gableman more time to wrap up a 2020 election review so lawmakers can incorporate his findings when writing new bills. The
I just learned of the passing of Dick Wagner, a trailblazer, a history-maker, and a leader in our LGBTQ+ community and across Wisconsin. Like so many others, I am reeling at this tremendous loss. I got to know Dick after
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on voting no to raise the debt limit to support the Democrats’ reckless spending spree. “The Democrats continue to further mortgage our children’s future and just raised the
Voces de la Frontera Applauds the Milwaukee Common Council’s Unanimous Vote to Sustain the Mayoral Veto of Aldermanic Map, Looks Forward to Working With Alders to Create 3rd Latinx Majority District (MILWAUKEE, WI) – Today, Tuesday, December 14, the Milwaukee
The Wisconsin DNR will hold a public hearing and comment period on proposed permanent rule FH-02-20 relating to lake whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan and Green Bay. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural
A coalition of industry, academic and government organizations led by the Wisconsin Paper Council is one of 60 finalists in the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Each of the selected finalists will receive a $500,000 grant
Last week the U.S. Dept. of Education announced that part of Wisconsin’s funds were being withheld because of the political strings attached by the Legislature, tying the money to in-person learning.
If you’re a Democrat, there’s not much to look forward to in 2022.
Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, alongside national election experts said former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman needs to wrap up his investigation sooner rather than later to preserve election confidence and Republicans’ chances of winning in the future. “No election
A Republican state senator says former Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election should end and declares many Republicans agree with her. “I’ve got numerous communications from my Republican colleagues both in the Assembly and the Senate, thanking me for my bravery and stepping up to say, you know,
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss redistricting, Dem Assembly leadership elections, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation and more.
Gov. Tony Evers may have just out-maneuvered Republicans at their own game. But maybe not.
Dem Peng Her, CEO at the Hmong Institute, today announced his campaign for lieutenant governor. Her has also worked as a small business owner and executive for nonprofit organizations. With the Hmong Institute, he focuses on providing education, training and outreach to improve health care and educational achievement for communities
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” WEDC Vice President of Global Business Development Katy Sinnott highlights rising exports to some of the state’s top trade partners. Wisconsin’s exports over the past 10 months have increased 21 percent compared to the same period of 2020, with growth seen in exports
Madison, WI– Main Street Alliance small business members across Wisconsin are deeply opposed to efforts by former Gov. Scott Walker, Koch Bros funded AFP (Americans for Prosperity) and CROWE (Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy) to eliminate the state income tax and raise the sales tax. This would be bad for small
If we are going to fix the huge issues we are facing around income inequality, lack of affordable housing, creating safe communities and more, regular people can’t sit on the sidelines.
The 2020 census confirmed what many already knew: Madison is not only the driving force behind Wisconsin’s economy, it is also growing faster than other large cities in the state.
Gov. Tony Evers has sent the state Supreme Court a proposed legislative map his office says makes fewer changes to current lines than the GOP lawmakers’ version while adding one more majority Black Assembly seat. The guv’s office also said his proposed maps for the Legislature and Congress would have
Washington, D.C. – Since day one of his campaign, Wisconsin Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes has continued to grow his ‘Barnes Brigade,’ which consists of defund-the-police-supporting, Israel-hating, socialism-loving radicals. According to the Jewish Insider: And it’s not just “conservative attacks.” Democratic strategists also believe he and the company he keeps is too
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Assembly held a public hearing today on legislation that is part of the Wisconsin Sporting Freedom Act. These bills would expand the enjoyment of our God-given natural resources, make it easier for more people to get involved in hunting and fishing, and recognize the positive
Speaker Robin Vos says the Assembly could be in later than usual this session to give former Justice Michael Gableman more time to wrap up a 2020 election review so lawmakers can incorporate his findings when writing new bills. The Rochester Republican, in a WisPolitics.com year-end interview yesterday, sought to
I just learned of the passing of Dick Wagner, a trailblazer, a history-maker, and a leader in our LGBTQ+ community and across Wisconsin. Like so many others, I am reeling at this tremendous loss. I got to know Dick after I was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. I can
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on voting no to raise the debt limit to support the Democrats’ reckless spending spree. “The Democrats continue to further mortgage our children’s future and just raised the debt ceiling with no provisions for getting government spending under
Voces de la Frontera Applauds the Milwaukee Common Council’s Unanimous Vote to Sustain the Mayoral Veto of Aldermanic Map, Looks Forward to Working With Alders to Create 3rd Latinx Majority District (MILWAUKEE, WI) – Today, Tuesday, December 14, the Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to sustain the Mayoral veto of
The Wisconsin DNR will hold a public hearing and comment period on proposed permanent rule FH-02-20 relating to lake whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan and Green Bay. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing and comment period
A coalition of industry, academic and government organizations led by the Wisconsin Paper Council is one of 60 finalists in the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Each of the selected finalists will receive a $500,000 grant to continue developing their projects. According to a release from
Last week the U.S. Dept. of Education announced that part of Wisconsin’s funds were being withheld because of the political strings attached by the Legislature, tying the money to in-person learning.
If you’re a Democrat, there’s not much to look forward to in 2022.
Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, alongside national election experts said former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman needs to wrap up his investigation sooner rather than later to preserve election confidence and Republicans’ chances of winning in the future. “No election is perfect,” the Senate Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics