Rep. Sargent: Announces endorsement from Kriss Marion

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Kriss Marion, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am honored to announce an endorsement from Kriss Marion,” said Sargent. “As a farmer, entrepreneur, County

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‘Meeting in Middle America’ featuring Reps. Vining & Neylon

“Meeting in Middle America,” with Steven Olikara, founder and president of the Millennial Action Project, features host Steven Olikara interviewing millennial Wisconsin legislators Rep. Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, and Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, about recent meetings aimed at bridging political differences to improve the Wisconsin economy, each legislator’s personal history, and issues important to younger voters.

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“Battleground Wisconsin Now” for Feb. 20

On the debut episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss the state Legislature’s end-of-session rush, Tuesday’s primary results and the push to extend bar hours for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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State GOP’s new Milwaukee office vandalized

The state Republican Party says its newly opened field office on the north side of Milwaukee was vandalized Tuesday night. A video released on the party’s Twitter account shows silver and black paint on the building’s windows covering signs for

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Senate approves levy limit bills

The state Senate signed off on an exception to state-imposed levy limits on local governments and another bill that would make it easier for municipalities to seek more property tax revenue through referendums. Currently, some municipalities collect fees from neighboring

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Rep. Zimmerman: Votes for lower prescription drug prices

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Rep. Swearingen: Statement on passage of Assembly Bill 736

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Rep. Subeck: Assembly passes Holocaust education bill

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WFA: Parents bring lawsuit against Madison School District

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Rep. August: Return surplus to taxpayers

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Rep. Sargent: Announces endorsement from Kriss Marion

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Kriss Marion, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am honored to announce an endorsement from Kriss Marion,” said Sargent. “As a farmer, entrepreneur, County Board Supervisor for Lafayette County, and former State Senate candidate

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‘Meeting in Middle America’ featuring Reps. Vining & Neylon

“Meeting in Middle America,” with Steven Olikara, founder and president of the Millennial Action Project, features host Steven Olikara interviewing millennial Wisconsin legislators Rep. Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, and Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, about recent meetings aimed at bridging political differences to improve the Wisconsin economy, each legislator’s personal history, and issues important to younger voters.

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“Battleground Wisconsin Now” for Feb. 20

On the debut episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss the state Legislature’s end-of-session rush, Tuesday’s primary results and the push to extend bar hours for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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Quinnipiac poll shows Trump leading in Wisconsin

New polling from Quinnipiac University released today had President Trump with leads of between 7 and 11 points on each of the top Dems vying for their party’s nomination to face him this fall. The Quinnipiac poll looked at Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three part of the so-called “blue

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State Senate rebuffs Dem attempt to extend bar hours for 2020 DNC

Senate Democrats sought unsuccessfully to get the Senate to sign off on extending bar hours to 4 a.m. during the party’s national convention in Milwaukee this summer. An Assembly committee signed off on the proposal last week. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, indicated Wednesday that momentum for the

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State GOP’s new Milwaukee office vandalized

The state Republican Party says its newly opened field office on the north side of Milwaukee was vandalized Tuesday night. A video released on the party’s Twitter account shows silver and black paint on the building’s windows covering signs for Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, President Trump and Vice President

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Senate approves levy limit bills

The state Senate signed off on an exception to state-imposed levy limits on local governments and another bill that would make it easier for municipalities to seek more property tax revenue through referendums. Currently, some municipalities collect fees from neighboring communities to provide ambulance services. Those fees now count toward

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Rep. Zimmerman: Votes for lower prescription drug prices

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Rep. Swearingen: Statement on passage of Assembly Bill 736

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Rep. Subeck: Assembly passes Holocaust education bill

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WFA: Parents bring lawsuit against Madison School District

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American Bridge announces new $1 million buy in Wisconsin

American Bridge today announced a new $1 million buy in Wisconsin as it continues to try undercutting President Trump’s support among those who voted for him four years ago, particularly rural voters. The latest buy will run for three weeks on broadcast and cable TV as well as radio starting

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Rep. McGuire: Introduces esports grant program for Wisconsin schools

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Rep. August: Return surplus to taxpayers

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