Walker, Dems battle over prisons policy

Gov. Scott Walker knocked several Dem guv candidates for proposing to halve the state’s prison population, calling the position dangerous and based on a myth that the state’s prisons are primarily filled with non-violent drug offenders. But Dems fired back,

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WisPolitics Midday – August 7, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Rebecca Dallet is sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and new fundraising numbers are out for gubernatorial candidates…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

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WisDems: Brad Schimel’s campaign is flailing

For Immediate Release August 7, 2018 Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org “Josh Kaul is committed to doing the hard work to become Wisconsin’s next Attorney General” MADISON — In the most recent finance report, former federal prosecutor and candidate for Attorney

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Roys campaign: Leads in fundraising and cash on hand

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com Roys outraised and outspent field in July, still has cash on hand advantage MADISON, WI – During the latest reporting period, Kelda Roys held a commanding lead in fundraising, cash on hand, and campaign

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WisPolitics Midday – August 6, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paul Soglin launches his first TV ad and pre-primary financial reports are due…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on

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WisPolitics Midday – Aug. 3, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: WisDems begin a “Fix Our Roads” campaign, Tony Evers is out with his second TV ad, Kelda Roys announces a fundraising milestone and billionaire Diane Hendricks gets behind an effort knocking GOP U.S. Senate candidate

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Meet and greet with candidate Earnell Lucas

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Walker, Dems battle over prisons policy

Gov. Scott Walker knocked several Dem guv candidates for proposing to halve the state’s prison population, calling the position dangerous and based on a myth that the state’s prisons are primarily filled with non-violent drug offenders. But Dems fired back, saying Walker has mishandled the state’s youth prisons and criticized

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WisPolitics Midday – August 7, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Rebecca Dallet is sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and new fundraising numbers are out for gubernatorial candidates…. 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

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WisDems: Brad Schimel’s campaign is flailing

For Immediate Release August 7, 2018 Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org “Josh Kaul is committed to doing the hard work to become Wisconsin’s next Attorney General” MADISON — In the most recent finance report, former federal prosecutor and candidate for Attorney General Josh Kaul demolished incumbent Brad Schimel, raising two and

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Roys campaign: Leads in fundraising and cash on hand

Contact: Brian Evans, (630) 217-7561 brian@keldaforgovernor.com Roys outraised and outspent field in July, still has cash on hand advantage MADISON, WI – During the latest reporting period, Kelda Roys held a commanding lead in fundraising, cash on hand, and campaign spending. Roys’ campaign is in the best position to earn

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WisPolitics Midday – August 6, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paul Soglin launches his first TV ad and pre-primary financial reports are due…. 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

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Dem Kober stresses public education in first TV ad of LG bid

Dem businessman Kurt Kober’s first TV ad of his bid for lt. guv stresses the importance of public education in shaping his life. Standing next to his wife, Abby, Kober introduces himself, saying he’s a “proud product of Wisconsin public schools.” He asks viewers to guess which one was more

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WisPolitics Midday – Aug. 3, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: WisDems begin a “Fix Our Roads” campaign, Tony Evers is out with his second TV ad, Kelda Roys announces a fundraising milestone and billionaire Diane Hendricks gets behind an effort knocking GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson.  … Please log in to access subscriber content.

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Evers calls Walker ‘most anti-education governor’ in second TV ad

Dem guv candidate Tony Evers knocks Gov. Scott Walker as “the most anti-education governor” in his second TV ad. The 30-second ad, which focuses on Evers’ experience as a teacher, begins with footage of the state superintendent touting his commitment to Wisconsin’s children. “I’ve always believed what’s best for our

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Meet and greet with candidate Earnell Lucas

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