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End Domestic Abuse WI: Appellate court overturns ruling on 2012 Brookfield Spa shooting case, increases accountability for online firearm dealers that facilitate illegal gun sales

Friday, Apr 20, 2018

CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator, End Domestic Abuse WI chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — A state appeals court reinstated a lawsuit yesterday that The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence filed on behalf of Yasmeen Daniel against Armslist.com, holding the

Supreme Court hears oral arguments in free speech case involving former Marquette professor

Friday, Apr 20, 2018

A case involving a former Marquette University professor asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to determine the limits of free speech at private universities. Justices heard oral arguments Thursday in the case between Marquette University and former political science professor John

Restoration PAC: 30-second TV ad “WI-Like Reagan”

Thursday, Apr 19, 2018

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Supervisor Omokunde: Celebrates the life and legacy of Attorney, Alderwoman, Judge and Secretary of State Velvalea Phillips

Thursday, Apr 19, 2018

Elections Commission approves plan for accepting $7 million elections security grant

Thursday, Apr 19, 2018

The Elections Commission has unanimously approved a plan for accepting $7 million in federal elections security funds. The funding is intended to help the commission confront security threats in light of Russian attempts to hack Wisconsin’s elections systems before the

Speaker Ryan: Remarks at memorial service honoring Rep. Louise Slaughter

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives today held a memorial service in honor of Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), the first woman in history to chair the House Committee on Rules. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made the

WisDems: A note on the Republican Party of WI’s GOP Primary unity pledge

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Will it still be intact after tonight’s GOP Senate candidate forum? MADISON — The question is simple: Will the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s GOP Senate “unity pledge” still be intact after tonight’s Republican Women of Dane County GOP

Rep. Sinicki: Statement regarding MPS Committee outburst

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association: John Wagner appointed as new chairman

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Walker uses veto pen to extend sales tax holiday, child tax rebate eligibility

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker used his veto pen to extend the August sales tax holiday from two to five days. In a partial veto message the guv issued after signing into law the $100-per-child tax rebate and sales tax holiday Tuesday,

Former Secretary of State Vel Phillips dies at 94

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Vel Phillips, a civil rights leader and the first African-American woman elected to statewide office in Wisconsin, has died, according to Dem officials. She was 94. Phillips won a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council in 1956 and pushed for

The 3rd District Republican Party of Wisconsin: Announced Bill Feehan as new Vice Chairman

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Eau Claire, Wis. – The 3rd District Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce La Crosse County’s Bill Feehan as its new vice chairman. Feehan, chairman of the La Crosse County Republican Party since 2011, was confirmed as the

Walker campaign: 30-second digital ad, ‘More Money in Your Pocket’

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

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John Hart: Ryan’s underappreciated legacy

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

As Ryan leaves I suspect he will spend a lot of time connecting with his family but also time dreaming of what could be, especially when it comes to fighting poverty and creating upward mobility. He changed a great deal in office and can continue to produce change out of office. I’ve seen his vision, tenacity, kindness, listening skills and decency first-hand.

Thomas Lifson: Why on earth did Paul Ryan pick Kevin McCarthy to lead the House Republicans after he leaves?

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

Stand by for the next civil war among Republicans.

Speakership drama pits McCarthy vs. Ryan

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

Walker says he would ‘never willingly leave’ guv post

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker on Monday was firm in squashing the idea he might join the Trump administration sometime this term or next, adding he hasn’t been approached with any such offer. “I can unequivocally without hesitation tell you I will

WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com: Navigating the New Economy: What can Wisconsin learn from South Carolina’s experience with BMW?

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

Navigating the New Economy: What can Wisconsin learn from South Carolina’s experience with BMW? Brought to you by UW-Milwaukee Foxconn’s potential impact is huge. Hear how a similar investment from BMW affected the South Carolina’s economy and take away lessons