Bruce Thompson: What the 2024 election tells us about Wisconsin voters
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024
Wisconsin was the most competitive state in America. Which issues mattered?
Wisconsin was the most competitive state in America. Which issues mattered?
There is also no reason that Florida’s highly successful model cannot be adopted by other states, including Wisconsin. A good first step would be for the incoming Wisconsin Senate to pass an Assembly bill that would allow the state’s clerks to process absentee votes the day before Election Day.
The old soap says hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Should the worst become reality, the people who empowered Trump will own it. And we will see where these enablers line up.
It’s time to elevate Wisconsin to the same standard as nearly half the country, implementing policies that increase access to vital supplemental screenings for those with dense breast tissue and other high-risk factors.
It could become bipartisan legislation. Or an attack issue for Democrats.
Money is the driving force behind government decision-making.
Let’s get new Fed leadership immediately and a new approach rather than waiting a year.
That’s just more than the 28,751 votes America First candidate Thomas Leager received. Hovde has argued he would’ve won the election if Leager hadn’t been in the race, noting Dems helped put the third-party candidate on the ballot.
MADISON, WI — Yesterday, the Assembly Democratic Caucus unanimously elected Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) as Assembly Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms. Rep. Emerson released the following statement in response: “I’m grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 20, 2024 – Today, on National Child’s Day, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa highlighted that the Department is investing nearly $2.6 million to help Southwest Health Center, Inc. (SHC) construct a childcare facility.
MADISON – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected as one of 20 state leaders to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class – representing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates the state will have a gross general fund balance of approximately $4.0 billion at the end of the current fiscal year. This figure does not include the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP describes the supply and demand for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The draft Wisconsin SCORP includes an analysis of the motivations for recreating
Letter comes after Wisconsin pheasant farmer was denied disaster aid following tornado WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to immediately preserve all records referring
MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals and gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify
APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Building in the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 2024. The building was originally constructed in two phases, in 1952 and
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee voted to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Now more than ever, our democracy needs ardent
Wisconsin was the most competitive state in America. Which issues mattered?
There is also no reason that Florida’s highly successful model cannot be adopted by other states, including Wisconsin. A good first step would be for the incoming Wisconsin Senate to pass an Assembly bill that would allow the state’s clerks to process absentee votes the day before Election Day.
The old soap says hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Should the worst become reality, the people who empowered Trump will own it. And we will see where these enablers line up.
It’s time to elevate Wisconsin to the same standard as nearly half the country, implementing policies that increase access to vital supplemental screenings for those with dense breast tissue and other high-risk factors.
It could become bipartisan legislation. Or an attack issue for Democrats.
Money is the driving force behind government decision-making.
Let’s get new Fed leadership immediately and a new approach rather than waiting a year.
That’s just more than the 28,751 votes America First candidate Thomas Leager received. Hovde has argued he would’ve won the election if Leager hadn’t been in the race, noting Dems helped put the third-party candidate on the ballot.
MADISON, WI — Yesterday, the Assembly Democratic Caucus unanimously elected Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) as Assembly Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms. Rep. Emerson released the following statement in response: “I’m grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in me as Sergeant at Arms. It’s an honor to serve
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 20, 2024 – Today, on National Child’s Day, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa highlighted that the Department is investing nearly $2.6 million to help Southwest Health Center, Inc. (SHC) construct a childcare facility. The funding is through Rural Development’s Community Facilities Grant program…
MADISON – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected as one of 20 state leaders to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class – representing 16 U.S. states and territories across the nation – is
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile
Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates the state will have a gross general fund balance of approximately $4.0 billion at the end of the current fiscal year. This figure does not include the $1.9 billion plus balance in the state’s budget stabilization (“rainy
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP describes the supply and demand for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The draft Wisconsin SCORP includes an analysis of the motivations for recreating and the barriers Wisconsin residents may ex… Please log in
Letter comes after Wisconsin pheasant farmer was denied disaster aid following tornado WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide immediate assistance to gamebird farmers who have been denied emergency aid
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary October 2024 unemployment rates decreased
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to immediately preserve all records referring or relating to the development, safety, and efficacy … Please
MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals and gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify genuine Wisconsin products. The program’s nearly 500 member companies offer
APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Building in the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 2024. The building was originally constructed in two phases, in 1952 and 1966, as the headquarters for the Aid Association for Lutherans
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee voted to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Now more than ever, our democracy needs ardent defenders who will stand up for the rule of law