WisDems: New video: Hiding Hovde hides again

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats released a new video calling out Eric Hovde for being a ‘walking conflict of interest,’ as Hovde ducks, dodges, and flat out refuses to answer questions about his finances and conflict of interest with his ownership of his $3.2 billion California

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Africa Fest 2024

MADISON, WI –Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs brought greetings at Africa Fest 2024, the African Association of Madison’s 24th annual celebration of African culture, history, and heritage. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  It was a great honor to welcome

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Rebecca Cooke in Congressional District 3

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District: “The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. In Congress, Rebecca

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal, Paul, and Peters: Request DHS and FBI provide information on individual with ties to Iran in connection with foiled assassination plot

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a le… Please log in to

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Scott Klug: Require Americans to work at polling places like jury duty

Many volunteer poll workers are political junkies, so this random selection drags people into the process who are casual voters and less passionate about the political parties, their platforms and candidates. Try rigging an election when half of the people in the room are only there because they faced prosecution if they didn’t show up.

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Milwaukee mayor on ‘UpFront’ hints at evening speaking slot during DNC

“It’s still pretty dynamic, so we’ll see what happens,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “If it were to happen, the fact that Milwaukee is being recognized nationally and even globally, especially after hosting the Republican National Convention, shining additional spotlight on our city, I think that’s really, really important.”

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James Perry: Loss of two-year campuses hits low-income families

The low-cost, high-quality university education provided by the most highly educated professors who have been dedicated to classroom performance is disappearing from the Wisconsin landscape. If we were really concerned about quality and affordability, we would invest in these former two-year campuses rather than shedding them.

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WisDems: New video: Hiding Hovde hides again

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats released a new video calling out Eric Hovde for being a ‘walking conflict of interest,’ as Hovde ducks, dodges, and flat out refuses to answer questions about his finances and conflict of interest with his ownership of his $3.2 billion California bank. Click here to watch “Eric Hovde won’t say which

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Harris campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s Kenosha visit Tuesday

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Kenosha on Tuesday: “JD Vance is coming to town one week after Trump unveiled new plans to raise costs on working families by $3,900 per year, as experts warn

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Africa Fest 2024

MADISON, WI –Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs brought greetings at Africa Fest 2024, the African Association of Madison’s 24th annual celebration of African culture, history, and heritage. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  It was a great honor to welcome community members and guests to this year’s Africa Fest, generously

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Harris campaign: Cements advertising presence through Election Day with initial $370M

To: Interested PartiesFrom: Quentin Fulks and Rob Flaherty, Deputy Campaign Managers for Harris-Walz 2024Subject: Harris-Walz Cements Advertising Presence Through Election Day With Initial $370M Investment Today, the Harris-Walz campaign is announcing that it will spend at least $370 million on digital and television advertising between Labor Day and Election Day. This weekend, our

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Baldwin campaign: ICYMI: Tammy Baldwin launches “Rural Leaders for Tammy” coalition & wraps up Rural Wisconsin Tour

GRANTON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy launched her “Rural Leaders for Tammy” coalition and wrapped up her rural Wisconsin tour to highlight the importance of our farmers, rural businesses and agribusinesses, and rural Wisconsinites’ voices this Election Day.“Wisconsin is a proud rural state known for its world-class agriculture

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Rebecca Cooke in Congressional District 3

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District: “The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. In Congress, Rebecca Cooke will support new organizing and strong unions so we

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Wisconsin Transparency Project: Government watchdogs sue Wisconsin Department of Administration for records

Government Accountability & Oversight, with representation from the Wisconsin Transparency Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Administration alleging that DOA violated the Open Records Law.  GAO pursues and supports litigation that seeks to ensure that governmental entities at state, local, and federal levels comply with their sunshine and… Please log

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal, Paul, and Peters: Request DHS and FBI provide information on individual with ties to Iran in connection with foiled assassination plot

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a le… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click

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DCCC: Inflation Reduction Act delivers for Wisconsin – no thanks to Bryan Steil

Two years ago, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, no thanks to Bryan Steil who voted against this landmark legislation.  The historic legislation has delivered for working families across the country by cutting costs, creating jobs, and investing in American manufacturing. The Inflation Reduction Act has: Saved families an average of $300 a year

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Scott Klug: Require Americans to work at polling places like jury duty

Many volunteer poll workers are political junkies, so this random selection drags people into the process who are casual voters and less passionate about the political parties, their platforms and candidates. Try rigging an election when half of the people in the room are only there because they faced prosecution if they didn’t show up.

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Milwaukee mayor on ‘UpFront’ hints at evening speaking slot during DNC

“It’s still pretty dynamic, so we’ll see what happens,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “If it were to happen, the fact that Milwaukee is being recognized nationally and even globally, especially after hosting the Republican National Convention, shining additional spotlight on our city, I think that’s really, really important.”

Read More »

James Perry: Loss of two-year campuses hits low-income families

The low-cost, high-quality university education provided by the most highly educated professors who have been dedicated to classroom performance is disappearing from the Wisconsin landscape. If we were really concerned about quality and affordability, we would invest in these former two-year campuses rather than shedding them.

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