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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today announced what it said is a seven-figure buy on TV and digital thanking Gov. Scott Walker for his “pro-growth policies.” The conservative group said the spot will air in multiple markets around the state, but didn’t
Gov. Scott Walker’s latest TV ad features employees of Kafka Granite praising his policies for helping grow the Mosinee company. The spot opens with Glenn Kafka, who founded the business, saying the company worked hard during the recession to keep
Dem state Rep. Dana Wachs today dropped out of the guv race, saying he will now back state Superintendent Tony Evers in the crowded field for the party’s nomination. Wachs is the second Dem candidate to drop out this week,
Businessman Andy Gronik announced he’s dropping out of the Democratic race for governor in part so Dems can rally behind a single candidate. Gronik’s decision, which he said was informed by Wednesday’s Marquette University Law School poll, comes as the
The challengers in both the guv and U.S. Senate fields are largely unknown two months before the primary, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. The survey, the second of the year conducted by pollster Charles Franklin, found
A new campaign ad from Gov. Scott Walker says the guv’s education policies are “putting students first.” The 30-second ad features Anita, an elementary school teacher in Racine who credited Walker with giving schools enhanced flexibility “ to put money
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir unveiled the first TV ad of her campaign today, saying she’s been threatened for what she believes in and knows “what it takes” to stand on principle. The spot opens with an answering machine
Dem Caleb Frostman won a special election Tuesday for the vacant 1st SD, flipping a seat in northeastern Wisconsin that Donald Trump won by 17.5 points two years ago. Meanwhile, Republican Jon Plumer kept the 42nd AD in GOP hands,
Seven Dem guv candidates in a candidate forum last night pledged to invest in the people of Wisconsin and overhaul elements of the state’s incarceration system. “We are going to be investing in regular folks,” state Rep. Dana Wachs told
The WBA Foundation has withdrawn its offer to host debates featuring Dem guv hopefuls and GOP contenders for the U.S. Senate following an outcry over its decision to limit both to four candidates. The decision comes after the foundation faced
The Dem Assembly candidate accused of election fraud “welcomes the opportunity to address the issues that have been raised,” her attorney says. The Watertown Police Department is investigating allegations against 37th AD candidate Charisse Daniels that were prompted by a
Gov. Scott Walker’s latest TV ad touts a program he proposed to lower premiums for those who purchase their health care through the Affordable Care Act exchanges. The spot features Dr. Don Lee, who says Wisconsin’s health care system is
U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir on Thursday called for handing the U.S. Department of Education’s responsibilities back to the states, while GOP rival Kevin Nicholson said he would lessen the agency’s influence by curtailing some of its powers. But the
Scott Walker today unveiled the fourth TV ad of his re-election campaign, this one highlighting the guv’s efforts to help those with developmental disabilities enter the workforce. The ad features Jordan and his mom, Maggie, who opens the spot saying
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced he will not run for guv this year, saying he loves his current job and “that’s where my heart is.” Barrett’s statement puts to rest six weeks of public speculation on whether he would
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin released a new TV ad today featuring employees of Fairbanks Morse Engine in Beloit touting legislation she introduced to ensure taxpayer dollars go toward building U.S. military ships in America. The spot, which is running on
Dem Rep. Leon Young announced today he will not seek re-election, saying he is returning to the Milwaukee Police Department. Young, 50, was a police officer before his election to the Assembly in 1992. He said the decision to retire
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin released a new TV ad today featuring a Wisconsin woman whose daughter died of a heroin overdose. The 60-second spot follows another from the Madison Dem in which she detailed her mother’s struggles with mental illness
The super PAC supporting Leah Vukmir today announced a new ad campaign highlighting the endorsement she received from the state GOP. The TV ad from Wisconsin Next PAC opens with the narrator saying the state GOP officially endorsed Vukmir “because
State Rep. André Jacque attributed his win against Alex Renard for the GOP Republican nomination in the 1st SD Tuesday to his “positive campaign” and independent record in the Legislature. Meanwhile, in the 42nd AD, Jon Plumer, who owns a
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today announced what it said is a seven-figure buy on TV and digital thanking Gov. Scott Walker for his “pro-growth policies.” The conservative group said the spot will air in multiple markets around the state, but didn’t
Gov. Scott Walker’s latest TV ad features employees of Kafka Granite praising his policies for helping grow the Mosinee company. The spot opens with Glenn Kafka, who founded the business, saying the company worked hard during the recession to keep
Dem state Rep. Dana Wachs today dropped out of the guv race, saying he will now back state Superintendent Tony Evers in the crowded field for the party’s nomination. Wachs is the second Dem candidate to drop out this week,
Businessman Andy Gronik announced he’s dropping out of the Democratic race for governor in part so Dems can rally behind a single candidate. Gronik’s decision, which he said was informed by Wednesday’s Marquette University Law School poll, comes as the
The challengers in both the guv and U.S. Senate fields are largely unknown two months before the primary, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. The survey, the second of the year conducted by pollster Charles Franklin, found
A new campaign ad from Gov. Scott Walker says the guv’s education policies are “putting students first.” The 30-second ad features Anita, an elementary school teacher in Racine who credited Walker with giving schools enhanced flexibility “ to put money
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir unveiled the first TV ad of her campaign today, saying she’s been threatened for what she believes in and knows “what it takes” to stand on principle. The spot opens with an answering machine
Dem Caleb Frostman won a special election Tuesday for the vacant 1st SD, flipping a seat in northeastern Wisconsin that Donald Trump won by 17.5 points two years ago. Meanwhile, Republican Jon Plumer kept the 42nd AD in GOP hands,
Seven Dem guv candidates in a candidate forum last night pledged to invest in the people of Wisconsin and overhaul elements of the state’s incarceration system. “We are going to be investing in regular folks,” state Rep. Dana Wachs told
The WBA Foundation has withdrawn its offer to host debates featuring Dem guv hopefuls and GOP contenders for the U.S. Senate following an outcry over its decision to limit both to four candidates. The decision comes after the foundation faced
The Dem Assembly candidate accused of election fraud “welcomes the opportunity to address the issues that have been raised,” her attorney says. The Watertown Police Department is investigating allegations against 37th AD candidate Charisse Daniels that were prompted by a
Gov. Scott Walker’s latest TV ad touts a program he proposed to lower premiums for those who purchase their health care through the Affordable Care Act exchanges. The spot features Dr. Don Lee, who says Wisconsin’s health care system is
U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir on Thursday called for handing the U.S. Department of Education’s responsibilities back to the states, while GOP rival Kevin Nicholson said he would lessen the agency’s influence by curtailing some of its powers. But the
Scott Walker today unveiled the fourth TV ad of his re-election campaign, this one highlighting the guv’s efforts to help those with developmental disabilities enter the workforce. The ad features Jordan and his mom, Maggie, who opens the spot saying
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced he will not run for guv this year, saying he loves his current job and “that’s where my heart is.” Barrett’s statement puts to rest six weeks of public speculation on whether he would
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin released a new TV ad today featuring employees of Fairbanks Morse Engine in Beloit touting legislation she introduced to ensure taxpayer dollars go toward building U.S. military ships in America. The spot, which is running on
Dem Rep. Leon Young announced today he will not seek re-election, saying he is returning to the Milwaukee Police Department. Young, 50, was a police officer before his election to the Assembly in 1992. He said the decision to retire
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin released a new TV ad today featuring a Wisconsin woman whose daughter died of a heroin overdose. The 60-second spot follows another from the Madison Dem in which she detailed her mother’s struggles with mental illness
The super PAC supporting Leah Vukmir today announced a new ad campaign highlighting the endorsement she received from the state GOP. The TV ad from Wisconsin Next PAC opens with the narrator saying the state GOP officially endorsed Vukmir “because
State Rep. André Jacque attributed his win against Alex Renard for the GOP Republican nomination in the 1st SD Tuesday to his “positive campaign” and independent record in the Legislature. Meanwhile, in the 42nd AD, Jon Plumer, who owns a