Gov. Scott Walker today unveiled the third TV ad of his re-election bid, again touting state job training efforts. The spot features two men identified as Tim and Jeremy, workers at Weldall Manufacturing in Waukesha. Tim says he started a
GOP state Rep. Ed Brooks, of Reedsburg, announced today he will not seek re-election, citing his health. Brooks’ office said in a statement recent tests “indicated he needs to maintain control over the leukemia that he battled into remission last
Increasing school funding and restoring collective bargaining are at the center of nearly every major Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s prescription for education in the state. Eight major candidates debated before Madison-area educators at a WEAC Region 6 hosted forum Sunday night.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, talks about her mother’s struggles with prescription drugs and mental illness in a new TV ad, telling viewers “I know how hard this fight is.” The ad comes on the heels of Baldwin opening up
Gov. Scott Walker today released a new TV ad highlighting his work to combat opioid abuse and drug addiction. It’s the second ad of Walker’s re-election campaign, following one his campaign put out Tuesday on job training grants. The new
Scott Walker today released the first TV ad of his re-election campaign, featuring an EMT and firefighter who says the guv is “helping people like me get the training we need.” The spot opens with the EMT and firefighter, identified
MILWAUKEE — Vice President Mike Pence says due to the federal tax overhaul and other policies backed by President Trump, optimism is “soaring.” The former Indiana governor said consumer confidence is now at an all-time high and the unemployment rate
The conservative Restoration PAC today announced a $1 million TV buy promoting GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson, saying reality turned the business consultant into a conservative, “just like with Ronald Reagan.” Nicholson is the former president of the national
GOP Rep. Samantha Kerkman today announced she’s running for re-election in the 61st AD, passing on a bid for Speaker Paul Ryan’s seat. “I want to use my experience and knowledge to continue to lay the groundwork at the state
Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, announced he won’t seek re-election this fall. In his announcement posted on Facebook, the lawmaker from the 38th AD said he looks forward to his children knowing him outside of a public role. Kleefisch, a former
Dem Dan Kohl says he’s pulled in $354,000 over the first three months of the year, again outraising U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman. Grothman, meanwhile, raised $276,053 over the period that covers January through March, according to a check of his
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin today started running a “cheesy” new TV ad featuring Holland’s Family Cheese in Thorp. The spot opens with the family’s five children warning it’s going to be a “cheesy ad” before one says “then again” and
GOP state Sen. Dave Craig, a former aide to House Speaker Paul Ryan, announced Friday he will not run to replace his old boss. “My family is so thankful and humbled by the support shown to us these past few
State Sen. Leah Vukmir raised $600,000 during the first three months of 2018, trailing the more than $1 million GOP rival Kevin Nicholson pulled in for the period. Vukmir, R-Brookfield, will report $650,000 cash on hand, her campaign said. The
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s passing on a bid for the 1st CD following House Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement earlier this week. Vos, R-Rochester, said in a statement this morning he’ll instead seek re-election to the Assembly and
House Speaker Paul Ryan said today he’s not seeking re-election to his 1st District seat, but intends to stay on as speaker until his term ends in January. Ryan in a news conference today in Washington, D.C. chalked up his
GOP state Rep. Tom Weatherston has decided not to seek re-election this fall, saying “ it is time to take life a little easier.” Weatherston, 68, said there were many reasons for the decision, most of them personal. That includes
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, raised $3.7 million over the first three months of the year for her re-election bid. Her campaign said it was the best ever fundraising haul in the first-quarter of an election year for a federal
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson today announced he raised more than $1 million during the first three months of the year. Nicholson, a business consultant and former Marine, will report more than $800,000 cash on hand, the campaign said.
Republican Madison businessman Eric Hovde told “UpFront with Mike Gousha” he will not run for the U.S. Senate. In an interview to air Sunday, Hovde cited “a number of different factors” both personal and professional, including the pregnancy of his
Gov. Scott Walker today unveiled the third TV ad of his re-election bid, again touting state job training efforts. The spot features two men identified as Tim and Jeremy, workers at Weldall Manufacturing in Waukesha. Tim says he started a
GOP state Rep. Ed Brooks, of Reedsburg, announced today he will not seek re-election, citing his health. Brooks’ office said in a statement recent tests “indicated he needs to maintain control over the leukemia that he battled into remission last
Increasing school funding and restoring collective bargaining are at the center of nearly every major Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s prescription for education in the state. Eight major candidates debated before Madison-area educators at a WEAC Region 6 hosted forum Sunday night.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, talks about her mother’s struggles with prescription drugs and mental illness in a new TV ad, telling viewers “I know how hard this fight is.” The ad comes on the heels of Baldwin opening up
Gov. Scott Walker today released a new TV ad highlighting his work to combat opioid abuse and drug addiction. It’s the second ad of Walker’s re-election campaign, following one his campaign put out Tuesday on job training grants. The new
Scott Walker today released the first TV ad of his re-election campaign, featuring an EMT and firefighter who says the guv is “helping people like me get the training we need.” The spot opens with the EMT and firefighter, identified
MILWAUKEE — Vice President Mike Pence says due to the federal tax overhaul and other policies backed by President Trump, optimism is “soaring.” The former Indiana governor said consumer confidence is now at an all-time high and the unemployment rate
The conservative Restoration PAC today announced a $1 million TV buy promoting GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson, saying reality turned the business consultant into a conservative, “just like with Ronald Reagan.” Nicholson is the former president of the national
GOP Rep. Samantha Kerkman today announced she’s running for re-election in the 61st AD, passing on a bid for Speaker Paul Ryan’s seat. “I want to use my experience and knowledge to continue to lay the groundwork at the state
Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, announced he won’t seek re-election this fall. In his announcement posted on Facebook, the lawmaker from the 38th AD said he looks forward to his children knowing him outside of a public role. Kleefisch, a former
Dem Dan Kohl says he’s pulled in $354,000 over the first three months of the year, again outraising U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman. Grothman, meanwhile, raised $276,053 over the period that covers January through March, according to a check of his
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin today started running a “cheesy” new TV ad featuring Holland’s Family Cheese in Thorp. The spot opens with the family’s five children warning it’s going to be a “cheesy ad” before one says “then again” and
GOP state Sen. Dave Craig, a former aide to House Speaker Paul Ryan, announced Friday he will not run to replace his old boss. “My family is so thankful and humbled by the support shown to us these past few
State Sen. Leah Vukmir raised $600,000 during the first three months of 2018, trailing the more than $1 million GOP rival Kevin Nicholson pulled in for the period. Vukmir, R-Brookfield, will report $650,000 cash on hand, her campaign said. The
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s passing on a bid for the 1st CD following House Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement earlier this week. Vos, R-Rochester, said in a statement this morning he’ll instead seek re-election to the Assembly and
House Speaker Paul Ryan said today he’s not seeking re-election to his 1st District seat, but intends to stay on as speaker until his term ends in January. Ryan in a news conference today in Washington, D.C. chalked up his
GOP state Rep. Tom Weatherston has decided not to seek re-election this fall, saying “ it is time to take life a little easier.” Weatherston, 68, said there were many reasons for the decision, most of them personal. That includes
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, raised $3.7 million over the first three months of the year for her re-election bid. Her campaign said it was the best ever fundraising haul in the first-quarter of an election year for a federal
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson today announced he raised more than $1 million during the first three months of the year. Nicholson, a business consultant and former Marine, will report more than $800,000 cash on hand, the campaign said.
Republican Madison businessman Eric Hovde told “UpFront with Mike Gousha” he will not run for the U.S. Senate. In an interview to air Sunday, Hovde cited “a number of different factors” both personal and professional, including the pregnancy of his