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Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson at a Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast today charged Dems with trying to become “more Republican” closer to elections and said if voters want the real thing, they should vote for Republicans.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson during his prime-time address to the Republican National Convention called Democrats’ agenda and policies a “clear and present danger to America.”
Activists representing a variety of left-of-center causes marched through Milwaukee today to protest the Republican National Convention after what organizers called a “handshake agreement” with the city to take a route officials previously denied.
Republicans during a Wisconsin Republican National Convention delegation breakfast in Milwaukee today called for unity, just days after former President Donald Trump evaded an attempted assassination.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State GOP Chairman Brian Shimming join ‘UpFront.’
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.
Vos told WisPolitics he’s been a delegate, alternate or guest for every national convention since 1996, and he’s looking forward to attending next week to be a part of showing the country “how great Wisconsin is.”
Both are well ahead of where other candidates have been at this point in a Supreme Court race, pointing to another expensive campaign with the majority up for grabs against in 2025.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski agreed to tweaks in how her office handles open records requests after a lawsuit by a conservative group found records showing her predecessor used his personal email account to seek advice on the office budget.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin’s Dem congressional members remain supportive of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid despite calls from some in their party for him to step aside.
Those seeking to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are vowing to appeal a Dane County judge’s ruling rejecting their request to order a recall election.
A representative for one of the state’s top anti-abortion groups warned Republicans could lose votes after a committee approved a new party platform that includes no call for a national ban for the first time in 40 years. Meanwhile, other groups that oppose abortion had a more measured response to the policy released by the Republican National Committee, which notes states can pass their own laws restricting abortion.
President Joe Biden during a high-stakes campaign stop in Madison insisted he won’t drop out, spurring the state party chair to declare he’s with Biden “every step of the way.”
President Joe Biden at a Madison rally today tried to shut down speculation he would leave the presidential race and dismissed concerns about his age after a heavily criticized debate last week.
The state Supreme Court today again allowed local clerks to use unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes, restoring the option for voters months ahead of Wisconsin’s presidential race.
The state Supreme Court today in a 6-1 decision today overturned the process the GOP-controlled Legislature has used to block stewardship purchases, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss President Biden’s planned visit to Madison, Rep Dora Drake’s 4th SD special election win, the state Supreme Court accepting two abortion cases, an $81 million reduction in state aid for Milwaukee Public Schools, $49 million in federal funding for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub and more.
The liberal-controlled state Supreme Court backed hearing a case that argues the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion, along with a separate case challenging an 1849 law that had been interpreted as banning abortion in Wisconsin except to save the life of the mother.
According to unofficial returns, Drake had 4,439 votes, or 65.8%, while Myers received 2,298, or 34%.
The district is set to receive an estimated $555.3 million in the 2024-25 school year, down from the $636.4 million it received for the 2023-24 school year — a 12.7 percent decrease. That includes a $42.6 million adjustment due to a reporting error in the 2022-23 school year, according to an MPS release.
Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson at a Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast today charged Dems with trying to become “more Republican” closer to elections and said if voters want the real thing, they should vote for Republicans.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson during his prime-time address to the Republican National Convention called Democrats’ agenda and policies a “clear and present danger to America.”
Activists representing a variety of left-of-center causes marched through Milwaukee today to protest the Republican National Convention after what organizers called a “handshake agreement” with the city to take a route officials previously denied.
Republicans during a Wisconsin Republican National Convention delegation breakfast in Milwaukee today called for unity, just days after former President Donald Trump evaded an attempted assassination.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State GOP Chairman Brian Shimming join ‘UpFront.’
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.
Vos told WisPolitics he’s been a delegate, alternate or guest for every national convention since 1996, and he’s looking forward to attending next week to be a part of showing the country “how great Wisconsin is.”
Both are well ahead of where other candidates have been at this point in a Supreme Court race, pointing to another expensive campaign with the majority up for grabs against in 2025.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski agreed to tweaks in how her office handles open records requests after a lawsuit by a conservative group found records showing her predecessor used his personal email account to seek advice on the office budget.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin’s Dem congressional members remain supportive of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid despite calls from some in their party for him to step aside.
Those seeking to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are vowing to appeal a Dane County judge’s ruling rejecting their request to order a recall election.
A representative for one of the state’s top anti-abortion groups warned Republicans could lose votes after a committee approved a new party platform that includes no call for a national ban for the first time in 40 years. Meanwhile, other groups that oppose abortion had a more measured response to the policy released by the Republican National Committee, which notes states can pass their own laws restricting abortion.
President Joe Biden during a high-stakes campaign stop in Madison insisted he won’t drop out, spurring the state party chair to declare he’s with Biden “every step of the way.”
President Joe Biden at a Madison rally today tried to shut down speculation he would leave the presidential race and dismissed concerns about his age after a heavily criticized debate last week.
The state Supreme Court today again allowed local clerks to use unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes, restoring the option for voters months ahead of Wisconsin’s presidential race.
The state Supreme Court today in a 6-1 decision today overturned the process the GOP-controlled Legislature has used to block stewardship purchases, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss President Biden’s planned visit to Madison, Rep Dora Drake’s 4th SD special election win, the state Supreme Court accepting two abortion cases, an $81 million reduction in state aid for Milwaukee Public Schools, $49 million in federal funding for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub and more.
The liberal-controlled state Supreme Court backed hearing a case that argues the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion, along with a separate case challenging an 1849 law that had been interpreted as banning abortion in Wisconsin except to save the life of the mother.
According to unofficial returns, Drake had 4,439 votes, or 65.8%, while Myers received 2,298, or 34%.
The district is set to receive an estimated $555.3 million in the 2024-25 school year, down from the $636.4 million it received for the 2023-24 school year — a 12.7 percent decrease. That includes a $42.6 million adjustment due to a reporting error in the 2022-23 school year, according to an MPS release.