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GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany today launched his long-teased bid for governor, saying the American Dream is “slipping away” under Democratic leadership in Madison and “we can do better.”
Dubbed the “Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project,” it will be a vehicle to raise money, invest in messaging and build out field operations before voters select the party’s nominee in the Aug. 11 primary, 12 weeks ahead of the general election.
Republicans are set to introduce a sweeping package of election bills this week that would allow for Monday processing of absentee ballots and impose new security measures for ballot drop boxes statewide.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the growing Dem field for governor, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson’s hearing before the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order on vaccine access and more.
State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”
In this week’s DC Wrap: 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson touts her conservative credentials at a U.S. Senate hearing.
The Dem voters involved in one lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s congressional map are urging a Dane County judge to get the case moving. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the state’s GOP House members wants Judge Julie Genovese to take
State Rep. Francesca Hong today joined the growing Dem gubernatorial field, saying she is running to fix a “rigged system.”
Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so
Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced
State Sen. Kelda Roys launched her campaign for governor today, saying the state needs someone who’s “been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver.” Roys, 46, released a rollout video this morning in which she
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.
So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.
The Assembly has signed off 51-44 along party lines on a bill to bar the use of public money to pay for health care services for those in the country illegally.
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.
Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany today launched his long-teased bid for governor, saying the American Dream is “slipping away” under Democratic leadership in Madison and “we can do better.”
Dubbed the “Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project,” it will be a vehicle to raise money, invest in messaging and build out field operations before voters select the party’s nominee in the Aug. 11 primary, 12 weeks ahead of the general election.
Republicans are set to introduce a sweeping package of election bills this week that would allow for Monday processing of absentee ballots and impose new security measures for ballot drop boxes statewide.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the growing Dem field for governor, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson’s hearing before the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order on vaccine access and more.
State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”
In this week’s DC Wrap: 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson touts her conservative credentials at a U.S. Senate hearing.
The Dem voters involved in one lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s congressional map are urging a Dane County judge to get the case moving. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the state’s GOP House members wants Judge Julie Genovese to take no action while the state Supreme Court considers their request
State Rep. Francesca Hong today joined the growing Dem gubernatorial field, saying she is running to fix a “rigged system.”
Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so far have largely weathered the storm of tariffs. Businesses have
Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We will reexamine all that we
State Sen. Kelda Roys launched her campaign for governor today, saying the state needs someone who’s “been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver.” Roys, 46, released a rollout video this morning in which she said Wisconsin is in the “fight of our lives, for
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.
So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.
The Assembly has signed off 51-44 along party lines on a bill to bar the use of public money to pay for health care services for those in the country illegally.
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.
Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.