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The Wisconsin GOP’s Executive Committee unanimously tapped Brian Schimming to become the next state chair.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the race for the 8th SD, federal subpoenas issued to Dane and Milwaukee counties for communications with former President Trump, Republicans’ push for Gov. Tony Evers to ban TikTok on state devices and more.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson finished November with more outstanding bills from his reelection campaign than cash on hand, according to his latest filing with the FEC. Barnes, meanwhile, reported no debts or obligations and $865,268 cash on hand.
Three Republicans who had been weighing bids for state GOP chair tell WisPolitics.com they’ve decided against a run, strengthening longtime party activist Brian Schimming’s position ahead of Saturday’s vote.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says likely future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will definitely end proxy voting “on day one.” The Janesville Republican at a WisPolitics.com DC luncheon this week said McCarthy, R-Calif., will also likely get rid of virtual participation almost altogether. Steil, who is part of McCarthy’s transition team, added the only possible exception he could see would be to allow under certain circumstances outside experts, in the tech industry in particular, to provide virtual testimony.
Dem attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin, who formerly worked with Midwest Environmental Advocates, has announced her bid for the 8th SD. She is the first Dem to get into the race for the vacant seat. Four Republicans have already announced plans
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, has reappointed Rep. Evan Goyke, of Milwaukee, to the Joint Finance Committee and added Rep. Tip McGuire, of Kenosha.
A federal special counsel has subpoenaed Dane and Milwaukee counties for communications with former President Trump, his campaign and his allies as part of a criminal investigation.
Thiensville Village President Van Mobley tells WisPolitics.com he’s getting into the race for the 8th SD. Mobley, in his fourth term as village president, is the fourth Republican to announce plans to run for the seat in the spring special
Brandtjen is the third Republican to formally declare for the race. Rep. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, has also announced he’s running, while Republican Robert Albrightson, of Brown Deer, has registered to run.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says Democrats will continue to push for paid sick leave despite Congress rejecting a proposal to add it to legislation averting a nationwide rail strike.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wakesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow’s entry into the Supreme Court race, the special election for the 8th SD, former GOP guv candidate Tim Michels’ recent comments about his loss to Gov. Tony Evers and more.
U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, have qualms with Congress getting involved in a conflict between freight railroads and most of their unions. But both ultimately approved a bill to avoid a strike, which passed the Senate yesterday 80-15.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin after the Senate passage of a bill she co-sponsored to protect same-sex and interracial marriage said marriage is not just about a ceremony, but also rights related to child custody, adoption, and access to insurance coverage.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said Wednesday’s meeting with the Jan. 6 Select Committee was brief as he answered lawmakers’ questions on Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election.
Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow, who oversaw the trial and sentencing of the man who killed six in last year’s Waukesha Christmas Parade, says she’s running for the state Supreme Court to apply the law as written.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says passage of legislation to provide new legal protections for same-sex and interracial couples shows the U.S. government and American people “see them and respect them.” The Senate yesterday approved the bill 61-36 on final passage, clearing the way to send it back to the House, which had passed an earlier version
Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver his annual State of the State address Feb. 7. Meanwhile, he’s asked GOP legislative leaders to keep open Feb. 28 or March 7 for his budget address.
Dem state Rep. Deb Andraca, of Whitefish Bay, says she won’t run for the 8th SD in the special election left by the retirement of longtime GOP Sen. Alberta Darling.
Hearst Television’s national investigative unit asked every public school district in Wisconsin and all 50 states what steps they’re taking to keep kids safe.
The Wisconsin GOP’s Executive Committee unanimously tapped Brian Schimming to become the next state chair.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the race for the 8th SD, federal subpoenas issued to Dane and Milwaukee counties for communications with former President Trump, Republicans’ push for Gov. Tony Evers to ban TikTok on state devices and more.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson finished November with more outstanding bills from his reelection campaign than cash on hand, according to his latest filing with the FEC. Barnes, meanwhile, reported no debts or obligations and $865,268 cash on hand.
Three Republicans who had been weighing bids for state GOP chair tell WisPolitics.com they’ve decided against a run, strengthening longtime party activist Brian Schimming’s position ahead of Saturday’s vote.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says likely future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will definitely end proxy voting “on day one.” The Janesville Republican at a WisPolitics.com DC luncheon this week said McCarthy, R-Calif., will also likely get rid of virtual participation almost altogether. Steil, who is part of McCarthy’s transition team, added the only possible exception he could see would be to allow under certain circumstances outside experts, in the tech industry in particular, to provide virtual testimony.
Dem attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin, who formerly worked with Midwest Environmental Advocates, has announced her bid for the 8th SD. She is the first Dem to get into the race for the vacant seat. Four Republicans have already announced plans to run for the suburban Milwaukee district. Habush Sinykin, of
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, has reappointed Rep. Evan Goyke, of Milwaukee, to the Joint Finance Committee and added Rep. Tip McGuire, of Kenosha.
A federal special counsel has subpoenaed Dane and Milwaukee counties for communications with former President Trump, his campaign and his allies as part of a criminal investigation.
Thiensville Village President Van Mobley tells WisPolitics.com he’s getting into the race for the 8th SD. Mobley, in his fourth term as village president, is the fourth Republican to announce plans to run for the seat in the spring special election. Alberta Darling was the longtime state senator representing the
Brandtjen is the third Republican to formally declare for the race. Rep. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, has also announced he’s running, while Republican Robert Albrightson, of Brown Deer, has registered to run.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says Democrats will continue to push for paid sick leave despite Congress rejecting a proposal to add it to legislation averting a nationwide rail strike.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wakesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow’s entry into the Supreme Court race, the special election for the 8th SD, former GOP guv candidate Tim Michels’ recent comments about his loss to Gov. Tony Evers and more.
U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, have qualms with Congress getting involved in a conflict between freight railroads and most of their unions. But both ultimately approved a bill to avoid a strike, which passed the Senate yesterday 80-15.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin after the Senate passage of a bill she co-sponsored to protect same-sex and interracial marriage said marriage is not just about a ceremony, but also rights related to child custody, adoption, and access to insurance coverage.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said Wednesday’s meeting with the Jan. 6 Select Committee was brief as he answered lawmakers’ questions on Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election.
Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow, who oversaw the trial and sentencing of the man who killed six in last year’s Waukesha Christmas Parade, says she’s running for the state Supreme Court to apply the law as written.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says passage of legislation to provide new legal protections for same-sex and interracial couples shows the U.S. government and American people “see them and respect them.” The Senate yesterday approved the bill 61-36 on final passage, clearing the way to send it back to the House, which had passed an earlier version
Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver his annual State of the State address Feb. 7. Meanwhile, he’s asked GOP legislative leaders to keep open Feb. 28 or March 7 for his budget address.
Dem state Rep. Deb Andraca, of Whitefish Bay, says she won’t run for the 8th SD in the special election left by the retirement of longtime GOP Sen. Alberta Darling.
Hearst Television’s national investigative unit asked every public school district in Wisconsin and all 50 states what steps they’re taking to keep kids safe.