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MADISON, Wis. – Daylight saving time ends this weekend, meaning clocks are set back one hour, and while “falling back” means potentially an extra hour of sleep, some parents dread this time of year because it impacts sleep schedules for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today celebrated the upcoming launch of the 12th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period on Fri., Nov. 1, 2024, and urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage through Healthcare.gov. During the l…
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden has long taken an extreme stand on reproductive freedom, including saying that women should “have enough strength of character” to give birth and calling for a 15-week abortion ban. When Roe v. Wade was overturned by Trump-appointed Supreme
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Freedom Fund and Future Forward (FF PAC) announced the launch of a new $8 million advertising campaign on a new ad, Who You Trust. The ad contrasts Donald Trump and Vice President
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack following Pure Prairie Poultry’s (PPP) bankruptcy that resulted in nearly 50 farmers
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Bill Clinton’s upcoming events in the Fox Valley and Milwaukee this week, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “In their latest effort to convince voters that decency and
In the most critical election of our lifetimes that will decide the direction of the country, editorial boards across the battleground states are taking a stand against Donald Trump and his attacks on our democracy, our freedoms, and anybody who
For more information, please contact:Greg Gatlin at 617-573-8428, ggatlin@suffolk.eduGillian Smith at gillian.smith@suffolk.edu Trump Leads Slightly Statewide but Harris Prevails in Bellwether Door County BOSTON—With Election Day just over a week away, an exclusive Suffolk University/USA TODAY network poll shows former President Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. — As Eric Hovde continues on the campaign trail this week, it will be his first week campaigning with the endorsement of an “unapologetically” anti-abortion group that believes medication abortion is ‘baby pesticides,’ believes in fetal personhood, equates abortion with child sacrifice, and wants a total ban abortion from
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tim Walz’s events in Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and Waukesha today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Try as he may, Tim Walz cannot explain away or distract voters from the
Funding will bolster the development of Wisconsin’s second Kwik Trip distribution center in DeForest MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an over $1.5 million Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of DeForest. The grant will help the
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, titled “The Choice,” which will air statewide. The ad highlights Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to Wisconsin—fighting for our jobs, our farmers, and our families—while Eric Hovde has participated
Green Bay, WI —Today, legendary Packers Coach Mike Holmgren and his daughter, Dr. Calla Holmgren, announced their endorsement of Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. With Holmgren as coach, the Packers never had a losing season, and
JANESVILLE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin kicked off her statewide FORWARD Bus Tour with Governor Tony Evers at an IBEW Labor Canvass Kickoff in Janesville. Tammy then headed to Madison where she joined Congressman Mark Pocan to
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde started his Time for Change Bus Tour last week making over 20 stops in 6 days across the state of Wisconsin in his bid for the United States Senate. Eric Hovde has made stops in
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported how LuAnn Bird’s to flip the 61st Assembly District. LuAnn Bird ran the closest Assembly race in 2022, and thanks to fair maps, she now has the chance to help deliver the Assembly for Democrats
This weekend, Team Harris-Walz brought the energy to the battlegrounds, with events across the country focused on mobilizing voters around Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s New Way Forward for all Americans. From Philadelphia, to Macon, to Green Bay, and with
MADISON — A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus found in a Texas dairy worker who was infected this spring was able to spread among ferrets through the air, although inefficiently, and killed 100% of infected animals in studies University
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers to prepare for the opening of hunting and trapping seasons in November. There are three important dates throughout November when seasons open. Hunters and trappers are encouraged
MADISON, Wis. – Daylight saving time ends this weekend, meaning clocks are set back one hour, and while “falling back” means potentially an extra hour of sleep, some parents dread this time of year because it impacts sleep schedules for kids. This can be a stressful time for parents because
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today celebrated the upcoming launch of the 12th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period on Fri., Nov. 1, 2024, and urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage through Healthcare.gov. During the l… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden has long taken an extreme stand on reproductive freedom, including saying that women should “have enough strength of character” to give birth and calling for a 15-week abortion ban. When Roe v. Wade was overturned by Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices, Wisconsin women were forced to flee to other
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Freedom Fund and Future Forward (FF PAC) announced the launch of a new $8 million advertising campaign on a new ad, Who You Trust. The ad contrasts Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on reproductive freedom and economic stability. This multimedia
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack following Pure Prairie Poultry’s (PPP) bankruptcy that resulted in nearly 50 farmers and more than two million chickens throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Bill Clinton’s upcoming events in the Fox Valley and Milwaukee this week, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “In their latest effort to convince voters that decency and character are on the ballot this November, Wisconsin Democrats are
In the most critical election of our lifetimes that will decide the direction of the country, editorial boards across the battleground states are taking a stand against Donald Trump and his attacks on our democracy, our freedoms, and anybody who disagrees with him politically. These editorial boards have come to
For more information, please contact:Greg Gatlin at 617-573-8428, ggatlin@suffolk.eduGillian Smith at gillian.smith@suffolk.edu Trump Leads Slightly Statewide but Harris Prevails in Bellwether Door County BOSTON—With Election Day just over a week away, an exclusive Suffolk University/USA TODAY network poll shows former President Donald Trump with a small lead, 48% to 47%, over Vice President…
MADISON, Wis. — As Eric Hovde continues on the campaign trail this week, it will be his first week campaigning with the endorsement of an “unapologetically” anti-abortion group that believes medication abortion is ‘baby pesticides,’ believes in fetal personhood, equates abortion with child sacrifice, and wants a total ban abortion from concept… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tim Walz’s events in Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and Waukesha today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Try as he may, Tim Walz cannot explain away or distract voters from the last four years of high inflation, open borders, and conflict
Funding will bolster the development of Wisconsin’s second Kwik Trip distribution center in DeForest MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an over $1.5 million Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of DeForest. The grant will help the village complete the road construction needed to serve the new Kwik T…
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, titled “The Choice,” which will air statewide. The ad highlights Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to Wisconsin—fighting for our jobs, our farmers, and our families—while Eric Hovde has participated in sending jobs out of state, admitted he doesn’t know
Green Bay, WI —Today, legendary Packers Coach Mike Holmgren and his daughter, Dr. Calla Holmgren, announced their endorsement of Dr. Kristin Lyerly for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. With Holmgren as coach, the Packers never had a losing season, and he led the team to their 12th League Championship in
JANESVILLE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin kicked off her statewide FORWARD Bus Tour with Governor Tony Evers at an IBEW Labor Canvass Kickoff in Janesville. Tammy then headed to Madison where she joined Congressman Mark Pocan to host a GOTV rally before dropping off her ballot. From
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde started his Time for Change Bus Tour last week making over 20 stops in 6 days across the state of Wisconsin in his bid for the United States Senate. Eric Hovde has made stops in Dane County, Washington County, Milwaukee County, Polk County, Pierce County,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported how LuAnn Bird’s to flip the 61st Assembly District. LuAnn Bird ran the closest Assembly race in 2022, and thanks to fair maps, she now has the chance to help deliver the Assembly for Democrats come November. LuAnn Bird has been talking to voters throughout
This weekend, Team Harris-Walz brought the energy to the battlegrounds, with events across the country focused on mobilizing voters around Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s New Way Forward for all Americans. From Philadelphia, to Macon, to Green Bay, and with notable figures from the Honorable Pete Buttigieg and Governor Josh
MADISON — A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus found in a Texas dairy worker who was infected this spring was able to spread among ferrets through the air, although inefficiently, and killed 100% of infected animals in studies University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers performed with the strain earlier this year.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers to prepare for the opening of hunting and trapping seasons in November. There are three important dates throughout November when seasons open. Hunters and trappers are encouraged to double-check the regulations and confirm that they have all