Wisconsin Elections Commission: Update on system delays

Madison – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is aware of reports that some municipal clerks are continuing to experience slowness when printing labels that can be placed on the outside of in-person absentee certificate envelopes. WEC staff learned Wednesday that the

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WisDems: Reminder: Eric Hovde thinks Wisconsinites are deplorable

MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde has continuously insulted Wisconsinites, saying people in nursing homes shouldn’t vote, telling young people they lack work ethic, and infamously calling regular people ‘deplorable.’ Hovde said in an interview, that he thought it was “deplorable” how little regular

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Americans for Contraception: New ad campaign calls out lawmakers’ failure to protect contraception rights, urges Wisconsinites to demand a change

MADISON, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a comprehensive campaign in Wisconsin to hold legislators accountable for their votes against protecting contraception rights.  The campaign, featuring targeted video ads (on  OTT platforms), high-impact billboards, and an extensive texting outreach

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NFIB: Sen. Ballweg receives Guardian of Small Business Award

MADISON, WI (OCT. 23, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg with its 2024 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award).  NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of

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WSTA: Honors Sen. Testin for leadership on public safety and Next Generation 911

Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications industry association recognized Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) for his leadership and support of public safety and Next Generation 911 (NG911). Senator Testin received the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) Excellence in Legislative Leadership Award earlier this week at WSTA member company Solarus in

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WSTA: Honors Rep. Kurtz for leadership on public safety and Next Generation 911

Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications industry association recognized Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) for his leadership and support of public safety and Next Generation 911 (NG911). Representative Kurtz received the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) Excellence in Legislative Leadership Award earlier this week at WSTA member company Lynxx Networks in

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WisDems: Reminder: Bryan Steil voted against lowering prescription costs

MADISON, Wis. — In an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bryan Steil tried to rewrite history by touting his support for legislation that would lower prescription drug costs. The reality is that Bryan Steil voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which actually capped the price of insulin and lowered drug prices for seniors. 

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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Update on system delays

Madison – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is aware of reports that some municipal clerks are continuing to experience slowness when printing labels that can be placed on the outside of in-person absentee certificate envelopes. WEC staff learned Wednesday that the system delay is not just affecting WisVote label printing –

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WisDems: Reminder: Eric Hovde thinks Wisconsinites are deplorable

MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde has continuously insulted Wisconsinites, saying people in nursing homes shouldn’t vote, telling young people they lack work ethic, and infamously calling regular people ‘deplorable.’ Hovde said in an interview, that he thought it was “deplorable” how little regular people know about the world, blaming it on females spending

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Harris campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s visit to Racine

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Racine, Wisconsin: “JD Vance is coming to stand by Donald Trump as those who know Trump best are warning about the dangers of a second term. Just yesterday, Trump’s

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Quinnipiac University: Swing state polls — Michigan & Wisconsin

GENDER DIVIDE DEFINES TIGHT RACES IN RUST BELT BATTLEGROUNDS As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump court voters in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential campaign, two Rust Belt battleground states, Michigan and Wisconsin, are showing neck and neck races with no clear leader. Both states

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Americans for Contraception: New ad campaign calls out lawmakers’ failure to protect contraception rights, urges Wisconsinites to demand a change

MADISON, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a comprehensive campaign in Wisconsin to hold legislators accountable for their votes against protecting contraception rights.  The campaign, featuring targeted video ads (on  OTT platforms), high-impact billboards, and an extensive texting outreach program, seeks to educate voters and spark critical conversations about

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce nine counties in Wisconsin achieve record-low unemployment

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine counties across the state, including several counties in Northern Wisconsin, showed the lowest rates of unemployment on record. Counties with record-low unemployment include Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Door, Langlade, Oconto, Pepin, Rock, and Sawyer,

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WisDems: ICYMI – Republicans like Duey Stroebel and Joan Ballweg are holding back Wisconsin’s kids

MADISON, Wis. — After months of faux outrage from Wisconsin Republicans like Duey Stroebel about improving kids’ reading ability, a new report from the Department of Public Instruction last week found that the blame for students’ stagnant scores lies solely with Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee—Republicans like Duey Stroebel himself. Because

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NFIB: Sen. Ballweg receives Guardian of Small Business Award

MADISON, WI (OCT. 23, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg with its 2024 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award).  NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of small businesses. It is NFIB’s most prestigious legislative award.  Sen.

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IRG: To testify before US House Judiciary Committee on Immigration Crisis

MILWAUKEE, WI – Tomorrow, Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) General Counsel and Director of the Center for Investigative Oversight (CIO), Jake Curtis, will testify before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on the immigration crisis and its impact on the City of Whitewater.  WHAT IT IS: IRG General Counsel Jake Curtis is testifying

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Harris campaign: Republican and former Bush Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman endorses Kamala Harris for President

Today in Fox News, Republican and former Bush Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman endorsed Kamala Harris for President. In her endorsement, Veneman cited the Harris-Walz campaign’s “bold vision” and slammed Donald Trump’s tax hikes as “dangerous for rural America.” “Donald Trump’s current tariff proposal is dangerous for rural America. It would

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