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MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In
Wisconsin – Yesterday, a bipartisan collection of former elected officials, helped to launch the Democracy Defense Project in Wisconsin. Democracy Defense Project will work to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Wisconsin’s elections system. Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board members
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A recent survey of likely general election voters in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District finds incumbent Derrick Van Orden extremely vulnerable ahead of November 2024. Van Orden starts the race with a four-point advantage –within the margin of
Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the upcoming 2024 fall elections. WMCA has carefully evaluated candidates across various levels of government, including state assembly, state senate, and congressional
Oak Creek, WI – On June 29th at 3pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will rally at Astronautics Corporation of America headquarters in Oak Creek, WI as a part of the National Week Against Weapons called for by the Anti-War
Sunday, July 14Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee Doors open at 1:00 Program 2:00-6:00 “We All Belong” is MICAH’s campaign to protect democracy, reject white Christian nationalism, and build the Beloved Community. MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors determined its final candidates for the position of interim superintendent. The list of finalists includes Dr. Toni Dinkins, MPS Regional Superintendent for the Northwest Region; Eduardo Galvan, MPS Acting
*Watch the event here* WISCONSIN – Today, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Wisconsin health advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin ahead of the first presidential debate of 2024, to call out Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans for their
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Our Wisconsin Revolution is honored to announce our endorsement of Ryan Clancy for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District. Ryan is a champion of progressive policy and the type of leader Wisconsin needs to help drive us “Forward”. As a lifelong activist,
The Board shares the following notes, ahead of the June 25, 2024 Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The agenda item is ‘Consideration of, and Possible Action on, the Appointment of an Interim Superintendent of Schools.’ As is customary at Special
Today, Biden-Harris National Advisory Board Member Senator Elizabeth Warren wrapped up her tour of Wisconsin marking two years since Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. On the two-day tour, Senator Warren made stops in Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Heartland Signal uncovered comments made by Eric Hovde at Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Celebration where he suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there. Hovde made these comments during a recorded
(FISH CREEK) – Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following joint statement after touring Peninsula State Park in Door County to evaluate recent facility upgrades with Department of Natural Resources staff: “Our area is
MADISON, Wis. –Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released a formal AG opinion, at the request of the Dane County Corporation Counsel, regarding the meaning of a new provision of the Wisconsin Constitution, which states that “[n]o individual other than an
“My prayers go out to the injured counselor at Lincoln Hills as he recovers from his injuries. My thoughts are with his family and the entire Lincoln Hills and Corrections Community as they cope with many of their worst fears.
Today a Dane County Circuit Court judge granted a temporary injunction that will allow voterswith print disabilities to request that their municipal clerks send their absentee ballots by email,instead of by U.S. mail, so these voters can use assistive technology
Rather than Kicking the Can Down the Road, the School Board Should Drop Plans to Evict CarmenThe News: In an agenda posted last week, the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Board indicated that they will delay their plans to evict two Carmen Charter Schools
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the 53rd District. Duane is a hardworking, lifelong resident of the Neenah-Menasha area,
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in more than a decade. With new, fairer voting maps, Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of
Wisconsin – Yesterday, a bipartisan collection of former elected officials, helped to launch the Democracy Defense Project in Wisconsin. Democracy Defense Project will work to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Wisconsin’s elections system. Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board members former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and former Attorney General JB
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A recent survey of likely general election voters in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District finds incumbent Derrick Van Orden extremely vulnerable ahead of November 2024. Van Orden starts the race with a four-point advantage –within the margin of error– over challenger Rebecca Cooke. While his name ID is
Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the upcoming 2024 fall elections. WMCA has carefully evaluated candidates across various levels of government, including state assembly, state senate, and congressional races. Our endorsements are based on thorough assessments of the
Oak Creek, WI – On June 29th at 3pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will rally at Astronautics Corporation of America headquarters in Oak Creek, WI as a part of the National Week Against Weapons called for by the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN), and in solidarity with the protests against
Sunday, July 14Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee Doors open at 1:00 Program 2:00-6:00 “We All Belong” is MICAH’s campaign to protect democracy, reject white Christian nationalism, and build the Beloved Community. MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope) is a faith-based social justice organization that
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors determined its final candidates for the position of interim superintendent. The list of finalists includes Dr. Toni Dinkins, MPS Regional Superintendent for the Northwest Region; Eduardo Galvan, MPS Acting Superintendent; Stephen Murley, former Green Bay School District Superintendent; and
*Watch the event here* WISCONSIN – Today, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Wisconsin health advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin ahead of the first presidential debate of 2024, to call out Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans for their escalating attacks on health care. As Donald Trump intensifies his
Racine-Recall-PR-13Download… 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.
Our Wisconsin Revolution is honored to announce our endorsement of Ryan Clancy for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District. Ryan is a champion of progressive policy and the type of leader Wisconsin needs to help drive us “Forward”. As a lifelong activist, organizer, and advocate, Ryan Clancy has consistently stood in defense
The Board shares the following notes, ahead of the June 25, 2024 Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The agenda item is ‘Consideration of, and Possible Action on, the Appointment of an Interim Superintendent of Schools.’ As is customary at Special Meetings of the Board, public testimony will not be taken.
Today, Biden-Harris National Advisory Board Member Senator Elizabeth Warren wrapped up her tour of Wisconsin marking two years since Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. On the two-day tour, Senator Warren made stops in Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire, and Hudson. “When Donald Trump overturned Roe v. Wade, women across
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Heartland Signal uncovered comments made by Eric Hovde at Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Celebration where he suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there. Hovde made these comments during a recorded interview with 101.7 The Truth radio. These comments come as
(FISH CREEK) – Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following joint statement after touring Peninsula State Park in Door County to evaluate recent facility upgrades with Department of Natural Resources staff: “Our area is home to five different state parks, I am lucky to
MADISON, Wis. –Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released a formal AG opinion, at the request of the Dane County Corporation Counsel, regarding the meaning of a new provision of the Wisconsin Constitution, which states that “[n]o individual other than an election official designated by law may perform any task in
“My prayers go out to the injured counselor at Lincoln Hills as he recovers from his injuries. My thoughts are with his family and the entire Lincoln Hills and Corrections Community as they cope with many of their worst fears. “We have heard for many years that something like what
Today a Dane County Circuit Court judge granted a temporary injunction that will allow voterswith print disabilities to request that their municipal clerks send their absentee ballots by email,instead of by U.S. mail, so these voters can use assistive technology to read and mark theirballots privately and independently. Current state
Rather than Kicking the Can Down the Road, the School Board Should Drop Plans to Evict CarmenThe News: In an agenda posted last week, the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Board indicated that they will delay their plans to evict two Carmen Charter Schools campuses from their buildings until October 2024. The Wisconsin Institute