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THU PM Update: Johnson, NRSC teaming up in new ads

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has teamed up with the National Republican Senatorial Committee to run nearly $5.6 million in TV ads from Sept. 1 through today. That includes a series of ads

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TUE PM Update: Dems close spending gap in U.S. Senate race

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes and the groups backing him have significantly closed the spending gap with GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and his allies on paid media over the final four weeks of the race. As of Sept. 27, Johnson,

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TUE News Summary: Evers joins regional group to gain federal dollars for hydrogen production; Ballot spoiling ban ruling put on hold

STORY TOPICS – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Congressional races – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Real estate – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes – Columns TOP STORIES

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MON AM Update: Group spends $150K backing Vos; new poll finds tight U.S. Senate, guv races

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsinites for Liberty Fund put $150,000 into independent expenditures boosting Assembly Speaker Robin Vos as the Rochester Republican faces two write-in candidates next month. The group reported $100,000 on doing doors, $40,000 on live calls and $10,000

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THU PM Update: Johnson, NRSC teaming up in new ads

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has teamed up with the National Republican Senatorial Committee to run nearly $5.6 million in TV ads from Sept. 1 through today. That includes a series of ads in recent weeks that paint Dem rival Mandela Barnes as

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WED PM Update: DOJ details vacancy rates as Toney slams Kaul for open jobs

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Ten percent of DOJ’s special agent positions are currently vacant, along with 13 percent of the slots for criminal prosecutors, according to numbers the agency released to WisPolitics.com today. The Department of Justice released the figures as GOP AG candidate Eric Toney

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WED News Summary: Dems aim spotlight on abortion as GOP focuses on crime, economy; Michels pitches lower income tax, abolishing personal property tax

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Us senate race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Consumer protection – Courts – Demographics – Elections – Environment – Manufacturing – Mining – Public health and safety – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes

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WED AM Update: Barnes reports more than $20M raised in 3rd quarter

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes raised more than $20.1 million during the third quarter, his campaign said, a dramatic rise in fundraising after he secured the party’s nomination to face GOP incumbent Ron

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