WisDems: The Hovde Plan: Cutting taxes for the ultra-wealthy, while raising taxes for everyday Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s extreme agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites if he wins. The fourth edition will look at Hovde’s plan to cut
Gov. Evers: Appoints Craig Reukauf as Grant County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Craig Reukauf as Grant County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Nate Dreckman’s resignation. Reukauf will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “With more than
In Wisconsin, Democrats hope competing down ballot helps Harris, too
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
NRSC: Senate Dems silent on Harris-Walz plan to abolish Electoral College
After Tim Walz pledged to eliminate the Electoral College, Senate Democrats are already falling in line and refusing to stand up to the Kamala Harris campaign’s radical agenda. Today, Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, Jacky Rosen, Bob Casey, and Tammy Baldwin all refused
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Tony Evers celebrates Manufacturing Month
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here wishing you a happy Manufacturing Month. Wisconsin is a national leader in manufacturing, with nearly 9,000 manufacturing companies across the state. And when people see the “Made in Wisconsin” label, they know they’re
Weekly GOP radio address: Returning your money
Hi, I’m Rachael, the state senator for the 19th Senate District and proudly representing east-central Wisconsin down in Madison. Going in to the next budget, Wisconsinites are still projected to have paid the state billions of dollars more than they
Alliance for Retired Americans: Raising the retirement age is a terrible idea, Eric Hovde!
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin retirees expressed their outrage after GOP Senate nominee Eric Hovde called for raising the Social Security retirement age. “Wisconsinites of all ages should be appalled by Eric Hovde’s call to raise the retirement age,” said Ross Winklbauer, President of the
Dept. of Safety of Professional Services: Wisconsin recognizes importance, impact of architecture
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) honored the Wisconsin chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tuesday. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth presented AIA Wisconsin with a proclamation from Governor Tony Evers, declaring October as Architecture
U.S Rep. Pocan: Leads lawmakers in renewed push to stop private equity looting
Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on political topics, U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 16-17
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, Oct. 16-17, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding data will be distributed and made available on the
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Gears up for 94th annual convention in December
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Farmers from throughout Wisconsin will gather in Wisconsin Dells at Chula Vista Resort from December 13th to 15th for the 94th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention. “Our annual convention brings farmers together to share insights and
Dept. of Revenue: Collections, First Quarter FY2025
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bipartisan legislation to stop federally funded school buses from being manufactured in China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of bipartisan colleagues to introduce the Secure School Buses Act, legislation to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do
National Democratic Redistricting Committee: Announces 5th round of 2024 democracy defenders
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced its fifth round of endorsements as part of its Democracy Defenders program, a campaign to support candidates running for state-level offices that are essential to protecting and strengthening democracy around the
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wisconsin outpaces most states in recent dam failures
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
Dairy Business Association: Endorses candidates for upcoming November elections
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today endorsed multiple candidates who are running for State Assembly and State Senate. DBA recognizes and applauds these candidates for their legislative excellence and for their alignment with
Sinykin campaign: Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United endorses Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate
WHITEFISH BAY, WI – The union that represents employees at the Wisconsin-based textile manufacturing company owned by state senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin and her husband, Dan Sinykin, has come forward with a strong endorsement. In a statement released today,
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Leaders across Wisconsin and the U.S. Proclaim October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
UW–Stout: Early childhood education faculty Lindsay Barnhart recognized with national Phi Upsilon Omicron adviser award
Representatives from 24 universities nationwide recently attended the Phi Upsilon Omicron Conclave at UW-Stout, hosted by student members of UW-Stout’s Tau Chapter. Phi Upsilon Omicron, with 99,000 members nationwide, is the National Honor Society for Family and Consumer Sciences. The organization’s conference, held on
UW Health: New program works to take the pain out of parenting newborns
MADISON, Wis. – Parenting has a lot of challenges, and as many new parents find out, pain can be one of them. Last year, Kayla Armstrong was pregnant with her daughter Claire and developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both