Harris campaign: Republicans for Harris-Walz push to turn the page on Trump across the battlegrounds
This week, while Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in the birthplace of the Republican Party, Republicans for Harris-Walz came together across the battlegrounds to call on their friends and neighbors to turn the page on Trump’s chaos
Harris campaign: ICYMI: Vice President Harris and Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney condemn Trump’s threat to democracy at birthplace of GOP
On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke alongside former Congresswoman Liz Cheney in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican Party, emphasizing the importance of putting country over party. Cheney, once the third highest ranking Republican in the U.S. House of
NAACP: Casts a no vote for the proposed constitutional amendment
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DNC: Democrats hold Trump-Vance accountable while building broad coalition
As JD Vance arrived in New York City for the vice presidential debate, the DNC rolled out the red carpet, welcoming Vance with a projection onto Trump Tower using his own words calling Trump unfit to be president and reminding
WisDems: Western Wisconsinites hold virtual press call to address the PFAS crisis and health care solutions
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Representatives Jill Billings and Jodi Emerson, State Senate Candidate Paul Hambleton, and Assembly Candidate Tara Johnson gathered to address the health care and clean water crises impacting western Wisconsin. Right now, Republican politicians in Madison are refusing to
Informing Democracy: The Cap Times: Wisconsin election protections in good shape, research finds
This week, The Cap Times highlighted Informing Democracy’s new comprehensive state report outlining the processes that will govern Wisconsin’s 2024 general election and the officials at every level of government who help administer those elections. As The Cap Times’ Andrew Bahl notes, Informing Democracy’s report is helping fight
Van Orden campaign: Scardy Crook won’t debate: Hiding history
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As we approach the last few weeks before election day, one thing is clear: Scardy Cat Rebecca Crook is afraid to debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Frankly, we don’t blame her. There’s a LOT that Crook
U.S. Sen. Johnson: For Daily Caller: FBI ignoring real threats to election integrity
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Daily Caller published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) where he detailed his experience at a recent election security briefing with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Avril Haines, and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home $3.45 million for Wisconsin dairy businesses
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she secured an additional $3.45 million for Wisconsin’s dairy businesses through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII) – a program she created under the 2018 Farm Bill to help dairy businesses across
Hovde campaign: U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously
Dept. of Financial Institutions: 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award nominations open today
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through November 22, 2024. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and
Opportunity Wisconsin: 235,000 Wisconsinites could pay more for health insurance if ACA tax credits expire
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, without congressional action, 235,000 Wisconsinites could be forced to pay more for health insurance as tax credits extended by the Inflation Reduction Act are set to expire in 2025—the same year as
U.S. Rep Van Orden: 31 days of horror: More economic ruin under Rebecca Crook
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – It’s spooky season folks, but let’s be honest, while folks decide whether ghouls are more frightening than goblins, in our minds there’s nothing more scary than Democrat Rebecca Crook in Congress. While Congressman Derrick Van Orden
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Decries continued exclusion of candidates
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) continues to be disappointed by the Commission on Presidential Debates and the mainstream media outlets by their decision to not include third party and independent candidates in their Vice Presidential debate. There are more
Lyerly campaign: Democrat for WI-08, raises historic $1.1 million with over 26,000 grassroots donors in Q3
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from over
WisDems: The Bulwark: ‘Will Wisconsin voters elect a jerk for U.S. Senate?’
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Bill Lueders wrote about the litany of issues plaguing Eric Hovde’s campaign for Senate. Lueders pointed out Hovde’s track record of insulting Wisconsinites, lying to voters, and being an out-of-touch California bank owner who is unfit to be Wisconsin’s Senator. Read more here: The Bulwark:
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has been recognized by Governing as a 2024 Public Official of the Year. For 30 years, Governing has recognized state and local officials around the country who are making a difference and delivering positive results for the people and
Lyerly Campaign: Raises historic $1.1 million with over 26,000 grassroots donors in Q3
Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, who would be the first pro-choice OB/GYN in Congress, announced today that she has raised over $1.1 million in the 3rd quarter, with contributions from
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces recipients of Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during statewide extreme storm events that took place June 21-25, 2024. Catastrophic storm grants typically
Harris campaign: FULL REMARKS: Vice President Harris joins Liz Cheney to put country over party in birthplace of GOP
Harris: “I take seriously my pledge to be a president for all Americans.”Harris: “We can chart a New Way Forward – not as members of any one party, but as Americans.”Cheney: “Vice President Harris is standing in the breach at