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
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
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent proposes critical $304M investment in youth mental health
PULASKI —State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly laid out her vision on how the state can meet the growing mental health needs of students, announcing she will propose more than $304 million in new investments to support youth mental health in her 2025-27
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
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
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
Doyle campaign: Stands with law enforcement – and law enforcement stands with Steve
This week members of the Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) announced their endorsements for the 2024 election cycle, including Representative Steve Doyle, recognizing candidates in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly who demonstrate support for the men and women of law
Hovde campaign: New ad — Sen. Baldwin works for Wall Street, Big-Pharma, and Big Tech, Eric Hovde will work for Wisconsin
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting the fact that while Sen. Baldwin rails against Wall Street, Big-Pharma, and Big-Tech, she has simultaneously raked in cash from each sector. Eric Hovde states at the end of
WisDems: Eric Hovde — “Why in God’s green earth” would I know about the farm bill?
MADISON, Wis. — Third time’s the charm, unless it’s Eric Hovde talking about the Farm Bill… Once again, Hovde was in disbelief that anyone would expect him to understand the Farm Bill. Yesterday, when asked about the legislation, Hovde said “why in
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
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
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
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
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
UW-Madison: For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign
In middle school, people often mistook Gavin and Mason White Eagle for twins — teachers sometimes had a hard time telling them apart. These days, it’s a little easier. Mason, younger by 14 months, outgrew his brother in high school
Pillars of Community: ICYMI: Over 30 Wisconsin community leaders sign statement affirming confidence in election system
Pillars of the Community initiative, led by former Bush and Obama legal counsels, places full-page ads in newspapers across the state in effort to increase trust in elections. Madison – With just days to go before the November 5th presidential election, over
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden administration to investigate China’s role in fueling the fentanyl crisis
Baldwin stands with families whose loved ones died of fentanyl overdoses and supports their petition to launch probe and hold PRC accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable
Huebsch campaign: Earns key sheriff endorsement
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Hovde campaign: Hovde voted early, attended multiple early vote rallies
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde voted yesterday on the first day of early in-person voting with his wife, Sharon Hovde. After casting his ballot, Eric attended three Early Vote Rallies in Sun Prairie, West Bend, and Milwaukee with RNC Chairman Michael
UW-Stout: Lunchtime lab: Students learn restaurant management skills with new campus café initiative
For a group of Fireside Café student employees at UW-Stout, lunchtime this fall also means lab time. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Memorial Student Center, they prep the made-to-order restaurant for its 11 a.m. opening, then greet customers and