Marquette Law School Poll: New national survey finds uptick in approval of U.S. Supreme Court, but disapproval remains above 50%
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 43% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 57% disapprove. In May, approval was 39% and disapproval was 61%. The trend in
Common Cause WI: Do the candidates running for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly in your area support ending partisan gerrymandering and redistricting reform?
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Plans for new Wisconsin Veterans Museum moving forward
WEST ALLIS—Yesterday at the Wisconsin State Fair, the Wisconsin State Building Commission unanimously approved spending $9 million to purchase the building that currently houses the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Purchasing the building, located on the Capitol Square, is the next step
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlighting Wisconsin’s launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240809demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement of the launch of Wisconsin’s Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program. Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch the HOMES Program to deliver rebates to households undertaking … Please
Weekly GOP radio address: August 13th Primary Election
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240809gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Cory Tomczyk. This coming Tuesday, August 13th is Primary Election Day here in Wisconsin. If you’ve taken a look at your sample ballot, you’d see 2 rather confusingly-worded statewide constitutional amendment questions. Both of the
WisDems: REMINDER: Bryan Steil voted against the CHIPS and Science Act that’s creating jobs in Southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, the Badger State celebrates the two year anniversary of President Biden signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law. This bipartisan legislation brought huge investments in economic development home to south-central Wisconsin—but every single Wisconsin Republican in Congress
Shankland campaign: Cooke continues lying about Shankland, this time attacking support from school shooting survivor
STEVENS POINT – In response to yet another knowingly dishonest, desperate attack from fellow candidate Rebecca Cooke, James Cersonsky, Campaign Manager for Katrina Shankland, State Rep. and leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement: Katrina is proud
Working Families Party: Endorses Ryan Clancy for re-election
The Working Families Party (WFP) proudly endorses Ryan Clancy for re-election to State Assembly District 19 in the upcoming August 13 Democratic primary. “Ryan Clancy is a progressive champion who delivers results,” said Corinne Rosen, WI WFP State Director. “On
Agard campaign: Holds press conference highlighting broad coalition supporting her campaign for Dane County Executive
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard, a candidate for Dane County Executive, held a press conference highlighting her broad coalition of support through the county. Speakers included Zach Brandon, President of the Great Madison Chamber of Commerce, Emily Kuhn, Mayor
WisDems: Constitutional amendment questions on Wisconsin’s August ballot could affect child care, providers warn
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Appleton Post-Crescent details how the two constitutional amendments on the August 13 primary ballot could negatively impact Wisconsin’s child care industry. If passed, these constitutional amendments would give Republican politicians in Madison— who turned Wisconsin’s Legislature into
Safe Communities Madison-Dane County: Pedestrian crash deaths highest in five years
During 2023, eight pedestrians on Dane County streets or sidewalks were killed by motor vehicles, the single highest annual number of pedestrian fatalities in five years. Another 102 were injured. These alarming statistics led county law enforcement agencies to band
Jacque campaign: More than 30 Brown County Elected officials and community leaders endorse André Jacque for Congress
GREEN BAY, WI—André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from more than 30 Brown County elected officials and community leaders. Elected officials and Community leaders: Al Lasee, Rockland Town Board and Former State
Jacque campaign: Four Door County elected officials endorse André Jacque for Congress
GREEN BAY, WI—André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from Hans Lux, Town Chair of Washington, Kevin Guilette, Town Chair of Forestville, Terry McNulty, Village President of Forestville, and Patrick Olson Door County
Jacque campaign: Four Winnebago elected county officials endorse André Jacque for Congress
GREEN BAY, WI—André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from four elected officials in Winnebago County. Retired District Attorney Christian Gossett, County Board member Howie Miller, School Board member Dean Ackmann, and Register
WisDems: ROUND UP: Chair Ben Wikler highlights enthusiasm for Harris-Walz ticket on MSNBC and CNN
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” to talk about the energy seen on the ground in western Wisconsin yesterday to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz this
Cooke campaign: Less than a week after decrying “dark money” as “harmful to democracy” Shankland campaign benefits from $200,000 of outside spending
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, less than a week after Katrina Shankland and her allies decried outside spending in Democratic primaries as “harmful to democracy,” new Federal Elections Commission filings reveal that she is benefiting from $190,000 of it herself ahead of the
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: After warning, Wisconsin Election Clerk backs away from illegal electioneering
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has successfully persuaded the City of Neenah Clerk to end illegal electioneering practices related to August’s Constitutional Amendment questions. The Neenah clerk notified WILL that they have removed all materials
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for special trapping season at Sandhill State Wildlife Area through Sept. 9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. This unique opportunity will provide
Hysell campaign: Statement
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Wisconsin Dept. of Justice: Launches missing child alert
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children. 2023 Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jessie James, Assemblywoman Sheila Stubbs