Harris campaign: Trump’s Project 2025 puts over half a million Wisconsin Medicaid recipients at risk
According to a new analysis of Project 2025, Donald Trump’s second-term authoritarian playbook, MAGA extremists plan to slash Medicaid for millions of Americans by imposing “lifetime caps” on Medicaid coverage. Trump’s extreme plan would have an outsized impact on Wisconsin, threatening
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Endorses Dora Drake for State Senate
CWAF Drake Endorsement Press ReleaseDownload … 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
MPS: Launches website to gather feedback, share information about long-range facilities master plan
(MILWAUKEE, WI) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support
Climate Action Campaign: The Clean Energy REVolution Tour to roll into Wisconsin to tout local climate and clean energy progress
Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims
A Better Wisconsin Together: It’s been 100 days of GOP legislators denying healthcare access, clean water for Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting nominations for Recycling Excellence Awards
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 16. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites call for a no vote on the August 13th Amendments
MADISON, Wis. — With the GOP pushing two misleading amendment questions on the August 13th primary ballot, Wisconsinites are sharing how these amendments will jeopardize funding for critical programs. See what they’re saying below: Wisconsin State Journal: “Voters should keep the governor
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Protest and Vigil for D’Vontaye Mitchell
WHAT: The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression are holding a protest and vigil in front of the Hyatt Regency to demand transparency, accountability, and justice. WHO: D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family and the Milwaukee
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Property and casualty advisory council meeting
MEETING: Property and Casualty Advisory Council Meeting DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 125 South Webster St. Room 227, Madison, WI 53707 OR Via Zoom Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to
Dept. of Justice: Launches new treatment alternatives and diversion dashboard
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment
WisDems: Eric Hovde on how he will avoid a conflict of interest
MADISON, Wis. — Hovde’s said nothing, because he knows he’s a walking conflict of interest. … 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
IRG Action, WILL: Urge voters to vote yes on August 13 referendum questions
Effort to Bring Accountability to Problematic Spending Practices by Wisconsin Governors The News: IRG Action Fund and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty have launched a six-figure, public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two Constitutional Amendments on the ballot
Lyerly campaign: Northeast Wisconsin Democrats unite to endorse Kamala Harris for President
Democrats Up and Down the Ballot Rally to Ensure Victory in Wisconsin (Green Bay, WI ) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, along with a coalition of Democratic state legislative candidates, are proud to announce their united endorsement of Kamala Harris for
Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker At Night
Shank Hall owner Peter Jest discusses new memoir MILWAUKEE – Peter Jest, longtime Milwaukee concert promoter and operator of Shank Hall, will discuss his new book, We Had Fun and Nobody Died, at a special evening Newsmaker set for Wednesday, July 31.
Priorities USA Action: Launches first Harris – Trump contrast ad of cycle
In a new YouTube digital ad, Priorities USA Action today launched the first Harris-Trump contrast ad of the 2024 cycle with a $250k ad buy in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arizona. This new ad, “Denied,” focused on Chloe Harris being
Cooke campaign: Congressman Brad Schneider endorses Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third District
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10). Widely recognized as an independent problem solver in the House of Representatives, Rep. Schneider cited Cooke’s unique background and common-sense approach to getting things done
Shankland campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Shankland for Congress
Longtime Democratic leader representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District endorses Shankland to unseat Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd STEVENS POINT, WI – Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore, representing Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in the
Gov. Evers: Appoints Benjamin Lindsay as Ozaukee County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Benjamin Lindsay to serve as Ozaukee County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Adam Gerol’s appointment to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. Lindsay
Hovde campaign: Statement on President Biden’s Oval Office Address
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Oval Office Address: “Tonight’s address confirmed what we already knew – it’s time for change. The continued “threat to democracy” claim is as insincere as it is dishonest.
WisDems: ICYMI: RNC leaves Milwaukee businesses in need of a boost
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that businesses in downtown Milwaukee are only now beginning to recover after last week’s disappointing drop in business as a result of the RNC. After officials promised $200 million in economic benefits for the