Harris campaign: ICYMI: President Barack Obama, Gov. Tim Walz fire up Wisconsinites on first day of Wisconsin early vote
On the first day of early voting in battleground Wisconsin, President Barack Obama and Governor Tim Walz rallied voters in Madison, encouraging them to vote early for Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats up and down the ballot. West
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin reaches new record high employment of individuals with disabilities
MADISON – State and federal efforts to connect people with disabilities to meaningful career opportunities achieved a new milestone in Wisconsin, setting a record high for the number of working-age individuals employed, according to the latest data from the U.S.
Marquette Law School: To release final Wisconsin voter survey before the fall presidential election, Oct. 30
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of its final statewide survey before the fall presidential election with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the
WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites excited to vote for State Assembly Democrats under fair maps
MADISON, Wis. — With only two weeks until the election, Wisconsin Democrats have a chance to flip the State Assembly for the first time in over a decade. Across the Badger State, local Democratic candidates are running to expand access to affordable
WSTA: Honors Sen. Testin for leadership on public safety and Next Generation 911
Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications industry association recognized Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) for his leadership and support of public safety and Next Generation 911 (NG911). Senator Testin received the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) Excellence in Legislative Leadership
WSTA: Honors Rep. Kurtz for leadership on public safety and Next Generation 911
Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications industry association recognized Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) for his leadership and support of public safety and Next Generation 911 (NG911). Representative Kurtz received the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) Excellence in Legislative Leadership Award
Bloomberg News/Morning Consult Poll: Two weeks out, Trump and Harris are locked in a dead heat
With polling in swing states so close, the candidates enter the final weeks of the presidential election campaign scrapping for every undecided voter. The presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could hardly be tighter. The candidates are statistically
WisDems: Reminder: Bryan Steil voted against lowering prescription costs
MADISON, Wis. — In an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bryan Steil tried to rewrite history by touting his support for legislation that would lower prescription drug costs. The reality is that Bryan Steil voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which actually capped
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