Vel Phillips, a civil rights leader and the first African-American woman elected to statewide office in Wisconsin, has died, according to Dem officials. She was 94. Phillips won a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council in 1956 and pushed for
April 17, 2018 statement from Tommy G. Thompson on the passing of Barbara Bush: “With the passing of Barbara Bush the Bush family lost their matriarch, yet are left with the indelible memories of a woman who was a proud
Eau Claire, Wis. – The 3rd District Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce La Crosse County’s Bill Feehan as its new vice chairman. Feehan, chairman of the La Crosse County Republican Party since 2011, was confirmed as the
Contact: Press Office (202) 479-7080 WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced the addition of Steve Toft in WI-03 as an “On the Radar” candidate for its Young Guns program. To be included in the program, Republican candidates
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. “Barbara
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission meets this morning to approve asking DOA to sign off on its plan to use new federal funds for elections security. The state recently qualified
Phone: 262-891-0140 Small Business Owner and Community Advocate to run for Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District Bristol, WI – Today, Lori Hawkins announced her candidacy for state senate, running as a Democrat to represent the people of Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District.
MADISON – Madison Mayor Paul Soglin’s gubernatorial campaign released a poll today showing that State Superintendent Tony Evers has a commanding lead over the rest of the Democratic primary field. Under Soglin’s poll, Evers is 13 points ahead of the
Contact: Press Office (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush was a woman of grace, wit, perseverance and character.
Contact: Bob Kulp (715) 615-9300 4/17/18 Email: kulpforassembly@gmail.com Stratford, WI: Small business owner and State Representative Bob Kulp announced his reelection campaign to the State Assembly today. “After consulting with my friends and neighbors, I received an overwhelming response in
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) tonight issued the following statement: “Barbara Bush holds a revered place in the hearts of generations of Americans. She so loved her family and our country. She led both
Vel Phillips, a civil rights leader and the first African-American woman elected to statewide office in Wisconsin, has died, according to Dem officials. She was 94. Phillips won a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council in 1956 and pushed for an ordinance to outlaw discrimination in housing. She later served
April 17, 2018 statement from Tommy G. Thompson on the passing of Barbara Bush: “With the passing of Barbara Bush the Bush family lost their matriarch, yet are left with the indelible memories of a woman who was a proud beacon of support, shared great humor, exhibited a sensible grace
Eau Claire, Wis. – The 3rd District Republican Party of Wisconsin is proud to announce La Crosse County’s Bill Feehan as its new vice chairman. Feehan, chairman of the La Crosse County Republican Party since 2011, was confirmed as the next 3rd District vice chairman after a unanimous vote by
Contact: Press Office (202) 479-7080 WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced the addition of Steve Toft in WI-03 as an “On the Radar” candidate for its Young Guns program. To be included in the program, Republican candidates must meet specific goals throughout the cycle to ensure their
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. “Barbara Bush was an amazing woman, who showed leadership and strength
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission meets this morning to approve asking DOA to sign off on its plan to use new federal funds for elections security. The state recently qualified for $7 million from the feds through Congress’ $380 million
Phone: 262-891-0140 Small Business Owner and Community Advocate to run for Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District Bristol, WI – Today, Lori Hawkins announced her candidacy for state senate, running as a Democrat to represent the people of Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District. “I am running for State Senate, because it is time
MADISON – Madison Mayor Paul Soglin’s gubernatorial campaign released a poll today showing that State Superintendent Tony Evers has a commanding lead over the rest of the Democratic primary field. Under Soglin’s poll, Evers is 13 points ahead of the next candidate and has a 20+ percent lead over the
Contact: Press Office (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush was a woman of grace, wit, perseverance and character. She committed the entirety of her life to serving others:
Contact: Bob Kulp (715) 615-9300 4/17/18 Email: kulpforassembly@gmail.com Stratford, WI: Small business owner and State Representative Bob Kulp announced his reelection campaign to the State Assembly today. “After consulting with my friends and neighbors, I received an overwhelming response in favor of continuing my service to the people of the
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) tonight issued the following statement: “Barbara Bush holds a revered place in the hearts of generations of Americans. She so loved her family and our country. She led both with clarity and character. She shined a light on the