Wisconsin’s delegation to the Republican National Convention in Florida next month includes newly minted UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson, former Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature’s top GOP leaders. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and
President Trump’s campaign has reserved $7.4 million on TV ads in Wisconsin between Labor Day and Election Day, according to Ad Age. Ad Age, which follows marketing and media, reported the buy is part of a $99.7 million buy across
State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called Donald Trump a “dangerously discredited threat to our well-being and our economy” and said November’s election was a fight for voters’ lives due to the president’s inaction on COVID-19. Their
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin GOP isn’t requiring attendees at next week’s state convention to sign a waiver related to COVID-19. Those who attended a rally featuring Vice President Mike Pence in Pewaukee last week
Today, Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore and State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa held a press call discussing Joe Biden’s newly updated plan to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. They also slammed Donald Trump for failing to prepare and protect our country from the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are introducing The Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2020, which would set a national goal of reducing child poverty by half in 10 years and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Monica Hall to serve as Jefferson County District Attorney. Hall is an assistant district attorney in Jefferson County and has been a prosecutor for almost fifteen years. In addition to handling all
EAU CLAIRE — This week, the Ebben for Wisconsin Campaign released a digital commercial on Facebook that is scheduled to hit local airwaves ahead of the August 11 Republican Primary for Congress. Jessi Ebben is a Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin made the following statement today following the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Kevan Ruffin, a Black man with a reported history of mental health issues, by Sheboygan Police early Thursday morning. “Because we have seen
MADISON – Rep. Stuck issued the following statement following Attorney General Josh Kaul’s announcement today regarding the creation of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force: “I am glad that the Attorney General is taking this important
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the appointment of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson as interim president of the UW System. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Today’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Rep. Ron Kind saying he expects the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be positive for the Wisconsin agriculture industry but adding “the hard work is just starting.”
New Richmond, WI – Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) released the following statement in regards to his request for Governor Evers to declare a state of emergency for St. Croix County: “I have contacted Governor Tony Evers’ office to request
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Conservation Voices supports the appointment of Claire Woodall-Vogg to the Milwaukee Elections Commission. Civic Engagement Director Anjali Bhasin had this to say: “The executive director of the Milwaukee Elections Commission plays a critical role in ensuring the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor today welcomed a letter from 32 House lawmakers calling on the White House to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject retroactive oil industry exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “Rural communities are done playing
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues its focus on customer service and innovation by simplifying its most-used form, the Title/License Plate Application (MV1). DMV created a new online guide to walk customers through the detailed application
“It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Jessi Ebben as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives. These are extremely tumultuous times where basic principles and values are being challenged. Principles are self evident natural laws with which successful leaders
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded more than $2 million to Milwaukee County, North Central Health Care, and Ashland County to support the development and initial operations of three youth crisis stabilization facilities, a new residential care and
Audio file of radio address. Lt. Gov. Barnes today delivered the Democratic Radio Address and encouraged Wisconsinites to stay home this Fourth of July weekend and wear masks when in public to keep each other safe. Hey Wisconsin, I’m Lt.
Wisconsin’s delegation to the Republican National Convention in Florida next month includes newly minted UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson, former Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature’s top GOP leaders. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, state Sens. Dan Feyen, of Fond
President Trump’s campaign has reserved $7.4 million on TV ads in Wisconsin between Labor Day and Election Day, according to Ad Age. Ad Age, which follows marketing and media, reported the buy is part of a $99.7 million buy across six states, according to a project it’s been working on
State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called Donald Trump a “dangerously discredited threat to our well-being and our economy” and said November’s election was a fight for voters’ lives due to the president’s inaction on COVID-19. Their comments came on a call with reporters today. “Throughout [the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin GOP isn’t requiring attendees at next week’s state convention to sign a waiver related to COVID-19. Those who attended a rally featuring Vice President Mike Pence in Pewaukee last week were required to sign one acknowledging “an inherent risk of
Today, Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore and State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa held a press call discussing Joe Biden’s newly updated plan to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. They also slammed Donald Trump for failing to prepare and protect our country from the pandemic – especially Black and Latino communities that have been
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are introducing The Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2020, which would set a national goal of reducing child poverty by half in 10 years and require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Monica Hall to serve as Jefferson County District Attorney. Hall is an assistant district attorney in Jefferson County and has been a prosecutor for almost fifteen years. In addition to handling all types of criminal cases, she is involved with the county’s
EAU CLAIRE — This week, the Ebben for Wisconsin Campaign released a digital commercial on Facebook that is scheduled to hit local airwaves ahead of the August 11 Republican Primary for Congress. Jessi Ebben is a Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District and a public relations professional from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin made the following statement today following the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Kevan Ruffin, a Black man with a reported history of mental health issues, by Sheboygan Police early Thursday morning. “Because we have seen such a national pattern of police using excessive and often
MADISON – Rep. Stuck issued the following statement following Attorney General Josh Kaul’s announcement today regarding the creation of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force: “I am glad that the Attorney General is taking this important step, in conjunction with the indigenous communities in our state
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the appointment of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson as interim president of the UW System. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Today’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Rep. Ron Kind saying he expects the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be positive for the Wisconsin agriculture industry but adding “the hard work is just starting.”
New Richmond, WI – Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) released the following statement in regards to his request for Governor Evers to declare a state of emergency for St. Croix County: “I have contacted Governor Tony Evers’ office to request that he declare a state of emergency for St. Croix
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Conservation Voices supports the appointment of Claire Woodall-Vogg to the Milwaukee Elections Commission. Civic Engagement Director Anjali Bhasin had this to say: “The executive director of the Milwaukee Elections Commission plays a critical role in ensuring the residents of Milwaukee have fair access to the ballot. With
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor today welcomed a letter from 32 House lawmakers calling on the White House to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject retroactive oil industry exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “Rural communities are done playing regulatory games with the oil industry,” said Emily Skor. “We’ve
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues its focus on customer service and innovation by simplifying its most-used form, the Title/License Plate Application (MV1). DMV created a new online guide to walk customers through the detailed application and to estimate fees. “This new online guide takes the
“It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Jessi Ebben as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives. These are extremely tumultuous times where basic principles and values are being challenged. Principles are self evident natural laws with which successful leaders align themselves. I know that Jessi is a young energetic, principled
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded more than $2 million to Milwaukee County, North Central Health Care, and Ashland County to support the development and initial operations of three youth crisis stabilization facilities, a new residential care and treatment option for people ages 17 and under on the
Audio file of radio address. Lt. Gov. Barnes today delivered the Democratic Radio Address and encouraged Wisconsinites to stay home this Fourth of July weekend and wear masks when in public to keep each other safe. Hey Wisconsin, I’m Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, and as we move into the 4th of