The state Elections Commission voted 5-1 Thursday to deny entertainer Kanye West a spot on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot this November, ruling he turned in his nomination papers late. The commission also denied presidential ballot access to the Green Party’s ticket
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul touted his joining of a lawsuit against controversial postal service changes and accused President Trump of seeking to “destroy the post office” in hopes of creating an unfair election
MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Wisconsin Conservation Voters for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “I am incredibly proud to share an endorsement from Wisconsin Conservation Voters. They have been active and
MADISON – This week, the Wisconsin Conservation Voters released their 2019-2020 Legislative Scorecard, which reviews the performance of Wisconsin Legislators on conservation issues, bills, and votes each legislative session. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was named to the top of the “Conservation Honor
AG Josh Kaul touted his joining of a lawsuit against controversial postal service changes and accused President Trump of seeking to “destroy the post office” in hopes of creating an unfair election so he can win a second term. “This
MADISON, WI –– The Wisconsin Public Service Commission voted today to once again extend the utility disconnection moratorium for residential customers until October 1, 2020. The commission decided 2-1 to extend the moratorium in order to safeguard the public health
(WISCONSIN) — After holding an in-person campaign rally that saw very few attendees wearing masks and zero social distancing, Mike Pence was questioned this week about the administration diverting COVID-19 resources away from Wisconsin. After avoiding the question, Pence stated he was
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 23 attorneys general filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the City of Philadelphia’s nondiscrimination law and the right of same-sex couples to be foster parents (Fulton v.
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Master Sgt. Chontelle R. Southworth, of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, was selected as the Air National Guard 2020 Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year. Southworth, the 115th Logistics Readiness Squadron first
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority has expanded its single-family financing options to help more Wisconsin residents achieve the dream of homeownership. The new financing options include loans with increased down payment assistance of up to 6% of
MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently reappointed Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Outreach Director Nela Kalpic to continue to serve as Domestic Abuse Knowledge Representative of the Council on Domestic Abuse effective August 17, 2020 to serve a term expiring on July
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 to continue to stay a portion of its June 26 order, extending the moratorium on utility residential customer disconnections and refusal of service for nonpayment until October
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of July 2020. The data shows that Wisconsin added 30,500 total non-farm and 25,500 private-sector jobs in
Audio file of radio address. MADISON — First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address today on the centennial celebration of women’s suffrage and the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The first lady chairs the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced updates detailing Wisconsin’s progress in obtaining justice for survivors of sexual assault and the prosecution of perpetrators now that all sexual assault kits designated for testing have been tested. Additional data
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), Acting
MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today previewed the official program for the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which will take place Thursday, August 20 from 9:00-11:00 PM Eastern. The theme of Thursday’s program is “America’s Promise.” The measure of
Today’s Midday podcast covers state health leaders reporting an increase in turnaround time for COVID-19 test results in pockets across the state and a decline in overall testing.
MILWAUKEE—Below are Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night four of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Tammy Duckworth United States Senator from Illinois Democratic National Convention Thursday, August 20, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for
MILWAUKEE—In a series of videos released at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Democrats reintroduced Joe Biden – the father, the grandfather, the husband, the man, and the steady and experienced public servant. In “The Granddaughters,” produced by Davis Guggenheim, Finnegan,
The state Elections Commission voted 5-1 Thursday to deny entertainer Kanye West a spot on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot this November, ruling he turned in his nomination papers late. The commission also denied presidential ballot access to the Green Party’s ticket and granted access to the Libertarian Party. GOP appointee Bob
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul touted his joining of a lawsuit against controversial postal service changes and accused President Trump of seeking to “destroy the post office” in hopes of creating an unfair election so he can win a second term. “This is not
MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Wisconsin Conservation Voters for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “I am incredibly proud to share an endorsement from Wisconsin Conservation Voters. They have been active and dedicated proponents for clean water, clean air, accessible public lands,
MADISON – This week, the Wisconsin Conservation Voters released their 2019-2020 Legislative Scorecard, which reviews the performance of Wisconsin Legislators on conservation issues, bills, and votes each legislative session. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was named to the top of the “Conservation Honor Roll” for the session for her innovative Forward on Climate
AG Josh Kaul touted his joining of a lawsuit against controversial postal service changes and accused President Trump of seeking to “destroy the post office” in hopes of creating an unfair election so he can win a second term. “This is not acceptable in a democracy, and we are not
MADISON, WI –– The Wisconsin Public Service Commission voted today to once again extend the utility disconnection moratorium for residential customers until October 1, 2020. The commission decided 2-1 to extend the moratorium in order to safeguard the public health of Wisconsin residents during the COVID-19 health crisis. The PSC
(WISCONSIN) — After holding an in-person campaign rally that saw very few attendees wearing masks and zero social distancing, Mike Pence was questioned this week about the administration diverting COVID-19 resources away from Wisconsin. After avoiding the question, Pence stated he was “not aware of a shortage of supplies.” “Donald Trump and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 23 attorneys general filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the City of Philadelphia’s nondiscrimination law and the right of same-sex couples to be foster parents (Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, No. 19-123). The brief argues that
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Master Sgt. Chontelle R. Southworth, of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, was selected as the Air National Guard 2020 Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year. Southworth, the 115th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, earned her diamond in 2017, but her military roots
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority has expanded its single-family financing options to help more Wisconsin residents achieve the dream of homeownership. The new financing options include loans with increased down payment assistance of up to 6% of a home’s purchase price and an expanded number of lenders
MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently reappointed Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Outreach Director Nela Kalpic to continue to serve as Domestic Abuse Knowledge Representative of the Council on Domestic Abuse effective August 17, 2020 to serve a term expiring on July 1, 2023. A survivor herself, Nela is devoted to helping
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 to continue to stay a portion of its June 26 order, extending the moratorium on utility residential customer disconnections and refusal of service for nonpayment until October 1. The additional time will allow PSC staff to collect
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of July 2020. The data shows that Wisconsin added 30,500 total non-farm and 25,500 private-sector jobs in the month of July. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate for July was
Audio file of radio address. MADISON — First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address today on the centennial celebration of women’s suffrage and the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The first lady chairs the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration Committee. Hello, Wisconsin, First Lady Kathy Evers here. This August,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced updates detailing Wisconsin’s progress in obtaining justice for survivors of sexual assault and the prosecution of perpetrators now that all sexual assault kits designated for testing have been tested. Additional data has been updated and added to wisaki.doj.wi.gov. “The important work on
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), Acting Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on
MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today previewed the official program for the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which will take place Thursday, August 20 from 9:00-11:00 PM Eastern. The theme of Thursday’s program is “America’s Promise.” The measure of a president is the same as the measure of a
Today’s Midday podcast covers state health leaders reporting an increase in turnaround time for COVID-19 test results in pockets across the state and a decline in overall testing.
MILWAUKEE—Below are Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night four of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Tammy Duckworth United States Senator from Illinois Democratic National Convention Thursday, August 20, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good evening. I’m Tammy Duckworth. When I first enlisted
MILWAUKEE—In a series of videos released at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Democrats reintroduced Joe Biden – the father, the grandfather, the husband, the man, and the steady and experienced public servant. In “The Granddaughters,” produced by Davis Guggenheim, Finnegan, Maisy, Naomi, and Natalie Biden share heartwarming anecdotes about their