Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge today ordered the GOP-run Assembly to pay the attorney fees of a liberal group after finding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos deleted records from the chamber’s probe into the
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Mason released the following statement after learning that Mr. Harry Wait committed a felony by illegally requesting his absentee ballot be sent to Mr. Wait’s residence: “Mr. Wait has been unable to prove any consequential
— The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential $4.25 billion settlement with opioid maker Teva. “This agreement, if finalized, will mark another significant step forward in
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the CHIPS and Science Act, an expansive bill that lacks provisions to safeguard taxpayer dollars and keep investments narrowly targeted to U.S.-China competition. “Congress should have taken
This week’s Midday podcast covers what to watch for as candidates prepare to face off in the August 9 primary. Several candidates have dropped out and endorsed their former opponents while campaigns launch ads and gather endorsements. Primary winners will
Republican Roger Roth is up with his first TV ad of the campaign, saying he’s running for lieutenant governor to “build Wisconsin back up and stop those trying to tear us down.” Roth’s campaign said it’s a $250,000 buy on
Wausau, WI – Newly released Change Research poll shows that Dr. Gillian Battino is the strongest candidate in the primary and puts her squarely in the driver’s seat heading into the final 12 days of the primary. After all bios
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the CHIPS and Science Act, a powerful bipartisan investment in strengthening our economic and national security, catalyzing semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, creating good-paying American jobs, and lowering costs for families here at home. Previously passed by the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 24 of her colleagues in calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take immediate administrative action to offer abortions and all abortion-related services to veterans and eligible dependents. Following the
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow announced that his campaign is launching an initial $20,000 radio ad campaign that speaks to voters ahead of the Primary Election on August 9th. The announcement comes on the heels of Jarchow
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors advisory referendum votes:“Today members of the Milwaukee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on the CHIPS legislation: “As a conferee selected by Leader McCarthy to lead in negotiations of China-related legislation, I looked forward to working on comprehensive legislation
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee County Board adopted County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to make major updates to employee compensation that reflect both the needs of employees and County government in an economy and job market fundamentally changed by the
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and their colleagues in the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus in a resolution celebrating July 30 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The resolution, which passed unanimously in the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson voted against critical bipartisan legislation that will invest in manufacturing, help ease costs, improve supply chains, and ensure the U.S. is better equipped to compete against China in technological innovation. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson votes against bipartisan
[Milwaukee, WI] – Today the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted against putting a referendum on the ballot to overturn State Statute 940.04 which currently makes most abortions illegal in the State of Wisconsin. Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M)
MADISON, WI – City of Madison voters who wish to spoil their returned absentee ballot need to contact the City of Madison Clerk’s Office. Spoil requests should be made in writing by email (voting@cityofmadison.com), by mail, or in person. Spoil
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Senator John McCain giving the final “thumbs-down” vote to block President Trump and Republicans’ top legislative priority: repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Protect Our Care fought alongside advocates, activists, and health care champions
The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the below statement following reports of unlawful and isolated attempts to obtain absentee ballots via MyVote, Wisconsin’s public facing online voter registration and information website: There is no indication of any vulnerability with the MyVote
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, Dr. Denita Ball, released a comprehensive, multipronged plan that she would implement as the next Milwaukee County Sheriff. The plan addresses the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A Dane County judge today ordered the GOP-run Assembly to pay the attorney fees of a liberal group after finding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos deleted records from the chamber’s probe into the 2020 election in violation of the state’s open records law.
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Mason released the following statement after learning that Mr. Harry Wait committed a felony by illegally requesting his absentee ballot be sent to Mr. Wait’s residence: “Mr. Wait has been unable to prove any consequential voter fraud. In his desperation to support Donald Trump’s big
— The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential $4.25 billion settlement with opioid maker Teva. “This agreement, if finalized, will mark another significant step forward in bringing resources to Wisconsin for fighting this epidemic,” Attorney General
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the CHIPS and Science Act, an expansive bill that lacks provisions to safeguard taxpayer dollars and keep investments narrowly targeted to U.S.-China competition. “Congress should have taken a much more responsible approach to this issue and advanced
This week’s Midday podcast covers what to watch for as candidates prepare to face off in the August 9 primary. Several candidates have dropped out and endorsed their former opponents while campaigns launch ads and gather endorsements. Primary winners will go on to the November general election. wispolitics ·
Republican Roger Roth is up with his first TV ad of the campaign, saying he’s running for lieutenant governor to “build Wisconsin back up and stop those trying to tear us down.” Roth’s campaign said it’s a $250,000 buy on broadcast TV in the Green Bay and Milwaukee markets. It
Wausau, WI – Newly released Change Research poll shows that Dr. Gillian Battino is the strongest candidate in the primary and puts her squarely in the driver’s seat heading into the final 12 days of the primary. After all bios are read, Gillian Battino leads by a whopping 35%, garnering
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the CHIPS and Science Act, a powerful bipartisan investment in strengthening our economic and national security, catalyzing semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, creating good-paying American jobs, and lowering costs for families here at home. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the President’s desk to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 24 of her colleagues in calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take immediate administrative action to offer abortions and all abortion-related services to veterans and eligible dependents. Following the far-right Supreme Court’s disastrous Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade,
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow announced that his campaign is launching an initial $20,000 radio ad campaign that speaks to voters ahead of the Primary Election on August 9th. The announcement comes on the heels of Jarchow launching a six-figure broadcast television ad buy as he continues
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors advisory referendum votes:“Today members of the Milwaukee County Board hijacked non-partisan local government for partisan political gain.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on the CHIPS legislation: “As a conferee selected by Leader McCarthy to lead in negotiations of China-related legislation, I looked forward to working on comprehensive legislation that better equips the United States to compete against China.
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee County Board adopted County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to make major updates to employee compensation that reflect both the needs of employees and County government in an economy and job market fundamentally changed by the ongoing pandemic. “Thank you to the County Board for passing
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and their colleagues in the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus in a resolution celebrating July 30 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The resolution, which passed unanimously in the Senate, recognizes the brave contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste,
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson voted against critical bipartisan legislation that will invest in manufacturing, help ease costs, improve supply chains, and ensure the U.S. is better equipped to compete against China in technological innovation. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson votes against bipartisan legislation to ramp up production of U.S.-made semiconductor chips Key
[Milwaukee, WI] – Today the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted against putting a referendum on the ballot to overturn State Statute 940.04 which currently makes most abortions illegal in the State of Wisconsin. Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) stands in opposition of this decision, and we are petitioning
MADISON, WI – City of Madison voters who wish to spoil their returned absentee ballot need to contact the City of Madison Clerk’s Office. Spoil requests should be made in writing by email (voting@cityofmadison.com), by mail, or in person. Spoil requests must be made by the voter. What does spoiling
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Senator John McCain giving the final “thumbs-down” vote to block President Trump and Republicans’ top legislative priority: repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Protect Our Care fought alongside advocates, activists, and health care champions in Congress to crush the GOP’s repeal effects, and continue
The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the below statement following reports of unlawful and isolated attempts to obtain absentee ballots via MyVote, Wisconsin’s public facing online voter registration and information website: There is no indication of any vulnerability with the MyVote application. The idea that absentee ballot requests made online, via
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, Dr. Denita Ball, released a comprehensive, multipronged plan that she would implement as the next Milwaukee County Sheriff. The plan addresses the significant challenges facing the office and public safety in the