Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! — GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson charged Dems with facilitating a
MILWAUKEE – Today Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson held a press conference to inform the public on how to “spoil” their ballot in order to change their vote. “This isn’t just about the Democratic Senate race, it’s also about
Sturtevant, WI— In response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding the illegal ballot drop boxes, State Representative Timothy Ramthun requested an extraordinary session be called to vote on LRB-6371, an updated and revised resolution to reclaim Wisconsin’s
Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its third round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Now
The Wisconsin Elections Commission today is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Aug. 9 Partisan Primary starts on Saturday, July 30. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin for
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in advance of Speaker Pelosi’s scheduled trip to Taiwan. “In a readout of Xi Jinping’s call with President Biden, the Chinese Communist Party warned, ‘Those who play with fire will
MILWAUKEE – Voters are backing Steven Olikara as the race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin is shaken up. “Since the debate, we’ve been having our lightning in a bottle moment. Undecided voters and former supporters of other campaigns are breaking for our
[Waukesha, Wis.] — As crime surges in Milwaukee — the city with the fourth-highest homicide increase rate in America — candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch rode along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday to see how crime is impacting the
Rep. Rob Brooks and challenger Samuel Krieg differ on exemptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to address record-high gas prices. Krieg plans to unseat Brooks, who served as assistant majority leder in 2017 and has represented the 60th
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and challenger Adam Steen split over possible exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to use a huge budget surplus. Steen looks to unseat Vos, the longest serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history and a
MARINETTE – Matt Steeno joined the military to see the world – and he did. During his 23 years in the Navy, Steeno served in Iraq; Yokosuka, Japan; Monterey, California; London, England; the Horn of Africa; and Naples, Italy. But
[Fox Crossing, WI] – In response to recent misstatements by his opponent and her supporters, Andrew Thomsen stood up to the lies and misinformation. Andrew Thomsen did not decline the offer to debate his opponent sponsored by the Fox Valley Initiative
Rep. Loren Oldenburg and primary challenger Holly Ottesen Liska have different takes on suspending the state’s gas tax and whether to add exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban. Oldenburg, R-Viroqua, said he wouldn’t be open to suspending the state’s 32.9 cent
Rep. Joel Kitchens and his 1st Assembly District primary challenger Milt Swagel are split over whether to add exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and what to do with the state’s surplus. In interviews with WisPolitics.com both said they are
Bryan Kennedy, 52, is looking to make the jump from city to state government by trying for the 10th Assembly District seat. And while his opponent, Milwaukee native Darrin Madison, 25, is a newcomer when it comes to holding elected
FITCHBURG – Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski traveled to a child care center in Fitchburg and announced that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign and endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ campaign for Senate. Godlewski’s remarks, as delivered, are below: SARAH: “Thank you so much
The two candidates for the 83rd Assembly District’s GOP primary agree on most issues, but one thing that separates them is their amount of experience holding elected office. Pat Goldammer, Village of Waterford trustee and farm owner, will go up
Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney and Representative Gordon Hintz have endorsed Anna Halverson for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 80. “After 16 years in the Assembly and more than four as the Assembly Democratic Leader, I know the qualifications, experience,
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the controversy over whether to charge an activist who requested elected officials’ absentee ballots to be sent to him, the consolidation of the Dem U.S. Senate field, the GOP guv primary and more.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! — GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson charged Dems with facilitating a behind-the-scenes effort to prioritize now front-runner Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes.
MILWAUKEE – Today Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson held a press conference to inform the public on how to “spoil” their ballot in order to change their vote. “This isn’t just about the Democratic Senate race, it’s also about the Governor’s race,” said Clerk Christenson. “If a voter has
Sturtevant, WI— In response to the July 8th Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding the illegal ballot drop boxes, State Representative Timothy Ramthun requested an extraordinary session be called to vote on LRB-6371, an updated and revised resolution to reclaim Wisconsin’s 10 electoral ballots. As of noon this past Monday, Wisconsin
Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its third round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Now more than ever, legislative action in Wisconsin is vital. With
The Wisconsin Elections Commission today is reminding media members that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Aug. 9 Partisan Primary starts on Saturday, July 30. The test provides an opportunity in communities across Wisconsin for the public to witness firsthand how election officials are preparing
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in advance of Speaker Pelosi’s scheduled trip to Taiwan. “In a readout of Xi Jinping’s call with President Biden, the Chinese Communist Party warned, ‘Those who play with fire will perish by it.’ Already, CCP propagandists have gone into overdrive
MILWAUKEE – Voters are backing Steven Olikara as the race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin is shaken up. “Since the debate, we’ve been having our lightning in a bottle moment. Undecided voters and former supporters of other campaigns are breaking for our campaign,” shared Olikara, after firing up voters in Green Bay as the
[Waukesha, Wis.] — As crime surges in Milwaukee — the city with the fourth-highest homicide increase rate in America — candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch rode along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday to see how crime is impacting the city. “As Tony Evers continues to ignore rising crime,
Rep. Rob Brooks and challenger Samuel Krieg differ on exemptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to address record-high gas prices. Krieg plans to unseat Brooks, who served as assistant majority leder in 2017 and has represented the 60th AD since 2015. Both candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com this week
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and challenger Adam Steen split over possible exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to use a huge budget surplus. Steen looks to unseat Vos, the longest serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history and a state representative since 2005. Both candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com this
MARINETTE – Matt Steeno joined the military to see the world – and he did. During his 23 years in the Navy, Steeno served in Iraq; Yokosuka, Japan; Monterey, California; London, England; the Horn of Africa; and Naples, Italy. But when he retired from the military in July of 2019
[Fox Crossing, WI] – In response to recent misstatements by his opponent and her supporters, Andrew Thomsen stood up to the lies and misinformation. Andrew Thomsen did not decline the offer to debate his opponent sponsored by the Fox Valley Initiative (FVI). After initially requesting a non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreement to ensure
Rep. Loren Oldenburg and primary challenger Holly Ottesen Liska have different takes on suspending the state’s gas tax and whether to add exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban. Oldenburg, R-Viroqua, said he wouldn’t be open to suspending the state’s 32.9 cent gas tax because it would take funds away from road
Rep. Joel Kitchens and his 1st Assembly District primary challenger Milt Swagel are split over whether to add exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and what to do with the state’s surplus. In interviews with WisPolitics.com both said they are “pro-life” and feel there should be restrictions to abortion access,
Bryan Kennedy, 52, is looking to make the jump from city to state government by trying for the 10th Assembly District seat. And while his opponent, Milwaukee native Darrin Madison, 25, is a newcomer when it comes to holding elected office, he’s certainly no stranger to politics. Both candidates spoke
FITCHBURG – Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski traveled to a child care center in Fitchburg and announced that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign and endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ campaign for Senate. Godlewski’s remarks, as delivered, are below: SARAH: “Thank you so much for being here today. I started my campaign a little
The two candidates for the 83rd Assembly District’s GOP primary agree on most issues, but one thing that separates them is their amount of experience holding elected office. Pat Goldammer, Village of Waterford trustee and farm owner, will go up against Nik Rettinger, first vice chairman of the Republican Party
Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney and Representative Gordon Hintz have endorsed Anna Halverson for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 80. “After 16 years in the Assembly and more than four as the Assembly Democratic Leader, I know the qualifications, experience, and work ethic an effective legislator needs. Anna Halverson has
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the controversy over whether to charge an activist who requested elected officials’ absentee ballots to be sent to him, the consolidation of the Dem U.S. Senate field, the GOP guv primary and more.