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Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?
Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?
Alex Lasry, Sarah Godlewski and Tom Nelson each dropped out of the race to back Mandela Barnes before the primary.
This election cycle, looks like Ron Johnson wins the political PowerBall by drawing Mandela Barnes as his lucky ticket.
Now that the Democrats have cleared the field for Barnes, it’s time to dig in on where he really stands on policy issues.
The tech entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic presidential contender is focused these days on shaking up the political process.
The state’s current growth trajectory is sizable enough that even if Barca’s %5.4 billion estimate turns out to be too high, revenues will still be high enough to pay for substantial tax rate relief.
Democrats must reacquaint themselves with the bully pulpit and condemn Republican actions that harm human lives, while noting that their extremism functions as both a diversion preventing discussion of real issues, and a threat to our democracy.
Would governor use his power to pardon anyone convicted under 1849 abortion ban?
Voters who try to use it will find it allows budget cuts in few categories of spending.
Listening sessions are underway for a new farm bill. What needs to be there and what doesn’t?
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Dentists volunteering through the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program provided $186,040 in charitable dental care to 88 adult patients between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. This number includes completed cases
The Wisconsin UW system has a number of bones and funerary objects that must be repatriated to the proper tribes.
Impaired driving is illegal, dangerous, and can be deadly. Still, thousands of drivers get behind the wheel while drunk or high every year. Someone is killed in an impaired driving crash every two hours in Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Patrol’s August
Milwaukee: Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a new video today narrated by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee). The video spotlights two billionaire donors who spent $20 million to reelect Senator Ron Johnson in 2016, and received an $80 million tax
STORY TOPICS – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Education – Elections – Environment – Labor – Law and order – Military – Non-profits – Public
MADISON — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined over 160 state and local elected officials, SEIU Wisconsin, AFSCME Council 32, Wisconsin AFL-CIO, AFT-Wisconsin, AFT 212, IBEW 2150, and Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela
[Madison, WI] — Dane County Sheriff’s detective Anthony Hamilton today charged that appointed Sheriff Kalvin Barrett is risking the safety of Dane County residents by allowing staff levels to fall to unprecedented lows. Detective Hamilton, a candidate for sheriff in
MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today endorsed George Christenson in the race for Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. This is a critical position to address current challenges in the justice system, including a massive backlog in Milwaukee County courts. Mayor Johnson
A fundraiser honoring Dale Opperman Candidate for the 33rd Assembly District With Special Guests Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner & State Senator Steve Nass Monday, August 8th 5-7PM The Trout House At Rushing Waters N301 County Road H Palmyra, WI 53156 Host Levels:
— The Department of Natural Resources has announced new PFAS standards are now in effect for drinking and surface water as well as new requirements for firefighting foam. The Natural Resources Board approved the new regulations in February. They require
Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?
Alex Lasry, Sarah Godlewski and Tom Nelson each dropped out of the race to back Mandela Barnes before the primary.
This election cycle, looks like Ron Johnson wins the political PowerBall by drawing Mandela Barnes as his lucky ticket.
Now that the Democrats have cleared the field for Barnes, it’s time to dig in on where he really stands on policy issues.
The tech entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic presidential contender is focused these days on shaking up the political process.
The state’s current growth trajectory is sizable enough that even if Barca’s %5.4 billion estimate turns out to be too high, revenues will still be high enough to pay for substantial tax rate relief.
Democrats must reacquaint themselves with the bully pulpit and condemn Republican actions that harm human lives, while noting that their extremism functions as both a diversion preventing discussion of real issues, and a threat to our democracy.
Would governor use his power to pardon anyone convicted under 1849 abortion ban?
Voters who try to use it will find it allows budget cuts in few categories of spending.
Listening sessions are underway for a new farm bill. What needs to be there and what doesn’t?
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Dentists volunteering through the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program provided $186,040 in charitable dental care to 88 adult patients between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. This number includes completed cases as well as active and ongoing clients. Wisconsin dental laboratories
The Wisconsin UW system has a number of bones and funerary objects that must be repatriated to the proper tribes.
Impaired driving is illegal, dangerous, and can be deadly. Still, thousands of drivers get behind the wheel while drunk or high every year. Someone is killed in an impaired driving crash every two hours in Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Patrol’s August Law of the Month is a reminder of the harmful
Milwaukee: Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a new video today narrated by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee). The video spotlights two billionaire donors who spent $20 million to reelect Senator Ron Johnson in 2016, and received an $80 million tax break negotiated by Johnson as part of the Trump-GOP tax
STORY TOPICS – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Education – Elections – Environment – Labor – Law and order – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Tourism – Transportation
MADISON — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined over 160 state and local elected officials, SEIU Wisconsin, AFSCME Council 32, Wisconsin AFL-CIO, AFT-Wisconsin, AFT 212, IBEW 2150, and Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. “I have always deeply admired and
[Madison, WI] — Dane County Sheriff’s detective Anthony Hamilton today charged that appointed Sheriff Kalvin Barrett is risking the safety of Dane County residents by allowing staff levels to fall to unprecedented lows. Detective Hamilton, a candidate for sheriff in the November election, reported that the sheriff’s department is short
MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today endorsed George Christenson in the race for Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. This is a critical position to address current challenges in the justice system, including a massive backlog in Milwaukee County courts. Mayor Johnson adds his name to more than 80 other local leaders
A fundraiser honoring Dale Opperman Candidate for the 33rd Assembly District With Special Guests Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner & State Senator Steve Nass Monday, August 8th 5-7PM The Trout House At Rushing Waters N301 County Road H Palmyra, WI 53156 Host Levels: Gold: $1000, Silver: $500, Bronze: $250 Suggested Contribution: $100 Please
— The Department of Natural Resources has announced new PFAS standards are now in effect for drinking and surface water as well as new requirements for firefighting foam. The Natural Resources Board approved the new regulations in February. They require the DNR to monitor sites it suspects are contaminated. Systems