Michels campaign: Tony Evers fails…again

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ failure to be an even minimally-competent governor is becoming increasingly clear. The latest evidence of this comes from a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau on his slipshod oversight of nearly a hundred million dollars in

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DNR: Archery season is coming soon: are you ready?

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that their first opportunity to pursue deer this fall is coming up with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer season on Saturday, Sept. 17. Hunters wanting

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Rep. Pope: Statement on Governor Evers’ and Superintendent Underly’s announcement of shared K-12 priorities for 2023-25 budget

MADISON—Today, Gov. Tony Evers and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly announced their shared K-12 education priorities for the 2023-25 state biennial budget. Their plan increases funding for public schools by nearly $2 billion. This announcement comes as the new school year begins and the state is projected

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WisDems: Tim Michels calls for people to take up “pitchforks and torches” in response to fact-based reporting on his radical beliefs

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels used his personal foundation to fund extreme anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion groups. Michels took to conservative talk radio the following day. He did not explain or refute his radical beliefs–instead Michels threatened violence against the media by calling

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League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County: Empowering the Disability Vote: Sept. 15 webinar

WHAT:  Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting.  Panelists will discuss ways to help people of all abilities exercise their civil rights.  “Citizens of

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Michels campaign: Tony Evers fails…again

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ failure to be an even minimally-competent governor is becoming increasingly clear. The latest evidence of this comes from a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau on his slipshod oversight of nearly a hundred million dollars in broadband grants. As reported today: “Broadband service providers that received millions

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WisDems: Tim Michels stands by radical plan to defund public education and raise property taxes by over $500 million

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers announced today his plans to make significant investments in education, focusing on literacy programs, school-based mental health, and addressing staff shortages, all while holding the line on property taxes. Tim Michels responded by doubling down on his radical education agenda, which includes his support for a costly universal school choice bill,

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WisDems: As President Biden delivers for working families, GOP sit in pocket of special interests

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, local and national labor leaders celebrated President Biden’s work to build an economy that finally works for working families at Laborfest. Thanks to steadfast leadership from President Biden, Governor Evers, and Democrats in Congress, Wisconsinites are seeing record job growth, higher wages, and saving money on everything from prescription drugs to

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DNR: Archery season is coming soon: are you ready?

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that their first opportunity to pursue deer this fall is coming up with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer season on Saturday, Sept. 17. Hunters wanting to use both a vertical bow and a crossbow may

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WisDOJ: Wisconsin DOJ, 33 states reach $438.5 million agreement with JUUL Labs

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 33 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices. Wisconsin’s allocated share of the agreement would be more than $14.4 million. In

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