WisDems: On Donald Trump’s national abortion ban

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump plans to pass a national abortion ban if elected in November. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Overturning Roe v. Wade and ripping away reproductive freedom from millions

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal: Press the Coast Guard for answers on the Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault investigations in light of new documents

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan seeking additional information regarding the Coast Guard Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault

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2024 redistricting overview: Evers’ maps versus 2022 lines

Tony Evers has until Tuesday to act on a bill from the GOP-dominated Legislature drawing new legislative district lines for the 2024 fall elections. The bill has the exact maps the Dem governor had earlier submitted to the state Supreme Court. See a comparison of Evers’ maps with those in place for the 2022 elections, along with a look at incumbents who would be paired in new districts.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 16

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel state politics reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the GOP-controlled Legislature passing Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative redistricting maps, results of Assembly and Senate floor sessions this week, Republican businessman Eric Hovde’s campaign announcing he will join the U.S. Senate race, the developing field to replace GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, Tuesday’s spring primary and more.

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Eric Borgerding: Wisconsin hospitals committed to transparency

A recent Urban Milwaukee article echoed several inaccurate claims about hospitals’ – specifically in the Milwaukee area – compliance with federal price transparency regulations. The article was predominantly based on a seven-month-old, slanted report from Patient Rights Advocate. PRA is an agenda-driven advocacy group based in Massachusetts with a long track record of outlandish attacks on hospitals and misleading reports that have repeatedly been debunked.

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Paul Fanlund: My advice: look for Trump appointees when following the news

I find myself reading news stories about courts and judicial topics differently than I once did. I begin in the usual way, understanding the basics of who, what, when, where, why and how. My more recent, added step is to determine whether some key player — a judge or a special prosecutor — was appointed during Donald Trump’s presidency.

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DNC: In the states: As the Biden-Harris agenda continues to deliver, Trump faces bipartisan backlash for threatening Americans’ safety and security

This week, the Biden-Harris administration kicked off its fourth Investing in America Tour to highlight how the president’s agenda is delivering for communities across the country and rebuilding the economy from the middle out and the bottom up. The tour commenced with a major announcement of nearly $1 billion to

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WisDems: On Donald Trump’s national abortion ban

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump plans to pass a national abortion ban if elected in November. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Overturning Roe v. Wade and ripping away reproductive freedom from millions of Americans apparently wasn’t good enough for Donald T… Please

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Outdoor adventure awaits in northern Wisconsin

Enjoy the warmer-than-usual winter weather and plan an adventure in northern Wisconsin! Pristine lakes, winding rivers, abundant wildlife, dozens of state parks, trails and natural areas – what more could you ask for? Unseasonably warm temperatures are making recreation opportunities available in northern Wisconsin that generally wouldn’t be open for

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal: Press the Coast Guard for answers on the Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault investigations in light of new documents

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan seeking additional information regarding the Coast Guard Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault investigations after the Subcommittee obtained new documents from the Coast G…

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2024 redistricting overview: Evers’ maps versus 2022 lines

Tony Evers has until Tuesday to act on a bill from the GOP-dominated Legislature drawing new legislative district lines for the 2024 fall elections. The bill has the exact maps the Dem governor had earlier submitted to the state Supreme Court. See a comparison of Evers’ maps with those in place for the 2022 elections, along with a look at incumbents who would be paired in new districts.

Read More »

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 16

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel state politics reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the GOP-controlled Legislature passing Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative redistricting maps, results of Assembly and Senate floor sessions this week, Republican businessman Eric Hovde’s campaign announcing he will join the U.S. Senate race, the developing field to replace GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, Tuesday’s spring primary and more.

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WisDems: Soon-to-be Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate lives in gated California community with private yacht parking

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from Heartland Signal detailed the extravagance and wealth of California bank owner and impending US Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s private, exclusive neighborhood in Laguna Beach, California.  Hovde owns a $2.8 billion California bank and a $7 million oceanview mansion in the exclusive private Emerald Bay gated c… Please log in to access subscriber

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U.S. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Hearing wrap up: Biden Administration’s catch and release operation has inflamed the raging crisis at the southern border

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled, “The Consequences of Catch and Release at the Border.” Members discussed with subject matter experts how the Biden Administration’s policy of catch and release and erosion of interior enforcement have led to an out-of-control situation along

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Eric Borgerding: Wisconsin hospitals committed to transparency

A recent Urban Milwaukee article echoed several inaccurate claims about hospitals’ – specifically in the Milwaukee area – compliance with federal price transparency regulations. The article was predominantly based on a seven-month-old, slanted report from Patient Rights Advocate. PRA is an agenda-driven advocacy group based in Massachusetts with a long track record of outlandish attacks on hospitals and misleading reports that have repeatedly been debunked.

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Paul Fanlund: My advice: look for Trump appointees when following the news

I find myself reading news stories about courts and judicial topics differently than I once did. I begin in the usual way, understanding the basics of who, what, when, where, why and how. My more recent, added step is to determine whether some key player — a judge or a special prosecutor — was appointed during Donald Trump’s presidency.

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