Rep. Vining: Recognized as “Friend of Family Medicine” 

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) was recognized by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians as a “Friend of Family Medicine” for her work to promote effective healthcare policy during the 2023-34 legislative session. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement:  “I

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WisDems: Derrick Van Orden’s Weird Weekend

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Rested and rejuvenated after his first week of summer vacation, Derrick Van Orden spent the weekend doing what he does best: hiding from his constituents, acting weird, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Derrick Van

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Bon Iver, Baldwin to join Harris tomorrow; Vance also headed to Eau Claire

Indie folk band Bon Iver and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin will be in Eau Claire tomorrow for Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally featuring her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be in the western Wisconsin city to speak with reporters as part of Donald Trump’s effort to counterprogram this week’s campaign swing for Harris and Walz.

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WI The People: Fraudulent and libelous mailers by dark money group, Stronger Wisconsin Fund, has ties to Republican Party of Wisconsin and Speaker Robin Vos

There is a deep and growing concern across Wisconsin about election interference in Republican primaries by Stronger Wisconsin Fund, Speaker Robin Vos and the Republican Party of Wisconsin. This dark money election interference was covered on August 1st by Fox 6 news[i] Stronger Wisconsin Fund is a new dark money group

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Harris Campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s plans to visit Eau Claire

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Eau Claire on Wednesday: “JD Vance’s visit to our state will only serve as a reminder of Donald Trump’s long record of failures and broken promises. Because of Trump,

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Rep. Vining: Recognized as “Friend of Family Medicine” 

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) was recognized by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians as a “Friend of Family Medicine” for her work to promote effective healthcare policy during the 2023-34 legislative session. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement:  “I am honored to be named a ‘Friend of Family Medicine’

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Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Update on 2025 budget process

Madison agencies have submitted proposals for the 2025 budget that include options for a 5 percent reduction in services. If all proposals were adopted, they would eliminate 147 positions from the City’s workforce. This is in addition to 144 currently vacant positions not being filled. The proposed reductions inform the

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WisDems: Derrick Van Orden’s Weird Weekend

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Rested and rejuvenated after his first week of summer vacation, Derrick Van Orden spent the weekend doing what he does best: hiding from his constituents, acting weird, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Derrick Van Orden is no stranger to bad press, and the headlines

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Alliance for Retired Americans: 4.4 million-member Alliance for Retired Americans endorses Democrat Katrina Shankland for Congress

Organization of retired union members joins historic labor coalition for Shankland STEVENS POINT, WI – The Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), a national organization of 4.4 million retired union members, has endorsed Democratic State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The organization joins Social Security Works and

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Bon Iver, Baldwin to join Harris tomorrow; Vance also headed to Eau Claire

Indie folk band Bon Iver and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin will be in Eau Claire tomorrow for Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally featuring her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be in the western Wisconsin city to speak with reporters as part of Donald Trump’s effort to counterprogram this week’s campaign swing for Harris and Walz.

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TUE AM Update: West turns in nomination papers for presidential ballot; Kennedy faces deadline today to submit his 

From WisPolitics … — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has submitted his nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, a spokesperson for the agency says. The deadline for independent presidential candidates to file their nomination papers is today. Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign said

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