In a 2-minute speech at the Democratic National Convention, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a former registered nurse and state lawmaker, knocked Donald Trump for failing to protect Americans from the pandemic, “promising to terminate the Affordable Care Act” and “meddling in personal decisions between a woman and doctor.’’
Young Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic National Convention say President Joe Biden stepping out of the race to make way for Vice President Kamala Harris has brought new excitement to the race among youth and is paving the way for a new generation to lead.
“I felt the punch in the gut when President Biden stood down,” Hartman said. “But within an hour or two, he threw his support to Vice President Harris, and suddenly there was this belief.”
CHICAGO – Thousands of protesters, including a contingent of Wisconsin residents and organizations, rallied at Union Park and marched to the United Center today in Chicago as part of the pro-Palestinian March on DNC Coalition.
From WisPolitics … — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today he’ll ask the Board of Regents to sign off on a budget request that will seek an additional $855 million in state aid over the next two years.
Young people are excited by Kamala Harris’ presidential bid and will show up to vote this November, Ana Wilson, a 19-year-old first-time delegate from Wauwatosa, tells WisPolitics.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, at Trump Tower in Chicago, Ron Johnson joined Florida Senator Rick Scott for a press conference to cheer on Trump’s extreme economic agenda to enrich corporations and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyone else. Out of touch Ron Johnson
Gov. Tony Evers said today while Joe Biden’s passing of the Dem presidential torch to Kamala Harris is bittersweet, he’s confident the outcome on Election Day will be very good for Wisconsin Democrats.
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MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Evers’ Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its final report. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, and State Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), vice-chair
Stop trying to ban abortion. Madison, Wis. – In a recent article in the Capital Times, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he would still like to advance a statewide referendum banning abortion in Wisconsin. Below is a statement from Planned Parenthood
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Democrats in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District completed a two-day tour in western Wisconsin to energize voters and elect Democrats up and down the ticket in November. Democratic candidate for Congress Rebecca Cooke joined fellow primary candidates
Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates and Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of four environmental and social justice organizations challenging federal approval of a $1.75 billion plan to expand
Presumptive vice presidential nominee Tim Walz told Wisconsin delegates during their breakfast meeting as the Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago that Wisconsin is going to make Vice President Kamala Harris the next president.
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Says Consent Decree Improves Safety Despite Increased Staff Assaults Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety is criticizing Governor Evers’ letter to US District Court Judge James Peterson asking him to not revise
Representative Nancy VanderMeer was awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award at the Monroe County Unit Meeting of the WTA last week for her efforts supporting town interests. “Representative VanderMeer has a deep understanding of the important role local
Village of Sister Bay tries to tell vacationers where to sleep on vacation The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has warned the Village of Sister Bay that its limit on the number of bedrooms vacationers can
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Wisconsin received the award for the Annual
In a 2-minute speech at the Democratic National Convention, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a former registered nurse and state lawmaker, knocked Donald Trump for failing to protect Americans from the pandemic, “promising to terminate the Affordable Care Act” and “meddling in personal decisions between a woman and doctor.’’
Young Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic National Convention say President Joe Biden stepping out of the race to make way for Vice President Kamala Harris has brought new excitement to the race among youth and is paving the way for a new generation to lead.
“I felt the punch in the gut when President Biden stood down,” Hartman said. “But within an hour or two, he threw his support to Vice President Harris, and suddenly there was this belief.”
CHICAGO – Thousands of protesters, including a contingent of Wisconsin residents and organizations, rallied at Union Park and marched to the United Center today in Chicago as part of the pro-Palestinian March on DNC Coalition.
From WisPolitics … — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today he’ll ask the Board of Regents to sign off on a budget request that will seek an additional $855 million in state aid over the next two years. Rothman said if approved, the money would allow UW to
Young people are excited by Kamala Harris’ presidential bid and will show up to vote this November, Ana Wilson, a 19-year-old first-time delegate from Wauwatosa, tells WisPolitics.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, at Trump Tower in Chicago, Ron Johnson joined Florida Senator Rick Scott for a press conference to cheer on Trump’s extreme economic agenda to enrich corporations and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyone else. Out of touch Ron Johnson even had the audacity to complain that it’s not “easy
Gov. Tony Evers said today while Joe Biden’s passing of the Dem presidential torch to Kamala Harris is bittersweet, he’s confident the outcome on Election Day will be very good for Wisconsin Democrats.
081924 Board Chair Schleif Elected to WCA Board of DirectorsDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will be presented to the Board of Regents on Thursday. If
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Evers’ Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its final report. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, and State Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Health, released the following statement:
Stop trying to ban abortion. Madison, Wis. – In a recent article in the Capital Times, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he would still like to advance a statewide referendum banning abortion in Wisconsin. Below is a statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Director of Communications Analiese Eicher. “Republican
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Democrats in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District completed a two-day tour in western Wisconsin to energize voters and elect Democrats up and down the ticket in November. Democratic candidate for Congress Rebecca Cooke joined fellow primary candidates Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson to campaign alongside Democratic candidates
Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates and Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of four environmental and social justice organizations challenging federal approval of a $1.75 billion plan to expand Interstate Highway 94 from six lanes to eight lanes between 16th
Presumptive vice presidential nominee Tim Walz told Wisconsin delegates during their breakfast meeting as the Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago that Wisconsin is going to make Vice President Kamala Harris the next president.
PROFS Budget Request LetterDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Says Consent Decree Improves Safety Despite Increased Staff Assaults Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety is criticizing Governor Evers’ letter to US District Court Judge James Peterson asking him to not revise the consent decree governing the Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake Schools. Evers’
Representative Nancy VanderMeer was awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award at the Monroe County Unit Meeting of the WTA last week for her efforts supporting town interests. “Representative VanderMeer has a deep understanding of the important role local leaders play in their communities and the challenges they face
Village of Sister Bay tries to tell vacationers where to sleep on vacation The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has warned the Village of Sister Bay that its limit on the number of bedrooms vacationers can use in a rental home and rules on where they
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Wisconsin received the award for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) issued by th… Please log in