MON PM Update: Biden launches new ad as prez race ad spending approaches $5M in Wisconsin so far
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden’s campaign has launched new TV ads in Wisconsin and other swing states in an effort to appeal to Black voters. The spots, which began yesterday, will run through April 21 in Georgia, Michigan,
Chippewa Valley Republican Legislators: Disappointed in Governor’s political stunts
Madison – Chippewa Valley area legislators expressed their frustration with the governor’s continued political games concerning important healthcare funding. Two weeks ago, the governor partially vetoed legislation that would have allocated $15 million to stabilize emergency services in the Chippewa Valley.
Dept. of Transportation: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s election (April 2, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most
LASA: Local farmers making a difference through conservation practices
GRATIOT, Wis. – Local farmer members of the Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance gathered earlier this month to celebrate the continual conservation improvements they are seeing on their farms as well as learn from leading researchers about innovations on the horizon.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Investigation underway into death at Devil’s Lake State Park
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the death of one person at Devil’s Lake State Park in Sauk County. Area emergency responders are on scene as the investigation continues. There is no threat to the
Milwaukee for Palestine: Milwaukee County residents demand County Supervisors pass widely-supported ceasefire Resolution 24-240
Milwaukee, Wis. – Milwaukee County residents demand a favorable vote from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on March 21 when they consider Gaza ceasefire Resolution 24-240: Supporting and urging for a permanent cease-fire in Israel and in Gaza and the West
Gov. Evers: Visits healthcare providers in western Wisconsin, urges Republicans to immediately release $15 million to stabilize healthcare industry across Chippewa Valley
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today blasted Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for their continued delays in releasing $15 million in already-approved funds to help stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin in the wake of the recent announcement of
Tucker campaign: Formally launches campaign for Wisconsin’s 75th State Assembly District
[Grantsburg, Wis.] – Today, Duke Tucker, a Republican from Grantsburg, WI formally launched his campaign for State Assembly in the newly redrawn 75t h Assembly District. The current 28th Assembly District seat has been held since 2018 by Rep. Gae
John Nichols: Republicans deliver ‘petty’ parting shot at Evers
During the state Senate’s final scheduled floor session for the current Legislature, Republicans abused their oversight power to fire eight highly qualified Evers appointees — including four members of the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, two members of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, a member of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board and a member of the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse.
LaKeshia Myers: Time’s up
As the legislative session ends abruptly, there’s more work to be done.
Steven Walters: Supreme Court election recast legislative session
Everything changed in the Capitol in April of 2023, when Democrats, outnumbered in the Legislature, brought in their new star pitcher: Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Sam Rogers: On April 2, voters have a chance to delete Zuckerbucks for good
On April 2, Wisconsin voters have the opportunity to put an end to billionaires trying to buy election offices at the ballot box.
Nicole Laudolff: Voting at Wisconsin’s universities isn’t easy
Long lines and cumbersome ID requirements discourage students from voting.
Paul Fanlund: Police chief makes case to bring cops back to high schools
With Madison native Joe Gothard recently hired to become the city’s next school superintendent this summer, Police Chief Shon Barnes plans to pitch him on a reenvisioned SRO program that Barnes hopes would be a national model.
Scott Walker: How to prevent future deaths like Laken Riley’s
Immediately deport immigrants who commit crimes.