Evers, DOT announce second round of grants to upgrade …
WEBBy: Henry Redman - August 12, 2024 3:47 pm. In June 2023, Gov. Tony Evers signs into law legislation to rebuild Wisconsin's agricultural roads. (Office of Sen. Brad Pfaff) Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced a second round of grants to fund upgrades to agricultural roads across the state.
Major parties battle over third-party ballot access
WEBBy: Henry Redman - August 16, 2024 5:00 am. Ballot (Getty Images) The two major political parties are battling over the ability of third-party candidates to access the November presidential ballot in Wisconsin. The fight indicates concerns about how those candidates could affect the final vote totals in a state that frequently has exceptionally ...
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WEB4 days ago · In Wisconsin’s great progressive tradition, we aim to hold the powerful accountable to the people, follow the money, and dig out the truth. Although we give you the inside scoop, we are not a publication for “insiders.”. Instead, we cover the way politics and government affect citizens of the state.
Marquette Poll finds near-even match between Harris, Trump in …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · A one point margin separates Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential contest in Wisconsin, according to a new survey conducted by the Marquette Law School Poll. Trump has the support of 50% of registered voters in the survey, versus 49% for Harris in a direct matchup.
Eric Hovde wins Republican nomination to face Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Businessman Eric Hovde won the Republican nomination for the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race Tuesday night, officially setting the stage for his expected race against two-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Hovde, who has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, defeated his two …
The political tide turns in Wisconsin
WEBAug 15, 2024 · That is what democracy looks like in action.”. Pro-democracy activists and voters in Wisconsin are riding a sudden wave of optimism — a lighthearted approach to politics embodied by Harris’ running mate Walz. Pocan, who got to know Walz in Congress, approves. “Enthusiasm is definitely up,” he said.
Regents accept UWM plan with system’s first mass layoff of …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · With only one dissent, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a plan Thursday from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that will include the layoff of 35 tenured faculty members. It would be the first mass layoff of tenured faculty anywhere in the Universities of Wisconsin system since state law weakened the …
It’s primary election day: Here’s who and what are on the ballot
WEBAug 9, 2022 · Three of the leading primary candidates have ended their campaigns and endorsed Mandela Barnes, but their names remain on the ballot. Mandela Barnes, currently the lieutenant governor and a former state representative. Sarah Godlewski, currently Wisconsin state treasurer (withdrawn). Alex Lasry, a …
Bayfield County mayors say Tiffany's Apostle Islands proposal …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Two mayors of Bayfield County municipalities say that U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany’s proposal to turn the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore into a national park would put an unmanageable strain on the area’s emergency services, housing stock and infrastructure.. The mayors of Bayfield and Washburn say that Tiffany didn’t loop in the locals before making his proposal, but if he had they would ...
Democratic primary in 3rd Congressional District gets heated
WEBAug 10, 2024 · Rebecca Cooke, a Democrat, is running for the open seat in the 3rd Congressional District. (Rebecca Cooke for Congress) Shankland has responded to the attack by pointing to her co-sponsorship of a bill to expand BadgerCare for the past 12 years. Other Democrats have come to Shankland’s defense …