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WEBABOUT US. The Wisconsin Examiner is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site offering a fresh perspective on politics and policy in our state. As the largest news bureau covering state government in Madison, the Examiner offers investigative reporting and daily coverage dedicated to the public interest. We take our inspiration from the motto ...
In post-primary interview, GOP Senate nominee Hovde attacks …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · On the day after he handily won the official Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Eric Hovde held forth at a Madison lunch Wednesday to discuss his policy priorities in the race and defend former President Trump’s White House record. Along the way he railed against Democrats for innumerable “lies” in their campaign messaging and at the press for glossing over them.
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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 …
Assembly passes budget bill, which now heads to Evers’ desk
WEBJun 30, 2023 · The Wisconsin Assembly passed the 2023-25 budget following eight hours of debate Thursday. (Baylor Spears | Wisconsin Examiner) Income taxes would be cut by $3.5 billion; the University of Wisconsin System would lose money for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; state employees would get a raise and …
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 Sarah Godlewski, currently Wisconsin state treasurer (withdrawn).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 …
$200 million in ARPA money sent to local governments across …
WEBDec 1, 2021 · Local governments big and small across Wisconsin received a total of $200 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) this week. The program is meant to help local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and was disbursed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The amount each municipality received was determined through a ...
Primary challenge stirs up the race for Wisconsin Secretary of State
WEBApr 21, 2022 · The head of the Dane County Democratic Party, Alexia Sabor, will challenge Democratic Secretary of State Doug La Follette in an August primary, Todd Richmond of the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Democratic consultant Sachin Chheda confirmed that he is helping Sabor prepare for her run and that she will make an official announcement soon.
Democrats go on offense, GOP look to defend legislative …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Joe Sheehan, a former superintendent of the Sheboygan Area School District and executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation, is challenging Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) in the 26th Assembly district, which represents Sheboygan and has a 52.1% Democratic lean …