Politics
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Wisconsin Democrats see jolt of energy after Biden-Harris change-up
When Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in the Milwaukee area on Tuesday, her rally set an attendance record for the 2024 Democratic presidential campaign. She’d been in the race for […]
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in central Wisconsin
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will appear in central Wisconsin this weekend to campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Rep. Pocan says Republicans spread misinformation as Harris launches presidential campaign
On WPR’s “Wisconsin Today,” the Madison-area Democrat weighs in on the presidential race and the change at the top of the Democratic ticket.
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Baldwin calls for protections against hospital closures after sudden Wisconsin shutdowns
A new bill by Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin would require hospital systems to notify federal health officials well before closing and could force hospitals to make sure patients don’t lose access to essential care.
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Legislation seeks to redesignate Apostle Islands as Wisconsin’s first national park
Wisconsin Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is introducing a bill that would designate the Apostle Islands as the state’s first national park.
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Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
“Universities touch on every aspect of life throughout the state of Wisconsin,” said Sen. Chris Larson. He’s part of a new committee looking at a wide range of issues related to the future of the UW system.
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Once again, head of Wisconsin Farmers Union wants a new farm bill. Will there be one?
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden said his organization wants a new farm bill to address the declining number of dairy farms in the state.
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With Biden out of the race, what happens next in the Democratic nomination process?
UW-Madison political scientist and elections expert Barry Burden talked with “Wisconsin Today” about what happens next in the Democratic nominating process, and some of the legal and procedural challenges Republicans have talked about mounting around the switch from Biden to Harris.
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Harris launches ‘sprint’ to November election in Wisconsin at first presidential campaign rally
It will be one of Kamala Harris’ first public events since the ground shifted in the presidential race, and the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her candidacy.
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A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support.