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0 Politics & Government More than 70 organizations raised and spent money on the fall state elections, with 35 favoring Republicans and 36 favoring Democrats. Wisconsin Examiner , News Partner Posted Reply By Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner December 5, 2022 Outside groups spent a record $93 million on Wisconsin’s elections for state offices in 2022 — 50% more than in 2018 and two-and-half times the amount for 2014, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Monday. The campaign finance watchdog group said its preliminary calculations showed that almost $79 million — more than 80% of the outside funds spent this year — went to the race for governor, in which Democratic incumbent Tony Evers defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels. Outside spending to benefit Republicans in the race for governor, attorney general and other statewide offices as well as candidates for the state Legislature, totaled $48.25 million, the … [Read more...] about Outsiders Set New Political Spending Record In Wisconsin, Focusing Mainly On Governor’s Race

JERUSALEM — Ehud Olmert officially resigned as prime minister of Israel on Sunday, but the woman who hopes to replace him, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, faces formidable obstacles in preserving the governing coalition. Labor, her main governing partner, is weighing a move to early elections. Mr. Olmert, mired in corruption investigations, stepped down by handing a letter to President Shimon Peres. Under Israeli law, Mr. Olmert automatically became the head of an interim government until a new prime minister is sworn in. Mr. Olmert’s party, Kadima, narrowly elected Ms. Livni on Wednesday as its new head. Kadima has expected her to become prime minister by forming a new government from the existing components, the largest of which, after Kadima, is Labor. But Ehud Barak, the defense minister and head of Labor, has numerous reservations about the plan. Labor’s support is essential for Ms. Livni to move into the prime minister’s office. The other large party, the opposition Likud, … [Read more...] about Olmert Quits Post, and Political Maneuvering Begins

Rachel Comey. Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images Like so many around her, Rachel Comey spent the post-election slump “looking around to try to figure out how I can be active.” For her, the answer lay in galvanizing fellow members of the fashion industry. Comey has thrown her support behind the upcoming Women’s Marches happening across the country, and involved designers and brands including Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Opening Ceremony, and Maria Cornejo to support in various ways. “Some are supporting the cause on social media,” using the hashtags # WhyIMarch and #IMarchFor, she tells the Cut. “Others are chartering five buses for their staff.” Via a letter she sent out to the CFDA, she is also suggesting that brands donate a portion of their proceeds this weekend to charity, whether that’s a women’s rights group or environmental and labor causes. “The majority of people spending money in our fashion and beauty businesses are women, and a majority of our staff … [Read more...] about Rachel Comey on How She’s Mobilizing the Fashion Industry for the Women’s March

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) says the ongoing power outage in Moore County is the result of a “criminal attack.” On December 4 Breitbart News reported that Moore County suffered a massive power outrage that authorities believed was caused by gunfire. A curfew was put into place Sunday night, which ABC 11 observed is ongoing. CNN noted on Monday night that over 38,000 people are still without power and that Duke Energy spokesman Jeff Brooks indicated restoring power is “not as simple as changing a light bulb.” The Moore County Sheriff’s Office observed that “two substations … had been damaged by gunfire.” Sheriff Ronnie Fields said, “It was targeted, it wasn’t random.” ABC 11 observed that Gov. Cooper is focused on what can be done going forward to prevent such attacks from being successful. “I’m always concerned about critical infrastructure and we certainly need to learn from this incident as to what we may need to do, because these kinds of things cannot … [Read more...] about NC Gov. Roy Cooper: Power Outage the Result of ‘Criminal Attack’

0 Politics & Government A primary election, if necessary, will be held on Feb. 21. Wisconsin Examiner , News Partner Posted Reply By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner December 5, 2022 Gov. Tony Evers ordered Friday that the special election to fill Wisconsin’s 8th Senate District seat will be held on April 4, 2023, in conjunction with the spring election that will determine control of the state Supreme Court. The traditionally Republican seat is open after Sen. Alberta Darling (R – River Hills) announced last week she would be retiring after serving in the Senate for 32 years. Her retirement from the seat, which covers parts of Ozaukee and Washington counties, northeastern parts of Waukesha county and the northern Milwaukee suburbs, took effect on Thursday, Dec. 1. “Senator Darling has earned the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle because she’s a diligent leader who’s always carried herself with poise, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 8th Senate District Special Election To Be Held April 4

1 Politics & Government A second Republican state representative entered the race to fill Alberta Darling's Wisconsin Senate seat, according to media reports. John Quinnies , Patch Staff Posted Reply MENOMONEE FALLS, WI — Republican State Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was barred from her party's caucus, announced a bid for the state senate seat left by Alberta Darling's departure, according to multiple media reports. Brandtjen announced the run for the 8th District seat on Monday, bringing the need for a Republican primary in February , The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted in a report. Dan Knodl, a Republican State Rep. for the 24th District, is also running for the senate seat. Gov. Tony Evers called for a special election to fill the seat to take place alongside the spring election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The 8th District covers parts of Milwaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties. Brandtjen was … [Read more...] about Republican Primary Expected For WI Senate Seat Left By Darling: Report