This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tim Michels is on the attack in the waning days of Wisconsin’s tight GOP governor’s primary, with an ad this week faulting his rival for not initially backing Donald Trump in 2016 – even as it emerged Thursday that Michels himself did not vote in that primary. Michels launched the attack ad against Rebecca Kleefisch days after he said that running negative ads is “just bad policy” and that politicians who do it are “losing.” The ad faults Kleefisch for not endorsing Trump in the 2016 primary and brands her “the ultimate Madison insider.” Kleefisch, who is backed by former Vice President Mike Pence, is a former two-term lieutenant governor. Michels co-owns the state's largest construction company, Michels Corp. And while Michels attacked Kleefisch for not backing Trump in 2016, records show Michels did not vote in that primary. “I missed the Primary, but I didn’t … [Read more...] about Michels goes after Kleefisch in Wisconsin governor’s race
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‘Electric Route 66’: Whitmer Announces Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour Collaboration With Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
(CBS DETROIT) — Michigan will join Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin for an electric vehicle road trip. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the collaboration with Govs. Eric Holcomb (Indiana), JB Pritzker (Illinois) and Tony Evers (Wisconsin) for the Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour. READ MORE: Flood Safety, Protecting Yourself Behind The Wheel “Michigan is proud to lead the Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour, a partnership between fellow Midwestern states to grow our economy, create more good-paying jobs, and lead the future of mobility and electrification,” Whitmer said in a statement. Officials say the “electric Route 66” tour will be a network of EV chargers over 1,100 miles of drivable shoreline along the lake. READ MORE: Detroit PD: 3-Year-Old Girl Shoots Herself With Assault-Style Rifle, Mother Questioned State officials say the chargers will be located in key coastal communities at lighthouses, state parks, breweries, vineyards, restaurants and other small … [Read more...] about ‘Electric Route 66’: Whitmer Announces Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour Collaboration With Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Assembly leader Vos beats Trump-backed challenger
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's most powerful Republican narrowly survived being targeted by Donald Trump in Tuesday's primary, then said his win proved that lawmakers “don't have to be a lapdog to whatever Donald Trump says.” Robin Vos, the longest-serving speaker in the state's history, overcame intense criticism from Trump and others that he hadn't pursued decertifying the 2020 election won by President Joe Biden. But the narrow margin of his win over Adam Steen, a landlord and political newcomer, suggested the power Trump still holds over many conservative voters. Soon after his victory, Vos lashed out at former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, whom he hired to investigate the 2020 election results under pressure from Trump. Vos has had a testy relationship with Gableman, who ended up endorsing Steen and campaigned for him, including appearing at a Friday rally that included Trump. Vos called Gableman “an embarrassment to the state” and said “he … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Assembly leader Vos beats Trump-backed challenger
Staying Cool Around Shorewood As Heat Advisory Hits Wisconsin
0 Health & Fitness With heat indexes around 100 on Tuesday and Wednesday, Milwaukee County officials are offering public spots to catch a break from the heat. John Quinnies , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply SHOREWOOD, WI — As forecasters put a heat advisory into effect for much of southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday and Wednesday, including Shorewood, local officials are reminding people how to stay safe in the heat. The Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management issued a heat advisory for both days. National forecasters expected heat index values between 100 and 105 after Monday's round of storms across much of southeastern Wisconsin. The heat comes just after thunderstorms knocked out the power to thousands in the Milwaukee area, possibly leaving some without air conditioning. Some outages affecting thousands lingered in Milwaukee's southern communities into Tuesday morning. We Energies said it expects all … [Read more...] about Staying Cool Around Shorewood As Heat Advisory Hits Wisconsin
Michels será candidato republicano a gobernador de Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisconsin, EE.UU. (AP) — Tim Michels, un adinerado empresario respaldado por el expresidente Donald Trump, ganó el martes las primarias republicanas a gobernador de Wisconsin y se enfrentará al actual gobernador, el demócrata Tony Evers, en un duelo que podría marcar las elecciones en un estado en disputa. Michels derrotó a la ex vicegobernadora Rebecca Kleefisch, que tenía el apoyo del ex vice presidente Mike Pence y de republicanos tradicionales como el exgobernador Scott Walker. En su discurso de la victoria, Michels dijo que su campaña se centraría en “defender a la gente trabajadora de Wisconsin. Han sido abandonados por el Partido Demócrata, que sólo quiere centrarse en temas sociales”. Prometió priorizar el empleo y la economía. La campaña de Evers describió a Michels como “el candidato más extremo y divisivo posible, uno que le dirá cualquier cosa a Donald Trump sólo para conservar su apoyo”. Tanto Michels como Kleefisch afirmaron falsamente que las … [Read more...] about Michels será candidato republicano a gobernador de Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers slams GOP primary winner Tim Michels as ‘most extreme and divisive nominee possible’
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers responded to Trump-endorsed Tim Michels' projected win in the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday by labeling him as "radical" and "divisive." Michels defeated former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and two other Republican candidates in the GOP primary, and will face off against Evers in the general election in November. In a statement following Michels' projected primary victory, Evers' campaign said his upcoming Republican opponent is "the most extreme and divisive nominee possible" who will say anything to appease former President Trump. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will face off against Trump-endorsed Tim Michels in November's general election. (Melina Mara - Pool/Getty Images) "After … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers slams GOP primary winner Tim Michels as ‘most extreme and divisive nominee possible’