Listed as a competitive assembly district with the likely advantage going to the Democrats with a projected 55.7% of the vote. The Assembly District 46 new maps had drawn in a freshman incumbent, but she (Melissa Ratcliff) will be seeking a Senate seat, leaving this district as an open seat. I highly expected a primary…
The 5th Congressional District is covering most of Milwaukee’s northern and western suburbs. It presently covers all of Washington and Jefferson counties, most of Waukesha County, and portions of Dodge, Milwaukee and Walworth counties. Three Democrats will work hard to get on the ballot for a primary election in Congressional District 5 held by prohibitionist…
Primary Election August 11, 2020 Republican Party Candidates Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District includes Jefferson and Washington counties and parts of Dodge, Milwaukee, Walworth, and Waukesha counties. (covering most of Milwaukee’s northern and western suburbs) Map The district will see a new face as Republican Jim Sensenbrenner retires. Who will it be and what do the candidates have…
2019 proved to be a tough year in the state legislature. With a Democratic governor and Republicans controlling both the Senate and Assembly, few bills were passed aside from the state budget. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) says he’s frustrated and hoped for a better rapport with the Evers administration. “I think the governor, not…
The headlines grab us all the time. I hope mine did. I am not sure what the controversy is anymore… Is it the marijuana? Is it that Macco is calling out a fellow Republican? Is it the new GOP Pharma Pot Pill Bill that is causing all the controversy? Is it that Republican Senators Testin…
Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has announced that he will run for Congress. The announcement was made Tuesday on 1130 WISN-AM out of Milwaukee. He will be running to replace outgoing Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, has been an unwavering supporter of prohibition in Wisconsin. He is well known in the cannabis…
Day Three of Wisconsin NORML Social Media Storm is State Senator Scott Fitzgerald. His Facebook profile doesn’t allow posts, and he does not have a public Instagram. So, we will make this easy for him. Please use professional language, take screenshots of your posts! Happy Storming! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senfitzgerald (Posts not allowed) Office: (608) 266-5660 Fitzgerald has an…
WI State Senator Scott Fitzgerald opposes Medical Cannabis despite voters wishes. On 11-06-2018, Wisconsin voters in 16 counties voted YES on referendums for Medical and Recreational marijuana. Please call Senator Fitzgerald at 1-608-266-5660 and let him know that voters do, in fact, support and want marijuana, as clearly shown by the election results. ### Northern Wisconsin…
The Rock County Prevention Network hosted the candidates running for Senate and Assembly at a forum focused on healthy communities. Rock County’s candidates provided their views and opinions on a variety of topics including tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, and heroin. Candidates present include: Amy Loudenbeck, Mark Spreitzer, Andy Jorgensen, Deb Kolste, Dan Kilkenny, Brian…
Northern Wisconsin NORML Executive Director Jay Selthofner has had many visits with Senator Scott Fitzgerald’s office over the course of the 2009-2010 Legislation session. Prior to visiting the offices of legislators in Madison, he had spent some time in the district informing citizens of Assembly Bill 554 and Senate Bill 368 concerning medical marijuana. The…
The 94th Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in western Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northern La Crosse County and southeast Trempealeau County. It includes the cities of Galesville and Onalaska, and the villages of Ettrick, Holmen, and West Salem, along with part of the north side of the city of La Crosse. The…
The 98th Assembly District includes portions of Hartford, Richfield, Germantown, Erin, Merton, Lisbon, and Sussex and is a expected 71% Republican stronghold district that attracts two Republicans and forces a primary battle. Del Schmechel (D-Hubertus) does not have much public information about his campaign, let alone his stance on cannabis reform so I will check…
Rep John Macco (R) has represented the 88th AD since his 2014 election. Macco told WisPolitics earlier this spring that he’s “looking at it now” as he considers his next steps for the upcoming 2024 election. The new maps and district lines remove him from the 88th Assembly District, and places him into the 2nd…
The Assembly District 94 as a result of redistricting shifted slightly north to northwest. Depending on who you talk to, each has a different reason for why this is considered a toss up race. The note on district performance from WisPolitics is 53.6% Republican. Davesredistricting is 50.3% Democratic lean and the Projects.cnalysis shows this race…
In the previous Congressional session, members of the House of Representatives made history by passing the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act to repeal the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana. The bill has a history of bipartisan support. House members approved similar legislation last year by a bipartisan vote of 228-164. In Wisconsin,…