Capitol Insights Archive

Capitol Insights Archive

MBS Capitol Insights – June 23, 2023

In this update: Budget Updates Administration Updates Legislative Updates Election Updates Fundraising Opportunities Budget Updates JFC holds exec session on UW System, General Fund Taxes, Compensation,...

8/19: Johnson calls Barnes “dangerously liberal on crime” in new ad

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) has released a new advertisement that frames his opponent, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, as being soft on crime. Johnson’s...

10/14: Wisconsin Freedom PAC ad claims Kaul “doesn’t care” about police or prosecutors

A new ad from the conservative advocacy group Wisconsin Freedom PAC alleges that Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has “put public safety at the...

10/14: UVA’s “Crystal Ball” rates 3rd CD as “likely Republican”

The University of Virginia’s “Crystal Ball” has moved Wisconsin’s 3rd CD from “lean Republican” to “likely Republican.” The 3rd Congressional District race was one...

MBS Capitol Insights – October 28, 2022

In this update: Governor's Race Legislative Races Attorney General's Race U.S. Senate Race 3rd Congressional District Race Upcoming Events Fundraising Opportunities Governor's Race  Polling in governor’s...

10/28: Restoration PAC releases ad opposing Evers’ re-election bid

Restoration PAC released a new ad this week opposing Governor Tony Evers’s re-election bid. The ad is part of a reported $900,000 buy on...

11/4: RAGA ads claim crime has “soared” under Kaul’s watch

The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) launched two new TV ads in the Milwaukee market this week touting GOP AG candidate Eric Toney and...

MBS ALERT | New Legislative Faces

New Legislative Faces November 9, 2022   Caucuses Schedule Meetings The Senate and Assembly caucuses announced the schedule for their partisan caucuses in the next several days. These...

MBS Alert | GOP Caucus Leadership Elections Alert

GOP Caucus Leadership Elections Alert Assembly Republicans Caucus Assembly Republicans caucused today to vote on leadership as they head into the new legislative session. Following the...

MBS Capitol Insights – April 7, 2023

In this update: Election Quick Hits Election Roundup Administration Updates Legislative Updates Fundraising Opportunities Election Quick Hits Statewide nonpartisan elections were held Tuesday April 4th, 2023. Below...