PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is announcing her endorsement of Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Congresswoman Stefanik is deeply committed to leading our nation forward and knows that Derrick’s dedication to public service and the American Dream will lead him to success representing Wisconsin’s 3rd District Representative Stefanik released the following statement endorsing Derrick Van Orden: “Derrick Van Orden is the embodiment of the American Dream. Growing up in rural poverty, he served our nation with distinction as a Navy SEAL for more than two decades. We need Derrick’s experience and

MADISON, Wis.—New fall freshman applications for University of Wisconsin System universities are up by about 30 percent over each of the last two years. Moreover, applications by Wisconsin residents, first-generation students, and underrepresented minorities are also up. The increases are the result of several actions the UW System took over the last 15 months to simplify the application process, including waiving application fees, creating a new EApp (electronic application), allowing students to use a single application for multiple universities, and suspending the requirement that students take the ACT. “I’m thrilled with these positive application numbers. Our strategies are working, and

Milwaukee, Wisc. June 21, 2021 — On Friday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 59, which would have increased the income threshold for parents who want to enroll in Wisconsin’s Parental Choice program to 300%. The bill would have provided equality across the state to the income requirements in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, the Racine Parental Choice Program, and the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. “We are disappointed by Evers’ decision to veto, which will actively harm working class families,” says Wisconsin Federation for Children State Director Justin Moralez. “Evers has shown that he thinks some Wisconsin residents are more