ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 16, 2022 – First-time visitors to a racetrack can walk away with indelible memories. In some cases, those moments can turn around a life. Students from Milwaukee-based Great Lakes Adult & Teen Center will get an up-close look at Road America during the Fanatec GT World Challenge, Aug. 19-21. There are 200 Teen Challenge Centers in the country. The nonprofit organizations, which in some states have expanded to include adults (men and women), offer residential programs for people who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Biblical principles and Christ-centered ministry are significant components of the 15-month program.

LA CROSSE — Yesterday, WEAU reached out to Derrick Van Orden’s campaign for a story on State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff’s reproductive rights roundtable held in Eau Claire. Today, Brad slammed Van Orden for refusing to discuss how women’s lives are being put at risk by Wisconsin’s cruel abortion ban and instead politicizing the deaths of American servicemembers. “Derrick is fundamentally wrong for western Wisconsin — reproductive rights is a fundamental issue that directly affects thousands of families across our state, yet he refused to even acknowledge the issue,” said Brad Pfaff. “We don’t need politicians making

MADISON, Wis. — History was made today as President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a piece of federal legislation that will fund a cleaner climate, nurture a stronger infrastructure, cap prescription drug prices, and create more equitable access to healthcare. “With the Inflation Reduction Act now signed into law, today is a great day for Wisconsinites,” said A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch. “Because progressives in the Senate and House were able to get this done, Wisconsin can now take more steps to combat climate change, put more money in our pockets, and continue bridging the

WISCONSIN – Today, former Congressman Reid Ribble, Praveen Fernandes, Vice President at the Constitutional Accountability Center, and polling analyst Jim Williams joined a press briefing hosted by the Defend Democracy Project to discuss what Wisconsinites have learned so far from the public hearings of the January 6th Select Committee, new public opinion research on Wisconsinites’ attitudes about the hearings, and the ongoing threat to our democracy. The first set of hearings from the committee has proven how Donald Trump and MAGA allies planned, promoted, and paid for a criminal conspiracy in an attempt to remain in office and overturn the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families. The IRA is a historic win for Wisconsin that will lower prescription drug and energy costs, ramp up efforts to confront the climate crisis, and ensure that the wealthiest corporations finally pay more of their fair share. In celebration of President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The Inflation Reduction Act will be a gamechanger for Wisconsin families. Thanks to the

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, is continuing his Working For Wisconsin tour in La Crosse. This tour, which has previously had stops in Racine, Green Bay and Cambridge, is engaging with voters across the state about issues affecting farmers, labor leaders, Black community leaders, women, and small business owners. While touring a local farm, Mandela was joined by Sen. Tammy Baldwin as they highlighted the importance of Wisconsin agriculture and discussed his plan to help address the problems that affect farmers. He ended the day with a meet and greet with volunteers and community members in downtown La

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin released the following statement, applauding President Joe Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Action PAC Wisconsin State Director: “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a historic bill that will bring critical relief to families by lowering the costs of healthcare and prescription drugs. Specifically, this bill provides Medicare with the ability to negotiate the price of prescription drugs – for the first time ever. “Because of President Joe Biden’s leadership, and the work of Democrats in Congress, families across Wisconsin and the United

MADISON – Today, Pres. Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, passing the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history. The Inflation Reduction Act puts the U.S. on the path to cutting climate pollution 40 percent by 2030, improves our energy security, creates good jobs, and builds a more affordable, healthy, just, and equitable future. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say about the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: “This is truly a momentous day. The Inflation Reduction Act is huge and historic, and is the strongest climate legislation in U.S. history. This legislation charts

MADISON, Wis.—Today President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, a historic bill that will make meaningful reforms to lower costs for working families – bringing down prescription drug prices by giving Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies, lowering insurance premiums, and reducing utility bills. Every Republican in Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, including Senator Ron Johnson, sided with special interests and voted against this critical bill.   Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director:  “It’s hard to overstate just how much the Inflation Reduction Act will do to bring down costs for Badger State residents. Whether it’s

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, who today voted to approve more than $500,000 in funding to support the continued work of the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), a program launched earlier this year at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection with bipartisan array of supporters, led by Governor Tony Evers, State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), and State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc). “Wisconsin cheesemakers take great pride in producing some of the world’s best dairy products, and their potential for sales growth in Southeast Asia and the Middle

 ALMA, WI—Dairyland Power Cooperative has donated $5,000 towards the purchase of a new scoreboard for the football and baseball field at the Alma Area Schools. The previous scoreboard was outdated and in need of repairs. The Alma Area Schools’ new scoreboard is customized to feature both football and baseball scores.  “As an electric cooperative, one of our founding principles is Concern for Community. We are proud to demonstrate this by supporting communities throughout our service territory and where we do business,” said Director, Member Relations and Chief Communications Officer, Deb Mirasola. “As part of our commitment to being a good