Ron Tusler: Governor caught playing politics with Brillion residents’ lives & livelihood

At 1:30 a.m., while most of Wisconsin was asleep, Governor Evers quietly vetoed a project that would’ve protected Brillion families from devastating floods. It wasn’t about policy, it was about politics. … The backlash from Brillion residents and the local press forced his hand. Now, his administration is scrambling to rewrite the story, pretending they supported the project all along. But we have the receipts.

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Rep. Udell: Condemns national Republicans for withholding Epstein files

MADISON, Wis – on July 15th, House Republicans voted unanimously to block a Democratic maneuver that would force the Trump administration to release the Epstein files. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Despite President Trump’s campaign promising to provide transparency to the American people, House Republicans have just

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Banks urge administration to strengthen oversight on Buy America rules in defense industry

GAO report found key agreements with allies lacked scrutiny necessary to protect American businesses and workers Senators urge Administration to support American workers through defense trade agreements WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important

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U.S. Rep. Wied: Joins bipartisan coalition to lead Great Lakes Icebreaker bill through committee

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08), Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) successfully passed the Great Lakes Icebreaker Act of 2025 through the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. The bipartisan legislation instructs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a plan to design and build a

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration for unlawfully cutting billions in disaster mitigation funding

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful termination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)  Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which is designed to protect communities from natural disasters before they strike. 

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Announces $21 million federal grant for PurpleLine transit corridor improvements 

MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $21 million in grant funding to the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). This federal grant was awarded through the USDOT Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program and will be used

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: On 3rd anniversary of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, Baldwin blasts Trump administration for cutting service

Anniversary comes as the Trump Administration plans to shut down the LGBTQ+ youth services effective July 17 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is slamming the Trump Administration’s dangerous decision to cut services for at-risk children. Baldwin, who

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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: New York based crypto bros make million dollar transaction with contributions to right-wing Wisconsin politician Bill Berrien

MADISON, Wis. — According to the latest state campaign finance reports, the political action committee (PAC) of recently announced right-wing Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien received $1 million in contributions from the Winklevoss brothers of New York. The right-wing twin brothers made millions in a lawsuit alleging they were the original

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Institute for Reforming Government: Announces chief operating officer

THE NEWS The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has promoted Chris Reader to Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, Chris will manage the day-to-day operations of IRG, overseeing its team and project portfolio. Reader has also been named the Executive Director of IRG Action Fund, IRG’s 501(C)(4) advocacy partner.  

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MATC leader aims to boost student earnings in years to come

Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort to address generational poverty and get more recognition for the college.  Cruz spoke yesterday during a meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club, where he discussed MATC’s strategic plan

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Ron Tusler: Governor caught playing politics with Brillion residents’ lives & livelihood

At 1:30 a.m., while most of Wisconsin was asleep, Governor Evers quietly vetoed a project that would’ve protected Brillion families from devastating floods. It wasn’t about policy, it was about politics. … The backlash from Brillion residents and the local press forced his hand. Now, his administration is scrambling to rewrite the story, pretending they supported the project all along. But we have the receipts.

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