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CONTACT: press@missyforgovernor.com Following The Failure Of The Budget Surplus Deal That Would Have Provided Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Wisconsin Schools, Missy Hughes Has Pledged As Governor To Opt Into The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit That Will Deliver Critical
7000 People Waiting Many people with disabilities want to work but need help getting a job; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is that help. The state budget signed in July 2025 did not invest enough money to cover the costs
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad fell short of the 2,000 valid signatures needed to qualify for the ballot after turning in nomination papers that listed the wrong date of the election.
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Tammy Baldwin recently met with Wisconsin farmers in Bryan Steil’s district to discuss the long-lasting harm the Congressman and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran along with tariff taxes have had on their farming business. Farmers are already feeling
VIROQUA, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today announced her commitment to allow Wisconsinites to utilize the newly enacted Federal Scholarship Tax Credit to freely contribute $1,700 a year to Scholarship Granting Organizations in Wisconsin. “We need to unlock every resource possible
MILWAUKEE — The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University received a Paragon Award from the Public Relations Society of America Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter for its “Value of a Marquette Education” campaign in the Integrated Communications by a government
LA CROSSE, WI—Dairyland Power Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Meeting was held today at the La Crosse Center. Mark Kingland, Chair of the Board and Director representing Heartland Power Cooperative, presided over the meeting. The theme of the meeting was Building the
MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved the Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) request for additional funding to end DVR’s waitlist for new participants with disabilities to receive individualized career services. The
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation focused on countering China alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03): the Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act and the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act. The TRAIN Act directs the
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of our month-long June campaign, Protect Our Care launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” — a new hub where readers can scroll and find an interactive state-by-state repository with over 400 testimonies
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Pedro Colón announced the endorsement of more than 100 current and former elected officials from across Wisconsin, including 65 judges who represent the state’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. “The breadth of
Derrick Van Orden rolled out the red carpet for RJK Jr. yesterday, reminding everyone that he has only made life more expensive and less healthy for West Central Wisconsin families. DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:“Derrick Van Orden keeps proving he’s in lockstep with
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District, which includes most of Rock County and the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson Counties.
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where
Madison, WI, June 2, 2026 – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leader in the preservation and development of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hammond as Senior
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting from Fox News revealed that Rebecca Cooke proudly touted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union that sued the Trump Administration over efforts to keep illegal aliens from obtaining CDLs. AFSCME has also published a
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) announced she will be hosting “Transparency Talks” in Senate District 14. These events will be listening sessions focused on topics related to legislative procedure. The following topics will be discussed at the “Transparency
Pundits and political insiders may bemoan the fact that so much energy is going into the Democratic race to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers. But I disagree. History suggests that primaries are good for the parties that allow them to play out.
CONTACT: press@missyforgovernor.com Following The Failure Of The Budget Surplus Deal That Would Have Provided Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Wisconsin Schools, Missy Hughes Has Pledged As Governor To Opt Into The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit That Will Deliver Critical Resources Wisconsin’s Students VIROQUA, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today announced
7000 People Waiting Many people with disabilities want to work but need help getting a job; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is that help. The state budget signed in July 2025 did not invest enough money to cover the costs of the (DVR). Beginning in December 2025, DVR ran out
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad fell short of the 2,000 valid signatures needed to qualify for the ballot after turning in nomination papers that listed the wrong date of the election.
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Tammy Baldwin recently met with Wisconsin farmers in Bryan Steil’s district to discuss the long-lasting harm the Congressman and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran along with tariff taxes have had on their farming business. Farmers are already feeling the economic toll Republican of these policies, with one farmer
VIROQUA, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today announced her commitment to allow Wisconsinites to utilize the newly enacted Federal Scholarship Tax Credit to freely contribute $1,700 a year to Scholarship Granting Organizations in Wisconsin. “We need to unlock every resource possible for our children and teachers. When politicians failed to get
MILWAUKEE — The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University received a Paragon Award from the Public Relations Society of America Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter for its “Value of a Marquette Education” campaign in the Integrated Communications by a government or non-profit organization category at the organization’s annual Paragon Awards
LA CROSSE, WI—Dairyland Power Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Meeting was held today at the La Crosse Center. Mark Kingland, Chair of the Board and Director representing Heartland Power Cooperative, presided over the meeting. The theme of the meeting was Building the Bridge: Past to Present to Future, reflective of how Dairyland
MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved the Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) request for additional funding to end DVR’s waitlist for new participants with disabilities to receive individualized career services. The approval of DWD’s 13.10 request provides DVR with General Purpose
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation focused on countering China alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03): the Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act and the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act. The TRAIN Act directs the State Department to help non-adversarial partner governments analyze and mitigate
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of our month-long June campaign, Protect Our Care launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” — a new hub where readers can scroll and find an interactive state-by-state repository with over 400 testimonies from Americans reeling from premium hikes, hospital closures, and coverage
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Pedro Colón announced the endorsement of more than 100 current and former elected officials from across Wisconsin, including 65 judges who represent the state’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. “The breadth of this support, from Congress to county boards and courtrooms to
Derrick Van Orden rolled out the red carpet for RJK Jr. yesterday, reminding everyone that he has only made life more expensive and less healthy for West Central Wisconsin families. DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:“Derrick Van Orden keeps proving he’s in lockstep with Washington insiders making life more expensive and health care harder
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District, which includes most of Rock County and the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson Counties. Spreitzer turned in more than 1,000 signatures from district residents
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration remain a steadfast voice for Wisconsin’s farmers. Van Orden continues
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, from 5:30 to 6:30
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the
Madison, WI, June 2, 2026 – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leader in the preservation and development of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hammond as Senior Vice President of Development, Acquisition and Construction. In his role,
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting from Fox News revealed that Rebecca Cooke proudly touted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union that sued the Trump Administration over efforts to keep illegal aliens from obtaining CDLs. AFSCME has also published a toolkit advising illegal aliens on how to evade U.S. Immigration
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) announced she will be hosting “Transparency Talks” in Senate District 14. These events will be listening sessions focused on topics related to legislative procedure. The following topics will be discussed at the “Transparency Talks:” 1) How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2) The Committee
Pundits and political insiders may bemoan the fact that so much energy is going into the Democratic race to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers. But I disagree. History suggests that primaries are good for the parties that allow them to play out.