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EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her first ad of the 2026 cycle, “Living Proof.” This is the first television ad from any candidate in the Third Congressional District.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking
Federal research funding cuts are having “unacceptable” impacts on scientific progress, according to the vice chancellor for research at UW-Madison. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska spoke yesterday on a panel in Milwaukee organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council, focused on how shifting federal
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin, along with the Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke campaigns, welcome Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s sudden willingness to debate during the 2026 general election. On June 2, 2026, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin issued
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced his campaign’s first statewide broadcast ad buy of the primary. Beginning today, the ad will air on television statewide as part of a six-figure ad
Momentum Grants support innovative work focused on improving health throughout Wisconsin Milwaukee – July 22, 2026 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will fund 43 new projects aligned with the organization’s core aims of improving community health, advancing health
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District, today announced the endorsement of Pastor John Slotten, former Harrison Town Chairman. Pastor Slotten praised Baney’s conservative credentials and readiness to serve in the Wisconsin State
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensive Farm Bill that reflects the needs of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, including taking needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry and strengthen
TOP STORIES WisDems seek new ballots for absentee voters after governor’s race shifts… [after checking with its 5 remaining candidates] … argues that [WEC] guidance must be rescinded because it reversed its own rule that was in place four years
New reporting has put scrutiny on Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany for appearing on a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly — a figure with a documented history of antisemitic rhetoric, Holocaust jokes, and extremist ties. While Tiffany has attempted
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the nation’s banking regulatory framework to strengthen community banks. This legislation includes three bills introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05):
Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis said he has “no plans” to call a meeting to rescind commission guidance barring absentee voters from changing their vote after casting a ballot.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her first ad of the 2026 cycle, “Living Proof.” This is the first television ad from any candidate in the Third Congressional District. “Living Proof” highlights Rebecca’s lived experiences growing up on a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won’t be required by federal law to test
Federal research funding cuts are having “unacceptable” impacts on scientific progress, according to the vice chancellor for research at UW-Madison. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska spoke yesterday on a panel in Milwaukee organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council, focused on how shifting federal priorities are impacting innovation in the state. She previously served
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin, along with the Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke campaigns, welcome Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s sudden willingness to debate during the 2026 general election. On June 2, 2026, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin issued a press release asking for the Van Orden campaign to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced his campaign’s first statewide broadcast ad buy of the primary. Beginning today, the ad will air on television statewide as part of a six-figure ad buy. The ad demonstrates how the Crowley for Governor campaign
Momentum Grants support innovative work focused on improving health throughout Wisconsin Milwaukee – July 22, 2026 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will fund 43 new projects aligned with the organization’s core aims of improving community health, advancing health research, and developing the state’s health workforce. The grants of
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District, today announced the endorsement of Pastor John Slotten, former Harrison Town Chairman. Pastor Slotten praised Baney’s conservative credentials and readiness to serve in the Wisconsin State Senate. “Katie guides her life and leadership by Christian principles.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensive Farm Bill that reflects the needs of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, including taking needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in
TOP STORIES WisDems seek new ballots for absentee voters after governor’s race shifts… [after checking with its 5 remaining candidates] … argues that [WEC] guidance must be rescinded because it reversed its own rule that was in place four years ago and is inconsistent with a 2006 U.S. Supreme Court
New reporting has put scrutiny on Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany for appearing on a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly — a figure with a documented history of antisemitic rhetoric, Holocaust jokes, and extremist ties. While Tiffany has attempted to frame himself as a mainstream candidate, his decision to
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the nation’s banking regulatory framework to strengthen community banks. This legislation includes three bills introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05): the Bank Competition Modernization Act, the Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in
Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis said he has “no plans” to call a meeting to rescind commission guidance barring absentee voters from changing their vote after casting a ballot.