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GOP nominee Tom Tiffany has launched his first attack ad against Dem gubernatorial rival David Crowley, calling him a “failed executive” who spent recklessly, botched health insurance for thousands and raised taxes.
A new Dem group has launched digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Republicans in 10 legislative races expected to play a big role in which party controls the Assembly and Senate next session.
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil went up with his first TV ad in the campaign, featuring his grandmother, mother and wife praising his work ethic.
The Alliance for Economic Freedom has launched a new ad encouraging viewers to thank Steil for protecting Social Security. AdImpact had tracked $637,500 in the Milwaukee media market as of today. The ad features a woman who says retirement has
Former Mayor of Lancaster David Varnam was victorious Tuesday in the Republican primary for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC made a sole endorsement of Varnam in the race, and he made the pro-life issue a focus
NORTHERN WI. Today, Democratic nominee for Congress Fred Clark issued a public challenge to his Republican opponent, Michael Alfonso: 7 debates across the 7th Congressional District before November 3rd. “Everyone with a pulse knows our politics are broken,” said Clark.
A major milestone has been reached on the I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge project with completion of the new northbound bridge over the Wisconsin River. Beginning the night of Wednesday, August 19, all I-39/90/94 traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed
On the first day of Wisconsin’s general election, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany just couldn’t escape questions about his lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump. In two separate interviews with Milwaukee’s WISN12 and CBS58, Congressman Tiffany was asked about his ties to Trump and whether
Following Tuesday’s primary, Rebecca Cooke, the Democratic nominee in Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district, will join Forward for Wisconsin Unity Tour rallies in La Crosse and Eau Claire. Both rallies will also include Democratic Gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, Lieutenant Governor nominee
MADISON — After U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany won the Republican primary election for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, doctors from across Wisconsin gathered virtually to discuss what his agenda could mean for health care in the state. Tiffany voted for HR1,
Madison, WI, August 13, 2026 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin has announced the addition of a new board member and its Board of Directors leadership for fiscal year 2027 (“FY27”). Brian Hagen joined the Second Harvest Board of Directors
Dane County – Today, County Executive Melissa Agard proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month, underscoring the critical role that Dane County Emergency Management (DCEM) plays in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters throughout
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin congratulates the Democrats advancing to the general election in November. We look forward to working together to secure Democratic victories up and down the ballot and to deliver a Blue Trifecta for Wisconsin. In
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. For the past year and a half, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have run roughshod over our economy, enacting disastrous foreign and economic policies that have caused costs to go through the
“Consistent with our approach to prior federal actions affecting vaccine recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) relies on systematic and transparent reviews of scientific evidence to inform any updates to immunization guidance we give to parents, health care
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor’s Program Electronic Review Management(PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent employment-based immigration petitions, by establishing an optional premium processing program for participating employers. The bill establishes an optional fee for expedited processing of the ETA-9089 Permanent Employment Certification Form, which is
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) presented Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) with their Champion of Economic Development Award. WEDA is an advocacy organization that partners with the public and private sectors to promote economic development
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Doug Rebout of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discusses the impact of tariffs and the Iran war on U.S. soybean farmers.
KIMBERLY, Wis. — Alicia Saunders, candidate for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District and a U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Harry S. Truman during Operation Iraqi Freedom, issued the following statement regarding reports about conditions aboard the USS Abraham
MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released the following statement in response to the results of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary elections: With Wisconsin’s primaries now decided, our state enters a general election that will help shape one of
GOP nominee Tom Tiffany has launched his first attack ad against Dem gubernatorial rival David Crowley, calling him a “failed executive” who spent recklessly, botched health insurance for thousands and raised taxes.
A new Dem group has launched digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Republicans in 10 legislative races expected to play a big role in which party controls the Assembly and Senate next session.
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil went up with his first TV ad in the campaign, featuring his grandmother, mother and wife praising his work ethic.
The Alliance for Economic Freedom has launched a new ad encouraging viewers to thank Steil for protecting Social Security. AdImpact had tracked $637,500 in the Milwaukee media market as of today. The ad features a woman who says retirement has meant “saying no” because Washington taxed Social Security, but Steil
Former Mayor of Lancaster David Varnam was victorious Tuesday in the Republican primary for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC made a sole endorsement of Varnam in the race, and he made the pro-life issue a focus of his campaign. “Pro-Life Wisconsin congratulates David Varnam on a
NORTHERN WI. Today, Democratic nominee for Congress Fred Clark issued a public challenge to his Republican opponent, Michael Alfonso: 7 debates across the 7th Congressional District before November 3rd. “Everyone with a pulse knows our politics are broken,” said Clark. “We need to cut the nonsense and get back to
A major milestone has been reached on the I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge project with completion of the new northbound bridge over the Wisconsin River. Beginning the night of Wednesday, August 19, all I-39/90/94 traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed northbound bridge. Following the traffic shift, crews will begin removing
On the first day of Wisconsin’s general election, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany just couldn’t escape questions about his lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump. In two separate interviews with Milwaukee’s WISN12 and CBS58, Congressman Tiffany was asked about his ties to Trump and whether he wanted Trump to come campaign with him. Both times,
Following Tuesday’s primary, Rebecca Cooke, the Democratic nominee in Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district, will join Forward for Wisconsin Unity Tour rallies in La Crosse and Eau Claire. Both rallies will also include Democratic Gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, Lieutenant Governor nominee Sarah Godlewski, and a range of other statewide and local
MADISON — After U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany won the Republican primary election for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, doctors from across Wisconsin gathered virtually to discuss what his agenda could mean for health care in the state. Tiffany voted for HR1, which could cut Medicaid coverage for as many as 285,000
Madison, WI, August 13, 2026 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin has announced the addition of a new board member and its Board of Directors leadership for fiscal year 2027 (“FY27”). Brian Hagen joined the Second Harvest Board of Directors in September 2025. Hagen is Senior Vice President and Director
Dane County – Today, County Executive Melissa Agard proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month, underscoring the critical role that Dane County Emergency Management (DCEM) plays in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters throughout the region. Emergencies can occur with little to no warning.
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin congratulates the Democrats advancing to the general election in November. We look forward to working together to secure Democratic victories up and down the ballot and to deliver a Blue Trifecta for Wisconsin. In the 3rd CD, we had an energetic and spirited primary
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. For the past year and a half, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have run roughshod over our economy, enacting disastrous foreign and economic policies that have caused costs to go through the roof. Gas, groceries, school supplies—you name it, you’re paying more for it,
“Consistent with our approach to prior federal actions affecting vaccine recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) relies on systematic and transparent reviews of scientific evidence to inform any updates to immunization guidance we give to parents, health care providers, and public health agencies statewide. The executive order issued
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor’s Program Electronic Review Management(PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent employment-based immigration petitions, by establishing an optional premium processing program for participating employers. The bill establishes an optional fee for expedited processing of the ETA-9089 Permanent Employment Certification Form, which is one of the two required filings in the Department of
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) presented Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) with their Champion of Economic Development Award. WEDA is an advocacy organization that partners with the public and private sectors to promote economic development throughout the state, including workforce housing and neighborhood investment, local
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Doug Rebout of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discusses the impact of tariffs and the Iran war on U.S. soybean farmers.
KIMBERLY, Wis. — Alicia Saunders, candidate for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District and a U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Harry S. Truman during Operation Iraqi Freedom, issued the following statement regarding reports about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and criticism directed at sailors reportedly experiencing mental health
MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released the following statement in response to the results of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary elections: With Wisconsin’s primaries now decided, our state enters a general election that will help shape one of the most consequential issues facing families and businesses: energy affordability.