U.S. Rep. Van Orden: To temporarily miss votes due to family medical matter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden will temporarily miss votes beginning Monday, January 12, 2026, as his wife undergoes a scheduled surgical procedure. Rep. Van Orden’s district and Washington, D.C. offices will remain open and fully operational to continue serving the
WisDems: ICYMI: Maria Lazar says she sees possible support for fetal heartbeat law
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report came out highlighting Maria Lazar’s extreme stance on abortion, revealing that she would support a federal heartbeat law—which would ban abortion at roughly six weeks. The report also notes that Lazar praised the overturning of Roe v.
Evergreen Action: Wisconsin data center bill risks slowing clean energy development
On Friday, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature introduced legislation that restricts how renewable energy can be used to power data centers, raising concerns about higher costs and unnecessary limits on clean energy development. In response, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the
Sen. Hutton: Bill to curb soaring employer health costs advances in Senate committee
MADISON – Legislation authored by Sen. Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) to ensure employers have the tools they need to continue offering quality, affordable health insurance benefits for their employees was approved by a Senate committee on Friday. The legislation, Senate Bill 703, addresses
Rep. Dallman: Pushes for guardrails on data centers
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the introduction of Assembly Bill 840 (AB 840) relating to requirements for data centers. “I signed on as a co-sponsor of Representative Zimmerman and Senator Quinn’s bill to ensure
Novak campaign: Running in 2026 to continue work as independent voice for 51st Assembly District
CONTACT: Todd Novak, novak4assembly@gmail.com Dodgeville, WI – Rep. Todd Novak will seek re-election in 2026. During his time in the Assembly, Todd has proven himself a strong advocate and independent voice for the district. Voters know they can trust Todd to
WisDems: ICYMI: Republican Rep. Van Orden changes position, votes to extend ACA subsidies
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, a new report detailed Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s blatant flip-flop on the Affordable Care Act. Van Orden only voted with Democrats to continue ACA tax credits after they had already expired and Wisconsinites saw their health care costs
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Maria Lazar reiterates anti-abortion agenda, talks support for banning abortion in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar has once again been caught spewing an anti-abortion agenda. At a recent event, Lazar confirmed her opposition to abortion rights and discussed the possibility of a new abortion ban in
WXPR, WUWM 89.7, Wisconsin Public Radio: Public radio stations in Wisconsin partner to create the Wisconsin News Collaborative
Milwaukee – WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM), Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and WXPR announced today that they have entered a partnership to share news content among the three stations. WUWM, WPR and WXPR will share reporting on issues vital
3rd Congressional District Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Congratulate the many Democratic and Progressive activists who forced Rep. Derrick Van Orden to vote to protect ACA subsidies.
For the last year, Democratic and Progressive organizers have been mounting press conferences, protests, rallies and other actions in order to try to force Rep. Derrick Van Orden to protect ACA subsidies and prevent insurance premiums in the district from
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to ban Congressional stock trading
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, introduced the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also requires
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Announces $25 million in federal funding for 67 traffic safety projects, addressing hazardous roadways to reduce reckless driving
SS4A Grant Funds Would Support Projects Anticipated to Save Lives Along Corridors of Concern MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded Milwaukee County with the third-largest Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant in the federal program’s 2025 funding cycle. Milwaukee County
Forward Latino: Launches faith-based The Lord Knows When We Look Away campaign
Non-Profit launches website, billboard and more! Franklin, WI – The National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin this morning formally launched its “The Lord Knows When We Look Away” campaign
Dept. of Transportation: Join the Wisconsin State Patrol, now hiring troopers
Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2026 The Wisconsin State Patrol is looking for new troopers to serve in communities across the state. Applications are only accepted during the annual recruitment period which begins today and ends on Feb. 15, 2026.
WisconsinEye: Launches GoFundMe campaign
Since 2007 WisconsinEye has led the way to keep state government transparent, honest, and accountable. The network is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on charitable investments to fulfill its mission of public service. For the past 18 years,