Van Orden raises $1.1M over 3 months, challenger Cooke $1M over 3 weeks
GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden raised $1.1 million over the first three months of 2025, just more than the $1 million Dem challenger Rebecca Cooke pulled in over the first three weeks of her quest for a rematch in
THU AM Update: Zepecki joins field for WisDems chair
From WisPolitics … — Operative Joe Zepecki today formally launched his bid for state Dem chair, the fourth person to enter the contest to succeed Ben Wikler. In his announcement, Zepecki said the party needs someone to build on Wikler’s
Zepecki campaign: Launches bid for Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair
“My top priorities are strengthening our party to more effectively stand up to Trump and win elections while ensuring we emerge from this process united.” Day One Supporters From Across the WisDems Coalition announced WISCONSIN – Today, Joe Zepecki announced
Sen. Bradley: Legislators demand action from Froedert following denial of care to Milwaukee Police officer
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IRG: Poll: voters decided election on abortion, Musk & Trump’s agenda
Contact: AG@reforminggovernment.org Despite all the emphasis on crime, voters were focused elsewhere Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project with Napolitan News Service and Scott Rasmussen in 2025, with the focus in
WED PM Update: State GOP launches review of ‘25 Supreme Court race ahead of ‘26 contest
From WisPolitics … — The state GOP announced to members today that it’s launching a postmortem on the 2025 state Supreme Court race that conservative Brad Schimel lost by 10 points as the party prepares for next year’s contest. Since
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Gov. Evers proclaims April as Safe Digging Month
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced that Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month, raising awareness of the simple measures Wisconsinites can take to keep their communities safe this digging season. “I am
Rep. Stroud: Introduces the “Green Amendment”
MADISON, WI — Today, Democratic legislators announced the introduction of the “Green Amendment,” a proposed constitutional amendment that would codify the right to clean air, clean water, healthy soil, and a stable climate into the state constitution. The proposal would
American Heart Association: Wisconsin advocates rally for cardiac emergency readiness in schools and postpartum care
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Children’s Wisconsin: Honors lawmakers with Children’s Champion Policy Awards
MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 16, 2025 — Children’s Wisconsin recognized State Senator Jesse James, State Representative Pat Snyder, former State Senator and current Dane County Executive Melissa Agard, and former State Representative Sue Conley with the 11th annual Children’s Champion Policy Awards. These
Minocqua Brewing Company: The Wisconsin Resistance Coalition initiates statewide call for Governor Evers to reject Trump’s attempt to federalize Wisconsin National Guard
Minocqua, WI — In response to former President Donald Trump’s declared intent to invoke the Insurrection Act on April 20, citizen activists of 50501 with support from a resistance coalition including the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC, is requesting that Governor
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Wittke: Audit Committee Chairs announce hearing on DEI audits
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement after announcing a public hearing on April 23, 2025 to discuss the contents of Reports 25-05 and 25-06,
Cooke campaign: Rebecca Cooke holds cash-on-hand advantage over Derrick Van Orden, despite big check from Elon Musk
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced that it holds a cash-on-hand advantage over incumbent Derrick Van Orden after just 20 days in the race. The Cooke campaign has a cash
U.S. Sen. Johnson: And Grassley demand records from DOJ IG on J6 confidential human sources
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz highlighting the IG’s failure
Rep. Madison, Sen. Spreitzer, Sen. Habush Sinykin: Transformational Green Amendment will protect Wisconsin’s environment for all current and future generations
MADISON – Today, Representative Darrin Madison (D-Milwaukee), Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) celebrated Wisconsin’s natural environment by proposing a Green Amendment to Wisconsin’s State Constitution. The amendment includes a declaration that: “The people, including