Climate Power: Congressman Derrick Van Orden votes to move forward bill that raises prices and kills jobs in Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, House members voted on a budget bill that puts America’s clean energy investments on the chopping block, only to fund more tax cuts for billionaires. While the details remain secret, Republican Speaker Johnson has pledged that
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Offers to join public town halls to debate with WI GOP members who voted for gutting Medicaid, food assistance, & education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) challenged Wisconsin’s Congressional Republicans to defend their position after they voted for the $4.5 trillion transfer of wealth from everyday American working families to the richest Americans. “My Republican colleagues must justify their votes
3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin: Van Orden is lying to his constituents
Rep. Derrick Van Orden is lying to his constituents. On February 13, the House passed a Budget resolution that outlines massive tax cuts benefiting the wealthy and $1.5 trillion in cuts to the federal budget. Derrick Van Orden voted for
Sen. Bradley: Testifies on bill to crack down on crimes committed by illegal immigrants
(Madison) With illegal immigration and the border crisis front of mind for many Americans, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety heard testimony on legislation to ensure cooperation between local Sheriffs’ offices and federal immigration officials. The bill requires law
Americans for Prosperity: Drops new ads supporting Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison, WI – As reported by the Daily Caller, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced a new round of ads this week supporting Brad Schimel as the Supreme Court candidate Wisconsinites can trust. As part of a larger seven-figure ad buy announced in December,
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Calls on USDA to release critical DBIA funding
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today sent a letter calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to immediately release Congressionally-directed funding for the successful Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. Agency officials confirmed a program freeze yesterday, action
Capitol Chats: Rep. Tenorio hopes to bring more people to the table as first Filipino Assembly member
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, freshman Rep. Angelito Tenorio, D-West Allis, talks about his milestone as the first Filipino American in the state Assembly and his priorities in office.
Fair Courts America ad knocks Crawford’s ‘soft on crime agenda’
The conservative Fair Courts America has launched the first TV ad in its campaign against Crawford, knocking her “soft on crime agenda.”
Crawford targets Schimel over sexual assault kit backlog, Schimel camp says he fixed ‘broken system’
Liberal state Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford again accused her opponent Brad Schimel of letting rape kits go untested when he served as attorney general.
Chris Ford: Medicare coverage for anti-obesity drugs would save billions
CMS rule modernizing Medicare Part D to recognize obesity as a chronic disease represents a critical step.
Mike Browne: Evers’ budget puts Wisconsin kids and families first
The governor’s budget is more than a long list of numbers and calculations, it’s a statement of our Wisconsin values and a bold investment in our future.
Mark Belling: A governor in name only
Budget embarrassment proves Evers is a befuddled figurehead.
Dan Knodl and Barb Dittrich: After 12 years of wrong, WIAA gets it right
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has made the right decision by aligning with President Trump’s executive order and banning transgender athletes assigned male at birth from competing in girls sports.
LaKeshia Myers: USDA cuts deal another blow to Historically Black Colleges
We cannot allow budget cuts to erase over a century of progress in creating educational opportunities for Black students in the agricultural sciences.
Dave Zweifel: Attacks on DEI are an effort to turn back civil rights
DEI has become a pejorative, the latest catch-all phrase to replace decades of grievances against affirmative action, wokeness and critical race theory, all seen by many on the right as attempts to unfairly advantage women and minorities.