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Thirteen convicted in federal prosecution for drug and gun offenses in Homeland Security Task Force Program Case MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced the successful conclusion of a multi-year drug trafficking

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1318, legislation reauthorizing FISA Section 702 for three years. “FISA Section 702 is a critical intelligence tool that gives our national security professionals the information they

Derrick Van Orden is lying again.  Last year, Van Orden set his sights on gutting a VA home loan program that helped 33,000 veterans afford their mortgages – calling the effort to provide relief to service members “moronic” and introducing a bill that would “hobble

MADISON, Wis. —  Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 224 tweets. From a desperate attempt at covering his tracks to dying on a hill on the definition of assless chaps, you can find all the highlights

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by a 6-3 majority. For decades, this critical provision has outlawed discrimination by protecting Black and other minority communities’ right to vote and

Contact: Eddie Cullen, 414-793-0347  MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of Milwaukee County Board standing committee assignments made by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell for the 2026 term, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve Milwaukee County residents in key committee roles. Supervisor Taylor will serve

SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Peter Burgelis, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, will launch his “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour this Friday, making 21 stops across Racine, Kenosha, Oak Creek, Whitewater, Beloit, and Janesville to hear directly

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 (Louisiana vs Callais) against a Congressional Map in Louisiana with the majority claiming an unconstitutional gerrymander that relied too heavily on race. This decision weakens the Voting

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Appoints Leadership at Tuesday’s Annual Organizational Meeting MILWAUKEE — April 29, 2026 — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously re-elected Missy Zombor as president of the Board and elected James Ferguson vice president at its annual

Contact: Grace Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL senior chief, introduced H.R. 8532, the VA Home Loan Affordability Act. This comprehensive legislation takes direct aim at the

Contact: Jacob Fischer, 414-313-2190 or jfischer@wmc.org MADISON – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed a Dane County Circuit Court ruling, holding that unreasonable delays by government agencies in responding to public records requests may be challenged under Wisconsin’s Public Records

Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov Contracts part of department’s focus on Act 20 MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced new partnerships with public and private schools to expand early literacy support through the hiring of literacy coaches. As part of

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  $70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials are

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):  “Protecting the American people is my highest

GREEN BAY, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced its recommended Non-State Grant Program awards, selecting projects from a competitive pool of 257 statewide applications requesting more than $278 million. With $50 million available, only a limited number