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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to expand Social Security benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, a widely bipartisan bill that overturns a harmful restriction of Social Security that prevented seniors with pensions from receiving their full retirement benefits. Rep. Van Orden is

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Hovde denies working with disbarred attorney Eastman as he considers next steps

GOP businessman Eric Hovde posted a more than 4-minute video on X in which he made a series of claims about the election, including some that have already been debunked, rather than conceding to Dem Tammy Baldwin. He said in the video that some of his supporters had encouraged him to challenge the results, and he is waiting for the final information to come in before deciding how to proceed.

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On the Rail: WI political veterans launch public affairs firm

Contact: andrew@otradvisorsllc.com Andrew Hitt, Ben Voelkel and Heather Smith joining forces, bringing 7 decades of public affairs and strategic communications expertise to serve clients MADISON, Wis. – Veteran Wisconsin political and communications operatives Andrew Hitt, Ben Voelkel and Heather Smith

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Rep. Allen: Responds to DPI budget request

Madison, WI – On Monday, DPI Superintendent Jill Underly released the DPI budget proposing an additional $3 billion in funding. Rep. Allen released the following statement in response: “Under Dr. Jill Underly’s leadership, student test scores have decreased and the

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Rep. Summerfield: Re-elected Assembly Majority Caucus Chair

Madison, WI – Following his re-election last week, Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was re-elected by his caucus on Tuesday, November 12th to serve as the Assembly Majority Caucus Chair for the upcoming legislative session. “I am honored to have been re-elected as

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Sen. Spreitzer: Elected Senate Democratic Caucus Chair

MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was elected today by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Chair in the 2025-2026 legislative session. Following the election, Sen. Spreitzer released the following

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Rep. August: Elected Assembly Majority Leader

Assembly Republicans unanimously select August to lead caucus.\ MADISON… Today, the Assembly Republican caucus held elections to select the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session.  Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) was unanimously selected by members to serve as Majority

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