Rep. Melotik: Three bipartisan bills authored by Melotik pass the Assembly
Grafton, WI – This week the Wisconsin State Assembly passed three bills authored by Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton). The legislation moved forward on January 13 and January 15 and focuses on protecting public safety workers, rewarding overtime work, and keeping
American Bridge 21st Century: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany says Democratic leaders need to calm down about ICE
ICYMI: Heartland Signal reported that after an ICE agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests and national scrutiny, Rep. Tom Tiffany chose to attack Democratic leaders for not being “calming” rather than address the shooting or federal conduct. Appearing
Crowley campaign: David Crowley leads Dem primary field in fundraising
MILWAUKEE – The first campaign finance report of 2026 confirms what’s becoming increasingly clear in Wisconsin’s race for governor: David Crowley is the candidate best positioned to win both the primary and general elections. Crowley raised $800,949, more than any other
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin school district threatens mother of disabled student following social media post, police go to her home
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is defending a Wisconsin mother after the School District of Pittsville, Wisconsin threatened her with a potential defamation lawsuit and police visited her home, based on her social media post. The letter from the lawyer representing the school district is an attempt to intimidate
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with Kimberly-Clark Marinette Mill
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with Kimberly-Clark Marinette Mill. Specifically, this proposal covers activities at the facility located on Riverside Avenue in Marinette. Kimberly-Clark has been
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to pass bipartisan funding package to support clean drinking water, public safety, and economic development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to send a bipartisan funding package to the President’s desk that included nearly $40 million in direct support for Wisconsin communities and projects that impact the state. The package to fund the Departments
WisDems: BREAKING: Van Orden endorses health care plan that does not have protections for Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Derrick Van Orden announced he supports Trump’s health care plan, which does not include protections for individuals with preexisting conditions. Derrick Van Orden’s campaign website has falsely claimed he would fight to protect individuals with preexisting conditions. His announcement follows his vote
Van Orden campaign: Buttigieg returns to Wisconsin with same failed policies
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — On Friday, the Van Orden for Congress campaign released the following statement ahead of Pete Buttigieg’s town hall in La Crosse. “Pete Buttigieg was a part of one of the worst administrations in American history; wrecking
Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobile riders: Stay on marked trails, off closed trails
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobile riders to operate only on marked trails, routes or other areas with permission and to stay off closed trails. Wisconsin snowmobile clubs work hard all year to secure one
Dept. of Transportation: 2025 WisDOT Excellence in Construction Awards recognize resilience, collaboration in infrastructure projects
Six Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Winnebago County, a concrete paving project
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland applications due January 30
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this highly visible
Martinez-Rutherford campaign: Reports over $45,000 in contributions in first filing period of campaign for State Assembly
Madison, WI – Today, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford announced her campaign’s first fundraising numbers in the race to represent District 76 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Since launching in late September, Martinez-Rutherford has received more than $45,000 in contributions from over
Gov. Evers: Signs executive order #284 declaring an energy emergency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #284, extending the energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Persistent supply challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system remain, coupled with a continued high demand for residential heating fuel, including
Wilson campaign: Eric Wilson suspends campaign for Wisconsin state treasurer
Eau Claire, WI — January 15th, 2026 — Today, Eric Wilson announced that he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer, effective immediately. “Wisconsin values mean putting people first—starting with our families,” Wilson said. “A statewide campaign demands full focus and