U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces bipartisan resolution to recognize survivors of scams and prevent future scams
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Representatives Josh Harder (CA-09) and Dan Meuser (PA-09) this week introduced a resolution to designate May 8th as National Scam Survivor Day. “Last year, 2.6 million Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to
Dept. of Natural Resources: National Drinking Water Week is May 4-10
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10. First established in
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WI high school athlete permitted to play varsity sports following WILL lawsuit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a waiver for our client, Macy Weigel, from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). The WIAA initially determined Macy was ineligible to play varsity sports for one year due
Capitol Chats: Eric Fulcomer says college financial aid “threatened” by federal cuts
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President Eric Fulcomer expresses concerns with the impact of federal funding cuts on college grants, and says he hopes the state budget can support more grant money.
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Announces results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 child sex abuse offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown, including two in Eastern District of Wisconsin
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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss tariffs and Secretary Bessent hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss his line of questioning of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a House Appropriations Committee hearing and the Secretary’s inability to craft a coherent response when asked a simple
Never Out of the Fight PAC: Our failed liberal Governor Tony Evers cares more about ‘resisting’ President Trump than protecting the innocent citizens of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin – Bill Berrien, chairman of Never Out of the Fight PAC, issued the following statement after Governor Evers escalated his immigration feud with President Trump and his Administration: “Our failed liberal Governor Tony Evers cares more about ‘resisting’ President Trump
Sen. Baldwin: And Warren, Markey, Merkley blast Trump plan to cut 988 suicide and crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward Markey (D-MA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led their colleagues in slamming the Trump Administration’s plan to take away lifesaving mental health services at the 988 Suicide and Crisis
Dept. of Natural Resources: Two online aquatic animal dealers convicted in eight Wisconsin counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two national online suppliers of aquatic animals have been convicted in multiple Wisconsin county circuit courts for ignoring warnings from the DNR and repeatedly shipping illegal invasive species to
Sen. Bradley: Bill to boost Wisconsin’s film industry gains traction
Madison– A bill aimed at injecting new life into Wisconsin’s film industry received a hearing today in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. The proposal, authored by Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. David Armstrong (R-Rice Lake), would establish
John Torinus: 2 WOW Republicans for governor
Two well-credentialed candidates rooted in the WOW counties have stepped forward to run as Republicans for governor of Wisconsin in 2026. Both would be a breath of fresh air in a party that has lost its way from its fundamental principles in the chaotic perfect storm of the Trump era.
Bill Barth: Black robe is not a shield from law
The rule of law is not a political instrument. Not for lefties lionizing Dugan for resisting immigration authorities. Not for righties celebrating Dugan being perp-walked without an indictment. Deep breaths, everyone. Follow the legal process.
Dipesh Navsaria: Medicaid cuts would threaten health care for Wisconsin kids
To best support the health of children in Wisconsin and across the country, we must protect Medicaid.
Dave Zweifel: First 100 days: FDR vs. Trump
David Remnick, longtime editor of the venerable magazine The New Yorker, did a masterful job in a recent issue comparing Donald Trump’s first days in office with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first days back in 1933.
John Imes: Small businesses are the backbone of America — but right now, tariffs are breaking their backs
The sweeping tariffs imposed by the current administration are already fueling inflation, disrupting supply chains, and pushing small businesses to the brink. Local retailers, independent producers and small manufacturers — the very backbone of our neighborhoods — are being hit hardest.