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After voting to cut benefits and give new tax breaks to the ultra-rich in the Republican Tax Law, Congressional Republicans advance a new threat to these programs MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin called out Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicholas J. Fisher, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of
MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the
Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 17, 2026, Markita Barnes (age 33) was sentenced to 121 months’ incarceration for committing a healthcare fraud scheme through which she stole $2,361,799.17
MADISON, Wis. —It’s National Agriculture Week, and Wisconsin Republicans have decided to mark the occasion by continuing to rubber-stamp GOP policies that devastate Wisconsin farmers. They stand idly by as Trump imposes tariffs that harm farmers across the state, leaving small
MADISON, WI – This week, alongside Representative Angelina Cruz, Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, and the entire Assembly Democratic Caucus, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) introduced as lead author a proposal to responsibly use the funds leftover from inadequate state budgets to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding the need for a statewide strategy to address data center development in the state: Wisconsin needs a statewide plan and decisive action from state leaders to
Pictured from left to right: Anne Kessenich, Michelle Viste, Nela Kalpic, Erin Welsh, David Perlman MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin recognized some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates for their work in helping to launch and execute the
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green
(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 23 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. The new law extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for the second edition of
Chrystal Mueller distributed drugs in exchange for a discount on drugs for personal use MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Chrystal D. Mueller, 41, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District
“Lazar has been endorsed by some of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups, prominent 2020 election deniers and all six of Wisconsin’s Republican members of the House of Representatives.” MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, Maria Lazar’s professional track
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever.
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
After voting to cut benefits and give new tax breaks to the ultra-rich in the Republican Tax Law, Congressional Republicans advance a new threat to these programs MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin called out Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden for voting in favor of new legislation that would put Social
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan support from both the Wisconsin and Minnesota congress… Please log in
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicholas J. Fisher, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution. The prison te… Please log in to
MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the Milwaukee County Research Park. During his visit, Secretary Bond heard
Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 17, 2026, Markita Barnes (age 33) was sentenced to 121 months’ incarceration for committing a healthcare fraud scheme through which she stole $2,361,799.17 from a Medicaid benefit program meant to help at-risk pregnant
MADISON, Wis. —It’s National Agriculture Week, and Wisconsin Republicans have decided to mark the occasion by continuing to rubber-stamp GOP policies that devastate Wisconsin farmers. They stand idly by as Trump imposes tariffs that harm farmers across the state, leaving small and medium sized farms to consider halting operations altogether. Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – This week, alongside Representative Angelina Cruz, Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, and the entire Assembly Democratic Caucus, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) introduced as lead author a proposal to responsibly use the funds leftover from inadequate state budgets to pick up the tab for public schools and save Wisconsinites
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding the need for a statewide strategy to address data center development in the state: Wisconsin needs a statewide plan and decisive action from state leaders to manage the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers — now.
Pictured from left to right: Anne Kessenich, Michelle Viste, Nela Kalpic, Erin Welsh, David Perlman MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin recognized some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates for their work in helping to launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green Bay, Waukesha, Mercer. After hearing some of my opponents speak
(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 23 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. The new law extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered the following comments: Pro-Life Wisconsin thanks Governor Evers and bill
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for the second edition of Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning
Chrystal Mueller distributed drugs in exchange for a discount on drugs for personal use MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Chrystal D. Mueller, 41, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 18 months in federal prison fo… Please log in
“Lazar has been endorsed by some of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups, prominent 2020 election deniers and all six of Wisconsin’s Republican members of the House of Representatives.” MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, Maria Lazar’s professional track record of fighting for right-wing causes as an attorney and
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, also known as “Dreamers”:
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission for “the conversation of the wild turkey and the preservation
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever. The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Nonprofit Conference will take place Thursday, April 16,
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following statement in response to the governor’s veto: “I was disappointed
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as 12. These women carried enormous pain for decades because they
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “We acknowledge the seriousness