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The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin, along with the Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke campaigns, welcome Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s sudden willingness to debate during the 2026 general election. On June 2, 2026, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin issued
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced his campaign’s first statewide broadcast ad buy of the primary. Beginning today, the ad will air on television statewide as part of a six-figure ad
Momentum Grants support innovative work focused on improving health throughout Wisconsin Milwaukee – July 22, 2026 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will fund 43 new projects aligned with the organization’s core aims of improving community health, advancing health
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District, today announced the endorsement of Pastor John Slotten, former Harrison Town Chairman. Pastor Slotten praised Baney’s conservative credentials and readiness to serve in the Wisconsin State
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensive Farm Bill that reflects the needs of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, including taking needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry and strengthen
New reporting has put scrutiny on Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany for appearing on a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly — a figure with a documented history of antisemitic rhetoric, Holocaust jokes, and extremist ties. While Tiffany has attempted
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the nation’s banking regulatory framework to strengthen community banks. This legislation includes three bills introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05):
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Mike Amman to serve on the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Amman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Patty Schachtner. Amman will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends May 2027. “Preserving our natural
This morning, Mandela Barnes joined CNN’s Inside Politics with Dana Bash to talk about the state of the race for Governor of Wisconsin. When asked about David Crowley getting back into the race after dropping out and Evers’ endorsement, Mandela Barnes said:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the disastrous impacts of Trump’s illegal war in Iran that’s raising costs on Wisconsin families and farmers. During a hearing in front of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of Van Orden’s request to grandfather the state’s six percent hospital provider tax, preserving enhanced federal Medicaid funding for hospitals across Wisconsin. Prior to the passage of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after the State Department released its latest report on Cuba: “The State Department just published a ridiculous report about the threat to America from Cuba. It may be the stupidest, most
MILWAUKEE – President Trump yesterday signed a new round of proclamations slapping 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, and Tom Tiffany, who five months ago voted to keep tariffs on Wisconsin’s largest trading partner in place,
NORTHERN WI. The Clark for Wisconsin campaign proudly announces the endorsement of Congressman Mark Pocan. Rep. Pocan has served Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District since 2013, his tenure marked by principled leadership and a consistent willingness to reach across the aisle
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Forward reveals that MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany appeared on a podcast whose host has repeatedly made antisemitic comments and joked about Hitler, including saying that Hitler had “actually done some good things.” During his
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) welcomed more than 100 members and supporters to Kamp Kenwood on July 16 to celebrate the camp’s 75th anniversary, followed by more than 100 attendees at the organization’s annual Summer Conference on
Madison, Wis. — The results of the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs reflect 68% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good.” Sixty-one percent of respondents expect Wisconsin’s economy to stay about
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Katie York to the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Brian Blanchard’s retirement. York will complete a term ending July 31, 2028. “Katie York
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College is accepting applications for a free community entrepreneurship program called Launch Kenosha that follows a well-established blueprint for startup success. Professor Joseph Tenuta brought the regional BizStarts Institute to the city last year. After a successful debut, Carthage
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation today to address an issue that has plagued the DC swamp for far too long: career politicians using their connections and insider knowledge to enrich themselves as lobbyists and federal contractors
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin, along with the Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke campaigns, welcome Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s sudden willingness to debate during the 2026 general election. On June 2, 2026, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin issued a press release asking for the Van Orden campaign to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced his campaign’s first statewide broadcast ad buy of the primary. Beginning today, the ad will air on television statewide as part of a six-figure ad buy. The ad demonstrates how the Crowley for Governor campaign
Momentum Grants support innovative work focused on improving health throughout Wisconsin Milwaukee – July 22, 2026 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will fund 43 new projects aligned with the organization’s core aims of improving community health, advancing health research, and developing the state’s health workforce. The grants of
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District, today announced the endorsement of Pastor John Slotten, former Harrison Town Chairman. Pastor Slotten praised Baney’s conservative credentials and readiness to serve in the Wisconsin State Senate. “Katie guides her life and leadership by Christian principles.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensive Farm Bill that reflects the needs of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, including taking needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in
New reporting has put scrutiny on Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany for appearing on a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly — a figure with a documented history of antisemitic rhetoric, Holocaust jokes, and extremist ties. While Tiffany has attempted to frame himself as a mainstream candidate, his decision to
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the nation’s banking regulatory framework to strengthen community banks. This legislation includes three bills introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05): the Bank Competition Modernization Act, the Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Mike Amman to serve on the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Amman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Patty Schachtner. Amman will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends May 2027. “Preserving our natural resources is a part of our DNA as Wisconsinites—whether it’s ensuring
This morning, Mandela Barnes joined CNN’s Inside Politics with Dana Bash to talk about the state of the race for Governor of Wisconsin. When asked about David Crowley getting back into the race after dropping out and Evers’ endorsement, Mandela Barnes said: Mandela Barnes: “I got in this race because life is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the disastrous impacts of Trump’s illegal war in Iran that’s raising costs on Wisconsin families and farmers. During a hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Baldwin demanded answers from Secretary Hegseth on
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of Van Orden’s request to grandfather the state’s six percent hospital provider tax, preserving enhanced federal Medicaid funding for hospitals across Wisconsin. Prior to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, Congressman Van Orden urged Governor Tony Evers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after the State Department released its latest report on Cuba: “The State Department just published a ridiculous report about the threat to America from Cuba. It may be the stupidest, most fantastical, most biased thing I’ve ever read from a governmental
MILWAUKEE – President Trump yesterday signed a new round of proclamations slapping 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, and Tom Tiffany, who five months ago voted to keep tariffs on Wisconsin’s largest trading partner in place, has crawled under his desk and said nothing. This is
NORTHERN WI. The Clark for Wisconsin campaign proudly announces the endorsement of Congressman Mark Pocan. Rep. Pocan has served Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District since 2013, his tenure marked by principled leadership and a consistent willingness to reach across the aisle to advance bipartisan policy goals. Prior to his time in
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Forward reveals that MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany appeared on a podcast whose host has repeatedly made antisemitic comments and joked about Hitler, including saying that Hitler had “actually done some good things.” During his appearance, Tiffany did not refuse the host’s offer to volunteer
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) welcomed more than 100 members and supporters to Kamp Kenwood on July 16 to celebrate the camp’s 75th anniversary, followed by more than 100 attendees at the organization’s annual Summer Conference on July 17, where members explored key issues facing agriculture and
Madison, Wis. — The results of the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs reflect 68% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good.” Sixty-one percent of respondents expect Wisconsin’s economy to stay about the same over the next six months, a figure similar
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Katie York to the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Brian Blanchard’s retirement. York will complete a term ending July 31, 2028. “Katie York brings a strong commitment to public service, significant management skills,
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College is accepting applications for a free community entrepreneurship program called Launch Kenosha that follows a well-established blueprint for startup success. Professor Joseph Tenuta brought the regional BizStarts Institute to the city last year. After a successful debut, Carthage is branching off with a new name and vision while
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation today to address an issue that has plagued the DC swamp for far too long: career politicians using their connections and insider knowledge to enrich themselves as lobbyists and federal contractors after leaving office. The Safeguarding Ethics and Restoring Voter Expectations (SERVE)