MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) – Champion for Kids Representative Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. It shows… Please log in

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her October campaign blitz with stops across Western, Central, and Southeastern Wisconsin as part of her Working for Our Families Tour before winning last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. After her victorious performance, Tammy will continue her go everywhere approach on

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Truth,” the campaign’s latest advertisement in the General Election for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The 30-second spot features veteran police officers who are fed up with Derrick Van Orden’s special-interest funded lies and emphasizes Cooke’s commitment to keeping Wisconsin communities safe by

MILWAUKEE – Early in-person absentee voting for the upcoming November 5 election begins today throughout Wisconsin, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is encouraging eligible residents to take advantage of the early voting options available throughout Milwaukee County. “At Milwaukee County, we are committed to ensuring every eligible voter can cast

Green Bay, WI—Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign released a new TV ad titled “Gas Station.” The ad exposes Tony Wied as more than just an anti-abortion extremist, highlighting his shady record of overcharging for gas during the pandemic, helping lead a group that lobbied to keep gas prices high, and

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MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Bryan Steil again refused to commit to rejecting a nationwide abortion ban in Congress.  When asked this weekend whether he would vote for a national abortion ban should it come to the House floor, Steil evaded the question and refused to commit to voting against an abortion

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 155 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with more than 275 participating law enforcement agencies, where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted

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Vice President Harris’ Opportunity Agenda for Latino Men will lower costs, increase homeownership, expand job opportunities, and will ensure that Latino men and their families can reach their aspirations and achieve their American Dream. As a part of her commitment to Latino men and their potential, today she announces new proposals to

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin is proud to announce a major milestone. She has held 250 events and participated in more than 50 interviews across Wisconsin this year. Time and again, Tammy has made one thing clear: her number one priority is to show up, listen, and deliver for all of

This weekend, ahead of early voting starting in Wisconsin on October 22, the cast of the hit TV series The West Wing toured across the state, speaking with voters on the stark contrast between Vice President Kamala Harris’ New Way Forward plan and Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda that would make

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ event with Liz Cheney in Brookfield today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Four years ago, Liz Cheney warned voters of Kamala Harris’ extreme agenda, including an ‘Absentee ballots for al Qaeda’ program and her plan to ‘take

MADISON – Several key deadlines are rapidly approaching for eligible, registered Wisconsin voters seeking to cast an absentee ballot before the Nov. 5 General Election.   Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 – two weeks before Election Day – municipal clerks can begin to issue in-person absentee ballots at the clerk’s

MADISON, Wis. — With few policy achievements to speak of, Derrick Van Orden has made this election a personality contest—and he’s leaving much to be desired. Between the bad behavior, ultra-rich friends, and ego seen from space, Van Orden has made clear he thinks he’s better than everyone else. Van Orden has

MADISON – As part of an annual process to offer guidance for compensating non-union construction apprentices, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today published maps and accompanying data that are used for establishing local skilled wage rates. The draft rates, which vary by geographical region, are meant to inform the base

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Comes as Democrats Run Ads in Rural Communities on Hovde’s Debate Disaster: “I’m Not an Expert on The Farm Bill” MADISON, Wis. — After losing the debate to Tammy Baldwin last week, Eric Hovde doubled down on what reporters called “the worst moment” of the debate, saying in a post-debate defeat meltdown on

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