U.S. Rep. Van Orden: VA is fearmongering with Our veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) co-lead a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough alongside Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and 54 colleagues, in which they call out the Department’s “dishonest and shameless” lies regarding

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DC Wrap: Baldwin’s 2024 bid seen as crucial for Dem majority

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is a formal candidate for reelection in 2024, becoming a key part of Democrats’ efforts to maintain control of the Senate.
Baldwin’s announcement this week gives national Dems a two-term incumbent and a proven fundraiser in a purple state that is expected to again be a key in the presidential race. Dems control 20 of the 34 Senate seats up next fall, with another three independents who caucus with the party.

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Opportunity Wisconsin, Protect Our Care, For Our Future Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Steil’s votes against working families highlighted at Kenosha event

KENOSHA, Wis. – Earlier today, Opportunity Wisconsin, For Our Future Wisconsin, and Protect Our Care Wisconsin, along with Kenosha-area seniors, health care workers, and community leaders, joined together to call on Congressman Bryan Steil to fight to lower costs for working families and stand up to corporations. Participants highlighted Rep.

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: VA is fearmongering with Our veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) co-lead a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough alongside Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and 54 colleagues, in which they call out the Department’s “dishonest and shameless” lies regarding the Limit, Save, Grow Act. “As a retired Navy SEAL,

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THU News Summary: Stubbs says she would resign if confirmed as Dane County Human Services chair; House GOP passes debt limit, spending reduction bill

STORY TOPICS – Local government – Banking and investment – Courts – Demographics – Education – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Military – Public health and safety – Race relations – Real estate – Taxes – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation –

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Audubon Great Lakes: Audubon members flock to Wisconsin Capitol to advocate for conservation funding, protecting wetlands and climate friendly policies

MADISON, WI (April 26, 2023) – Today, Audubon advocates from across Wisconsin gathered at the State Capitol to meet with elected officials to encourage them to support protections for Wisconsin’s wetlands, conservation funding, and climate friendly policies to protect birds, other wildlife and people.  “Wisconsin’s birds and local communities are at-risk

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes NO on House GOP’s reckless default on America Act

“Republicans continue to push our country toward economic disaster unless Democrats meet their extreme demands. Their Default on America Act shows their hand, proving again they are uninterested in lowering our deficit. Instead, their bill would only enact their MAGA agenda and roll back Democrats’ progress building a clean energy

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Wisconsin congressional Republicans: Demand answers on biosafety incident at UW-Madison

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led Republicans in Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation in demanding answers from the HHS, NIH, and CDC about a recently unveiled biosafety lab incident at UW-Madison. The incident, which potentially exposed individuals to a genetically engineered virus, raises serious questions about the requirements that the HHS, NIH, and CDC have

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TUE News Summary: Johnson doubts FDA followed science, avoided playing politics on mifepristone; Assembly to vote on UI system, BadgerCare changes

STORY TOPICS – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Energy – Environment – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Regulation – Retail –

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FRI News Summary: GOP working on medical marijuana legalization as Dems continue pushing the issue; GOP lawyer Mitchell decries campus voting

STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Consumer protection – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Labor – Law and order – Public health and safety – Race relations – Real estate – Regulation – Retail

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WED News Summary: JFC Republicans kill funding for largest state conservation project; Assembly votes to block future bans on gas cars, devices

STORY TOPICS   – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Consumer protection – Demographics – Education – Elections – Health care – Iowa – Law and order – Management – Minnesota – Real estate – Technology – Tourism – Transportation – Utilities – Editorials

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DC Wrap: Baldwin’s 2024 bid seen as crucial for Dem majority

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is a formal candidate for reelection in 2024, becoming a key part of Democrats’ efforts to maintain control of the Senate.
Baldwin’s announcement this week gives national Dems a two-term incumbent and a proven fundraiser in a purple state that is expected to again be a key in the presidential race. Dems control 20 of the 34 Senate seats up next fall, with another three independents who caucus with the party.

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