APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth released the following statement condemning Iran’s unwarranted and barbaric attack on Israel. “Joe Biden’s weakness, indecision, and appeasement of our adversaries has failed time and time again. It’s resulted in the death of our
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Saturday morning, Third Congressional District Republicans unanimously endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for re-election at their district caucus in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Van Orden, a first-term congressman who flipped the Third Congressional District seat in 2022, released
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024. At approximately
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Expedited Equitable Relief Act, which will require Veterans Affairs (VA) to accelerate the delivery of equitable relief for veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries to no later
Do you have thoughts on deer management in your area? We want to hear about it! The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each
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This April marks the 7th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. About one in five – 66 million – Americans reside in rural areas across the United States and nearly 14 million are enrolled in Medicaid. Medicaid is a vital source of
MADISON, Wisc., April 12, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited University of Wisconsin – Madison on Friday, April 12, to highlight the department’s ongoing support for agricultural research and education at UW-Madison and met with students to discuss
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “As a former member of the United States Navy SEAL Teams responsible for conducting counterterrorism operations
MADISON, WI – On Friday April 12, 2024, the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board reconvened to discuss the planned Capitol Statue of civil rights pioneer Velvalea “Vel” Hortense Rodgers Phillips. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) is a member of the
LA CROSSE, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is announcing that Western Technical College, in collaboration with eight other colleges from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), will receive over $5.7 million to help students prepare for good-paying, in-demand careers
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin seniors and caregivers held a press conference responding to Eric Hovde’s recent comments that people living in nursing homes should not be allowed to vote because they are “only have five, six months life expectancy.” They called out Hovde’s remarks
MILWAUKEE — Jarrod Anderson, a dedicated community advocate and Democrat, announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 19. Anderson brings a rich background in community health and legal advocacy to his campaign, emphasizing his commitment to making Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new cover story from the Cap Times highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to showing up and working for all Wisconsinites, earning her support from Democrats and Republicans alike in Wisconsin’s rural communities. Read below for
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, California bank owner Eric Hovde announced that he believes senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote if they are living in a nursing home because they “only have five, six months life expectancy.” “Almost nobody
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke at the ‘Weaponization of U.S. Government’ Symposium hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Interviewed by Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland, the senator gave an account of the federal government’s weaponization during
Chicago, IL — Chairman Robert Blanchard of the Bad River Band shared the following statement in response to the legal brief filed yesterday by the United States Department of Justice and pending approval in the Seventh Circuit: For over a
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways. “Each year, Wisconsinites generously take time out of their schedules to pick up
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference. The free, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18. It will feature a
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth released the following statement condemning Iran’s unwarranted and barbaric attack on Israel. “Joe Biden’s weakness, indecision, and appeasement of our adversaries has failed time and time again. It’s resulted in the death of our service members and has invited this attack on one of
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Saturday morning, Third Congressional District Republicans unanimously endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for re-election at their district caucus in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Van Orden, a first-term congressman who flipped the Third Congressional District seat in 2022, released the following statement in response to the party endorsement. “I
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024. At approximately 5:56 p.m., deputies with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office responded
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Expedited Equitable Relief Act, which will require Veterans Affairs (VA) to accelerate the delivery of equitable relief for veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries to no later than 120 days after an administrative error is identified. The
Do you have thoughts on deer management in your area? We want to hear about it! The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that
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This April marks the 7th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. About one in five – 66 million – Americans reside in rural areas across the United States and nearly 14 million are enrolled in Medicaid. Medicaid is a vital source of coverage for people across rural America, who are more likely
MADISON, Wisc., April 12, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited University of Wisconsin – Madison on Friday, April 12, to highlight the department’s ongoing support for agricultural research and education at UW-Madison and met with students to discuss potential career opportunities available for the next generation of farmers,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “As a former member of the United States Navy SEAL Teams responsible for conducting counterterrorism operations on multiple continents, I have dedicated my life to physically
MADISON, WI – On Friday April 12, 2024, the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board reconvened to discuss the planned Capitol Statue of civil rights pioneer Velvalea “Vel” Hortense Rodgers Phillips. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) is a member of the Vel Phillips Statue Task Force which spearheaded this effort. After
LA CROSSE, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is announcing that Western Technical College, in collaboration with eight other colleges from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), will receive over $5.7 million to help students prepare for good-paying, in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. The grant will be used to expand training
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin seniors and caregivers held a press conference responding to Eric Hovde’s recent comments that people living in nursing homes should not be allowed to vote because they are “only have five, six months life expectancy.” They called out Hovde’s remarks for what they are – a disrespectful and out-of-touch attack on
MILWAUKEE — Jarrod Anderson, a dedicated community advocate and Democrat, announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly District 19. Anderson brings a rich background in community health and legal advocacy to his campaign, emphasizing his commitment to making Milwaukee a better place for all its residents. “Milwaukee is at
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new cover story from the Cap Times highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to showing up and working for all Wisconsinites, earning her support from Democrats and Republicans alike in Wisconsin’s rural communities. Read below for comments from voters across the political spectrum of why they
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, California bank owner Eric Hovde announced that he believes senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote if they are living in a nursing home because they “only have five, six months life expectancy.” “Almost nobody in a nursing home is at a point to vote,”
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke at the ‘Weaponization of U.S. Government’ Symposium hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Interviewed by Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland, the senator gave an account of the federal government’s weaponization during COVID and stressed the importance of Congressional oversight. Watch Sen.
Chicago, IL — Chairman Robert Blanchard of the Bad River Band shared the following statement in response to the legal brief filed yesterday by the United States Department of Justice and pending approval in the Seventh Circuit: For over a decade, Enbridge has trespassed on our sovereign land and imperiled
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways. “Each year, Wisconsinites generously take time out of their schedules to pick up trash and recyclables along the roadside,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference. The free, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18. It will feature a diverse group of presenters that will focus on efforts to