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Washington, D.C. – A new House Majority PAC poll of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, conducted by FM3 Research from June 20-25, 2026, finds Democratic candidate Rebecca Cooke leading Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the race for Congress. Key findings
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements on WIS 69 from Gehin Street to WIS 92 and on WIS 92 from WIS 69 to East Avenue in Belleville, Dane County. The
(Waukesha County, WI) -This past April, Waukesha County was struck by multiple rounds of severe storms that produced an EF2 tornado in the Village of Lisbon on April 14, and an EF0 tornado in the City of Muskego on April 17. In the months that followed, the County has continued
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), former U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-NC), and Iowa Farmers’ Union President Aaron Lehman joined a Defend America Action press call on how Donald Trump’s trade wars, his
LA CROSSE, WI – On June 29, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brook Rollins encouraging collaboration with all state departments of agriculture and animal health to ensure a robust response that prevents any further spread of
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are sounding the alarm on the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate nearly all Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program grants and are calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 6, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is awarding the city of Lancaster with a $1.125 million grant to renovate its existing fire and
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge Maxine White today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving the people of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.Judge White retired from the Court of
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Parks Foundation will celebrate the completion of a full kitchen renovation at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) as part of the center’s Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) endorsed two new candidates for the State Legislature Monday. The new candidate support is part of AFP-WI’s latest efforts to prevent a Democrat trifecta in November and elect candidates who will lower taxes, cut
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces some important endorsements. It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District and I look forward to continuing to serve our Neighborhoods. I authored or co-authored
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the foundation of our country’s promise—the right to life, liberty, and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers also announced today his appointment of Jeremy Guza to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Ralph M. Ramirez’s retirement. Guza will complete a term ending
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement. Schindhelm will complete a term
MADISON, Wis. — As Americans and Wisconsinites celebrate 250 years of independence, we want to remind you what Mandela’s true thoughts about America are. Mandela Barnes believes the founding of America is “AWFUL”. Generations of Americans fought valiantly to preserve the freedoms
MADISON, WI – This week, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) presented the 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce Award to selected recipients; this award is presented to legislators who showed strong, consistent support for policies introduced this session to support
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Van Orden tweeted “YES!” in response to a tweet detailing the devastating impacts MAGA’s Big Ugly Bill will have on Americans who rely on Medicaid and SNAP funding. Van Orden was instrumental in the
This July 4, millions of Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with family, food and fireworks. The journey to such a historic milestone offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans casting the deciding votes to pass the Big Ugly Budget Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together says the bill’s disastrous impacts on Wisconsinites over the past
Washington, D.C. – A new House Majority PAC poll of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, conducted by FM3 Research from June 20-25, 2026, finds Democratic candidate Rebecca Cooke leading Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the race for Congress. Key findings from HMP’s poll include:
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements on WIS 69 from Gehin Street to WIS 92 and on WIS 92 from WIS 69 to East Avenue in Belleville, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:00
(Waukesha County, WI) -This past April, Waukesha County was struck by multiple rounds of severe storms that produced an EF2 tornado in the Village of Lisbon on April 14, and an EF0 tornado in the City of Muskego on April 17. In the months that followed, the County has continued to work with local, state, and federal partners to ensure all impacted residents
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), former U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-NC), and Iowa Farmers’ Union President Aaron Lehman joined a Defend America Action press call on how Donald Trump’s trade wars, his war in Iran, and his mass deportation agenda are bankrupting
LA CROSSE, WI – On June 29, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brook Rollins encouraging collaboration with all state departments of agriculture and animal health to ensure a robust response that prevents any further spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). The letter can be viewed here. A
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are sounding the alarm on the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate nearly all Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program grants and are calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to immediately reinstate the funding for
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 6, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is awarding the city of Lancaster with a $1.125 million grant to renovate its existing fire and rescue station. The building is the headquarters for the Lancaster
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge Maxine White today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving the people of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.Judge White retired from the Court of Appeals earlier this year after a distinguished career spanning more
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Parks Foundation will celebrate the completion of a full kitchen renovation at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) as part of the center’s Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1625 Northport Dr. The ribbon
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) endorsed two new candidates for the State Legislature Monday. The new candidate support is part of AFP-WI’s latest efforts to prevent a Democrat trifecta in November and elect candidates who will lower taxes, cut energy bills, and end Gov. Tony Evers’ unconstitutional 400-year property
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces some important endorsements. It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District and I look forward to continuing to serve our Neighborhoods. I authored or co-authored over 130 bills enacted into law that directly benefit the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the foundation of our country’s promise—the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—has never been more important. Whether you
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers also announced today his appointment of Jeremy Guza to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Ralph M. Ramirez’s retirement. Guza will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “As a veteran and a defense lawyer,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement. Schindhelm will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Michael Schindhelm has nearly two decades
MADISON, Wis. — As Americans and Wisconsinites celebrate 250 years of independence, we want to remind you what Mandela’s true thoughts about America are. Mandela Barnes believes the founding of America is “AWFUL”. Generations of Americans fought valiantly to preserve the freedoms that we enjoy 250 years later. Wisconsinites deserve a leader
MADISON, WI – This week, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) presented the 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce Award to selected recipients; this award is presented to legislators who showed strong, consistent support for policies introduced this session to support the regional economy. This session, MMAC prioritized bills which promoted
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Van Orden tweeted “YES!” in response to a tweet detailing the devastating impacts MAGA’s Big Ugly Bill will have on Americans who rely on Medicaid and SNAP funding. Van Orden was instrumental in the passage of the OBBB, which threatens healthcare for over 32,000 of
This July 4, millions of Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with family, food and fireworks. The journey to such a historic milestone offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the nation’s past, consider its future and honor the contributions of
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans casting the deciding votes to pass the Big Ugly Budget Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together says the bill’s disastrous impacts on Wisconsinites over the past twelve months raise serious questions about who Congressional Republicans like