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LA CROSSE, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters today launched a new television ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes raising energy costs on Wisconsin families and urging him to stop increasing our costs. The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Tax Day, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertisement campaign highlighting how Derrick Van Orden has delivered real tax relief that puts more money back in the pockets of working Americans. “After years of Democrats squeezing working Americans
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, April 14, 2026 — GenoPalate, a personalized nutrition company helping people turn their unique biological data into practical nutrition guidance, today announced that former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. Governor Thompson is one of the
Action Could Lead to Court Striking Down DPI’s Lowered Test Score Standards DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced on Tuesday that it filed a complaint to hold the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) accountable for its
Waukesha – State Representative Scott Allen announced today that he will be taking a sabbatical from elected office and will not seek reelection to the State Assembly this fall. Allen was elected in 2014 and has been re-elected every two
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) acknowledges the resignation of Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals following his public remarks targeting Muslims and immigrant communities. Stepping down from public office was the right decision. We also appreciate his apology to the Muslim
Today, Shae Sortwell announced his intention to run for another term in the WI State Assembly. “This session, I’ve worked on every issue from cutting income and property taxes, to eliminating your electricity bill sales tax, to fighting child traffickers,
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MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance have submitted an intervening filing in Wisconsin PTA, et al. v. Wisconsin State Assembly, et al., filed by plaintiffs challenging Wisconsin’s current school finance system. As legislative leaders named in
(Madison, WI) – The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) at the Universities of Wisconsin has been selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to receive the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for 2025 in the category “Legacy”. The OBE
Crivitz, WI — State Representative Jeff Mursau (R–Crivitz) today announced that he will seek re-election to represent Wisconsin’s 36th Assembly District, pledging to keep fighting for northern Wisconsin families, small businesses, and rural communities. “As a lifelong resident of this area,
Oak Creek Common Council unanimously approved new affordable housing subdivision OAK CREEK, WI – Today at Oak Creek City Hall, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and partners to announce that the Oak Creek City Council has unanimously approved
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As we enter the second full week of Medicaid Awareness Month, Protect Our Care is releasing new fact sheets that show how Trump and congressional Republicans’ war on health care is jeopardizing the lives of Americans of every stripe, especially
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which starts April 20, includes Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and concludes
Immersive Victorian lifestyle events, Beer Baron and Mother’s Day cruises, behind-the-scenes tours and more make for a historic 2026 season LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – Black Point Estate and Gardens opens for the 2026 season on May 2, welcoming visitors back
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is announcing a new DCI Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Granger. Granger assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the detection of electronics.
The recent decision by the Wisconsin Universities Board of Regents to terminate System President Jay Rothman represents a significant shift in leadership for the University of Wisconsin system. The action was taken without a public justification and without affording President
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of the aspiring centrist political party United Wisconsin, and a cross-partisan group of Wisconsin voters, Law Forward has filed a motion for summary judgment in Dane County Circuit Court, asking the court to declare Wisconsin’s
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters today launched a new television ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes raising energy costs on Wisconsin families and urging him to stop increasing our costs. The new spot, “Paying More,” highlights Van Orden’s votes to slash
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Tax Day, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertisement campaign highlighting how Derrick Van Orden has delivered real tax relief that puts more money back in the pockets of working Americans. “After years of Democrats squeezing working Americans dry, Derrick Van Orden stepped in and delivered real relief.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, April 14, 2026 — GenoPalate, a personalized nutrition company helping people turn their unique biological data into practical nutrition guidance, today announced that former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. Governor Thompson is one of the most recognized public servants in modern healthcare, wellness, and pub…
Action Could Lead to Court Striking Down DPI’s Lowered Test Score Standards DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced on Tuesday that it filed a complaint to hold the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) accountable for its secret meeting that led to DPI lowering test score standards.
Waukesha – State Representative Scott Allen announced today that he will be taking a sabbatical from elected office and will not seek reelection to the State Assembly this fall. Allen was elected in 2014 and has been re-elected every two years since as a Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) acknowledges the resignation of Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals following his public remarks targeting Muslims and immigrant communities. Stepping down from public office was the right decision. We also appreciate his apology to the Muslim community, which is an important step toward accountability. However, this
Today, Shae Sortwell announced his intention to run for another term in the WI State Assembly. “This session, I’ve worked on every issue from cutting income and property taxes, to eliminating your electricity bill sales tax, to fighting child traffickers, to supporting our local small businesses.” Sortwell has been tirelessly
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MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance have submitted an intervening filing in Wisconsin PTA, et al. v. Wisconsin State Assembly, et al., filed by plaintiffs challenging Wisconsin’s current school finance system. As legislative leaders named in the case, State Senators LaTonya Johnson (Milwaukee), Kelda Roys (Madison),
(Madison, WI) – The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) at the Universities of Wisconsin has been selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to receive the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for 2025 in the category “Legacy”. The OBE team received the award during a ceremony with Governor Tony
Crivitz, WI — State Representative Jeff Mursau (R–Crivitz) today announced that he will seek re-election to represent Wisconsin’s 36th Assembly District, pledging to keep fighting for northern Wisconsin families, small businesses, and rural communities. “As a lifelong resident of this area, I understand the challenges families and businesses here face,” Mursau
Oak Creek Common Council unanimously approved new affordable housing subdivision OAK CREEK, WI – Today at Oak Creek City Hall, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and partners to announce that the Oak Creek City Council has unanimously approved the first-ever affordable housing subdivision in a suburban community in
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As we enter the second full week of Medicaid Awareness Month, Protect Our Care is releasing new fact sheets that show how Trump and congressional Republicans’ war on health care is jeopardizing the lives of Americans of every stripe, especially women, moms, and people of color. Republicans gutted $1 trillion
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which starts April 20, includes Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and concludes with Arbor Day on Friday, April 25. With multiple tree-related
Immersive Victorian lifestyle events, Beer Baron and Mother’s Day cruises, behind-the-scenes tours and more make for a historic 2026 season LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – Black Point Estate and Gardens opens for the 2026 season on May 2, welcoming visitors back to one of Wisconsin’s most storied Gilded Age landmarks. This
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is announcing a new DCI Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Granger. Granger assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the detection of electronics. “Electronic storage detection canines are a great asset to the
The recent decision by the Wisconsin Universities Board of Regents to terminate System President Jay Rothman represents a significant shift in leadership for the University of Wisconsin system. The action was taken without a public justification and without affording President Rothman an opportunity to address the Board directly. Over the
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of the aspiring centrist political party United Wisconsin, and a cross-partisan group of Wisconsin voters, Law Forward has filed a motion for summary judgment in Dane County Circuit Court, asking the court to declare Wisconsin’s ban on fusion voting unconstitutional under the Wisconsin State Constitution.