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MADISON, Wis. – In the latest sign of growing momentum for Tom Tiffany’s campaign, the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed him to become Wisconsin’s next Governor. WKOW reports: “He will hold local leaders accountable when their policies stand in the
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) launched a six-figure campaign encouraging Wisconsin voters to vote YES on the Equality Amendment (Question 3) and the Partial-Veto Amendment (Question 1) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The campaign will help
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced the Fair Deal for Wisconsin Renters to protect renters from greedy and unfair landlords and college students from unreasonable leasing situations. Crowley’s plan also includes a Student Renters Bill of Rights to prevent landlords in
BELOIT, WI — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of Rep. Bryan Steil for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District at a free enterprise event at Fairbanks Morse Defense Headquarters in Beloit. Rep. Steil was also recognized by the Chamber
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany is running for governor with an avowed abortion extremist, David Varnam, as his nominee for Lieutenant Governor. In Washington, Congressman Tiffany advanced a national abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski were joined by Senator Tammy Baldwin and Dr. Allison Linton, a board-certified OBGYN, at Turner Hall. They discussed how a Crowley-Godlewski administration will protect reproductive
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, LCV Victory Fund’s state affiliates announced the 2026 Dirty Dozen in the States, which included Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. Modeled after LCV Victory Fund’s federal Dirty Dozen, the Dirty Dozen in the States highlights
Madison, Wisconsin (October 6, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is seeking funding to support access to justice by making courthouses safer for the people who use and work in them, adding judges where workloads are greatest, investing in judicial
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2026Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929 molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Calvin Callahan with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Callahan was honored for his support of initiatives to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kathryn Schmidt to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Todd Ziegler’s appointment to the Court of Appeals – District
Funding Will Modernize Educational Infrastructure, Reaching More Than 14,000 Rural Students and 1,900 Educators Across 12 Counties (Stevens Point, Wis., October 7, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today a $749,400
Madison, October 6, 2026 — It’s another record-breaking year for construction apprenticeship enrollment. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) celebrates the almost 2,800 apprentices enrolled in ABC-WI apprenticeship program. Of those, more than 700 apprentices are beginning their first
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany was caught trying to sell Wisconsin to the highest bidder, David Crowley announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Pledge,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for giving tax cuts to his billionaire
MADISON, Wis. – In the latest sign of growing momentum for Tom Tiffany’s campaign, the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed him to become Wisconsin’s next Governor. WKOW reports: “He will hold local leaders accountable when their policies stand in the way of public safety,” the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) launched a six-figure campaign encouraging Wisconsin voters to vote YES on the Equality Amendment (Question 3) and the Partial-Veto Amendment (Question 1) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The campaign will help voters understand how these amendments would protect taxpayers, hold government
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced the Fair Deal for Wisconsin Renters to protect renters from greedy and unfair landlords and college students from unreasonable leasing situations. Crowley’s plan also includes a Student Renters Bill of Rights to prevent landlords in Wisconsin’s college towns from pressuring students to sign year-long leases
BELOIT, WI — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of Rep. Bryan Steil for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District at a free enterprise event at Fairbanks Morse Defense Headquarters in Beloit. Rep. Steil was also recognized by the Chamber with the Advocate for American Business Award for being a
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany is running for governor with an avowed abortion extremist, David Varnam, as his nominee for Lieutenant Governor. In Washington, Congressman Tiffany advanced a national abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest or life of the mother. David Varnam has been championed
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski were joined by Senator Tammy Baldwin and Dr. Allison Linton, a board-certified OBGYN, at Turner Hall. They discussed how a Crowley-Godlewski administration will protect reproductive rights and expand access to life-saving medical care, and how
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, LCV Victory Fund’s state affiliates announced the 2026 Dirty Dozen in the States, which included Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. Modeled after LCV Victory Fund’s federal Dirty Dozen, the Dirty Dozen in the States highlights 12 of the worst candidates in the nation at the
Madison, Wisconsin (October 6, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is seeking funding to support access to justice by making courthouses safer for the people who use and work in them, adding judges where workloads are greatest, investing in judicial and staff workforce, and maintaining the technology courts rely on.
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2026Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929 molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County. Birds on the premises were depopulated
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Calvin Callahan with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Callahan was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session. The
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kathryn Schmidt to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Todd Ziegler’s appointment to the Court of Appeals – District IV. Schmidt will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
Funding Will Modernize Educational Infrastructure, Reaching More Than 14,000 Rural Students and 1,900 Educators Across 12 Counties (Stevens Point, Wis., October 7, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today a $749,400 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant awarded to Cooperative Educational Service
Madison, October 6, 2026 — It’s another record-breaking year for construction apprenticeship enrollment. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) celebrates the almost 2,800 apprentices enrolled in ABC-WI apprenticeship program. Of those, more than 700 apprentices are beginning their first year. This number is an increase from the year before and
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany was caught trying to sell Wisconsin to the highest bidder, David Crowley announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Pledge,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for giving tax cuts to his billionaire donors and supporting Donald Trump’s cost raising unaffordable agenda 100%. “MAGA