“Angry” Derrick Van Orden has spent this week complaining that he isn’t “getting the credit [he] deserve[s]” for his record in Washington.  Once again, DVO is completely out-of-touch with reality. Before he takes the stage this evening to lie more, here’s your reminder of everything that Wisconsinites will credit DVO

MADISON, Wis. — September 9, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. FDA, an important case challenging the federal government’s removal of safeguards surrounding the abortion drug mifepristone.  At the center of this case is Rosalie Markezich, a young Louisiana

RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will not host its planned live debate between the candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District on September 29. Democratic nominee Fred Clark agreed to participate in the debate. Republican nominee Michael Alfonso has not agreed to participate. Because the debate was designed to feature both

WAUSAU, WI – Yesterday, Tom Tiffany took aim at David Crowley for giving prison inmates free tablets, which have been used to intimidate witnesses and access child pornography.  This tablet scandal is only one part of Crowley’s soft-on-crime record and promise to turn Wisconsin into a sanctuary for illegal aliens. If he

From Great Lakes Competitiveness to Port Growth (Green Bay, Wis.) – Speakers at this year’s Port Symposium shared perspectives on the issues and opportunities impacting Port Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin and the Great Lakes maritime system. Topics ranged from the region’s connection to the global economy and Great Lakes competitiveness

BROOKFIELD, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA), in partnership with the Muslim Women’s Coalition (MWC) and ISM Brookfield, will host “Open Doors: Meet Your Muslim Neighbors,” a free community open house, on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at ISM Brookfield, 16670 Pheasant Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005.

Community organizations unite to demand stronger protections for people who call 911 during an overdose emergency APPLETON, WI — September 7, 2026 — What if calling 911 to save someone’s life could put your own freedom at risk? That is the question at the center of a community gathering on

MADISON – Six of Wisconsin’s federal lawmakers have been recognized with the ‘Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’ Award. Presented every two years, the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award recognizes legislators who demonstrate the strongest support for Wisconsin agriculture through their voting records and their support for legislation identified by Wisconsin Farm

MADISON, Wis. — In response to MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany refusing numerous debate invitations and hiding his extreme record from voters, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement:  “Congressman Tiffany is too chicken to get in front of voters and talk about his record because then he’d have

Department of Financial Institutions and Remote Notary Council approve Notaron technology for use by Wisconsin notaries performing remote online notarial acts MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Sept. 9, 2026 — Notaron, an online notary platform, has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), with the advice and consent of the Wisconsin

[Madison, WI] – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin received $9.2 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. The grant funds will support 17 AmeriCorps programs across the state, Volunteer Generation Fund grants for supporting local volunteer projects, and the operations of the Wisconsin

NORTHERN WI — After weeks of silence, Michael Alfonso’s campaign consultants have finally agreed to allow their candidate a televised debate with a Minnesota TV station. The debate is scheduled to take place just weeks before the general election when thousands of Northwoods residents will have already voted. That’s a

In response to a proposed federal rule that would redirect Child Care and Development Fund dollars away from working families, WECA calls for expanded investment, not a redistribution of an already-strained subsidy. Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is responding to a recent report that federal officials are drafting

MADISON, WI – With the growing scandal around Democrat David Crowley’s support for giving tablets to inmates that a triple murderer used to threaten witnesses, no one’s mistaking him for someone who cares about protecting law-abiding citizens. But we’re now learning more about just how much he’s willing to sabotage our

Milwaukee – On September 16, WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR will release season three of its podcast, Swing State of the Union. Hosted by WUWM’s Lake Effect producers Joy Powers and Sam Woods, the new season explores a timely question ahead of Wisconsin’s November elections: Who has the power to shape

Former small business owner offers a sharp contrast to Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s record of tax cuts for the wealthy, health care cuts, and tariffs that squeeze Main Street LA CROSSE, Wis. — Main Street Action PAC today announced its endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, citing

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the allocation of $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) for eight initiatives aimed at reducing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD), expanding treatment and prevention services, and saving lives. “The opioid crisis has devastated families, strained our systems, and disproportionately

Madison, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Democrat State Assembly member Robyn Vining has a no good, terrible business record. While touting that she built her professional photography business “from scratch” 15 years ago, and her photography website is currently operating and advertising sessions, Vining is anything but

Mosquitoes remain active in the state as long as temperatures stay warm The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites to take action to prevent mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a horse in Portage County tested positive for Eastern

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