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MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 224 tweets. From a desperate attempt at covering his tracks to dying on a hill on the definition of assless chaps, you can find all the highlights
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by a 6-3 majority. For decades, this critical provision has outlawed discrimination by protecting Black and other minority communities’ right to vote and
Contact: Eddie Cullen, 414-793-0347 MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of Milwaukee County Board standing committee assignments made by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell for the 2026 term, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve Milwaukee County residents in key committee roles. Supervisor Taylor will serve
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Peter Burgelis, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, will launch his “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour this Friday, making 21 stops across Racine, Kenosha, Oak Creek, Whitewater, Beloit, and Janesville to hear directly
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 (Louisiana vs Callais) against a Congressional Map in Louisiana with the majority claiming an unconstitutional gerrymander that relied too heavily on race. This decision weakens the Voting
Milwaukee Board of School Directors Appoints Leadership at Tuesday’s Annual Organizational Meeting MILWAUKEE — April 29, 2026 — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously re-elected Missy Zombor as president of the Board and elected James Ferguson vice president at its annual
Contact: Grace Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL senior chief, introduced H.R. 8532, the VA Home Loan Affordability Act. This comprehensive legislation takes direct aim at the
Contact: Jacob Fischer, 414-313-2190 or jfischer@wmc.org MADISON – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed a Dane County Circuit Court ruling, holding that unreasonable delays by government agencies in responding to public records requests may be challenged under Wisconsin’s Public Records
Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov Contracts part of department’s focus on Act 20 MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced new partnerships with public and private schools to expand early literacy support through the hiring of literacy coaches. As part of
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov $70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials are
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “Protecting the American people is my highest
GREEN BAY, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced its recommended Non-State Grant Program awards, selecting projects from a competitive pool of 257 statewide applications requesting more than $278 million. With $50 million available, only a limited number
MADISON, Wis. — Today Legislative Democratic leaders Greta Neubauer and Dianne Hesselbein, Legislative Black Caucus Chair Dora Drake, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act
LA CROSSE, WI. – In a desperate attempt to score political points, Rebecca Cooke is spreading a flat-out lie about veterans’ housing programs in a misleading attack on Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Cooke claims that Van Orden “allow[ed] the cancellation”
CONTACT: Eddie Cullen 414-793-0347 Centering diverse membership and lived experience to amplify voices across Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE – Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announced committee appointments for the Board of Supervisors designed to strengthen oversight, improve collaboration, and position Milwaukee County to meet the
Contact: press@pedrocolon.com MADISON – Justice-elect Chris Taylor, who was elected earlier this month with over 60% of the vote, today announced her endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón to join her on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Pedro Colón is exactly the
CONTACT: press@cookeforwisconsin.com More than 10,000 veterans have lost their homes so billionaires could get tax breaks EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke called out Derrick Van Orden, House Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman, for pushing to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing
Funding Supports Local Efforts to Expand Food Access and Advance Equity DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced $35,200 in funding awards to ten local organizations through the 2026 Tamara D. Grigsby Dane County Civil Rights Department
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $135 million in state funding has been awarded to local communities to assist in improving deteriorating county highways, town roads, and city and
Hayward, WI – April 29, 2026 – Registration for the 2027 Slumberland American Birkebeiner presented by Rex, North America’s premier cross-country ski marathon will open Friday, May 1 at 8AM-CT. At that time, skiers can sign up for the full American Birkeberiner 50k
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 224 tweets. From a desperate attempt at covering his tracks to dying on a hill on the definition of assless chaps, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by a 6-3 majority. For decades, this critical provision has outlawed discrimination by protecting Black and other minority communities’ right to vote and fair representation. Despite Black Americans making up a third of
Contact: Eddie Cullen, 414-793-0347 MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of Milwaukee County Board standing committee assignments made by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell for the 2026 term, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve Milwaukee County residents in key committee roles. Supervisor Taylor will serve as Chai… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Peter Burgelis, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, will launch his “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour this Friday, making 21 stops across Racine, Kenosha, Oak Creek, Whitewater, Beloit, and Janesville to hear directly from working families, small business owners, and workers about the
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 (Louisiana vs Callais) against a Congressional Map in Louisiana with the majority claiming an unconstitutional gerrymander that relied too heavily on race. This decision weakens the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 that provided protections against racially
Milwaukee Board of School Directors Appoints Leadership at Tuesday’s Annual Organizational Meeting MILWAUKEE — April 29, 2026 — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously re-elected Missy Zombor as president of the Board and elected James Ferguson vice president at its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 28. Zombor, the school district’s
Contact: Grace Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL senior chief, introduced H.R. 8532, the VA Home Loan Affordability Act. This comprehensive legislation takes direct aim at the bureaucratic hurdles slowing down the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Contact: Jacob Fischer, 414-313-2190 or jfischer@wmc.org MADISON – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed a Dane County Circuit Court ruling, holding that unreasonable delays by government agencies in responding to public records requests may be challenged under Wisconsin’s Public Records Law—a significant win for the rule of law and government
Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov Contracts part of department’s focus on Act 20 MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced new partnerships with public and private schools to expand early literacy support through the hiring of literacy coaches. As part of ongoing efforts under 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, the DPI will place
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov $70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials are now available for the second round of Agricultural… Please log in to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “Protecting the American people is my highest priority. Section 702 is a critical intelligence tool that helps
GREEN BAY, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced its recommended Non-State Grant Program awards, selecting projects from a competitive pool of 257 statewide applications requesting more than $278 million. With $50 million available, only a limited number of not-for-profit community development projects could be recommended. Final approval now rests
MADISON, Wis. — Today Legislative Democratic leaders Greta Neubauer and Dianne Hesselbein, Legislative Black Caucus Chair Dora Drake, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965: “Today, Donald Trump’s bought-and-paid-for Supreme Court hollowed out
LA CROSSE, WI. – In a desperate attempt to score political points, Rebecca Cooke is spreading a flat-out lie about veterans’ housing programs in a misleading attack on Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Cooke claims that Van Orden “allow[ed] the cancellation” of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program and caused
CONTACT: Eddie Cullen 414-793-0347 Centering diverse membership and lived experience to amplify voices across Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE – Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announced committee appointments for the Board of Supervisors designed to strengthen oversight, improve collaboration, and position Milwaukee County to meet the challenges ahead. Today’s announcement follows the April 2… Please log
Contact: press@pedrocolon.com MADISON – Justice-elect Chris Taylor, who was elected earlier this month with over 60% of the vote, today announced her endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón to join her on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Pedro Colón is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on its Supreme Court,” said
CONTACT: press@cookeforwisconsin.com More than 10,000 veterans have lost their homes so billionaires could get tax breaks EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke called out Derrick Van Orden, House Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman, for pushing to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) Program – the main tool the federal government
Funding Supports Local Efforts to Expand Food Access and Advance Equity DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced $35,200 in funding awards to ten local organizations through the 2026 Tamara D. Grigsby Dane County Civil Rights Department Partners in Community (PIC) Food Grant Program. The PIC Food
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $135 million in state funding has been awarded to local communities to assist in improving deteriorating county highways, town roads, and city and village streets. This round of funding will help complete 302
Hayward, WI – April 29, 2026 – Registration for the 2027 Slumberland American Birkebeiner presented by Rex, North America’s premier cross-country ski marathon will open Friday, May 1 at 8AM-CT. At that time, skiers can sign up for the full American Birkeberiner 50k skate or 53k classic, the Salomon Kortelopet 29k skate/classic and