WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, has introduced a discussion draft of legislation to provide the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) with exclusive authority to review or challenge certain mergers and

Nineteen WFU members joined nearly 250 Farmers Union advocates for meetings with lawmakers and federal officials WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Nineteen Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for National Farmers Union’s annual Legislative Fly-In, joining nearly 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country to

MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley’s attempts to rewrite his long record of hiking taxes on Milwaukee County families have been so feeble that even his hometown paper is calling him out. A new fact check by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked whether taxes have “generally increased” under his tenure as County Executive.  Their

The Wisconsin State Patrol on Wednesday, September 16, partnered with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Monona Police Department to promote safe driving on Dane County’s Beltline (US 12/18), one of the state’s busiest highways. The law enforcement agencies joined together to conduct an aerial enforcement on the Beltline, using

Event held at RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center highlighted Pellebon’s efforts to support survivors and amplify victims’ voices MADISON, Wis. – On Wednesday, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin recognized Dana Pellebon, a Madison crime victim advocate and executive director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers response to his letter calling for a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell 765-kV transmission lines through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, claiming he cannot do anything about the projects. Read Van Orden’s full statement below. “The

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and two joint resolutions challenging left-wing environmental regulations that have unnecessarily driven up costs. On the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran

LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today slammed Rebecca Cooke for once again refusing to debate him in front of Wisconsin voters. Van Orden has now accepted two separate invitations to debate Cooke, while Cooke has declined both opportunities.  The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce proposed a fair, substantive

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining recognized as a “Friend of Family Medicine” by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP), a statewide association committed to promoting high professional and ethical standards in the practice of family medicine. Representative Vining was recognized for her work done to support family medicine and broaden access

Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court MILWAUKEE — Judge Jack Dávila today launched his campaign for re-election to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1, for the April 6, 2027 election. Judge Dávila, first appointed to the bench in April

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – This week, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. Crowley’s plan focuses on four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their positions of power to profit on the taxpayer dime and ban insider trading.

MADISON, Wis. – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine on September 13 – 16, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in numerous business meetings and policy discussions. Romanski completed his term as the Midwestern

Study unveiled at The State of Kenosha County Housing event provides data-driven roadmap for addressing future housing needs [Kenosha, WI] – A comprehensive study examining the housing needs and opportunities across Kenosha County is now available following its unveiling at The State of Kenosha County Housing event on September 15.

USDA announces end to programs following WILL lawsuit The News: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has agreed to end the use of mandatory dairy checkoff funds for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, following a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf of three

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Senate Ag Committee passed an important milestone yesterday in seeing the completion of a farm bill by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee on a 12-11 party-line vote. Bringing the bill out of committee now triggers a conference committee between the version

Madison, Wis. – WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,”

Higher Diesel Costs Could Put More Pressure on Grocery Prices as Families Already Pay More for Food MADISON, WI — Diesel prices have climbed to $6.29 a gallon as the House voted this week to ⁠direct the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, adding new pressure on

MADISON, WI. — In 2025, federal Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill, which made sweeping federal cuts and policy changes to programs like Medicaid and Foodshare. Many of these changes will be implemented this coming fall. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This fall, the Wisconsin Department of

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As gas and diesel prices continue to hit new record highs in Wisconsin with no signs of slowing down, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany is staying silent on the issue. Wisconsin diesel prices are averaging $6.19 across the state and the price of gas is $4.34 on average. The growing pain at

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are now paying over $4,000 more for goods and services under current MAGA policies, plus more than $2,100 per household spent on tariffs alone, according to estimates from the federal Joint Economic Committee and a quarterly report tracking the cost of MAGA tariffs in all 50 states. A Better Wisconsin Together