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Program opens floodgates to fraud, waste, and abuse while shifting the burden to states and taxpayers. In 2025, the Trump administration slipped a dangerous federal tax credit voucher program into HB1 – the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” – arguing that
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the 19th highlights the differences between GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden and his Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke. The article points to Van Orden’s history of controversy and his lengthy online record, which includes sexist
MADISON, Wis. — At the same time Congressman Tom Tiffany publicly pledged he would never raise taxes on billionaires, two ultra-wealthy MAGA billionaires – Dick and Elizabeth Uihlien – funneled $12 million dollars to the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW),
WAUSAU, WI – Today, the Tom Tiffany campaign released a new ad highlighting David Crowley’s own words and his record on illegal immigration. Crowley has declared, “I’m not an ally. I’m an accomplice. I’m going to be with you no
Racine, WI — A new House Majority PAC poll shows ER nurse Mitchell Berman leading Republican Bryan Steil, 48-47. Berman is building momentum after a DCCC Analytics poll just last week showed the race even (48-48). Despite over $4.5 million
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received more than $152 million in fourth-quarter payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger. On Sept. 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger, 29, was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on
It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29. On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic
Crowley’s Latest Tax and Fee Increases Show Why He Opposes Ending the Governor’s Partial Veto Power to Raise Taxes and Fees MILWAUKEE, WI – David Crowley’s newly released 2027 Milwaukee County budget calls for a 2.6% increase in the county
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke sent a cease and desist letter to Congressman Derrick Van Orden over AI videos Van Orden has posted on social media. The videos depict Cooke saying things she has never said and
Program opens floodgates to fraud, waste, and abuse while shifting the burden to states and taxpayers. In 2025, the Trump administration slipped a dangerous federal tax credit voucher program into HB1 – the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” – arguing that both public and private schools alike could benefit from a
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the 19th highlights the differences between GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden and his Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke. The article points to Van Orden’s history of controversy and his lengthy online record, which includes sexist and racist remarks. Meanwhile, Cooke is out on the campaign
MADISON, Wis. — At the same time Congressman Tom Tiffany publicly pledged he would never raise taxes on billionaires, two ultra-wealthy MAGA billionaires – Dick and Elizabeth Uihlien – funneled $12 million dollars to the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW), which then passed the money on to Tiffany’s gubernatorial campaign.
WAUSAU, WI – Today, the Tom Tiffany campaign released a new ad highlighting David Crowley’s own words and his record on illegal immigration. Crowley has declared, “I’m not an ally. I’m an accomplice. I’m going to be with you no matter what.”Crowley has said he does not see “any scenario”
Racine, WI — A new House Majority PAC poll shows ER nurse Mitchell Berman leading Republican Bryan Steil, 48-47. Berman is building momentum after a DCCC Analytics poll just last week showed the race even (48-48). Despite over $4.5 million already spent by Steil and Republicans, Berman is now in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received more than $152 million in fourth-quarter payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads and connecting highways.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger. On Sept. 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger, 29, was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County/Eau Claire County
It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29. On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a
Crowley’s Latest Tax and Fee Increases Show Why He Opposes Ending the Governor’s Partial Veto Power to Raise Taxes and Fees MILWAUKEE, WI – David Crowley’s newly released 2027 Milwaukee County budget calls for a 2.6% increase in the county property tax levy while piling on higher fees for parking,
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke sent a cease and desist letter to Congressman Derrick Van Orden over AI videos Van Orden has posted on social media. The videos depict Cooke saying things she has never said and are purposefully made to deceive voters about Cooke’s stances. Van