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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, WI – Yesterday, State Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference in La Crosse, highlighting Senate Democrats’ commitment to addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis and cutting costs.Senator Pfaff was joined by La Crosse County Board Supervisors Grant Mathu and Kelly Liebold,
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner this spring, Nourish Farms, located in Sheboygan Falls, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service
The News: On behalf of Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV), the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency order blocking Wisconsin’s new law restricting who can circulate nomination papers. The law was recently signed by
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Built to Last Act to help local communities and private firms build stronger and more climate resilient infrastructure by equipping the organizations that issue building codes and other standards with the best
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to submit a request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of damage caused
MADISON, Wis. — Madison College trade apprenticeship students are getting a boost in their education and careers, thanks to $228,000 in Ascendium Tools of the Trade grants. The scholarship awards come during the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, April 26-May 2. A total of 114 students received
Menomonie, Wis. – When the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association needed a partner to help quantify the economic impact of environmental efforts its members were making across the state’s 72 counties, it found what it was looking for at
Warmer weather has reached northern Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw/Class II and Posted Road restrictions for northern Wisconsin in Zones 1-2 on Thursday, April 30 at 12:01 a.m. Spring Thaw/Class II and Posted Road restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (April 29, 2026) – Joe Liethen joins UW Credit Union as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective today. In this executive leadership role, Liethen will oversee all financial operations for the Wisconsin-based $6.5 billion financial institution.
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Marshfield Clinic is now accepting applications for two school-based youth mental health programs open to eligible schools across the Marshfield Clinic service area. b.e.s.t.® Universal Screening is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering
MAGA-endorsed Tom Tiffany is trying to rebrand as a mainstream Republican in his bid for governor, all while he continues to court the far-right fringe. Tiffany appeared on “TheQuartering,” a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly, an internet personality with a
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumerreleased a vision for future health care policy proposals to lower costs for working families, from simpler enrollment and faster care to fewer billing headaches and greater patient control. After Trump and
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Sheboygan County Innovation Council, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), successfully hosted its latest Innovation Speaker Series event at Road America, featuring Carbliss founders Adam and Amanda Kroener. The event saw
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
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference in La Crosse, highlighting Senate Democrats’ commitment to addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis and cutting costs.Senator Pfaff was joined by La Crosse County Board Supervisors Grant Mathu and Kelly Liebold, who emphasized that housing remains one of the top issues
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner this spring, Nourish Farms, located in Sheboygan Falls, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award is given to recognize community members or organizations who
The News: On behalf of Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV), the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency order blocking Wisconsin’s new law restricting who can circulate nomination papers. The law was recently signed by Governor Tony Evers. Based on earlier cases striking down nearly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Built to Last Act to help local communities and private firms build stronger and more climate resilient infrastructure by equipping the organizations that issue building codes and other standards with the best available information on weather-related risks, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to submit a request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of damage caused by recent extreme storms and flooding across the state. A
MADISON, Wis. — Madison College trade apprenticeship students are getting a boost in their education and careers, thanks to $228,000 in Ascendium Tools of the Trade grants. The scholarship awards come during the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, April 26-May 2. A total of 114 students received individual awards of up to $2,000 to support their training…
Menomonie, Wis. – When the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association needed a partner to help quantify the economic impact of environmental efforts its members were making across the state’s 72 counties, it found what it was looking for at University of Wisconsin-Stout. The resulting research conducted by UW-Stout undergraduates
Warmer weather has reached northern Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw/Class II and Posted Road restrictions for northern Wisconsin in Zones 1-2 on Thursday, April 30 at 12:01 a.m. Spring Thaw/Class II and Posted Road restrictions previously ended in Zones 3-5. Class II roads include about 1,400
MADISON, Wis. (April 29, 2026) – Joe Liethen joins UW Credit Union as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective today. In this executive leadership role, Liethen will oversee all financial operations for the Wisconsin-based $6.5 billion financial institution. Liethen joins UW Credit Union with an extensive financial services backgro… Please log
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Marshfield Clinic is now accepting applications for two school-based youth mental health programs open to eligible schools across the Marshfield Clinic service area. b.e.s.t.® Universal Screening is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of students while identifying those who may
MAGA-endorsed Tom Tiffany is trying to rebrand as a mainstream Republican in his bid for governor, all while he continues to court the far-right fringe. Tiffany appeared on “TheQuartering,” a podcast hosted by Jeremy Hambly, an internet personality with a documented history of antisemitic rhetoric and online harassment controversies. During the interview, Hambly
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumerreleased a vision for future health care policy proposals to lower costs for working families, from simpler enrollment and faster care to fewer billing headaches and greater patient control. After Trump and Republicans slashed more than$1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Sheboygan County Innovation Council, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), successfully hosted its latest Innovation Speaker Series event at Road America, featuring Carbliss founders Adam and Amanda Kroener. The event saw overwhelming interest, with more than 300 registrations and a strong