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Today, Peter Barca is announcing endorsements from over two dozen federal, state, and local leaders in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. “I’m grateful to have the support of so many public servants across Wisconsin and I look
Milwaukee, WI – Today, on April 22nd at 5pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee will rally and march for our annual Earth Day event. As one of the greatest contributors of pollution around the globe, the U.S. war machine is responsible
[Grantsburg, Wis.] – April 18, 2024, Duke Tucker, a Republican from Grantsburg, WI held a campaign kick-off rally at Hummer’s Event Center for his run to represent the newly redrawn 75t h Assembly District, which includes all of Polk and
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after voting no on sending unaccountable aid to Ukraine and yes on sending aid to Israel. “For years now, I have been a proponent of fixing our broken immigration
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement after the passage of the House National Security Supplemental. “I am proud that the House took bipartisan action to support our allies in the face of authoritarian aggression from China, Russia,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), released the following statement after voting on a series of national and global security bills. Congressman Van Orden voted in favor of H.R. 8034 – Israel Security Supplemental, H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance separate pieces of legislation to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Israel,
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following the entirety of his legislation the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632) passing the House of Representatives. The bill will disrupt the ability
MADISON, Wis. — A must-read, breaking news report from the New York Times details how Sunwest Bank, the bank that Eric Hovde owns and serves as CEO and Chairman of, is currently being sued for elder abuse and wrongful death over a nursing home
MADISON, Wis. — Most of us in Wisconsin can agree that bringing more revenue into the state, combatting disproportionate rates of incarceration, and providing relief for the sick are things that our elected officials should be fighting for. But, Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. “As a Wisconsin legislator, Peter Barca stood steadfastly on the side of our state’s working families.
Kenosha, WI – April 20, 2024 – Today former KUSD School Board Member and local community organizer Kyle Flood announced his candidacy to serve as the next representative for the 65th Wisconsin State Assembly District. He thanks Representative Ohnstad for
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) forcefully condemned the Democratic governance that is weakening America and emboldening our enemies. The senator confronted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the realities of the Biden administration’s open
It can feel like political battle lines run so deep in Wisconsin they are impossible to cross — still, environmental victories are happening.
Replacing 12 miles of pipeline with 41 miles of pipeline is three and a half times riskier. The new, longer route will cross no less than 186 streams and water bodies. It will displace wetlands. From an environmental perspective, it’s obvious that the pipeline should remain right where it is.
Experiencing the benefits of free market reforms
Wisconsin Democratic Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan voted yes. But retiring Wisconsin GOP Representative Mike Gallagher was the only Wisconsin Republican to vote yes, leaving the House on a high note. His fellow Wisconsin Republicans shamefully abandoned supporting Ukraine.
While watching and listening to the bombast in the House Saturday on funding for Ukraine I compared what was playing out in DC to how Gov. Tony Evers conducts himself in Wisconsin.
As one era of UW-La Crosse leadership ends and a new one begins, we thank two people who have been at the forefront of the university’s rise to prominence.
Four more changes needed for online schools
Today, Peter Barca is announcing endorsements from over two dozen federal, state, and local leaders in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. “I’m grateful to have the support of so many public servants across Wisconsin and I look forward to working with them to help create family-supporting jobs
Milwaukee, WI – Today, on April 22nd at 5pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee will rally and march for our annual Earth Day event. As one of the greatest contributors of pollution around the globe, the U.S. war machine is responsible for irreparable damage to the environment. We are holding local
[Grantsburg, Wis.] – April 18, 2024, Duke Tucker, a Republican from Grantsburg, WI held a campaign kick-off rally at Hummer’s Event Center for his run to represent the newly redrawn 75t h Assembly District, which includes all of Polk and most of Burnett County. Well over one hundred people gathered
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after voting no on sending unaccountable aid to Ukraine and yes on sending aid to Israel. “For years now, I have been a proponent of fixing our broken immigration system and securing our porous southern border,” said Grothman. “I am disappointed
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement after the passage of the House National Security Supplemental. “I am proud that the House took bipartisan action to support our allies in the face of authoritarian aggression from China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas. This package provides critical support to Taiwan,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), released the following statement after voting on a series of national and global security bills. Congressman Van Orden voted in favor of H.R. 8034 – Israel Security Supplemental, H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental, the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, and the End the Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance separate pieces of legislation to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as humanitarian relief for the crises
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following the entirety of his legislation the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632) passing the House of Representatives. The bill will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence by requiring the
MADISON, Wis. — A must-read, breaking news report from the New York Times details how Sunwest Bank, the bank that Eric Hovde owns and serves as CEO and Chairman of, is currently being sued for elder abuse and wrongful death over a nursing home in Claremont, California. The bombshell report from the New York Times comes
MADISON, Wis. — Most of us in Wisconsin can agree that bringing more revenue into the state, combatting disproportionate rates of incarceration, and providing relief for the sick are things that our elected officials should be fighting for. But, Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature has yet to unite behind the legislation that could
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. “As a Wisconsin legislator, Peter Barca stood steadfastly on the side of our state’s working families. During Wisconsin’s Act 10 protests, Representative Barca was a leader
Kenosha, WI – April 20, 2024 – Today former KUSD School Board Member and local community organizer Kyle Flood announced his candidacy to serve as the next representative for the 65th Wisconsin State Assembly District. He thanks Representative Ohnstad for his phenomenal representation over the past 12 years and wishes
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) forcefully condemned the Democratic governance that is weakening America and emboldening our enemies. The senator confronted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the realities of the Biden administration’s open border catastrophe. Watch a highlight reel of Sen. Johnson’s hits here….
It can feel like political battle lines run so deep in Wisconsin they are impossible to cross — still, environmental victories are happening.
Replacing 12 miles of pipeline with 41 miles of pipeline is three and a half times riskier. The new, longer route will cross no less than 186 streams and water bodies. It will displace wetlands. From an environmental perspective, it’s obvious that the pipeline should remain right where it is.
Experiencing the benefits of free market reforms
Wisconsin Democratic Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan voted yes. But retiring Wisconsin GOP Representative Mike Gallagher was the only Wisconsin Republican to vote yes, leaving the House on a high note. His fellow Wisconsin Republicans shamefully abandoned supporting Ukraine.
While watching and listening to the bombast in the House Saturday on funding for Ukraine I compared what was playing out in DC to how Gov. Tony Evers conducts himself in Wisconsin.
As one era of UW-La Crosse leadership ends and a new one begins, we thank two people who have been at the forefront of the university’s rise to prominence.
Four more changes needed for online schools