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

How UW is navigating the rapidly changing landscape MADISON, WI (September 17, 2026) — College athletics is changing faster than ever. From increased benefits to athletes (including name, image, and likeness opportunities) and increased athlete mobility through the transfer portal, to evolving fan expectations and new opportunities for growth, universities across the

MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley’s commitment to putting those who break our laws before the families who call our state home is on full display as we get closer to Election Day. Townhall highlights how Crowley plans not only to refuse to work with federal authorities to track down dangerous criminal illegal

ATLANTA, Ga. – Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Chairman Jenny Beth Martin today released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Derrick Van Orden to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Since coming to Congress in 2023, Derrick Van Orden has fought as an America First warrior for

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MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s 12-11 vote Wednesday to advance the 2026 Farm Bill, following the committee’s failure to advance the legislation in August. “Dairy businesses depend on a strong Farm Bill that supports innovation, expands market

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting August 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment – There were 3,046,200 people employed in Wisconsin, up 9,300 over the month and up 36,900 over the year. Labor

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Sylvan Road Conservation Area – Drainage Ditch Restoration Project in Iowa County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened