The COLSAC III ferry across the Wisconsin River has opened for the 2026 season. Commonly known as the Merrimac ferry, the COLSAC III operates free of charge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to carry WIS 113 traffic between Okee in Columbia County and Merrimac in Sauk County.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “The mission of the Department of Homeland Security has never been more important. Securing our borders and protecting the American people remain the top priority. With

LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke is touting an endorsement from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a radical climate group that is hellbent on destroying American energy. NRDC has a long record of backing Biden-Harris’ extreme anti-energy policies that would crush Wisconsin’s economy. The group supports bans on fracking in multiple states

WATCH HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with Civic Media’s Daybreak with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson to talk about his plan to Freeze the Rates. Wisconsin families have seen the highest rate increases in the Midwest. Mandela Barnes laid out his plan to stand up for Wisconsinites by freezing utility rates, capping executive pay,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which could be possible from a timber harvest in Juneau County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Leader-Telegram points out that Tom Tiffany did not vote for funding to replace the Blatnik Bridge, despite releasing a recent statement seemingly taking a victory lap for the funding that neglects to mention this fact. The $1.05 billion released last week to replace the Blatnik Bridge

Today is the sixteenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, and hardworking Wisconsin families are paying for Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s failure to extend ACA tax credits. Premiums are higher and affordable options are shrinking, leaving many families in Wisconsin paying more each month or forgoing coverage entirely. A majority

MADISON- Today Senator Dora Drake was joined by Milwaukee Vision Zero advocates for a press conference on the legislature’s failure to keep Milwaukee streets safe from reckless driving incidents by failing to advance Senate Bill 375 despite public outcry from victims and Milwaukee residents.   The Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate have

A review of consumer bills shows large market price jumps in home natural gas costs. Energy assessments are an important first step to providing homeowners with relief through low-cost or free home insulation.  MILWAUKEE—If you felt your energy bills seemed higher, it turns out you were right. A review of natural gas

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, new KFF polling found that most Affordable Care Act customers blame Trump and Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden for their higher premium costs. The poll also found that Republican slashes to healthcare caused about 9% of Americans to forgo enrolling in the ACA this