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The undeniable tangible human costs of these abstract political strategies is about to become abundantly clear.

The incredible uprising against Trump’s first eight months in office constitutes what looks like the start of a political movement, like a juggernaut.

The demolition of the heretofore little known East Wing is one of those pop-up cultural thunderstorms, momentarily intense, quickly gone. Symbolizes Trump in the China shop, upsetting norms, defying tradition, setting the agenda without asking Nancy Pelosi for permission.

The unity of nations was always a misnomer, double-speak for the unified power of an elite. What we need is the unity of a nation, not in policy but in purpose.

Veterans’ issues are always top of mind for me, not because they make the headlines, but because I am a veteran myself and understand firsthand the sacrifices and challenges our servicemen and servicewomen face.

I’m running to represent Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, which stretches across our western counties into the edges of Dane County.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court convened in Richland Center on October 27 as part of its Justice on Wheels outreach and education program. The event drew a capacity crowd to the historic Richland County Courthouse, where students, teachers, and community members gathered to
With one week until Election Day, Democratic Lt. Governor nominees Dr. Dale Caldwell in New Jersey and Ghazala Hashmi in Virginia are working hard to earn every vote. As the 2025 races enter their final stretch, the DLGA is already
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore A new legislative package has been introduced in Madison to help retrofit older multi-unit/multi-family apartment buildings with sprinkler systems, and we applaud this as an

Those hardest hit would include senior couples, who could see hikes of more than $30,000 in some counties, according to numbers from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Funds Will Support Assessment Of Contamination MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has awarded brownfield assessment services to Douglas and Kenosha counties and the city of Evansville to assist with investigating potential contamination.
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC) the state’s only conservative, pro-family PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of Anthony LoCoco for the April 7, 2026 election for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. Sam Krebs, Director
The News: In a new letter to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), WILL identifies additional, serious concerns regarding the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of Wisconsin’s statewide voter registration list. WILL’s new findings now show that over 41,000 voter
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Mark Pocan, and Representative Gwen Moore held a press call highlighting that Wisconsinites could see their health care premiums skyrocket by up to 800% if ACA tax credits are not extended. These
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the confirmation of Rebecca Taibleson to be a United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit. “Congratulations to Rebecca Taibleson on her confirmation to serve on the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court
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The undeniable tangible human costs of these abstract political strategies is about to become abundantly clear.

The incredible uprising against Trump’s first eight months in office constitutes what looks like the start of a political movement, like a juggernaut.

The demolition of the heretofore little known East Wing is one of those pop-up cultural thunderstorms, momentarily intense, quickly gone. Symbolizes Trump in the China shop, upsetting norms, defying tradition, setting the agenda without asking Nancy Pelosi for permission.

The unity of nations was always a misnomer, double-speak for the unified power of an elite. What we need is the unity of a nation, not in policy but in purpose.

Veterans’ issues are always top of mind for me, not because they make the headlines, but because I am a veteran myself and understand firsthand the sacrifices and challenges our servicemen and servicewomen face.

I’m running to represent Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, which stretches across our western counties into the edges of Dane County.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court convened in Richland Center on October 27 as part of its Justice on Wheels outreach and education program. The event drew a capacity crowd to the historic Richland County Courthouse, where students, teachers, and community members gathered to observe oral arguments in two cases of statewide significance. It
With one week until Election Day, Democratic Lt. Governor nominees Dr. Dale Caldwell in New Jersey and Ghazala Hashmi in Virginia are working hard to earn every vote. As the 2025 races enter their final stretch, the DLGA is already investing in the future, committing $2 million each to Nevada
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore A new legislative package has been introduced in Madison to help retrofit older multi-unit/multi-family apartment buildings with sprinkler systems, and we applaud this as an excellent step forward to help prevent tragedies such as the

Those hardest hit would include senior couples, who could see hikes of more than $30,000 in some counties, according to numbers from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Funds Will Support Assessment Of Contamination MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has awarded brownfield assessment services to Douglas and Kenosha counties and the city of Evansville to assist with investigating potential contamination. The awards are through the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC) the state’s only conservative, pro-family PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of Anthony LoCoco for the April 7, 2026 election for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. Sam Krebs, Director of WFA PAC, comments, “Wisconsin needs principled, courageous judges now
The News: In a new letter to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), WILL identifies additional, serious concerns regarding the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of Wisconsin’s statewide voter registration list. WILL’s new findings now show that over 41,000 voter registration records cannot be reconciled with the data maintained by
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Mark Pocan, and Representative Gwen Moore held a press call highlighting that Wisconsinites could see their health care premiums skyrocket by up to 800% if ACA tax credits are not extended. These tax credits are at the center of the ongoing government
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the confirmation of Rebecca Taibleson to be a United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit. “Congratulations to Rebecca Taibleson on her confirmation to serve on the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I am confident that she will be a
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