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WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after the Winnebago County Democrat Party gave a child a bracelet at the Oshkosh Farmers Market that read, “Is he dead yet?” in reference to President
(Madison) – Door County Sheriff Department Professional Standards Captain, Carl Waterstreet is the 2025 First Responder of the Year for the First Assembly District. On Tuesday, Representative Joel Kitchens presented Waterstreet with the award during a ceremony in the Wisconsin
There has been one and only one thing that has been and is effective this year in standing up to and stopping the encroaching tyranny and ongoing attempted dismemberment of our state and national democratic norms and sensibilities. That thing
FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 14, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber is joining chambers across the country to celebrate NationalSupport Your Local Chamber Day on October 15, a day to recognize the vital role chambers play in supporting businesses, building communities,
Madison, Wis.—Today, State Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) presented Milwaukee Police Officer Eliel L. Contreras with the 2025 First Responder of the Year award during the Assembly floor session. Representative Prado has released the following statement: “Officer Eliel Contreras has demonstrated an
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Lara Fritts, CEcD, FM has been named the next President & CEO of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, effective December 1, 2025. The Chamber’s search committee unanimously selected Fritts to lead the organization, marking the end
Madison, WI – Tuesday afternoon, the Assembly voted unanimously to establish October 14th, 2025 as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. First Responders from each Assembly District across the State were in attendance at the State Capitol to receive recognition and
State Senate Passes “Gail’s Law” to Expand Access to Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings Madison, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 264, otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” which will expand access to breast cancer screenings for women with
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next 50 today announced endorsements of three proven leaders in battleground state legislatures who are skilled legislators, building Democratic power, and showing what’s possible when we invest in next-generation leadership: Georgia House Minority Whip Sam Park, Wisconsin
A new report is highlighting that after endorsing NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani, Radical Rebecca Cooke called for the United States to halt aid to Israel. In her comments, she failed to mentioned the terrorist organization Hamas. Following President Trump’s historic peace deal
Wisconsin has the talent, the supply chains — more than 350 in-state clean-energy companies — and the tradition of stewardship to lead the clean-energy economy. If we stay focused on trust, collaboration and measurable results, Wisconsin’s green momentum will outpace politics.
Van Orden is pushing H.R. 4748, the Agricultural Reform Act of 2025. The bill would change the H-2A program – which applies to temporary farm workers – by creating a year-long visa for migrant farm workers not already in the United States.
Last Friday, parents heard about the mass layoffs of OSEP, the Office of Special Education Programs. “To completely obliterate this program and provide no guidance or resources to the states who teach these vulnerable children is sickening,” said Melissa Custer,
If we’re going to not only survive but thrive, we will have to do it together.
Despite the progress made under the Community Reinvestment Act, several communities remain distressed due to widespread discrimination.
Over the past month, I have been working tirelessly to identify opportunities for change—so that conservative thought can be heard on campus and that civil dialogue about difficult issues is given a proper platform.
Reflections on my first 100 days at UW-Oshkosh, In these first 100 days, I’ve looked into the rearview mirror and seen the strength of a legacy that dates back to 1871 — a history of educational excellence, community uplift and civic leadership.
A man’s risk for breast cancer is higher if a close family member has had breast cancer.
Nearly all House and Senate Democrats are holding firm to bring Trump to the table to save certain subsidies as part of the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s signature law, which Trump has long tried to demolish.
I’m surprised to have to say this in 2025, but here we go. Dear fellow Americans: Referring to Black people — whether they are men, women, or children — as monkeys, apes, gorillas, chimpanzees, or anything related to that species is highly offensive and racist.
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after the Winnebago County Democrat Party gave a child a bracelet at the Oshkosh Farmers Market that read, “Is he dead yet?” in reference to President Trump. You can read more from Fox 11 on the incident
(Madison) – Door County Sheriff Department Professional Standards Captain, Carl Waterstreet is the 2025 First Responder of the Year for the First Assembly District. On Tuesday, Representative Joel Kitchens presented Waterstreet with the award during a ceremony in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Representative Kitchens says Waterstreet talked to him about
There has been one and only one thing that has been and is effective this year in standing up to and stopping the encroaching tyranny and ongoing attempted dismemberment of our state and national democratic norms and sensibilities. That thing is active resistance and participation in collective endeavors to defend
FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 14, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber is joining chambers across the country to celebrate NationalSupport Your Local Chamber Day on October 15, a day to recognize the vital role chambers play in supporting businesses, building communities, and driving regional prosperity. As the largest economic development organization
Madison, Wis.—Today, State Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) presented Milwaukee Police Officer Eliel L. Contreras with the 2025 First Responder of the Year award during the Assembly floor session. Representative Prado has released the following statement: “Officer Eliel Contreras has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety, integrity, and community engagemen… Please
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Lara Fritts, CEcD, FM has been named the next President & CEO of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, effective December 1, 2025. The Chamber’s search committee unanimously selected Fritts to lead the organization, marking the end of a six-month long nationwide search process. Fritts is
Madison, WI – Tuesday afternoon, the Assembly voted unanimously to establish October 14th, 2025 as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. First Responders from each Assembly District across the State were in attendance at the State Capitol to receive recognition and appreciation from the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Snodgrass is pleased
State Senate Passes “Gail’s Law” to Expand Access to Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings Madison, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 264, otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” which will expand access to breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) released
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next 50 today announced endorsements of three proven leaders in battleground state legislatures who are skilled legislators, building Democratic power, and showing what’s possible when we invest in next-generation leadership: Georgia House Minority Whip Sam Park, Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, and Pennsylvania State Representative and
A new report is highlighting that after endorsing NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani, Radical Rebecca Cooke called for the United States to halt aid to Israel. In her comments, she failed to mentioned the terrorist organization Hamas. Following President Trump’s historic peace deal in the Middle East, Cooke refused to thank President Trump. “Radical
Wisconsin has the talent, the supply chains — more than 350 in-state clean-energy companies — and the tradition of stewardship to lead the clean-energy economy. If we stay focused on trust, collaboration and measurable results, Wisconsin’s green momentum will outpace politics.
Van Orden is pushing H.R. 4748, the Agricultural Reform Act of 2025. The bill would change the H-2A program – which applies to temporary farm workers – by creating a year-long visa for migrant farm workers not already in the United States.
Last Friday, parents heard about the mass layoffs of OSEP, the Office of Special Education Programs. “To completely obliterate this program and provide no guidance or resources to the states who teach these vulnerable children is sickening,” said Melissa Custer, Learn in My Shoes Co-Founder from Grafton. Families who have
If we’re going to not only survive but thrive, we will have to do it together.
Despite the progress made under the Community Reinvestment Act, several communities remain distressed due to widespread discrimination.
Over the past month, I have been working tirelessly to identify opportunities for change—so that conservative thought can be heard on campus and that civil dialogue about difficult issues is given a proper platform.
Reflections on my first 100 days at UW-Oshkosh, In these first 100 days, I’ve looked into the rearview mirror and seen the strength of a legacy that dates back to 1871 — a history of educational excellence, community uplift and civic leadership.
A man’s risk for breast cancer is higher if a close family member has had breast cancer.
Nearly all House and Senate Democrats are holding firm to bring Trump to the table to save certain subsidies as part of the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s signature law, which Trump has long tried to demolish.
I’m surprised to have to say this in 2025, but here we go. Dear fellow Americans: Referring to Black people — whether they are men, women, or children — as monkeys, apes, gorillas, chimpanzees, or anything related to that species is highly offensive and racist.