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The PAC backing Michael Alfonso in the 7th CD is up with a new TV ad that calls him a “working class fighter.”
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The PAC backing Michael Alfonso in the 7th CD is up with a new TV ad that calls him a “working class fighter.”
On Tuesday, Tennesseans in the 7th Congressional District delivered another referendum on Donald Trump’s agenda that we’ve seen time and time again this year. Despite Republicans pouring more than $4 million to protect a Trump +22 district, Democratic candidate Aftyn

After the results of this fall’s elections in places like Virginia and New Jersey, national consultants have argued 2026 campaigns should be focused on just one thing — affordability. Minority Leader Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics in a new interview that will be Assembly Dems’ main focus during the spring floor period. And then they’ll take the same message to voters next fall.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #282, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high
KFF Poll also finds 7 in 10 Republican voters support extending the tax credits Voters will punish House Republicans like Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil if they fail to extend the ACA tax credits before they expire at the
Letters are a continuation of task force’s ‘Operation Robocall Roundup’ MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of attorneys general announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, which will include four of the largest voice providers in
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 308. The bipartisan legislation would have ensured that no state, local, or pass-through federal dollars were used to fund health care for illegal
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data shows small businesses are struggling under the weight of tariffs backed by Republicans in Congress including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses cut 120,000
Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection. Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the
“Senate Bill 424 was a common-sense step to increasing the number, and the breadth and the depth of new teachers in Wisconsin. Rather than address the teaching shortage, Governor Evers vetoed the bill, and continues to have no ideas on
“With his veto of Senate Bill 270, Governor Evers has said there is one entity above the law in Wisconsin – the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). “Senate Bill 270 returned the law to the exact same place it was in
MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on
“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.
MADISON, Wis., –Dec. 5, 2025– “Today, we thank Governor Evers for keeping Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law strong. Assembly Bill 211 was not a niche “cigar bar” bill. It was far more comprehensive and would have allowed the use of cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Main Street Action and Main Street Action PAC today announced the launch of a multi-state Congressional Accountability Campaign to inform voters about the harmful impacts of the recently passed “Big Ugly” law and the lawmakers who supported
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211 Veto Message for Assembly
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s openly admitting the GOP has no plan on the ACA or doing everything he can to criminalize abortion, Tom Tiffany is a health care nightmare for Wisconsinites. From his time in the state legislature to the

The PAC backing Michael Alfonso in the 7th CD is up with a new TV ad that calls him a “working class fighter.”
On Tuesday, Tennesseans in the 7th Congressional District delivered another referendum on Donald Trump’s agenda that we’ve seen time and time again this year. Despite Republicans pouring more than $4 million to protect a Trump +22 district, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn overperformed Tuesday’s special election by 13 points, delivering the

After the results of this fall’s elections in places like Virginia and New Jersey, national consultants have argued 2026 campaigns should be focused on just one thing — affordability. Minority Leader Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics in a new interview that will be Assembly Dems’ main focus during the spring floor period. And then they’ll take the same message to voters next fall.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #282, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high demand from severe winter weather for residential heating fuel, including
KFF Poll also finds 7 in 10 Republican voters support extending the tax credits Voters will punish House Republicans like Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil if they fail to extend the ACA tax credits before they expire at the end of the year, according to a new pollfrom KFF. The
Letters are a continuation of task force’s ‘Operation Robocall Roundup’ MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of attorneys general announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, which will include four of the largest voice providers in the country. As part of an ongoing investigation, the Anti-Robocall
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 308. The bipartisan legislation would have ensured that no state, local, or pass-through federal dollars were used to fund health care for illegal aliens. “By vetoing this bill, Governor Evers made it clear
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data shows small businesses are struggling under the weight of tariffs backed by Republicans in Congress including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November – the largest small business job cut
Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to Wisconsin students and families. After fumbling the ball by setting
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection. Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the nation condemned the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ decision, emphasizing
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the “education governor”, Governor Evers is clearly not serious about helping
“Senate Bill 424 was a common-sense step to increasing the number, and the breadth and the depth of new teachers in Wisconsin. Rather than address the teaching shortage, Governor Evers vetoed the bill, and continues to have no ideas on how to solve the shortage. “This bill was entirely permissive.
“With his veto of Senate Bill 270, Governor Evers has said there is one entity above the law in Wisconsin – the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). “Senate Bill 270 returned the law to the exact same place it was in February of this year. That month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on each of the vetoed bills: AB 165 – Prohibiting Guaranteed
“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal immigrants. They realized it was an expensive mistake and suspended

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.
MADISON, Wis., –Dec. 5, 2025– “Today, we thank Governor Evers for keeping Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law strong. Assembly Bill 211 was not a niche “cigar bar” bill. It was far more comprehensive and would have allowed the use of cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, and brown cigarettes in taverns again. This bill would have moved Wisconsin in
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Main Street Action and Main Street Action PAC today announced the launch of a multi-state Congressional Accountability Campaign to inform voters about the harmful impacts of the recently passed “Big Ugly” law and the lawmakers who supported it. In the lead-up to the Affordable Care Act rate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 308 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 366 Veto Message
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s openly admitting the GOP has no plan on the ACA or doing everything he can to criminalize abortion, Tom Tiffany is a health care nightmare for Wisconsinites. From his time in the state legislature to the halls of Congress, Tiffany has proven to be an extremist,