EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Abduction of Nicolas Maduro:  “Donald Trump and I don’t agree on much, but one thing we used to agree on is ending American involvement in endless foreign wars. I applaud the excellent work of the CIA and

MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany is an unapologetic election denier who has spent years spreading Donald Trump’s false election conspiracy theories and will stop at nothing to force his radical agenda on Wisconsin. Tiffany voted to overturn President Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania and Arizona and said that he would have voted to overturn Wisconsin’s

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Darrin Madison introduced a repeal of WI Stat § 66.0104, a broad limitation on certain types of local government housing inspections – most glaringly, its restrictions make effective local inspections for lead hazards practically impossible. That restriction is exacerbating an ongoing health crisis in Milwaukee:

MADISON, WI – Shot: Earlier this year, on Spectrum News, Sen. Howard Marklein (SD-17) downplayed the serious damage tariffs would do to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. Chaser: New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes growing anxiety in Wisconsin’s farming community. Despite the President’s promise to distribute $12 billion in aid to farmers impacted b… Please

MADISON – Ten distinguished chamber professionals have been selected to serve on the 2026 Board of Advisors for the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE), an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). WCCE serves as the state’s leading professional association for full- and part-time executives and staff members of local

WAUSAU, WI – Today, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. Governor Armstrong is the 34th governor of North Dakota and is a member of the Republican Governors Association Executive Committee. “I have seen Tom Tiffany’s leadership firsthand during our time serving together in Congress,

Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Senate Committee on Education in opposition to SB 120, a bill that would threaten students’ ability to use affirming names and pronouns in schools.  In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written testimony to submit on behalf of Wisconsinites,

MADISON, Wis. — Five years after MAGA Republicans’ violent and criminal attack on our Capitol and democracy, some right-wing candidates in Wisconsin’s biggest elections of 2026 are still haunted by their involvement in the events of January 6 and the close company they keep with those at the center of the

WATCH: Ad highlights how Van Orden’s support for ending health care tax credits is driving up costs for families across Wisconsin’s 3rd District LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new seven-figure paid media campaign this week with TV and digital ads to hold Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable

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Popular Healthcare Reform Has Potential to Drive Down Costs Madison, WI – Momentum continues to build behind legislation to empower patients as the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs prepares to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, on the Price Transparency for Patients Bill.

Statement from former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett re Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin stepping down: “Peter Feigin has been a tremendous leader in our city and state. We worked together to redevelop the vacant Park East corridor, built the new Bucks area, and created a booming entertainment district

CRANDON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) visited the School District of Crandon to meet with school administrators, teachers, and students to discuss the recent reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program.  The visit followed the passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, which passed the U.S.

Forward Analytics today announced Kevin M. Dospoy’s appointment as director of the organization. Dospoy brings extensive experience in public policy research, data analysis, and local government finance. In his new role, Dospoy will lead Forward Analytics’ research and analytical efforts, continuing to provide data driven insights to inform policymakers, local

MADISON, WI – Starting the new year off right, State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein has endorsed Charly Ray and his campaign for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 25th district. Charly Ray is a North Woods resident, business owner, and community leader who is running for the Senate to lead on Wisconsin’s rural

MADISON ­– State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will host two constituent office hour sessions this January in Marshall and Deerfield. The details for the sessions are as follows: Monday, January 26 12:00pm to 1:00pm Marshall Community Library 605 Waterloo Rd, Marshall, WI 53559 Wednesday, January 28 4:00pm to 5:00pm

MADISON – The Government of Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the United States and there is an organized effort underway to attract some of that money to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Partnership (WJSIP) was formed late last year and is chaired by former Gov. Tommy Thompson. The group’s

Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, which plans to quickly implement the machine in its facilities. Within their Senior Design

Governor Walz’s shock resignation confirms his Administration is Complicit on Handling an Exploding Public Assistance Fraud Scandal that is Hurting Neurodivergent Minnesotans.  OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – Governor Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) announced on the morning of January 5, 2026, that he will end his bid for a third term as Governor of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding an announcement made by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today regarding his political future: “Tim has always been a good friend and a good neighbor to us across the river, and I’m incredibly grateful we’ve had the opportunity to serve as governors