WASHINGTON, DC – Following his vote to avert a government shutdown, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement: “I came to Congress to work on behalf of the veterans, farmers, and families in Wisconsin’s Third District. That is why today, I voted to pay our troops, continue support for

Rather than working to avert a Republican-manufactured shutdown, Derrick Van Orden is siding with his party and voted for devastating cuts to law enforcement, education, Social Security and small businesses.  Van Orden voted to: Defund law enforcement by slashing funding for the FBI, DEA and other cuts that could lead to the elimination of

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and four of his Republican colleagues in supporting the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act, which would ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents and contractors are paid in the

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and twenty-nine of his Republican colleagues in signing a letter demanding a full account of actions by a senior Pentagon official who allegedly served as part of an Iranian influence operation. Chief of staff to the

Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen sent the “Help Not Harm Act” to the Chief Clerk’s office for first reading in the Assembly. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “Children who struggle with gender identity deserve help, not harm. The current process of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery are

If you have hunting experience, please consider becoming a volunteer instructor for either Hunter Education, Learn to Hunt or both! / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Are you a safe, ethical hunter with at least five years of hunting experience and a passion for passing this historic Wisconsin tradition on to

MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today filed two reply briefs in support of a motion and brief asking the Dane County Circuit Court to enter final judgment confirming what the court already recognized in its July ruling: that Wis. Stat. § 940.04 does not criminalize abortion. Briefing is now

MADISON, Wis. – Over 40 million borrowers are set to resume making payments in October following a three-and-a-half-year pandemic payment pause. In that time, most loans were transferred to new servicers. Congress passed a law in June barring further extensions of the payment pause. “The resumption of student loan payments

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters (DADDY) Act, a bill that would prohibit the immediate family members of the president, vice president, and cabinet officials from working for certain foreign companies while their family members are in office. The bill comes as recent

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Eau Claire is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the treatment of PFAS at the water treatment plant in the

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin Republicans in DC continue to waste time with impeachment proceedings already panned as a “clown show” and an “unmitigated disaster”, coverage continues to pile up back home laying out the dire consequences of the GOP’s extreme government shutdown. From forcing federal law enforcement officers, air

MADISON, WI- Following the tragic passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Representative Stubbs issued the following statement: It is with a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer and dedicated public servant in the United States Senate. Senator Feinstein was a fighter – as Mayor,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2024 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. Many talented wildlife artists from around the state have submitted over 30 pieces for judging, which took place on Aug. 26 at the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense (H.R. 4365), Homeland Security (H.R. 4367), and State and Foreign Operations (H.R. 4665). “House Republicans delivered big wins in passing these three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense, the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with Livestock Exporters Association (LEA) will host two workshops during World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers. The United States is recognized around the world for the ability to produce large volumes of high-quality

Why is there a noticeable absence of support from the Republican Assembly following the decisive action taken by the Republican Senate to remove Meagan Wolfe from her position as Election Administrator? Despite her termination, Ms. Wolfe remains in her position, raising concerns about her ongoing presence leading up to the

A new collaboration between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Division of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will bolster cybersecurity in the state. A memorandum of understanding signed on Sept. 15 by WEM Administrator Greg Engle and UW-Whitewater Chief Research Administration Officer Carl Fox allows the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She broke glass ceilings, showing women across the world that they too can achieve their dreams. She was

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring park managers and park rangers at some of Wisconsin’s premier natural properties across the state. These roles are a great entry point for people looking to start or advance their careers in the popular and rewarding field of outdoor recreation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced he introduced new legislation that would address a significant issue in the defense appropriations and contracting processes that has resulted in $125 billion in previously appropriated funds leaving the Department of Defense over the last decade instead of