Call comes as Tomah VA nurse charged with intentionally withholding oxygen from patient who later died at the hospital Baldwin also calls on VA to launch independent investigation through Office of Inspector General WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that a Donald Trump-affiliated super PAC is dumping money into Bryan Steil’s re-election campaign—out-pacing their spending in races once thought to be far more competitive. This spending was announced following the addition of Steil’s Democratic opponent, Mitchell Berman, to the DCCC’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on November 3, 2026. Due to the ongoing success of this program in supporting innovation for dairy processors across the state, Gov. Evers and the

Suit: Outdated federal precedents wrongfully permit union officials to block workers from stopping union dues payments Milwaukee, WI (September 18, 2026) – Caryn Johnson, an employee of Olympic Companies, has filed a new class action lawsuit against both International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 7 and

Visit spotlights challenges facing area providers, parents DODGEVILLE, Wis. — On Thursday, September 17, Democratic candidate for Assembly District 51 Ben Gruber visited and toured In The Beginning Child Care & Learning Center in Dodgeville to learn about challenges facing area providers and parents. Wisconsin’s childcare system is grappling with

WEDC will provide up to $15.5 million in performance-based tax incentives to support Kikkoman’s $800 million total investment in Wisconsin, creating more than 80 high-paying jobs and bolstering economic opportunities in Southeastern Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Kikkoman Chairman and honorary CEO Yuzaburo Mogi, representatives from the

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $33 million contract to reconstruct US 51 between Exchange Street and Larson Beach Road in McFarland, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin September 21, 2026. R.G. Huston Company is the prime contractor for the project. The project

ALTOONA, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany unveiled his Taxpayer Accountability Plan in Eau Claire County, outlining a series of reforms to audit state government, identify waste and duplication, increase transparency, and give Wisconsin taxpayers a clearer picture of where their money is going. “Wisconsin taxpayers work hard for every dollar they earn.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, has introduced a discussion draft of legislation to provide the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) with exclusive authority to review or challenge certain mergers and

Nineteen WFU members joined nearly 250 Farmers Union advocates for meetings with lawmakers and federal officials WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Nineteen Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for National Farmers Union’s annual Legislative Fly-In, joining nearly 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country to

MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley’s attempts to rewrite his long record of hiking taxes on Milwaukee County families have been so feeble that even his hometown paper is calling him out. A new fact check by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked whether taxes have “generally increased” under his tenure as County Executive.  Their

The Wisconsin State Patrol on Wednesday, September 16, partnered with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Monona Police Department to promote safe driving on Dane County’s Beltline (US 12/18), one of the state’s busiest highways. The law enforcement agencies joined together to conduct an aerial enforcement on the Beltline, using

Event held at RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center highlighted Pellebon’s efforts to support survivors and amplify victims’ voices MADISON, Wis. – On Wednesday, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin recognized Dana Pellebon, a Madison crime victim advocate and executive director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers response to his letter calling for a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell 765-kV transmission lines through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, claiming he cannot do anything about the projects. Read Van Orden’s full statement below. “The

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and two joint resolutions challenging left-wing environmental regulations that have unnecessarily driven up costs. On the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran

LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today slammed Rebecca Cooke for once again refusing to debate him in front of Wisconsin voters. Van Orden has now accepted two separate invitations to debate Cooke, while Cooke has declined both opportunities.  The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce proposed a fair, substantive

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining recognized as a “Friend of Family Medicine” by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP), a statewide association committed to promoting high professional and ethical standards in the practice of family medicine. Representative Vining was recognized for her work done to support family medicine and broaden access

Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court MILWAUKEE — Judge Jack Dávila today launched his campaign for re-election to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1, for the April 6, 2027 election. Judge Dávila, first appointed to the bench in April

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – This week, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. Crowley’s plan focuses on four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their positions of power to profit on the taxpayer dime and ban insider trading.

MADISON, Wis. – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine on September 13 – 16, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in numerous business meetings and policy discussions. Romanski completed his term as the Midwestern