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Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil just showed once again how out-of-touch they are with Wisconsin – this time by voting against a bipartisan aviation safety bill. Last night Van Orden and Steil cast decisive votes against the ROTOR Act, bipartisan legislation which “would have
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin PTA, several Wisconsin school districts, multiple teachers’ unions, individual parents, educators and students, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network, alleging that the Wisconsin Legislature has
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and visitors to rural and mid-sized communities as well
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after last night’s State of the Union address: “Last night, we watched President Trump reflect on our substantial wins over the last thirteen months and outline his vision for success
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its second TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Survivor.” This ad is part of the campaign’s previously-announced statewide TV and digital campaign and will begin airing today in
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance.
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com Rodriguez praised actions to ban phones in schools but says Wisconsin must go further to hold Big Tech and social media companies accountable MADISON, WI — Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working mom and Democratic candidate for
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: “This year marks the 250th anniversary of our great nation, and over the past year, President Trump’s leadership has delivered
MADISON, Wis. — Even after the State of the Union where Trump defended his new 15% global tariffs, Tom Tiffany has remained silent on the new policy. Tiffany continues to defend the tariffs, even after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress: “I was honored to attend President Trump’s sixth State of the Union address, where he laid out a clear vision
MADISON, Wis. — After Trump finished his incoherent and rambling State of the Union, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden desperately tried to catch the president before he left the chamber. Van Orden even tried to grab his arm, but Trump
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Donald Trump tried to sell the country on affordability during his State of the Union address, but the state of Americans’ health care is in shambles. For the past year, Trump and Congressional Republicans have carried
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “No amount of political spin or outright falsehoods woven into a long-winded, egocentric speech can change this truth: Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s rambling and delusional State of the Union Address, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites see the cost of everything skyrocketing, from their health care costs to grocery prices, they’re being forced
MADISON, Wis. – In his State of the Union address tonight, President Trump showcased the concrete results he’s delivered for hardworking American families and laid out a bold vision for Congress and our nation in 2026. “President Trump continues to
As Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil try to spin the state of their disastrous economy, here’s your reminder that Minnesota families are already paying nearly $1,600 more on average due to their cost-spiking agenda. Here’s how Van Orden and Steil have
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus was proud to introduce 2025 LRB-6044, an amendment to the Wisconsin State Constitution that would ensure all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited in Wisconsin without exception. The Wisconsin Constitution
As Donald Trump prepares for his State of the Union tonight, where he’ll lie about the impact of his toxic economic agenda in his first year in office, new farming data shows that Trump’s disastrous economic policies have negatively affected
Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil just showed once again how out-of-touch they are with Wisconsin – this time by voting against a bipartisan aviation safety bill. Last night Van Orden and Steil cast decisive votes against the ROTOR Act, bipartisan legislation which “would have required planes to carry a type of tracking technology that
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin PTA, several Wisconsin school districts, multiple teachers’ unions, individual parents, educators and students, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network, alleging that the Wisconsin Legislature has failed to ade… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and visitors to rural and mid-sized communities as well as big cities in the region. WisDOT supports multiple intercity
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Wood County Courthouse. Today, eight red silhouettes will be
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after last night’s State of the Union address: “Last night, we watched President Trump reflect on our substantial wins over the last thirteen months and outline his vision for success in the next three years,” said Congressman Wied. “From historic tax cuts
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its second TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Survivor.” This ad is part of the campaign’s previously-announced statewide TV and digital campaign and will begin airing today in the Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, and Green Bay markets.
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance. Applying to be part of the 2026 Marriage Hall of
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com Rodriguez praised actions to ban phones in schools but says Wisconsin must go further to hold Big Tech and social media companies accountable MADISON, WI — Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working mom and Democratic candidate for governor – today released her plan to protect Wisconsin kids
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: “This year marks the 250th anniversary of our great nation, and over the past year, President Trump’s leadership has delivered real results for American families, workers, and communities. He outlined
MADISON, Wis. — Even after the State of the Union where Trump defended his new 15% global tariffs, Tom Tiffany has remained silent on the new policy. Tiffany continues to defend the tariffs, even after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal. Tariffs have rocked the Wisconsin economy—from small businesses struggling with
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress: “I was honored to attend President Trump’s sixth State of the Union address, where he laid out a clear vision for America’s future and highlighted the wins his administration has
MADISON, Wis. — After Trump finished his incoherent and rambling State of the Union, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden desperately tried to catch the president before he left the chamber. Van Orden even tried to grab his arm, but Trump couldn’t even be bothered to turn his head. Watch Van
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Donald Trump tried to sell the country on affordability during his State of the Union address, but the state of Americans’ health care is in shambles. For the past year, Trump and Congressional Republicans have carried out an unprecedented assault on our health care, slashing over
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “No amount of political spin or outright falsehoods woven into a long-winded, egocentric speech can change this truth: Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda are dangerous and wildly unpopular, across
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s rambling and delusional State of the Union Address, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites see the cost of everything skyrocketing, from their health care costs to grocery prices, they’re being forced to choose between going hungry and paying the bills. Trump’s
MADISON, Wis. – In his State of the Union address tonight, President Trump showcased the concrete results he’s delivered for hardworking American families and laid out a bold vision for Congress and our nation in 2026. “President Trump continues to fight for Wisconsin workers and families, delivering the largest tax cuts
As Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil try to spin the state of their disastrous economy, here’s your reminder that Minnesota families are already paying nearly $1,600 more on average due to their cost-spiking agenda. Here’s how Van Orden and Steil have wrecked the economy for working families: Van Orden and Steil
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus was proud to introduce 2025 LRB-6044, an amendment to the Wisconsin State Constitution that would ensure all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited in Wisconsin without exception. The Wisconsin Constitution prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, but the constitution includes an
As Donald Trump prepares for his State of the Union tonight, where he’ll lie about the impact of his toxic economic agenda in his first year in office, new farming data shows that Trump’s disastrous economic policies have negatively affected his supporters the most. According to a new report from the American