MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it would be forced to stop providing abortion services due to the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill. At the same time, Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made it crystal clear that, if given the chance, he would go even further in restricting abortion access in

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday,Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout detailed the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes on Wisconsin farmers. In the interview, Rebout explains that farmers are unable to sell soybeans to their largest buyer, China, as a direct result of these tariffs. Despite the negative effects, GOP governor candidate Tom

MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which

Madison, WI – September 22, 2025 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is sounding the alarm after U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against Sen. Rand Paul’s “Six Penny Plan,” a commonsense proposal to balance the federal budget within five years by reducing just six cents of every dollar in projected

WAUSAU, WI – Wisconsin College Republicans and College Republicans of America have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor. “Tom stands proudly for the Pro-Trump and Pro-America values that are pivotal to leading Wisconsin forward into the midterms and beyond. I am proud to announce that the College Republicans are ready and eager

Rhinelander, WI – The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) today announced its strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, authored by Senators Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), and Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), along with Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Chanz Green (R-Grand View). The legislation would help establish

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 35 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship, and innovation. “Businesses

Eau Claire, WI — Today, Laura Benjamin announced the suspension of her campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, citing the significant resources required to run a competitive race, while celebrating the progress her campaign has made in shaping the political conversation across the district. “From the very beginning, this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October. There are five dates throughout October when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to double-check the hunting season dates and trapping season dates and confirm that they have acquired all necessary

At Public Health Madison & Dane County, we believe a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion, is essential for healthy communities. Access to that kind of care is now becoming more limited in Wisconsin. Starting on October 1, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it will pause abortion services

STANLEY, WI – Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign got a huge boost with Club for Growth PAC endorsing her candidacy. In a statement, Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh said “(Jessi) Ebben will fight every day for the people of Wisconsin, and she will work with President Trump to lower taxes and cut

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Madison, Wis – During the contested case hearing yesterday on the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, an engineer and pipeline integrity expert with nearly 40 years of experience – John Godfrey – offered testimony on the extensive analysis he completed examining the possibility of a product spill once the Line 5

While Democrats push for chaos, Derrick Van Orden is delivering commonsense solutions for Wisconsinites. Last week, Van Orden voted to keep the government open and working for Wisconsin families: protecting paychecks, safeguarding benefits, and keeping critical programs running. “While Derrick Van Orden fights for common sense and puts Wisconsinites first, Democrats are

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MADISON, Wis – Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they will pause scheduling abortion services starting October 1st, 2025. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This summer’s Big Bad Bill ended Medicaid coverage for reproductive services, including postpartum care and cancer screenings, for any clinic that also provides

Derrick Van Orden said he wants to defund the Mayo Clinic. Then he said it again. And again!  In his own words, Van Orden admitted that he is “saying we’re going to remove federal funding” from Mayo Clinic. REMINDER: Mayo Clinic Health System operates 28 locations across WI-03 and supports thousands of jobs in communities across the district. Count…

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, welcomes today’s announcement that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions beginning on October 1, 2025. Planned Parenthood’s action is in response to the new federal tax law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which imposes a one-year

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MADISON, WI – In honor of First Amendment Day, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with several of her Democratic colleagues announced co-authorship for two companion proposals that reaffirm the rights of Wisconsinites to free speech, civic engagement, and fair elections. “The First Amendment is more than words on paper—it’s