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MADISON – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) today sent a letter to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents urging members to reject a proposed tuition increase and instead focus on reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency within the university
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. The
Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses are celebrating getting their union election date of June 11 from the National Labor Relations Board, which is the next major step in their advocacy for their patients and their profession. This will
With nomination papers now filed for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race, one thing is becoming clear: Brad Smith has built the strongest grassroots organization in the field. Smith was the first Democratic candidate to file nomination papers and, in just
Fond du Lac, WI – June 3, 2026 – Tiffany Brault will be on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, running as an Independent candidate for Assembly District 60. Her nomination signatures and campaign documents were approved
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that President Donald Trump retains strong influence with voters in Republican primary elections, as seen in recent primaries in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, where Trump-backed candidates defeated Republican
CONTACT: press@missyforgovernor.com Following The Failure Of The Budget Surplus Deal That Would Have Provided Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Wisconsin Schools, Missy Hughes Has Pledged As Governor To Opt Into The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit That Will Deliver Critical
7000 People Waiting Many people with disabilities want to work but need help getting a job; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is that help. The state budget signed in July 2025 did not invest enough money to cover the costs
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Tammy Baldwin recently met with Wisconsin farmers in Bryan Steil’s district to discuss the long-lasting harm the Congressman and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran along with tariff taxes have had on their farming business. Farmers are already feeling
VIROQUA, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today announced her commitment to allow Wisconsinites to utilize the newly enacted Federal Scholarship Tax Credit to freely contribute $1,700 a year to Scholarship Granting Organizations in Wisconsin. “We need to unlock every resource possible
MILWAUKEE — The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University received a Paragon Award from the Public Relations Society of America Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter for its “Value of a Marquette Education” campaign in the Integrated Communications by a government
LA CROSSE, WI—Dairyland Power Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Meeting was held today at the La Crosse Center. Mark Kingland, Chair of the Board and Director representing Heartland Power Cooperative, presided over the meeting. The theme of the meeting was Building the
MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved the Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) request for additional funding to end DVR’s waitlist for new participants with disabilities to receive individualized career services. The
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation focused on countering China alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03): the Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act and the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act. The TRAIN Act directs the
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of our month-long June campaign, Protect Our Care launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” — a new hub where readers can scroll and find an interactive state-by-state repository with over 400 testimonies
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Pedro Colón announced the endorsement of more than 100 current and former elected officials from across Wisconsin, including 65 judges who represent the state’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. “The breadth of
Derrick Van Orden rolled out the red carpet for RJK Jr. yesterday, reminding everyone that he has only made life more expensive and less healthy for West Central Wisconsin families. Van Orden is making health care harder to access and more expensive, voting to gut
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District, which includes most of Rock County and the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson Counties.
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will
MADISON – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) today sent a letter to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents urging members to reject a proposed tuition increase and instead focus on reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency within the university system. The proposal would raise resident undergraduate tuition by 2
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. The purpose of this safety initiative is accident reduction and prevention
Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses are celebrating getting their union election date of June 11 from the National Labor Relations Board, which is the next major step in their advocacy for their patients and their profession. This will be the largest private sector union election in recent Wisconsin
With nomination papers now filed for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race, one thing is becoming clear: Brad Smith has built the strongest grassroots organization in the field. Smith was the first Democratic candidate to file nomination papers and, in just 10 days, collected 1,917 approved nomination signatures, the highest total
Fond du Lac, WI – June 3, 2026 – Tiffany Brault will be on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, running as an Independent candidate for Assembly District 60. Her nomination signatures and campaign documents were approved by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “I want to thank all
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that President Donald Trump retains strong influence with voters in Republican primary elections, as seen in recent primaries in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, where Trump-backed candidates defeated Republican incumbents opposed by Trump. Among all Republicans, 71% said they
CONTACT: press@missyforgovernor.com Following The Failure Of The Budget Surplus Deal That Would Have Provided Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Wisconsin Schools, Missy Hughes Has Pledged As Governor To Opt Into The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit That Will Deliver Critical Resources Wisconsin’s Students VIROQUA, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today announced
7000 People Waiting Many people with disabilities want to work but need help getting a job; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is that help. The state budget signed in July 2025 did not invest enough money to cover the costs of the (DVR). Beginning in December 2025, DVR ran out
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Tammy Baldwin recently met with Wisconsin farmers in Bryan Steil’s district to discuss the long-lasting harm the Congressman and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran along with tariff taxes have had on their farming business. Farmers are already feeling the economic toll Republican of these policies, with one farmer
VIROQUA, WI – Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today announced her commitment to allow Wisconsinites to utilize the newly enacted Federal Scholarship Tax Credit to freely contribute $1,700 a year to Scholarship Granting Organizations in Wisconsin. “We need to unlock every resource possible for our children and teachers. When politicians failed to get
MILWAUKEE — The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University received a Paragon Award from the Public Relations Society of America Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter for its “Value of a Marquette Education” campaign in the Integrated Communications by a government or non-profit organization category at the organization’s annual Paragon Awards
LA CROSSE, WI—Dairyland Power Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Meeting was held today at the La Crosse Center. Mark Kingland, Chair of the Board and Director representing Heartland Power Cooperative, presided over the meeting. The theme of the meeting was Building the Bridge: Past to Present to Future, reflective of how Dairyland
MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved the Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) request for additional funding to end DVR’s waitlist for new participants with disabilities to receive individualized career services. The approval of DWD’s 13.10 request provides DVR with General Purpose
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation focused on countering China alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03): the Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act and the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act. The TRAIN Act directs the State Department to h… Please log in to access subscriber
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of our month-long June campaign, Protect Our Care launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” — a new hub where readers can scroll and find an interactive state-by-state repository with over 400 testimonies from Americans reeling from premium hikes, hospital closures, and coverage
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Pedro Colón announced the endorsement of more than 100 current and former elected officials from across Wisconsin, including 65 judges who represent the state’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. “The breadth of this support, from Congress to county boards and courtrooms to
Derrick Van Orden rolled out the red carpet for RJK Jr. yesterday, reminding everyone that he has only made life more expensive and less healthy for West Central Wisconsin families. Van Orden is making health care harder to access and more expensive, voting to gut Medicaid, jeopardizing rural health care, threatening to defund the Mayo Clinic, and crusading
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District, which includes most of Rock County and the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson Counties. Spreitzer turned in more than 1,000 signatures from district residents
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration remain a steadfast voice for Wisconsin’s farmers. Van Orden continues
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, from 5:30 to 6:30