MADISON, Wis. – On Saturday local leaders and community members gathered across Wisconsin on Saturday for “Protect Our Checks” press conferences in Eau Claire and Mt. Pleasant to mark the 90th anniversary of Social Security and call on Congress to protect benefits for Wisconsin families. The events were part of

End Citizens United (ECU), one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations, today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Cooke has pledged to not take corporate PAC money in the race, highlighting her commitment to taking on corporate special interests.  “As a small business owner and someone who was

A new report is highlighting that Congressman Derrick Van Orden and a few brave bystanders saved an 11 year old who was critically injured in a horrific car crash. The article explains that after Derrick Van Orden approached the vehicle involved in the crash and found an 11 year old boy with a compound

August 19, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) Mount Mary University is leading the way in higher education innovation with the launch of a groundbreaking reduced-credit bachelor’s degree program—the first of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. Beginning in spring 2026, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as three years

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and powerful with tax breaks and special favors,” Rebecca Cooke said. “My

MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by scammers. Property owners should stay alert about the possibility that

MILWAUKEE – This past week, emergency response personnel from the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), and municipal partners conducted damage assessments of residential homes affected by flooding across Milwaukee County. As of Monday, August 18, Milwaukee County OEM and over 300 volunteers from partner organizations

The News: In a new letter to the United States Department of Justice, WILL outlines potential concerns with the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of the statewide voter registration list and suggests follow-up questions to be posed to WEC. WILL’s letter provides important insight into Wisconsin’s unique election system and points

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led the Wisconsin Congressional delegation in writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting an expedited Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding. A PDA is the first step in establishing a Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc. requesting a new specialty license plate. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held annually for more than 50 years and serves as a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, following his petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in July, his administration has successfully secured designations for four counties and four census tracts as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), providing critical opportunities for local businesses to grow … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a multistate coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s conditions on Congressionally-authorized Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. The administration has declared that states will be blocked from accessing these funds – used to support victims and survivors of

MADISON, Wis. — From Monday, August 11th to Sunday, August 17th, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden tweeted a whopping 263 times. While his Democratic colleagues are spending their time away from Congress meeting with constituents, Van Orden has been firing off an average of over 37 tweets a day. Many of

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a multistate coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s conditions on Congressionally-authorized Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. The administration has declared that states will be blocked from accessing these funds – used to support victims and survivors of

All members of the Milwaukee Common Council sent a letter (attached) today to President Trump imploring him to “issue a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Milwaukee County and southeast Wisconsin, unlocking vital resources for recovery.” Copied on the letter are FEMA Director David Richardson, Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson,

A new report is highlighting that Rebecca Cooke who has “deep ties to dark money and George Soros-backed networks” is not only touting the endorsement of far-left radical Bernie Sanders while saying she is “very progressive where it counts” but she is bringing Socialist Bernie to Western Wisconsin. “Certified loser and Bernie-backed Democrat

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Congressman Derrick Van Orden hosted a roundtable in Eau Claire with local small business owners to discuss the commonsense results delivered in the One Big Beautiful Bill.  Derrick Van Orden helped pass the One Big Beautiful Bill which lowers taxes, creates jobs, bolsters benefits that hardworking Wisconsinites rely on, and makes Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report revealed that Justice Rebecca Bradley took over $50k from conservative groups to vacation across the country. Justice Bradley, has traveled to places such as Hawaii and Alaska on the dime of right-wing groups and legal centers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bice: Justice Bradley has taken $52K in judicial junkets to