Cooke campaign: Leading Derrick Van Orden in new poll

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives.  The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is

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Badger Institute: Launches 2026 Mandate for Madison

The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide

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Crowley campaign: Announces plan for first 30 days as governor

Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive 

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Fair Wisconsin PAC: Issues endorsements in Spring 2026 races

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+

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Rep. Roe: Receives YMCA Legislative Champion Award

Madison, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was honored to receive the YMCA’s Jason Childress Legislative Champion Award at the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs conference Wednesday. Roe was nominated by Angie Bolson, CEO of the YMCA of Northern Rock County.

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Dept. of Instruction: Wisconsin’s 2026 outstanding educators recognized by Herb Kohl Educational Foundation  

$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators    MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized for their exceptional leadership, dedication to students, and commitment to

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Affordable Wisconsin Agenda: In the news: “Wisconsin Democrats want to make frequent school referendums ‘a thing of the past’”

MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this seemingly endless wave of referendum votes. Read the full story below. 

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Cooke campaign: Leading Derrick Van Orden in new poll

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives.  The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is underwater at 43-50 (-7), including 39-52 (-13) with Independents. Rebecca

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Dunn County: Highlights critical need for social workers during National Social Work Month 

Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care.  “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said Paula Winter, county Human Services Director. “You are helping in the

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Badger Institute: Launches 2026 Mandate for Madison

The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide evidence-based guidance for leaders on both sides of the aisle

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s why, over the last seven years, my administration and I

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Moreno: Call on Trump admin to open investigation into heavy equipment manufacturers, protect American jobs

Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration to protect American manufacturing jobs by opening a Section 232

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Crowley campaign: Announces plan for first 30 days as governor

Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive  approach to deliver the immediate help Wisconsin families need right

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Fair Wisconsin PAC: Issues endorsements in Spring 2026 races

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+ community at every level of government, and these candidates are

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WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s twitter use wrapped

Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by

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Rep. Roe: Receives YMCA Legislative Champion Award

Madison, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was honored to receive the YMCA’s Jason Childress Legislative Champion Award at the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs conference Wednesday. Roe was nominated by Angie Bolson, CEO of the YMCA of Northern Rock County. Jason Childress was known statewide for his tireless advocacy for

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