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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25-31) by highlighting statewide efforts to prevent lead exposure, increase childhood blood lead testing rates, and help families and communities identify and reduce exposure to
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Nate Silver’s FLIPR 2026 House Forecast ranked WI-01 the fourth most competitive House race in the United States. Wisconsin’s First Congressional District has not had a Democratic representative in over thirty years, and Wisconsin’s Republican gerrymandered maps, considered one of
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Alliance of Retired Americans announced their support for Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. With over 4.4 million members, the Alliance focuses on protecting and expanding retirement security, Social Security, Medicare,
KENOSHA, Wis. — Both major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor have expressed opposition to the Menominee Tribe’s proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha, leaving the project with no realistic path forward under the next administration. Republican Tom Tiffany has said he does not want to
Racine, WI — Today, the Mitchell Berman for Congress campaign released a new ad, “Betrayal,” featuring southeast Wisconsin voters who previously voted for Bryan Steil. In the ad, former Steil voters say they’re no longer supporting Bryan Steil after he went to
MILWAUKEE: This past Sunday, Spectrum News In Focus reviewed the proposed Constitutional Amendments, including the third Anti-Discrimination question, which would have wide-ranging effects on existing state programs and future policy priorities. In response to this discussion, Sen. Dora Drake joins the Chair of
MADISON, Wis. – Democrat David Crowley’s scandals just keep getting worse with only a week until Election Day. Late last week, a Daily Wire report revealed that Crowley agreed to drop out of the Democratic primary (which he later rejoined) in exchange for a $250,000 payment
MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will report $15.8 million raised during the most recent reporting period, the most ever raised in a single state reporting period by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and by the end of the
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany released the following statement ahead of David Crowley’s campaign event with Kamala Harris in Milwaukee. As a reminder, Kamala Harris: Crowley and Harris share a job-killing, radical-left agenda that keeps Wisconsin families from getting ahead.
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA, Mich., October 26, 2026 – Ferrenhall Compliance announces its launch, helping Republican campaign and committee leaders understand their cash, unpaid obligations, and reporting questions through connected political campaign accounting and Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance support. The
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals Derrick Van Orden’s close relationship with Scott Presler, an extreme MAGA activist who has been accused of voter fraud. Van Orden has frequently referred to Presler as his friend, and the duo recently
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Jim Croft discussed how important it is to have a good neighbor in the state senate with the Racine County Eye. I’ve always believed that being a good neighbor means showing up,
New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights how Congressman Tom Tiffany has been a consistent rubber stamp for Trump’s disastrous economic agenda that has sent the cost of gas, groceries, and health care soaring for Wisconsinites. According to a MJS review
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Journal Editorial Board endorsed David Crowley for Governor, citing David’s track record of delivering for working families leading the largest county in the state and plan to lower costs for families and spread opportunity across Wisconsin. The
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme record in Congress. Congressman Tiffany is a member of the Freedom Caucus whose members were dubbed “legislative terrorists” and backed extreme measures including overturning the 2020 election, a
Janesville, Wis. (October 26, 2026) – Janesville for Responsible Development (JVL4RD) registered Monday as a referendum committee with the Janesville city clerk’s office, before reaching the spending level that requires registration under state law. The group supports the GM/JATCO site referendum, which
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, is suing Dollar General Corporation, alleging that it is engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more
MADISON, Wis. – As we enter the final week of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, Democrat David Crowley remains relentlessly true to his brand: desperately campaigning with Kamala Harris and taking cash from far-left donors tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Today, Crowley is campaigning with failed
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Executive Managing Director Nyika Allen joined Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) to thank him for securing $4 million of FY26 Community Project funds to upgrade
WAUSAU, WI – The Tom Tiffany for Governor campaign released a new ad today highlighting how David Crowley’s tax-and-spend agenda will make life even more expensive for Wisconsin families. The ad contrasts the rising costs Wisconsinites are already facing with Crowley’s support
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25-31) by highlighting statewide efforts to prevent lead exposure, increase childhood blood lead testing rates, and help families and communities identify and reduce exposure to common sources of lead. “Children are most often exposed to
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Nate Silver’s FLIPR 2026 House Forecast ranked WI-01 the fourth most competitive House race in the United States. Wisconsin’s First Congressional District has not had a Democratic representative in over thirty years, and Wisconsin’s Republican gerrymandered maps, considered one of the most extreme gerrymanders in the United States, had made
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Alliance of Retired Americans announced their support for Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. With over 4.4 million members, the Alliance focuses on protecting and expanding retirement security, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. “Rebecca’s positions demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring
KENOSHA, Wis. — Both major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor have expressed opposition to the Menominee Tribe’s proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha, leaving the project with no realistic path forward under the next administration. Republican Tom Tiffany has said he does not want to expand gaming in Wisconsin. Democrat David Crowley has raised concerns
Racine, WI — Today, the Mitchell Berman for Congress campaign released a new ad, “Betrayal,” featuring southeast Wisconsin voters who previously voted for Bryan Steil. In the ad, former Steil voters say they’re no longer supporting Bryan Steil after he went to Washington and became part of the problem – voting to
MILWAUKEE: This past Sunday, Spectrum News In Focus reviewed the proposed Constitutional Amendments, including the third Anti-Discrimination question, which would have wide-ranging effects on existing state programs and future policy priorities. In response to this discussion, Sen. Dora Drake joins the Chair of the Black Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Nick
MADISON, Wis. – Democrat David Crowley’s scandals just keep getting worse with only a week until Election Day. Late last week, a Daily Wire report revealed that Crowley agreed to drop out of the Democratic primary (which he later rejoined) in exchange for a $250,000 payment to his political coffers and a guaranteed role for his
MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will report $15.8 million raised during the most recent reporting period, the most ever raised in a single state reporting period by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and by the end of the year will have reported the most ever raised to its
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany released the following statement ahead of David Crowley’s campaign event with Kamala Harris in Milwaukee. As a reminder, Kamala Harris: Crowley and Harris share a job-killing, radical-left agenda that keeps Wisconsin families from getting ahead. Crowley: From his support for Defund the Police, sanctuary policies, and higher taxes, it’s
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA, Mich., October 26, 2026 – Ferrenhall Compliance announces its launch, helping Republican campaign and committee leaders understand their cash, unpaid obligations, and reporting questions through connected political campaign accounting and Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance support. The practice adds bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting preparation around the client’s
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals Derrick Van Orden’s close relationship with Scott Presler, an extreme MAGA activist who has been accused of voter fraud. Van Orden has frequently referred to Presler as his friend, and the duo recently held an event together in Eau Claire. Presler has been
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Jim Croft discussed how important it is to have a good neighbor in the state senate with the Racine County Eye. I’ve always believed that being a good neighbor means showing up, lending a hand when someone needs it, and doing your
New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights how Congressman Tom Tiffany has been a consistent rubber stamp for Trump’s disastrous economic agenda that has sent the cost of gas, groceries, and health care soaring for Wisconsinites. According to a MJS review of Congressman Tiffany’s career in Washington, he has “voted with
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Journal Editorial Board endorsed David Crowley for Governor, citing David’s track record of delivering for working families leading the largest county in the state and plan to lower costs for families and spread opportunity across Wisconsin. The Editorial Board slammed Congressman Tiffany for his extremism, citing his
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme record in Congress. Congressman Tiffany is a member of the Freedom Caucus whose members were dubbed “legislative terrorists” and backed extreme measures including overturning the 2020 election, a national abortion ban, cost-raising tariffs and cuts to healthcare. Milwaukee
Janesville, Wis. (October 26, 2026) – Janesville for Responsible Development (JVL4RD) registered Monday as a referendum committee with the Janesville city clerk’s office, before reaching the spending level that requires registration under state law. The group supports the GM/JATCO site referendum, which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. If approved, it
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, is suing Dollar General Corporation, alleging that it is engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price
MADISON, Wis. – As we enter the final week of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, Democrat David Crowley remains relentlessly true to his brand: desperately campaigning with Kamala Harris and taking cash from far-left donors tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Today, Crowley is campaigning with failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris, who lost Wisconsin in 2024 and
(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Executive Managing Director Nyika Allen joined Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) to thank him for securing $4 million of FY26 Community Project funds to upgrade taxiways and complete other rehabilitation projects on Friday, October 23.
WAUSAU, WI – The Tom Tiffany for Governor campaign released a new ad today highlighting how David Crowley’s tax-and-spend agenda will make life even more expensive for Wisconsin families. The ad contrasts the rising costs Wisconsinites are already facing with Crowley’s support for higher property taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes. It also highlights his