Opportunity Wisconsin: New ads highlight Reps. Steil and Van Orden working against families and seniors, while pushing for handouts to big corporations

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin kicks off 2024 with continued seven-figure paid media campaign asking Wisconsin Congressmen to fight for their constituents and oppose harmful policies MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, a grassroots coalition advocating for policies that support working families and

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WisDems: Blast Trump’s calls for economy to crash

MADISON, Wis. — In an interview on Fox News last night, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash — which would devastate millions of working Wisconsinites. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “For years, Donald Trump has

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WILL: Wins election integrity lawsuit 

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) won a lawsuit against the City Clerk of Racine and Wisconsin Elections Commission, securing election integrity in the process.   The Racine County Circuit Court ruled in our favor, declaring that the City’s

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobilers: Sled safe this season

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin receives measurable snowfall and many trails are anticipated to open for the first time this season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits, stay sober and ride only on designated trails. In the early months of 2023, there were

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Agard Campaign: Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin endorse Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive

MADISON – Today the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Melissa Agard has consistently demonstrated her dedication to the well-being of our members and the labor community at-large,” said Scott Bartz, President of the Building Trades Council

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Nate’s Mission: Prepared to respond to updates in McCarrick case in Wisconsin

A status conference is scheduled Wednesday, January 10th at 2:00pm at the Walworth County Judicial Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in the case of a fourth-degree sexual assault charge against now-defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The charges were brought by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Walworth County District Attorney last April following

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pentagon owes Americans detailed explanation on events surrounding Austin’s incapacitation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s insufficient attempt to address concerns surrounding DoD processes following Secretary Austin’s incapacitation. “It has been four days since the Pentagon revealed Secretary Austin’s hospitalization. Until today, they had hidden why the Secretary was hospitalized, and now, they

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pentagon owes Americans detailed explanation on events surrounding Austin’s incapacitation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s insufficient attempt to address concerns surrounding DoD processes following Secretary Austin’s incapacitation. “It has been four days since the Pentagon revealed Secretary Austin’s hospitalization. Until today, they had hidden why the Secretary was hospitalized, and now, they continue to

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New ads highlight Reps. Steil and Van Orden working against families and seniors, while pushing for handouts to big corporations

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin kicks off 2024 with continued seven-figure paid media campaign asking Wisconsin Congressmen to fight for their constituents and oppose harmful policies MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, a grassroots coalition advocating for policies that support working families and seniors in the state, has launched two new ads calling

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DCCC: GOP Conference Chair Rep. Stefanik refuses to commit to certifying the 2024 election – will U.S. Rep. Van Orden?

Nearly three years to the day after a mob stormed the US Capitol, MAGA promoter and GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik would not commit to certifying the 2024 presidential election.  Derrick Van Orden – who was endorsed by Stefanik in 2022 and has taken campaign cash from her for his reelection – was present on Capitol grounds during

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Green County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Green County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Thomas J. Vale’s retirement, effective April 5, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.  To

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WisDems: Blast Trump’s calls for economy to crash

MADISON, Wis. — In an interview on Fox News last night, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash — which would devastate millions of working Wisconsinites. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “For years, Donald Trump has been committed to destroying the economy for Wisconsin families, and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Lead Wisconsin delegation in introducing bill to rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin veteran Jason Simcakoski

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) led the entire Wisconsin congressional delegation in introducing a new bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin after Jason Simcakoski, a Wisconsin veteran who tragically lost his life after

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Rusk County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Rusk County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Ellen Anderson’s resignation, effective Feb. 9, 2024. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends

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Opportunity Wisconsin: One year ago today: U.S. Reps. Steil and Van Orden’s first vote in the 118th Congress to protect wealthy tax cheats by repealing key Inflation Reduction Act provision

MADISON, Wis. – One year ago today, Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden took their first of many votes in the 118th Congress in favor of repealing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act designed to hold wealthy tax cheats and big corporations accountable for not paying their fair share. On January

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Marinette County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Marinette County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Jane M. Sequin’s resignation, effective July 31, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Marinette County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Marinette County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Jane M. Sequin’s resignation, effective July 31, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. To

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Sen. Ballweg: 20th annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to 12 $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 29, 2024.  Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a two-year technical college

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WILL: Wins election integrity lawsuit 

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) won a lawsuit against the City Clerk of Racine and Wisconsin Elections Commission, securing election integrity in the process.   The Racine County Circuit Court ruled in our favor, declaring that the City’s use of a mobile voting van at particular sites around

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