MADISON, Wis. – Hovde has absolutely nothing good to say about the people of Wisconsin. From suggesting people in nursing homes can’t vote to saying single parents put their kids on a direct path to a life of poverty, Eric Hovde insults Wisconsinites every time he opens his mouth.  Hovde has come under intense

Madison, WI – Tammy Baldwin falsely claimed credit for her work on the FEND Act, a bill to combat the fentanyl crisis destroying our communities and killing Wisconsinites.   When in fact, Senator Tim Scott (SC), the main sponsor of the bill, has called out Baldwin for her blatant lies and stated he “never

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MADISON, Wis. – Eric Hovde’s health care plan would be devastating for Wisconsin, putting hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites at risk of losing health care coverage and raising costs for millions of people in our state. Eric Hovde’s health care plan:  Hovde said he wants to “defund every aspect of

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Independent told us what we already know: Washington’s schoolyard bully is too busy schmoozing with the rich agri-giants in Washington who fund his campaign to think about western Wisconsin farmers back home. Can’t cough up a check? He doesn’t have time for you. Especially if you’re getting in

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Waukesha, Wisconsin: “JD Vance has been too busy defending Donald Trump’s increasingly unhinged and extreme behavior over the past month to campaign in Wisconsin – all while Vice President

MADISON, Wis. — In an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Peter Barca lays out his plan to help working families in the 1st Congressional District. As a former teacher and lifelong public servant, Peter Barca knows that working families are the backbone of Wisconsin—and unlike Bryan Steil, he plans to fight

MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin will debate millionaire California banker Eric Hovde, speaking to their positions on issues that Wisconsinites care about and policies that have a direct impact on our local communities across the state.  A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director Mike Browne says Wisconsinites can expect

Madison, WI – Hispanic Federation wrapped up a three-state tour through the Midwest this week, unveiling results from a comprehensive new poll of Latino voters in eight key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, and Georgia. The poll, developed in collaboration with the Latino Victory Foundation, indicates

MADISON, Wis. — For the past decade, Wisconsin’s Republicans have been able to hide from voters and escape true accountability due to gerrymandered maps. Now, thanks to new, fair legislative maps, casual observers would assume Wisconsin Republicans are being forced to take responsibility for their records and finally face their constituents. However,

Janesville, WI (October 18, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today led the Wisconsin delegation in urging the Biden-Harris administration to take immediate action to address the nationwide IV fluid shortage due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. In a letter to the administration, the members are seeking a clear

MADISON, Wis. — Debate day has barely even started, and Eric Hovde is already making headlines for supporting policies that are bad for Wisconsin. From pushing to end the Department of Education to slashing veterans’ benefits and Social Security, Hovde will have to answer for his out-of-touch agenda.  See below for what Wisconsinites are… Please log in to access subscriber content.

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the cast of “The West Wing” campaigning in Wisconsin this Sunday, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Wisconsin Democrats genuinely believe hardworking families would rather bask in the nostalgic glow of Josh Lyman hitting on coworkers, demeaning underlings, and self-righteously preening

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Rachel Bouressa to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board.  “Our farmers and our state’s agricultural industry are vital to Wisconsin’s culture, heritage, and economy—and the Natural Resources Board is a critical partner in our work to conserve farmland, bolster sustainable farming

Madison…The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Wisconsin recognized Senator Joan Ballweg with their State Senator of the Year Award in Windsor on Thursday, October 17, 2024 for championing efforts to extend Medicaid assistance for postpartum women. “I thank the American Cancer Society for this recognition and their partnership

This week, Governors Tony Evers and Gretchen Whitmer completed their ‘Driving Forward Blue Wall Bus Tour’ across Wisconsin, engaging with voters about Vice President Kamala Harris,Governor Tim Walz, and Democrats up and down the ballot plans for a New Way Forward. The three-day tour across Wisconsin began on Monday with stops

MADISON, Wis. – In a new op-ed published on Up North News, Racine retiree and community advocate Janet Mitchell discusses the importance of reforming the federal tax code to provide relief for working families and seniors, and her recent visit with Congressman Bryan Steil which left her, “without the assurance that

Tonight in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris honed in on the dangers another Donald Trump term in office would pose to American women, including by showing Wisconsinites what Trump has been saying about women on the campaign trail. Harris called out Trump’s absurd claim that he is the “father of

Today, ahead of Taylor Swift returning stateside to complete her Eras Tour leg in Miami, FL, the DNC is launching a Taylor Swift-themed ‘I Will Vote’ campaign targeting youth voters across the battleground states – from the concert venue to social media platforms. The campaign includes an exclusive new Snapchat