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Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) reported more than $6.1 million cash on hand,over 20 times more than all his opponents combined. Congressman Steil’s campaign also announced that Steil raised more than $1.1 million for his campaign committees in the second quarter of
LA CROSSE, WI. – Tonight’s Democrat candidate forum once again showed Wisconsin voters that Rebecca Cooke will say whatever is politically convenient, even when it contradicts her own record. During the forum, Cooke claimed she does not support defunding the
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) today formally endorsed State Representative Francesca Hong in the 2026 race for Governor of Wisconsin, following a rigorous, multi-stage vetting process undertaken by the organization ahead of the state’s Democratic primary. WMCA’s endorsement process
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke has spent the last 38 days hiding from local media and refusing to answer tough questions from the Wisconsin voters she wants to represent, all while making time for Democrat insiders and partisan echo
LA CROSSE, WI. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement ahead of tonight’s Democratic primary forum: “Tonight, Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge will compete for the chance to carry the torch for the woke, radical socialists who have
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard joined community partners Tuesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new solar pavilion at Henry Vilas Zoo, marking another milestone in the County’s commitment to sustainability and the Zoo’s vision of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is encouraging small businesses and nonprofits affected by severe weather that occurred across the state in April to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Last week, the state was notified
MAUSTON, Wis. — Veterans for Peace, Chapter 25 of Madison, today erected a large roadside billboard near the Camp Douglas exit on I-90/94 just outside Mauston. The billboard features an image of Uncle Sam pointing directly at passing motorists above
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to deny federal Public Assistance funding to help Wisconsin communities recover and build back from severe storms and flooding in April. The denial comes
GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representatives Amaad Rivera-Wagner and Lee Snodgrass renewed their call for stronger protections against election bribery after Wisconsin election officials referred two complaints involving Elon Musk to the district attorney for review following the 2025 Wisconsin
LA CROSSE, WI – Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) sent a letter to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin denouncing the agency’s recent approvals of new agricultural pesticides containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including trifludimoxazin, diflufenican, and epyrifenacil. The letter can
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time, Wisconsin’s four leading child care associations are coming together to host a Child Care Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The forum gives providers, parents, and voters across the state a chance to ask the candidates for
WASHINGTON – Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigative team obtained and reviewed text messages from White House personnel, including messages to and from 44 Members of Congress, as part of the Biden Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal investigation into President Trump. Evidence
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is pleased to announce two new policy initiatives adopted by the Executive Committee during its June meeting: the None of the Above Initiative and the Clean Slate Initiative. These initiatives reflect the party’s commitment
MADISON, Wis. – To protect Wisconsin’s animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a temporary order modifying import requirements for domestic warm‑blooded animals from states with
GREEN BAY, Wis — Last week, Mark Scheffler, a Democrat running for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District seat, announced his framework for immigration reform. Scheffler’s Democratic primary opponent, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson, is raising serious concerns about the most alarming
FAIRFAX, VA — The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today announced its endorsement and highest “A+” rating for U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial primary election. “Tom Tiffany is a proven champion for
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Joint Legislative Council elected the members that will be part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care Study Committee. The scope of the committee includes the use of AI in the patient-provider relationship and
MADISON, Wis. — When asked about the recent deadly ICE shootings that have left two innocent people dead—Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine—Derrick Van Orden declared that he is “incredibly proud” of ICE agents, and shifted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden introduced two bills to strengthen security at VA facilities and support retired federal working dogs. The VA Police Security Enhancement Act would strengthen security at VA facilities by expanding the definition of VA property under federal law, authorizing VA police
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) reported more than $6.1 million cash on hand,over 20 times more than all his opponents combined. Congressman Steil’s campaign also announced that Steil raised more than $1.1 million for his campaign committees in the second quarter of 2026, including more than $925,000 for Steil for Wisconsin. Following
LA CROSSE, WI. – Tonight’s Democrat candidate forum once again showed Wisconsin voters that Rebecca Cooke will say whatever is politically convenient, even when it contradicts her own record. During the forum, Cooke claimed she does not support defunding the police. But that statement conflicts with her own words from
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) today formally endorsed State Representative Francesca Hong in the 2026 race for Governor of Wisconsin, following a rigorous, multi-stage vetting process undertaken by the organization ahead of the state’s Democratic primary. WMCA’s endorsement process began with a written questionnaire distributed to every candidate in
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke has spent the last 38 days hiding from local media and refusing to answer tough questions from the Wisconsin voters she wants to represent, all while making time for Democrat insiders and partisan echo chambers. While Cooke continues trying to portray herself as a
LA CROSSE, WI. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement ahead of tonight’s Democratic primary forum: “Tonight, Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge will compete for the chance to carry the torch for the woke, radical socialists who have taken over today’s Democrat Party and continue pushing the same
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard joined community partners Tuesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new solar pavilion at Henry Vilas Zoo, marking another milestone in the County’s commitment to sustainability and the Zoo’s vision of becoming fossil fuel free by 2040. Located near the flamingo
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is encouraging small businesses and nonprofits affected by severe weather that occurred across the state in April to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Last week, the state was notified that SBA approved Gov. Evers’ request for a Rapid Disaster Declaration, which enables Wisconsin
MAUSTON, Wis. — Veterans for Peace, Chapter 25 of Madison, today erected a large roadside billboard near the Camp Douglas exit on I-90/94 just outside Mauston. The billboard features an image of Uncle Sam pointing directly at passing motorists above the message: “Active-Duty, Reserve, and National Guard: I Want YOU
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to deny federal Public Assistance funding to help Wisconsin communities recover and build back from severe storms and flooding in April. The denial comes as President Donald Trump rejected similar disaster aid for Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representatives Amaad Rivera-Wagner and Lee Snodgrass renewed their call for stronger protections against election bribery after Wisconsin election officials referred two complaints involving Elon Musk to the district attorney for review following the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Within 48 hours of Musk’s appearance at
LA CROSSE, WI – Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) sent a letter to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin denouncing the agency’s recent approvals of new agricultural pesticides containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including trifludimoxazin, diflufenican, and epyrifenacil. The letter can be viewed&n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time, Wisconsin’s four leading child care associations are coming together to host a Child Care Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The forum gives providers, parents, and voters across the state a chance to ask the candidates for Governor where they stand on one of the most pressing
WASHINGTON – Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigative team obtained and reviewed text messages from White House personnel, including messages to and from 44 Members of Congress, as part of the Biden Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal investigation into President Trump. Evidence shows the investigators bypassed a required Filter Team review process,
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is pleased to announce two new policy initiatives adopted by the Executive Committee during its June meeting: the None of the Above Initiative and the Clean Slate Initiative. These initiatives reflect the party’s commitment to expanding individual liberty, increasing voter choice, and removing unnecessary
MADISON, Wis. – To protect Wisconsin’s animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a temporary order modifying import requirements for domestic warm‑blooded animals from states with active NWS‑infested zones. Access the order. NWS is a parasitic fly
GREEN BAY, Wis — Last week, Mark Scheffler, a Democrat running for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District seat, announced his framework for immigration reform. Scheffler’s Democratic primary opponent, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson, is raising serious concerns about the most alarming piece of this framework, what Scheffler is calling a “SAFE
FAIRFAX, VA — The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today announced its endorsement and highest “A+” rating for U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial primary election. “Tom Tiffany is a proven champion for the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding Wisconsin gun
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Joint Legislative Council elected the members that will be part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care Study Committee. The scope of the committee includes the use of AI in the patient-provider relationship and the use of AI in interactions between insurers and patients.
MADISON, Wis. — When asked about the recent deadly ICE shootings that have left two innocent people dead—Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine—Derrick Van Orden declared that he is “incredibly proud” of ICE agents, and shifted the blame on to local governments. This comes at a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden introduced two bills to strengthen security at VA facilities and support retired federal working dogs. The VA Police Security Enhancement Act would strengthen security at VA facilities by expanding the definition of VA property under federal law, authorizing VA police officers to carry out broader secur… Please log in to