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Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) is announcing that he will retire at the end of his term, and not seek reelection. “This journey of being a past 68th Assembly state representative and current state senator has been amazing. I had the
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Scott Allen: “I want to thank Scott for his years of service to the people of Wisconsin and to the State Assembly. “Scott has served with honesty,
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, announced a seven-figure statewide ad campaign across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The ad highlights his priorities to lower property taxes, cut red tape, and stop Wall Street from buying up homes and
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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) represents a group of Wisconsin taxpayers, parents, and choice schools in a motion to intervene in Wisconsin PTA v. Wisconsin State Assembly. The complaint in that case seeks to have the judiciary
Madison, WI – As a supporter of independent redistricting commissions, Common Cause urges legislators to take today’s special session to create an independent redistricting commission seriously. “People are tired of political games at their expense, and partisan gerrymandering is at the top of that
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters today launched a new television ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes raising energy costs on Wisconsin families and urging him to stop increasing our costs. The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Tax Day, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertisement campaign highlighting how Derrick Van Orden has delivered real tax relief that puts more money back in the pockets of working Americans. “After years of Democrats squeezing working Americans
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, April 14, 2026 — GenoPalate, a personalized nutrition company helping people turn their unique biological data into practical nutrition guidance, today announced that former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. Governor Thompson is one of the
Action Could Lead to Court Striking Down DPI’s Lowered Test Score Standards DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced on Tuesday that it filed a complaint to hold the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) accountable for its
Waukesha – State Representative Scott Allen announced today that he will be taking a sabbatical from elected office and will not seek reelection to the State Assembly this fall. Allen was elected in 2014 and has been re-elected every two
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) acknowledges the resignation of Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals following his public remarks targeting Muslims and immigrant communities. Stepping down from public office was the right decision. We also appreciate his apology to the Muslim
Today, Shae Sortwell announced his intention to run for another term in the WI State Assembly. “This session, I’ve worked on every issue from cutting income and property taxes, to eliminating your electricity bill sales tax, to fighting child traffickers,
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MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance have submitted an intervening filing in Wisconsin PTA, et al. v. Wisconsin State Assembly, et al., filed by plaintiffs challenging Wisconsin’s current school finance system. As legislative leaders named in
(Madison, WI) – The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) at the Universities of Wisconsin has been selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to receive the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for 2025 in the category “Legacy”. The OBE
Crivitz, WI — State Representative Jeff Mursau (R–Crivitz) today announced that he will seek re-election to represent Wisconsin’s 36th Assembly District, pledging to keep fighting for northern Wisconsin families, small businesses, and rural communities. “As a lifelong resident of this area,
Oak Creek Common Council unanimously approved new affordable housing subdivision OAK CREEK, WI – Today at Oak Creek City Hall, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and partners to announce that the Oak Creek City Council has unanimously approved
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Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) is announcing that he will retire at the end of his term, and not seek reelection. “This journey of being a past 68th Assembly state representative and current state senator has been amazing. I had the opportunity of a lifetime. However, this role came at a
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Scott Allen: “I want to thank Scott for his years of service to the people of Wisconsin and to the State Assembly. “Scott has served with honesty, integrity, and a deep respect for this institution. He has
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, announced a seven-figure statewide ad campaign across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The ad highlights his priorities to lower property taxes, cut red tape, and stop Wall Street from buying up homes and Big Data from bulldozing Wisconsin farmland. “Growing up milking cows
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The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) represents a group of Wisconsin taxpayers, parents, and choice schools in a motion to intervene in Wisconsin PTA v. Wisconsin State Assembly. The complaint in that case seeks to have the judiciary determine the level and distribution of funding for education in
Madison, WI – As a supporter of independent redistricting commissions, Common Cause urges legislators to take today’s special session to create an independent redistricting commission seriously. “People are tired of political games at their expense, and partisan gerrymandering is at the top of that list,” said Bianca Shaw, Common Cause’s Wisconsin State Director… Please log in
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters today launched a new television ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes raising energy costs on Wisconsin families and urging him to stop increasing our costs. The new spot, “Paying More,” highlights Van Orden’s votes to slash
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Tax Day, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertisement campaign highlighting how Derrick Van Orden has delivered real tax relief that puts more money back in the pockets of working Americans. “After years of Democrats squeezing working Americans dry, Derrick Van Orden stepped in and delivered real relief.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, April 14, 2026 — GenoPalate, a personalized nutrition company helping people turn their unique biological data into practical nutrition guidance, today announced that former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. Governor Thompson is one of the most recognized public servants in modern healthcare, wellness, and pub…
Action Could Lead to Court Striking Down DPI’s Lowered Test Score Standards DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced on Tuesday that it filed a complaint to hold the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) accountable for its secret meeting that led to DPI lowering test score standards.
Waukesha – State Representative Scott Allen announced today that he will be taking a sabbatical from elected office and will not seek reelection to the State Assembly this fall. Allen was elected in 2014 and has been re-elected every two years since as a Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) acknowledges the resignation of Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals following his public remarks targeting Muslims and immigrant communities. Stepping down from public office was the right decision. We also appreciate his apology to the Muslim community, which is an important step toward accountability. However, this
Today, Shae Sortwell announced his intention to run for another term in the WI State Assembly. “This session, I’ve worked on every issue from cutting income and property taxes, to eliminating your electricity bill sales tax, to fighting child traffickers, to supporting our local small businesses.” Sortwell has been tirelessly
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MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance have submitted an intervening filing in Wisconsin PTA, et al. v. Wisconsin State Assembly, et al., filed by plaintiffs challenging Wisconsin’s current school finance system. As legislative leaders named in the case, State Senators LaTonya Johnson (Milwaukee), Kelda Roys (Madison),
(Madison, WI) – The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) at the Universities of Wisconsin has been selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to receive the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for 2025 in the category “Legacy”. The OBE team received the award during a ceremony with Governor Tony
Crivitz, WI — State Representative Jeff Mursau (R–Crivitz) today announced that he will seek re-election to represent Wisconsin’s 36th Assembly District, pledging to keep fighting for northern Wisconsin families, small businesses, and rural communities. “As a lifelong resident of this area, I understand the challenges families and businesses here face,” Mursau
Oak Creek Common Council unanimously approved new affordable housing subdivision OAK CREEK, WI – Today at Oak Creek City Hall, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and partners to announce that the Oak Creek City Council has unanimously approved the first-ever affordable housing subdivision in a suburban community in
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