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MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard, tracking how state legislators voted on key environmental, public health, and voting rights bills during the recent legislative session. The scorecard highlights how fair legislative maps, which increased constituent accountability,
Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson issued the following statement on the untimely passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “I am devastated by the news of the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a public servant of
Door County, WI – The Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin cities to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, helping local communities maintain and operate… Please log in to access
Wisconsin Right to Life is deeply saddened by the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. Throughout his years of public service, Paul was known as a principled leader who approached his work with conviction, humility, and a sincere commitment
MADISON, Wis. (July 8, 2026) — Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Groundswell Conservancy have partnered to permanently protect nearly 2,000 acres along the Lower Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. This marks one of the most significant land conservation efforts in
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 128 tweets. From ANTIFA conspiracies to bad AI, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting the United Farm Workers’ (UFW) motion for summary judgment seeking to permanently enjoin the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from applying its 2025
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, reporting from the Associated Press on new ACA enrollment numbers revealed that since the passage of the Big Ugly Bill and the GOP’s refusal to continue ACA funding, roughly 45,000 Wisconsinites have lost coverage under the ACA. Every member of
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement regarding the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. “Paul Farrow was a fearless leader whose dedication to public service made a
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Journal published a new letter to the editor written by CFFE Wisconsin State Director Amy Loudenbeck. The letter criticizes socialist Francesca Hong’s record in the state assembly. Below you will find excerpts from the letter,
JEFFERSON, Wis. – Jefferson County Administrator Michael Luckey issued the following statement after news was shared about the death of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “As a representative of Jefferson County, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on the
Madison, WI – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has passed away following a long battle with cancer. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement: Today, Waukesha County and the State of Wisconsin mourn the loss of a true public servant,
This afternoon, I heard what I had been fearing: Paul Farrow lost his hard-fought battle with cancer. My heart is broken. Cancer is a scourge. It takes our friends and family way too soon. It cuts short the lives of
MADISON, Wis. — Today, before JD Vance’s big-dollar Milwaukee fundraiser, WisDems 2nd Vice Chair and CD 4 Chair Joshua Taylor joined State Senator Dora Drake, Representative Kalan Haywood, and Karen Voie – a Wisconsinite impacted by skyrocketing costs – to set the
MADISON, Wis. — On June 30, 2026, state funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired. Created through collaboration by a Democratic and a Republican governor, this program has provided development and maintenance funding for over 750,000 acres of Wisconsin public
“Forward Latino has long opposed immigration enforcement actions conducted in courthouses and other sensitive locations because they erode public trust in our justice system, discourage victims and witnesses from coming forward, and undermine the fair administration of justice. We continue
MILWAUKEE – Following the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, who died after a two-year battle with cancer, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “Today, our region lost a dedicated public servant, and I lost a friend
MADISON, Wis – Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with five other states, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice, reached a settlement with Deere & Company in an antitrust lawsuit over “right to repair” practices. In short, Deere & Company
(Brookfield, WI) – Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of twenty-five candidates for federal and
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard, tracking how state legislators voted on key environmental, public health, and voting rights bills during the recent legislative session. The scorecard highlights how fair legislative maps, which increased constituent accountability, has shifted the balance of legislative power. This shift helped
Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson issued the following statement on the untimely passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “I am devastated by the news of the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a public servant of the highest caliber who served his community and state with
Door County, WI – The Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important watershed and wildlife habitat in Southern Door and safeguard land
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin cities to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, helping local communities maintain and operate… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Wisconsin Right to Life is deeply saddened by the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. Throughout his years of public service, Paul was known as a principled leader who approached his work with conviction, humility, and a sincere commitment to serving the people of Wisconsin. He understood the importance
MADISON, Wis. (July 8, 2026) — Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Groundswell Conservancy have partnered to permanently protect nearly 2,000 acres along the Lower Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. This marks one of the most significant land conservation efforts in southern Wisconsin in recent years. The acquisition of the former
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 128 tweets. From ANTIFA conspiracies to bad AI, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY OF THE WEEK: HimselfNew polling out this week paints a rough
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting the United Farm Workers’ (UFW) motion for summary judgment seeking to permanently enjoin the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from applying its 2025 interim final rule (IFR) that implements a significant reduction to
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, reporting from the Associated Press on new ACA enrollment numbers revealed that since the passage of the Big Ugly Bill and the GOP’s refusal to continue ACA funding, roughly 45,000 Wisconsinites have lost coverage under the ACA. Every member of the Wisconsin congressional delegation—including Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, and
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement regarding the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. “Paul Farrow was a fearless leader whose dedication to public service made a lasting impact on Waukesha County and the State of Wisconsin.
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Journal published a new letter to the editor written by CFFE Wisconsin State Director Amy Loudenbeck. The letter criticizes socialist Francesca Hong’s record in the state assembly. Below you will find excerpts from the letter, which can be viewed in its entirety here. Wisconsin State Assembly: Francesca
JEFFERSON, Wis. – Jefferson County Administrator Michael Luckey issued the following statement after news was shared about the death of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “As a representative of Jefferson County, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. Paul was a
Madison, WI – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has passed away following a long battle with cancer. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement: Today, Waukesha County and the State of Wisconsin mourn the loss of a true public servant, a steadfast leader, and a man who loved his community
This afternoon, I heard what I had been fearing: Paul Farrow lost his hard-fought battle with cancer. My heart is broken. Cancer is a scourge. It takes our friends and family way too soon. It cuts short the lives of people who should have been able to stay with us
MADISON, Wis. — Today, before JD Vance’s big-dollar Milwaukee fundraiser, WisDems 2nd Vice Chair and CD 4 Chair Joshua Taylor joined State Senator Dora Drake, Representative Kalan Haywood, and Karen Voie – a Wisconsinite impacted by skyrocketing costs – to set the record straight on the impacts of Donald Trump’s and JD
MADISON, Wis. — On June 30, 2026, state funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired. Created through collaboration by a Democratic and a Republican governor, this program has provided development and maintenance funding for over 750,000 acres of Wisconsin public land. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Since
“Forward Latino has long opposed immigration enforcement actions conducted in courthouses and other sensitive locations because they erode public trust in our justice system, discourage victims and witnesses from coming forward, and undermine the fair administration of justice. We continue to call for clear, consistent local and federal policies that
MILWAUKEE – Following the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, who died after a two-year battle with cancer, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “Today, our region lost a dedicated public servant, and I lost a friend and partner in leadership. Paul Farrow led Waukesha County with
MADISON, Wis – Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with five other states, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice, reached a settlement with Deere & Company in an antitrust lawsuit over “right to repair” practices. In short, Deere & Company has agreed to give farmers and independent repair providers, on
(Brookfield, WI) – Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of twenty-five candidates for federal and state office in the upcoming fall primary and general elections.