Van Orden campaign: Cooke silent on Supreme Court ruling protecting girls’ sports after flip-flopping
LA CROSSE, WI. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws protecting girls’ and women’s sports, ruling that states may restrict men from participating in female sports. While Congressman Derrick Van Orden praised the decision as a victory for
US. Rep. Grothman: Grothman introduces bill to strengthen identity protections for federal health care enrollees
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Marketplace Fraud Accountability (MFA) Act, legislation requiring the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement multifactor authentication for enrollees in federal health care programs governed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to better protect Americans’ personal information
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Stockbridge-Munsee community celebrate unveiling of dual language highway signs
STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians President Shannon Holsey and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman, today celebrated the newest set of dual-language highway signs unveiled for placement on state highways as part of WisDOT’s
Defend America Action: Watch & read: Defend America Action releases new report on how Trump’s policies are bankrupting farmers
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Defend America Action is releasing a new report highlighting the generational crisis facing farmers in America. It shows that Donald Trump’s trade wars have tanked soybean exports, his extreme deportation agenda has gutted farm workforces, and his war in Iran has sent diesel
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Edge applauds Thompson Bill to expand H-2A access for dairy farms
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. The bill, introduced by House Ag Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson, would update the H-2A visa program by expanding access beyond ‘seasonality’, control
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Van Orden statement on Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling on Birthright Citizenship: “The Fourteenth Amendment was enacted in the aftermath of Dred Scott to guarantee citizenship for freed slaves, not to establish automatic citizenship for
Wisconsin America250 Commission: WI America250 announces sponsorship of “Light the Hoan” for nationwide “Light to Unite” campaign
MADISON—The Wisconsin America250 Commission today announced its official sponsorship of Milwaukee’s iconic Light the Hoan initiative as part of the historic “Light to Unite” national campaign. Organized by the National Flag Foundation and officially endorsed by the federal America250 Commission,
Krentz campaign: Wisconsin Family Action only endorses Krentz
(Berlin, WI…) Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) PAC has endorsed Kevin Krentz in the 57th Assembly District — the sole endorsement for the pro-family organization in the district’s Republican Primary. WFA PAC endorses “candidates who are supportive of marriage, family, life,
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Disappointed by Knowles-Nelson expiration, looks ahead to future renewal
Fox Valley, WI – Today, the bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired after 37 years of protecting and preserving state parks and establishing and maintaining local trails, bike paths, boat launches, and other public outdoor recreational facilities across Wisconsin. “The value
Milwaukee Council members Alderman AlexBrower, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr.,Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic: ICE activity ramping up in Milwaukee (time to be prepared AND procative)!
We have been made aware that there is elevated ICE activity in Milwaukee. We strongly condemn this fascist terror activity being carried out in our neighborhoods under the guise of ‘lawful’ federal immigration enforcement. In fact, community organizations are telling
Wisconsin Legislative Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
MADISON, WI — Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) expressed deep disappointment following the United States Supreme Court’s decision to uphold state laws that prohibit transgender girls from participating on girls school sports teams. The ruling,
Herzing University: Launches new and redesigned programs across healthcare, business and public service
MILWAUKEE – Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, announced a sweeping wave of new and redesigned programs spanning healthcare, business, behavioral health and public service. The expansion adds new credential levels, flexible formats and multiple entry points so more
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce Gold Star families can now personalize license plates at no cost to them
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated that, beginning July 1, Gold Star family members will be able to get a personalized Gold Star Family license plate at no cost to them
UW-Stout Polytechnic: UW-Stout Polytechnic students, staff help turn community into a canvas during Murals in Menomonie
Menomonie, Wis. – From an artistic portrayal of the journey of Hmong refugees from Laos to Menomonie to an eye-catching image that captures the past, present and future of Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, students and staff members from UW-Stout Polytechnic had key
State Senate Democratic Committee: State Senate candidates highlight Knowles-Nelson expiration at namesake state parks
MADISON, WI – Today, Democratic State Senate candidates, forester and small business owner Charly Ray (SD-25) and Representative Jenna Jacobson (SD-17), each held events at the Knowles and Nelson state parks—named for the bipartisan stewardship program. At Governor Nelson State Park
Youth250: Youth-Written Declaration for America’s next 250 years arrives in Milwaukee during civic season
MILWAUKEE, WI — As communities across the country participate in Civic Season between Juneteenth and July 4, America’s Black Holocaust Museum will host a unique national artifact designed by and for the next generation: the Youth250 Declaration, a youth-written vision for America’s
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Van Orden statement on Supreme Court decision to uphold integrity in women’s sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding today’s monumental Supreme Court ruling gives states the right to ban males from playing in female sports: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a landmark victory for women and female athletes.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL takes DPI to court over $34,000 transparency tax
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for flagrantly violating the state’s Open Records Law. After nearly a year of stonewalling, DPI is effectively hiding public
WisDems: ICYMI: Van Orden’s social media history shows pattern of anti-muslim, racist comments
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Milwaukee Courier detailed Derrick Van Orden’s long history of anti-Muslim and racist comments. The article points to tweets from multiple accounts Van Orden posted on over several years, all of which stoke the flames of
Dept. of Administration, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy: Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy announces state Emissions Reduction Roadmap
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE) have announced the release of the Emissions Reduction Roadmap – Actions for Sustainability in Wisconsin, the first statewide framework to address all