Rodriguez campaign: Announces over $5 million raised in race for Wisconsin governor
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez raised over $650,000 in direct campaign donations, with an additional $4.5 million raised in support of her primary campaign WAUKESHA, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez’s campaign today announced over $5 million has been raised in support of
Dairy Business Association: Elects new board members
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, elected one corporate member and two dairy farmers to its board of directors during the group’s business meeting at DBA’s 2026 Dairy Strong conference in Green Bay.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Backed Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act signed into law
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07). This bill restores whole and 2% milk, both flavored and unflavored, to schools and protects students’ access to flavored milk. After the
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Three dairy farmers re-elected to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative board
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, re-elected three dairy farmers to its board of directors during the cooperative’s annual business meeting at the 2026 Dairy Strong
Sens. Spreitzer, Ratcliff: Statements of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus and the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus on Republican hearing attacking the LGBTQ+ community amid Trump administration attacks on healthcare access
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republican State Senators held a public hearing on bills that would prevent youth in Wisconsin from receiving medically necessary gender-affirming care and exclude transgender athletes from full participation in youth and collegiate sports. This hearing comes
U.S. Rep. Grothman: ICYMI: At RSC & VAT panel calls for ending marriage penalties and strengthening families
(Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joined the Republican Study Committee and Values Action Team panel, “Marriage and the Government: How Public Policy Undermines Marriage,” to discuss how federal policies create marriage penalties that discourage families from formalizing their households. He emphasized that these policies embedded
Rep. Duchow: Audiologist licensing bill clears Assembly committee
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 820, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield), received a public hearing and was approved by the Assembly Committee on Licensing Reform. AB 820 updates statutes relating to audiologists to help keep Wisconsin competitive as the
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking additional applications for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s retirement, effective March 13, 2026.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Applauds signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222) into law. President Donald Trump signed the
ADCC: Post largest off-year fundraising numbers
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Rep. Franklin: Co-authored Cardiac Emergency Response Plan legislation passes Assembly
“I was pleased to see my Republican and Democratic colleagues come together to pass Assembly Bill 362 unanimously,” said Representative Franklin. “This bill has the potential to save lives by ensuring schools are prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies. Beginning
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Defense Spending Reduction Caucus slams Pentagon’s 8th failed audit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after the Pentagon announced it failed its eighth consecutive audit late last month: “It’s rich that just weeks after the Pentagon failed
Farmers for Sustainable Food: Three directors elected to Farmers for Sustainable Food board
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food, a farmer-led, industry-supported organization empowering farmers to lead in sustainable farming practices, elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting at the 2026 Dairy Strong conference on January 14.
WisDems: Two peas in a pod: Bryan Steil regurgitates Derrick Van Orden’s partisan talking points
MADISON, Wis. — WI-01 Rep. Bryan Steil has worked hard to brand himself as a Paul Ryan Republican, someone who pretends to be interested in governing and is above the partisan fray, but in actuality is just another GOP hack. Steil made
Jones campaign: Judge Rachel Graham endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, Wisconsin Court of Appeals–District IV Judge Rachel Graham announced her endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Judge Graham joins an expansive slate of current and former elected officials
Wassgren campaign: Finishes first-ever quarter with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand
Contact: info@paulwassgren.com ASHLAND — Ashland native and businessman Paul Wassgren announced Wednesday that he finished 2025 with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand for his campaign to represent his northern Wisconsin neighbors in the 7th Congressional district. The fundraising haul puts Wassgren
WisDems: ICYMI: Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans drops in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report came out detailing the impacts of Republicans’ crusade against health care, which led to fewer Wisconsinites enrolling in the federal marketplace. The decline is due, in part, to rising health care prices caused by Republicans’ failure to
Marquette University: Law school to host conversation on data centers for ‘On the Issues,’ Jan. 21
MILWAUKEE — As the number of data centers in Wisconsin continues to rise, the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School will host a panel discussion, “Data Centers: Pitfalls or Possibilities?,” for an
Lazar campaign: Fundraising is building a strong grassroots army, one voter at a time
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Common Cause Wisconsin: Bianca Shaw named state director
MADISON, Wis. — A new Common Cause leader will drive the organization’s pro-democracy work in Wisconsin, as Bianca Shaw joins the team as its newest state director. In this role, Shaw will focus on increasing campaign finance transparency; advancing nonpartisan redistricting to end gerrymandering; and strengthening protections for election adm… Please