Van Orden campaign: National Federation of Independent Business endorses Rep. Derrick Van Orden
LA CROSSE, WI — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed former small business owner, Congressman Derrick Van Orden for his 2026 re-election. The endorsement was announced Monday at Nick’s Bar in West Salem, a local small business and
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Statement on increased beef imports
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to allow additional ground beef imports at lower tariff rates for the next 90 days: “Families are frustrated by
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
Gov. Evers: Appoints Malinda Eskra to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Malinda Eskra to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 9. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven’s retirement. Eskra will complete a term ending
Dept. of Justice: Joins multistate coalition to protect law enforcement funding
Trump Administration Threatening More than $6 Million in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ) has joined a coalition in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the illegal imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally authorized public safety
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Takano, Merkley: Lead 179 colleagues in urging Supreme Court to protect preschoolers from discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI), Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led their colleagues in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy advocating to the Justices that
WisDems: New Trump tariffs, same old support from MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany
MADISON, Wis. — As Trump announces even more new, extreme tariffs on Canada, Wisconsinites shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany to speak out. Tiffany has been one of Washington’s most enthusiastic supporters of Trump’s costly and destructive tariff
Tiffany campaign: Dairy Business Association endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
KEWAUNEE, WI – Today, the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization, announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany for governor. The announcement was made at Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, a DBA member farm in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. “I know dairy farming isn’t
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Senator Howard Marklein continues to refuse release of PFAS funding
MADISON, WI – Last week, an article from WPR underscored the pressure on Senator Howard Marklein, Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, to release $10 million from the state’s PFAS trust fund, and his continued failure to do so. The request is intended
VoteVets Action Fund: Launches digital billboard campaign nationwide targeting veterans and military families
Digital Billboard campaign part of larger effort to educate veterans and military families on the cost of the Iran war Washington, DC. – Today, VoteVets Action Fund launched nearly 1K digital billboards across the country as part of the next
WisDems: Statement on Pete Hegseth’s visit to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Pete Hegseth’s planned visit to Wisconsin as a part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour on Monday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Pete Hegseth and Wisconsin Republicans like Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden,
Committee to Protect Health Care: Announces endorsements for Wisconsin governor, state legislature
Doctors celebrate candidates committed to protecting and expanding health care access MADISON — The Committee to Protect Health Care today announced its endorsement of David Crowley for Governor and its endorsements for the Wisconsin State Legislature. The designated candidates were
Dairy Business Association: Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association™, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today announced its endorsement of Congressman Tom Tiffany for governor. The announcement was made during a special event hosted at a DBA member’s farm, Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee,
State Senate Democratic Committee: DOR complaint against Magadance Skinner updated after admission under oath
MADISON, WI – After moving to Georgia, establishing residency, voting in Georgia, and intending to remain there, Michele Magadance Skinner took advantage of tax breaks meant only for Wisconsin residents in 2021. Magadance Skinner admitted this while under oath in a Dane
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Celebrate 2026 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), today celebrated the release of the 2026 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report, underscoring achievements made over the last year to advance the goals established by the state’s Clean
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Blasts President Trump, Republicans in Congress for Trade War with Wisconsin’s Largest Export Partner, Leaving America’s Dairyland in the Lurch
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today blasted President Donald J. Trump and Republicans for starting a trade war with Canada, Wisconsin’s largest export partner, leaving America’s Dairyland in the lurch. The governor today pointedly called out Republicans in Congress—including Republican
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Announces new leadership and staff
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) announced today that Executive Director Barbara Sella will retire on August 31, 2026. Associate Director David Earleywine will succeed her as Executive Director. The WCC has also hired Ryan Keisling as a new Associate Director.
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR Service Center Counters, Call Center unavailable Aug. 26-27
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden refuses to participate in La Crosse and Eau Claire town hall meetings this week to answer questions from constituents
LA CROSSE and EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden has officially declined an invitation from constituents to appear at in-person town hall meetings this week in La Crosse and Eau Claire, refusing to answer for the cost his
WisDems: ICYMI: Van Orden mocks state law against using AI deepfakes with videos depicting Cooke
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews calls out Derrick Van Orden and his unethical use of AI on the campaign trail. Van Orden has posted countless AI-generated videos of his opponent, Rebecca Cooke, across multiple social media platforms, putting false, inflammatory statements in