National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI: Congressman Derrick Van Orden helps save 11 year old after horrific crash
A new report is highlighting that Congressman Derrick Van Orden and a few brave bystanders saved an 11 year old who was critically injured in a horrific car crash. The article explains that after Derrick Van Orden approached the vehicle involved in the crash
Mount Mary University: Launches Wisconsin’s first reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs
August 19, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) Mount Mary University is leading the way in higher education innovation with the launch of a groundbreaking reduced-credit bachelor’s degree program—the first of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. Beginning in spring 2026, students can
Cooke campaign: Endorsed by End Citizens United
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Consumers should seek trustworthy contractors after flood damage
MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Shares update on flood emergency
MILWAUKEE – This past week, emergency response personnel from the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), and municipal partners conducted damage assessments of residential homes affected by flooding across Milwaukee County. As of Monday, August 18,
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Calls on USDOJ to probe Wisconsin election integrity
The News: In a new letter to the United States Department of Justice, WILL outlines potential concerns with the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of the statewide voter registration list and suggests follow-up questions to be posed to WEC. WILL’s letter
U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads full Wisconsin delegation requesting FEMA assistance
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led the Wisconsin Congressional delegation in writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting an expedited Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding. A PDA is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Sauk County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County. Incidental take refers to
Dept. of Transportation: New Wisconsin DMV license plate request from Iola Old Car Show, Inc.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc. requesting a new specialty license plate. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held
Gov. Evers: Successfully secures federal HUBZone designation to support small businesses, boost local economies across rural Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, following his petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in July, his administration has successfully secured designations for four counties and four census tracts as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), providing critical opportunities for local businesses to grow … Please log
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s VOCA grant conditions
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a multistate coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s conditions on Congressionally-authorized Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. The administration has declared that states will be blocked from accessing
WisDems: Van Orden tweets 263 times in one week but can’t find time to meet with constituents
MADISON, Wis. — From Monday, August 11th to Sunday, August 17th, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden tweeted a whopping 263 times. While his Democratic colleagues are spending their time away from Congress meeting with constituents, Van Orden has been firing off
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump Administration’s VOCA grant conditions
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a multistate coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s conditions on Congressionally-authorized Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. The administration has declared that states will be blocked from accessing
City of Milwaukee: Council members urge POTUS to make emergency declaration for disaster aid
All members of the Milwaukee Common Council sent a letter (attached) today to President Trump imploring him to “issue a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Milwaukee County and southeast Wisconsin, unlocking vital resources for recovery.” Copied on the letter are
National Republican Congressional Committee: Democrat political operative Rebecca Cooke races to the left, campaigning with socialist
A new report is highlighting that Rebecca Cooke who has “deep ties to dark money and George Soros-backed networks” is not only touting the endorsement of far-left radical Bernie Sanders while saying she is “very progressive where it counts” but she is bringing
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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National Republican Congressional Committee: Derrick Van Orden hosted roundtable with local business owners to discuss wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill
Congressman Derrick Van Orden hosted a roundtable in Eau Claire with local small business owners to discuss the commonsense results delivered in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Derrick Van Orden helped pass the One Big Beautiful Bill which lowers taxes, creates jobs,
WisDems: ICYMI: Justice Bradley has taken $52k in judicial junkets to resorts in Hawaii, Alaska and Florida
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report revealed that Justice Rebecca Bradley took over $50k from conservative groups to vacation across the country. Justice Bradley, has traveled to places such as Hawaii and Alaska on the dime of right-wing groups and legal centers.
Sen. Pfaff: Introduces legislation to create a back-to-school sales tax holiday
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and Representative Jenna Jacobson (D – Oregon) introduced legislation to create a back-to-school sales tax holiday, aiming to ease some of the cost burden facing families as they purchase clothing and
JewBelong: New provocative billboards target campus antisemitism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
August 18, 2025 (New York, NY) – JewBelong, a national nonprofit organization that fights antisemitism and makes Judaism accessible, is launching a new billboard campaign near the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week, just in time for the August 28th football season