WisDems: Tiffany on a potential governor run: “I believe that I am the best candidate”
Tiffany initially said he would have a decision about a gubernatorial run in August, but has pushed the date back to September MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview with Vicki McKenna, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany discussed his potential run for
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Marshall: Demand regulator scrutinize Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger as poor service, high costs already plague freight rail industry
Further consolidation in rail industry could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin manufacturers, agriculture, small businesses, and consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that Union Pacific has agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Speaks out against SNAP and Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Green Bay – Tonight, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) stood with local leaders, advocates, and community members to condemn the devastating cuts to food assistance and Medicaid included in the federal budget bill pushed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans—known
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Report: Van Orden and Steil’s bill “risks pushing more Americans into debt”
A new report dives into the wallet-busting consequences of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s Big, Ugly Bill and policies implemented by the administration – revealing how they will raise health care costs for millions and saddle Americans with more medical debt.
Rep. Allen: Statement on President Trump’s executive order on addressing homelessness
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive order on addressing homelessness: “Public safety should always be the priority. Over the last several decades, we’ve thrown billions at programs that treat symptoms while
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration for blocking Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition in suing the Trump administration over a funding provision that blocks federal Medicaid funding for essential healthcare services at Planned Parenthood, including cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing, and
2nd Congressional District Republican Party: Mark Pocan hit with ethics complaint over self-enrichment scheme
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Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold Lake Mills and Cambridge office hours
MADISON – State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will hold two in-district constituent office hour sessions this August in Lake Mills and Cambridge. The details for the sessions are as follows: Tuesday, August 5 4:00pm to 5:00pm L.D. Fargo Public
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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Wisconsin Bankers Association: Announces $60,000 in housing and economic development grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that six grants of $10,000 each have been awarded to support housing and housing literacy, economic development/community investment, and financial or cyber literacy in Wisconsin. “Affordable housing and
Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, HEET: New research reveals opportunity for energy planning today to prevent energy cost increases and disproportionate cost burdens
The study is published in the latest edition of the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. Read the online version of this press release here. BOSTON – July 29, 2025 – A new study published Sunday in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal, analyzes the relationship between
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Carl Schulze completes his journey Friday for improved home care wages
Survival Coalition will be participating in a press event outside the Wisconsin Capitol at noon on Friday August 1, 2025 hosted by and welcoming Carl Schulze to Madison. For the past 3 weeks, Carl has been on an over 90-mile journey
WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Bob Donovan was paying himself $850 a month from his campaign, until he got caught
MADISON, Wis. — A new report details how recently elected State Rep. Bob Donovan’s used campaign funds to pay for his in-district residence. Following his victory in 2024, Rep. Donovan started paying himself $850 a month with campaign funds for ‘staff lodging’ —
Weekly GOP radio address: Delivering for Wisconsin
“This year’s state budget is delivering wins for Wisconsin—and the Republican Legislature led the way. “First up: ARIP, the Agricultural Road Improvement Program. We protected this key $150 million investment to fix local roads and bridges that farmers, and all
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Introduction of Dairy Pride Act upholds the integrity of dairy products
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country, welcomed the introduction of federal legislation in the U.S. Senate that would halt the use of dairy terms on the labels of imitation
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announce investments to support Wisconsin dairy, meat, and crop exports
Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports to continue expanding key Wisconsin exports through bipartisan budget signed by Gov. Evers this month MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced the
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: State Representative Bob Donovan busted for shady housing scam
MADISON, Wis. — A media report has exposed Republican State Representative Bob Donovan’s shady scam to solve his personal affordable housing crisis – tapping his campaign donors to literally help pay his rent. As detailed in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Donovan’s campaign
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host Family Fun Day at Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 16
BRULE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Douglas County Fish and Game League, Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, the Wild Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Western Lake Superior Trollers Association, will host their annual Family
Young Democrats of Wisconsin: Open Gubernatorial Straw Poll, elevating youth voices in 2026 election
MADISON, WI — The Young Democrats of Wisconsin (YDW) have officially opened voting for their Democratic Gubernatorial Straw Poll, giving voters across the state the chance to weigh in on who they want to see lead the Democratic ticket in
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Risch, Collins and Welch: Introduce bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act to stop mislabeling of dairy imitation products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jim Risch (R-ID), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act (DAIRY PRIDE