Opportunity Wisconsin: Desperate Derrick: Rep. Van Orden fawns over Trump, only to be ignored
LA CROSSE, WI — A video from Tuesday night’s State of the Union shows Congressman Derrick Van Orden making repeated attempts to get President Trump’s attention as he passed through the House chamber. Trump didn’t stop. It’s a fitting image. Van Orden
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging the Kennedy vaccine schedule and unlawful overhaul of federal childhood immunization policy
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s overhaul of the nation’s childhood immunization schedule. The complaint names Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Acting Centers for
UW-Stout: Career-connected learning: SkillsUSA brings nearly 400 middle, high schools students to UW-Stout
Menomonie, Wis. – Nearly 400 students from 41 middle schools and high schools across the state will put their engineering, technical and design knowledge to the test at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb.
Rep. Cruz: Brings THE PASSIONS PROJECT to State Capitol for Public Schools Week
Madison, WI – State Representative and Racine Educators United President Angelina Cruz is sponsoring a special Capitol Rotunda exhibit featuring ten student portraits from THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Racine in celebration of 2026 Public Schools Week. The portraits
City of West Allis: Wauwatosa and West Allis approve intergovernmental agreement to form Milwaukee metro fire rescue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 25, 2026 – WEST ALLIS, WIS – The Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis have each voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to move forward with the creation of a joint fire department, which
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil vote against aviation safety
Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil just showed once again how out-of-touch they are with Wisconsin – this time by voting against a bipartisan aviation safety bill. Last night Van Orden and Steil cast decisive votes against the ROTOR Act, bipartisan legislation which “would have
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Teacher’s union lawsuit attempts to bankrupt Wisconsin and end school choice for families in need
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin PTA, several Wisconsin school districts, multiple teachers’ unions, individual parents, educators and students, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network, alleging that the Wisconsin Legislature has
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds farmers to check runoff risk prior to spreading manure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff
Dept. of Transportation: Carriers announce updated intercity bus services to provide reliable, affordable transportation options for residents and visitors across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and visitors to rural and mid-sized communities as well
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Wood County District Attorney’s Office, and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at
U.S. Rep. Wied: Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after last night’s State of the Union address: “Last night, we watched President Trump reflect on our substantial wins over the last thirteen months and outline his vision for success
Taylor campaign: Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign releases new TV ad highlighting her work to protect survivors and hold abusers accountable
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its second TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Survivor.” This ad is part of the campaign’s previously-announced statewide TV and digital campaign and will begin airing today in
Wisconsin Family Council: Wisconsin’s 2026 longest-married couple is…
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance.
Rodriguez campaign: Releases plan to “Keep Wisconsin Kids Safe Online” and hold Big Tech accountable
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com Rodriguez praised actions to ban phones in schools but says Wisconsin must go further to hold Big Tech and social media companies accountable MADISON, WI — Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working mom and Democratic candidate for
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: “This year marks the 250th anniversary of our great nation, and over the past year, President Trump’s leadership has delivered
WisDems: Tom Tiffany silent on 15% global tariffs
MADISON, Wis. — Even after the State of the Union where Trump defended his new 15% global tariffs, Tom Tiffany has remained silent on the new policy. Tiffany continues to defend the tariffs, even after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal.
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Releases statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress: “I was honored to attend President Trump’s sixth State of the Union address, where he laid out a clear vision
WisDems: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden tried to grab Trump’s arm to get his attention at the State of the Union —it didn’t work
MADISON, Wis. — After Trump finished his incoherent and rambling State of the Union, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden desperately tried to catch the president before he left the chamber. Van Orden even tried to grab his arm, but Trump
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Trump spews lies during State of the Union while Americans reel from the GOP health care crisis
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Donald Trump tried to sell the country on affordability during his State of the Union address, but the state of Americans’ health care is in shambles. For the past year, Trump and Congressional Republicans have carried
A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to State of the Union Address
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “No amount of political spin or outright falsehoods woven into a long-winded, egocentric speech can change this truth: Donald Trump