WisDems: Eric Hovde — “Why in God’s green earth” would I know about the farm bill?
MADISON, Wis. — Third time’s the charm, unless it’s Eric Hovde talking about the Farm Bill… Once again, Hovde was in disbelief that anyone would expect him to understand the Farm Bill. Yesterday, when asked about the legislation, Hovde said “why in
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce nine counties in Wisconsin achieve record-low unemployment
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine counties across the state, including several counties in Northern Wisconsin, showed the lowest rates of unemployment on record. Counties with record-low unemployment include
WisDems: ICYMI – Republicans like Duey Stroebel and Joan Ballweg are holding back Wisconsin’s kids
MADISON, Wis. — After months of faux outrage from Wisconsin Republicans like Duey Stroebel about improving kids’ reading ability, a new report from the Department of Public Instruction last week found that the blame for students’ stagnant scores lies solely with Republicans
NFIB: Sen. Ballweg receives Guardian of Small Business Award
MADISON, WI (OCT. 23, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg with its 2024 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award). NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of
IRG: To testify before US House Judiciary Committee on Immigration Crisis
MILWAUKEE, WI – Tomorrow, Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) General Counsel and Director of the Center for Investigative Oversight (CIO), Jake Curtis, will testify before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on the immigration crisis and its impact on the City of
Harris campaign: Republican and former Bush Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman endorses Kamala Harris for President
Today in Fox News, Republican and former Bush Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman endorsed Kamala Harris for President. In her endorsement, Veneman cited the Harris-Walz campaign’s “bold vision” and slammed Donald Trump’s tax hikes as “dangerous for rural America.” “Donald Trump’s
UW-Madison: For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign
In middle school, people often mistook Gavin and Mason White Eagle for twins — teachers sometimes had a hard time telling them apart. These days, it’s a little easier. Mason, younger by 14 months, outgrew his brother in high school
Pillars of Community: ICYMI: Over 30 Wisconsin community leaders sign statement affirming confidence in election system
Pillars of the Community initiative, led by former Bush and Obama legal counsels, places full-page ads in newspapers across the state in effort to increase trust in elections. Madison – With just days to go before the November 5th presidential election, over
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden administration to investigate China’s role in fueling the fentanyl crisis
Baldwin stands with families whose loved ones died of fentanyl overdoses and supports their petition to launch probe and hold PRC accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable
Huebsch campaign: Earns key sheriff endorsement
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Hovde campaign: Hovde voted early, attended multiple early vote rallies
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde voted yesterday on the first day of early in-person voting with his wife, Sharon Hovde. After casting his ballot, Eric attended three Early Vote Rallies in Sun Prairie, West Bend, and Milwaukee with RNC Chairman Michael
UW-Stout: Lunchtime lab: Students learn restaurant management skills with new campus café initiative
For a group of Fireside Café student employees at UW-Stout, lunchtime this fall also means lab time. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Memorial Student Center, they prep the made-to-order restaurant for its 11 a.m. opening, then greet customers and
NextGen PAC: Announces final round of endorsements
Nation’s largest youth vote organization champions a diverse slate of leaders and issues Washington, D.C. — Today, NextGen PAC announced its final round of endorsements, supporting progressive candidates and issues in crucial states Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire. These endorsements represent
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces $86 million for clean and safe drinking water in Wisconsin through bipartisan infrastructure law
Funding will help replace lead pipes, address PFAS, and protect freshwater resources Baldwin’s Buy America rules ensure that American iron and steel are used for water infrastructure upgrades WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin is receiving an
Dept. of Transportation: Now recruiting: Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, inspectors
The Wisconsin State Patrol is now accepting applications from individuals with a passion to serve Wisconsin. Whether you are new to law enforcement or are currently serving in another community, the State Patrol has openings for the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes.
Cooke campaign: Typical day for Derrick Van Orden: Shouting down Wisconsin farmers
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — On Friday, the Washington Independent revealed that Derrick Van Orden derailed a constituent meeting with two Wisconsin dairy farmers who were visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss agricultural policies by interrupting them and yelling at them. This is unacceptable behavior
Dept. of Natural Resources: Purchase your sturgeon spearing license by Oct. 31
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season to buy their license by Oct. 31, 2024. There are an unlimited number
UW-Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U Halloween edition: ‘Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls’
On Halloween, our thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night — ghosts, monsters and ghouls. “Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls” also is the topic of the Oct. 31 session of the Thursdays at the U lecture series at the University
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Wauwatosa School District to close STEM programs and high-performing charter school for being too white
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is threatening legal action against the Wauwatosa School District (WSD) and its Superintendent after they announced plans to shut down the Wauwatosa STEM School, currently ranked the third-best elementary school
Baldwin campaign: Announces new ad featuring President Barack Obama: “Make a Difference”
MADISON, Wis. – Following President Barack Obama’s visit to Madison yesterday, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announces a new advertisement, “Make a Difference,” which will run on digital media across the state. The ad features President Obama and highlights Tammy’s work