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STEVENS POINT, WI – Kathleen Vinehout, who represented Western Wisconsin’s 31st State Senate District from 2007 to 2019, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland against incumbent Derrick Van Orden for the state’s 3rd Congressional District.  During her term, Vinehout represented 8

Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) announces cancellation of Rev. Al Sharpton’s speaking engagement with MICAH’s We All Belong Rally for Democracy on Sunday.  Rev. Sharpton instead will offer eulogy for Dvontaye Mitchell in Milwaukee. This disappointing change will not

VILLAGE of CALEDONIA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the Village of Caledonia, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024. At approximately

WASHINGTON — In response to Rep. Van Orden voting with extreme MAGA House Republicans on a bill to falsely cast doubt in the integrity of our elections (H.R. 8281), House Accountability War Room spokesperson Zac Petkanas issued the following statement: “Today, Rep. Van Orden joined the

WASHINGTON (July 10, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 8281).  “American elections are for American citizens only,” said Steil. “As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I have worked to improve election

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Sarah Doherty, 35, Stephenville, Texas, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for wire fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of H.R. 8281 – the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and utilize in-person identification when registering an individual

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) Representative Assembly voted to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire on all sides of the war in Gaza. The MTEA is the union representing more than 5,600 public education workers in

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced three new endorsements for the State Assembly, ahead of the Wisconsin primary elections in August.  As the state’s premier grassroots organization, AFP is committed to advancing economic prosperity, education freedom, and good

Today, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton announced that across Milwaukee, homicides are down 18% and nonfatal shootings are down 29% from this time last year, in addition to fewer

The News: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), announced it has reached a settlement in a public records lawsuit against Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski. WILL filed

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Jodi Emerson joined former Eau Claire City Councilman and the Northwestern Wisconsin Co-op Organizer for Citizen Action Wisconsin Jeremy Gragert at a press conference in Eau Claire urging Wisconsinites to vote NO on

**Middleton, WI, ** – Phil Anderson, an independent libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin, today unveiled his comprehensive plan to overhaul federal farm policy. Anderson’s proposal addresses the failings of the current Farm Bill, which he argues has

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, news broke that Eric Hovde’s bank is holding millions of dollars in deposits by foreign governments and banks, all while he refuses to give up ownership of his bank if elected to the Senate. Hovde owning his bank while that

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach. “Wisconsinites can take steps to guard against

Crawford’s campaign will report raising more on its first fundraising report than any Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign in history MADISON, Wis. – In only three weeks since announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign will report

“Mr. Mitchell’s death is a tragedy, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family,” said District Attorney John Chisholm. The Milwaukee Police Department is actively investigating Mr. Mitchell’s death. Today, our office met with Attorney William Sulton, representing Mr.

Sunday, July 141:00 (immediately preceding the Rally)Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E Kenwood Blvd. Use the south entrance. Your press pass allows you to skip lines This Press Conference introduces the “Rally for Democracy,” a significant event

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a bombshell news report by Heartland Signal uncovered Eric Hovde’s bank is holding millions of dollars in deposits by foreign governments and banks. This comes after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Hovde does not plan to give up ownership of his bank if

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