Bridges Library System: Wisconsin public libraries invite patrons to speak up for federal library funding with postcard campaign
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Public libraries across Wisconsin are joining together to help library users make their voices heard in support of continued federal library funding. Patrons are invited to visit their local library to write a postcard to their U.S. Senators
UW Office of Business & Entrepreneurship: Free small business clinic July 31 Ashland, WI
(MADISON, WI) –The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Northwood Technical College, and Ashland Area Development Corporation will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, July 31,
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: “YES!” – Derrick Van Orden cheers about ripping health care and food away from Wisconsinites
In case you missed it last week, Derrick Van Orden proved for the millionth time he is unfit to serve Wisconsinites. Van Orden’s response to a post that says “17 million people just lost health care. 18 million kids just lost school meals.
Protect Our Jobs: Launches ad calling out Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s (WI-03) vote to raise Wisconsin families’ electricity bills
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Protect Our Jobs, an eight-figure campaign defending clean energy workers and local economies across the country, today announced a new ad buy calling out Rep. Van Orden’s (WI-03) vote for the Republican Tax Law, which will crater
U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads colleagues with legislation to honor veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced H.R. 3999, theAmerican Flags to Honor Our Vetera… Please
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Statement on the removal of funding for the 6th Street reconstruction project
“Among the harmful cuts congressional Republicans recently enacted is a de-appropriation of money from the USDOT Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program. In Milwaukee, this means the Federal government will no longer fund the $34-million reconstruction of the 6th Street
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Finstad lead letter urging Canada to mitigate wildfire risk
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a letter to Canada’s Ambassador urging stronger forest management practices to mitigate wildfire risk. The call
Jacobson campaign: Launches campaign for Wisconsin state Senate in the 17th District
CONTACT: press@wisenatedems.org RIDGEWAY, WI – This morning, outside of the closed Ridgeway Elementary School, State Representative Jenna Jacobson officially announced her candidacy for the 17th District’s State Senate seat. Establishing a clear contrast between her long record of standing up for the
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces summer 2025 office hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Congressional staff from his office will be hosting office hours throughout July. Outreach staff from Pocan’s district office will be available to constituents seeking help with federal agencies or looking to issue
Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin electric vehicle charging tax returns Due July 31
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is issuing a reminder to all owners, operators, managers and lessees of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that the excise tax return and payment are due by July 31, 2025. The
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Corrects the record on Van Orden’s billion-dollar claims
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement fact-checking Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) after a weekend of nonsense tweets, eight in total, claiming credit for earmarking Wisconsin’s hospitals $1 billion. “It’s rich that Rep. Van Orden is
Rep. Franklin: Secures major wins for Northeast Wisconsin
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement after securing several key investments for Brown County in the 2025–27 biennial state budget: “I was elected to work across the aisle to accomplish state policy for Wisconsinites, and this
WisDems: Round up: Derrick Van Orden gets caught saying the quiet part outloud
MADISON, Wis. — After the Big Ugly Bill passed, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden made the implicit explicit by writing “YES!” in response to a tweet stating that Americans would lose health care and food assistance under the newly passed budget bill.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2025. District
Sen. Jacque, Rep. Tusler: Evers abandons Brillion farmers in dead-of-night
Governor’s veto of Brillion Marsh dredging project costs thousands in crop losses due to flooding MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers’ dead-of-night veto of the Brillion Marsh dredging project, which hurts area farmers and families who worry about flooding every year, has nothing
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin’s House Republicans help push Donald Trump’s spending bill to final passage
All six of the delegation’s House Republicans voted to pass the initial version of the bill in May, and they largely expressed support for Johnson as he sought deeper cuts to federal spending as the Senate debated the measure. MADISON,
UW-Stout: Global vision, local design: UW-Stout students transform public spaces with murals
Art installations in Italy, Minnesota bring communities together Menomonie, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout students – Allison Seanor and Megan McDowell – recently completed two murals, half a world apart. Their public installations celebrate how art brings communities together,
Rep. Donovan: Secures sound barrier funding for I-894 & I-41
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Included was a provision of $9,100,000 for the creation of additional sound barriers along the I-894 and I-41 corridors. This builds on
Wisconsin Dairy Products Association: Hold ground in state budget, securing continued support
MADISON, Wis. (July 3, 2025) — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) highlighted dairy industry and rural Wisconsin investments included in the newly signed 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget that will benefit the state’s dairy processors, farmers, and rural communities. The
Benjamin campaign: To host public town hall in La Crosse, invites Rep. Van Orden
Congressional Candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd District offers Rep. Van Orden the opportunity to host EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Laura Benjamin, small business owner, former Eau Claire City Council member, and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, will host a