Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November as tariffs backed by Reps. Steil and Van Orden take their toll
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data shows small businesses are struggling under the weight of tariffs backed by Republicans in Congress including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses cut 120,000
Rep Penterman: Statement on Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10
Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to
314 Action: Candidates, doctors and elected officials rebuke ACIP Hepatitis B vote
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection. Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the
Rep. Goeben: Gov Evers not serious about addressing teacher shortage
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ not allowing summer teaching being part of summer teaching
“Senate Bill 424 was a common-sense step to increasing the number, and the breadth and the depth of new teachers in Wisconsin. Rather than address the teaching shortage, Governor Evers vetoed the bill, and continues to have no ideas on
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ putting the Elections Commission above the law
“With his veto of Senate Bill 270, Governor Evers has said there is one entity above the law in Wisconsin – the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). “Senate Bill 270 returned the law to the exact same place it was in
National Federation of Independent Business: Governor Evers hurts small businesses with veto pen
MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 308
“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal
American Cancer Society CAN: Public health advocates thank Governor Evers for vetoing tobacco bars bill
MADISON, Wis., –Dec. 5, 2025– “Today, we thank Governor Evers for keeping Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law strong. Assembly Bill 211 was not a niche “cigar bar” bill. It was far more comprehensive and would have allowed the use of cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, and
Main Street Action, Main Street Action PAC: Launch congressional accountability campaign targeting lawmakers who voted for the “Big Ugly” law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Main Street Action and Main Street Action PAC today announced the launch of a multi-state Congressional Accountability Campaign to inform voters about the harmful impacts of the recently passed “Big Ugly” law and the lawmakers who supported
Gov. Evers: Takes action on nine bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166 Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211 Veto Message for Assembly
WisDems: Advent calendar surprise: Tom Tiffany is a women’s health care nightmare for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s openly admitting the GOP has no plan on the ACA or doing everything he can to criminalize abortion, Tom Tiffany is a health care nightmare for Wisconsinites. From his time in the state legislature to the
Alliant Energy Foundation: Communities receive over $980,000
MADISON, Wis. (December 5, 2025) – In its third and last Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $980,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. This brings the 2025 total Alliant Energy has awarded to over $2.28M. All Community Grant recipients seek to
Sustainable Business Council: Launches Green Bay accelerator to empower local businesses in 2026
Green Bay, WI — December 5, 2025. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is excited to announce the launch of the Green Bay Sustainable Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help small and mid-sized businesses in Green Bay, Wisconsin, strengthen their sustainability
Dept. of Transportation: Demolition of WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Bridge begins Dec. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will take the next step in the Mississippi River Crossing Project at Lansing with a planned implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge on
Rep. Vining: Re-introduces Main Street Bounceback Program
Madison– Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced the Mainstreet Bounceback Program Bill, which appropriates $25 million in grants to small businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial
National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden delivers for Wisconsin small businesses
In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for Wisconsin small businesses. Van Orden helped pass the DUMP Red Tape Act to boost our economy by slashing unnecessary compliance costs and bureaucratic red tape. “Wisconsin small businesses are getting real relief thanks to
Forward Literacy: Nearly half of Wisconsin’s first graders need additional help to read while DPI cheers district participation
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2024–25 universal reading assessment results required by state law and the results show an immediate need for reforms. The screeners are meant to detect struggling readers early so they can get
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election underway
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January
Dept. of Natural Resources: Deer hunters are encouraged to take advantage of late season opportunities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter. Late Season Firearm Hunting