DC Wrap: GOP bill seeks to exempt southeast Wisconsin from emissions testing
In this week’s DC Wrap: Four Wisconsin Republicans introduce legislation to exempt southeast Wisconsin from federally mandated emissions testing.
Sen. Jacque: Announces decision not to run for re-election
Contact: Sen. André Jacque, (920) 819-8066 Senator André Jacque (New Franken) released the following statement regarding his decision not to seek another term in the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been a blessing beyond anything I could have expected to
AFP-Wisconsin: Debuts new ads supporting Tom Tiffany
CONTACT: William Hadden, whadden@standtogether.org Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) unveiled a second round of statewide ads supporting Tom Tiffany this week, following up on the heels of its first batch released in late March. The new wave of ads highlight Tiffany’s
WisDems: Watch: Tiffany plays politics with high gas prices
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. —Following a six-day run of daily gas price increases, GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany shrugged off the pain Wisconsinites feel at the pump, calling the widespread backlash to his party’s devastating high-cost agenda a “bit of a
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Amendment targeting Ridglan Farms passed into House Appropriations agriculture funding bill
Contact: Matt Handverger WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke at the House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY27 Agriculture funding bill in support of language he submitted to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to review dog breeding facilities
Milwaukee Co. Supv.: Steve F. Taylor welcomes leadership, committee roles, addresses county fiscal outlook
Contact: Eddie Cullen, 414-793-0347 MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of Milwaukee County Board standing committee assignments made by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell for the 2026 term, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve Milwaukee County residents in key committee roles. Supervisor Taylor will serve
Burgelis campaign: Launches “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour with 21 stops across Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Peter Burgelis, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, will launch his “Who’s Better Off These Days?” listening tour this Friday, making 21 stops across Racine, Kenosha, Oak Creek, Whitewater, Beloit, and Janesville to hear directly
Milwaukee Public Schools: Board unanimously re-elects Zombor president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors; Ferguson elected vice president
Milwaukee Board of School Directors Appoints Leadership at Tuesday’s Annual Organizational Meeting MILWAUKEE — April 29, 2026 — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously re-elected Missy Zombor as president of the Board and elected James Ferguson vice president at its annual
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces VA Home Loan Affordability Act
Contact: Grace Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL senior chief, introduced H.R. 8532, the VA Home Loan Affordability Act. This comprehensive legislation takes direct aim at the
WMC: Wins appeal in Attorney General Kaul’s 18-month open records delay
Contact: Jacob Fischer, 414-313-2190 or jfischer@wmc.org MADISON – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed a Dane County Circuit Court ruling, holding that unreasonable delays by government agencies in responding to public records requests may be challenged under Wisconsin’s Public Records
Dept. of Public Instruction: Invests in literacy coaches to strengthen early reading across Wisconsin
Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov Contracts part of department’s focus on Act 20 MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced new partnerships with public and private schools to expand early literacy support through the hiring of literacy coaches. As part of
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce latest round of agricultural roads improvement program grants open, encourages local governments to apply
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov $70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials are
Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell announces Milwaukee County Board committee assignments
CONTACT: Eddie Cullen 414-793-0347 Centering diverse membership and lived experience to amplify voices across Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE – Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announced committee appointments for the Board of Supervisors designed to strengthen oversight, improve collaboration, and position Milwaukee County to meet the
Colón campaign: Justice-elect Chris Taylor endorses Judge Pedro Colón
Contact: press@pedrocolon.com MADISON – Justice-elect Chris Taylor, who was elected earlier this month with over 60% of the vote, today announced her endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón to join her on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Pedro Colón is exactly the
Cooke campaign: Calls out Van Orden for celebrating as veterans evicted
CONTACT: press@cookeforwisconsin.com More than 10,000 veterans have lost their homes so billionaires could get tax breaks EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke called out Derrick Van Orden, House Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman, for pushing to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing