DC Wrap: Steil spars with ActBlue over donation vetting; Wisconsin House members split on immigration enforcement package
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil knocks ActBlue’s vetting of donations from foreign nationals and Wisconsin House members split on an immigration enforcement package.
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Hortonville banker leading Wisconsin Bankers Association Board
MADISON, Wis. – Joe Peikert, CEO of Wolf River Community Bank, Hortonville, is serving as the 2026–2027 board chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 180 commercial banks
City of Madison: Vision Zero Madison releases new progress report
The City of Madison released the 2023-2024 Vision Zero Madison Progress Report(opens in a new window)PDF, providing an update on the community’s efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Madison streets while creating safer travel for all road users. The
Van Orden campaign: Joins President Trump for signing of Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act. The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President
Milwaukee City Attorney Goyke: Holds the line on reckless driving, delivering convictions and accountability for dangerous driver
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke announced Wednesday that the office’s coordinated reckless driving enforcement policy announced in October 2024 has dramatically improved prosecution outcomes of first offense reckless driving in Milwaukee Municipal Court. Since the policy took effect,
Capitol Chats: 88th AD candidate Tollefson says ‘we can be doing better’ to support schools
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” De Pere School Board member Brandy Tollefson talks about her campaign for the 88th AD as a Democrat, what she thinks the Legislature can do for public schools and affordability, and what she’s doing to distinguish herself from incumbent GOP Rep. Ben Franklin.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program phase 4 diversifies meat and poultry supply chains and opens new markets
(Stevens Point, Wis., June 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced today that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better
WisDems: USA Today: Tom Tiffany among the Republicans who rejected 2020 election result running for governor
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from USA Today details Congressman Tom Tiffany’s election denial record and the dangers of having an extreme-MAGA, election denying governor overseeing pivotal Wisconsin elections in 2027 and 2028. Tom Tiffany has made strong efforts to overturn the 2020
State Senate Democratic Committee: Sen. Hesselbein discusses Wisconsin affordability, blue wave and GOP corruption on “The Electorette” podcast
MADISON, WI – Appearing on The Electorette Podcast, Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein discussed a Democratic trifecta, stopping Trump from handing out taxpayer dollars to his insurrectionist friends, and aspects of the Affordable Wisconsin Agenda. Senator Hesselbein laid out her plan to ensure every
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Victory: Pittsville School District admits parent’s social media post was protected speech, settles First Amendment dispute
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a settlement agreement with the School District of Pittsville to vindicate the First Amendment rights of Amanda Vogel, a parent who received litigation threats from school district officials and visits from law
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin backs bipartisan bill to ban Chinese vehicles, protect American workers and boost national security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is backing a bipartisan bill to protect American workers and families from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and the technology embedded within them. The Connected Vehicle Security Act prevents Americans’ data from being
UW-Whitewater: Students from UW–Whitewater Collegiate DECA win a National Championship in international marketing
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) DECA Chapter had very successful results at the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC), including winning a National Championship in International Marketing. The Collegiate DECA ICDC brings together
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: WMC welcomes new Director of Finance & Human Resources
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced that Steve Mason has joined the organization as its new director of finance & human resources. Mason is a seasoned trade association professional and
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act as rising streaming costs are hurting consumers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking landowners to host fall Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds landowners who are interested in sponsoring a Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to enroll their properties, by July 1, 2026. There have been some changes to the program