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JFC Republicans Ignore Water Quality Problems In Their Own Districts MADISON, Wis. — Among the more than 540 provisions unceremoniously stripped from the state budget by Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were proposals to address water contamination in communities across Wisconsin—including in JFC Republicans’ own districts. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about the water their […]

Derrick Van Orden Protects Serial Liar George Santos MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden and all 5 of his fellow Wisconsin Congressional Republicans voted to protect serial liar George Santos from accountability following his indictment on 13 federal criminal charges, including money laundering, wire fraud, and theft of public funds. By voting to refer a privileged […]

ICYMI: Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act Delivers “Once in a Lifetime” Funding To Wisconsin Farm Conservation Programs MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act—which passed without the vote of a single Republican in Congress—is delivering “once in a lifetime” funding to help Wisconsin farm conservation programs implement sustainable practices […]

ICYMI: Eric Hovde may run for Senate in Wisconsin, but he’s living large in Laguna Beach, California MADISON, Wis. — This morning, new reporting from Dan Bice at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights the ties that potential U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has to California. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Eric Hovde may run for Senate in Wisconsin, but […]

MAGA Election Denial Continues To Flourish in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Well before Donald Trump took the stage to spout disproven election conspiracy theories on Wednesday evening, Wisconsin Republicans were two steps ahead, having promoted several election deniers to oversee elections this week alone. Wisconsin Republicans have proven unwilling to dispel Trump’s election lies in […]

Why Hasn’t Mike Gallagher Called for George Santos to Resign? MADISON, Wis. — In January, after it was revealed that George Santos was a serial liar who falsified business and campaign finance reports, Congressman Mike Gallagher dismissed Santos’ behavior, but promised if “actual illegal behavior” was found, “then we can have a separate discussion.” Yesterday, George […]

ICYMI: New Report Highlights WisDems Fight for Strong Public Schools MADISON, Wis. — According to a new report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, an examination of state campaign finance records found “that the vast majority of donors who identified themselves as teachers have contributed to Democratic candidates and Democratic-affiliated organizations.” The Democratic Party […]

MAGA Republicans’ Default On America Plan Would Devastate Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — MAGA House Republicans, including Wisconsin’s own Derrick Van Orden, are threatening to hold the American economy hostage to cut spending for vital jobs and systems that keep America moving forward. The GOP’s Default on America Plan would slash funding for Wisconsin teachers, veterans […]

As Tom Tiffany Gears Up to Run in ‘Chippy’ GOP Senate Primary, Here’s What to Remember About His Radical Agenda MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany keeps moving closer and closer to entering the “chippy” GOP Senate primary in Wisconsin, today appearing to unveil a redesigned campaign website. This comes after David Clarke launched attacks on the potential GOP field and the NRSC. Meanwhile, Eric […]