December 2025

Getting Ready for Spring Elections

December 13, 2025 - 21:18
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Some of the 2026 elections have been in the news for weeks; even months. Now it is December and the candidates for the Spring 2026 elections are taking the necessary steps to get their names on the ballot for the April 7th General Election. The spring election is non-partisan, meaning political parties are not officially involved and candidates run without a stated political party affiliation.

Why Do Democrats Resist Policies That Benefit America?

December 13, 2025 - 21:10
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Our nation faces critical challenges each day: fraud, waste, abuse, crime, and illegal immigration, to name a few. As Americans, we should be united in our fight against these threats to our prosperity and safety. Yet, it is frustrating to see that the Democratic Party—one of the two major parties in our country—often seems to oppose policies and actions that address these very problems.

Three Planned Parenthood Locations Close in WI

December 13, 2025 - 20:49
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Planned Parenthood recently closed three more of their Wisconsin locations in Portage, Wisconsin Rapids, and West Bend. These closures are likely the result of a law enacted earlier this year that withholds federal funding from abortion providers. Although these locations did not provide abortions, staff at all three centers referred women for surgical and chemical abortions. Pro-life advocates and supporters are rightly celebrating these closures as wins for Wisconsin.

Seed Potato Bill Becomes State Law

December 13, 2025 - 20:41
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Earlier this week, I was honored to have my bipartisan seed potato bill – now known as Wisconsin Act 66 – signed into law.

For many years, Wisconsin has been a national leader in growing potatoes. In fact, we are presently the third-biggest potato producer in the country and the largest east of the Mississippi River. That distinction can be partly attributed to our hard-working farmers and our existing state statutes that require the use of clean, pathogen-free seed potatoes that are certified by the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program.

National Defense Authorization Act passes in House

December 13, 2025 - 20:38
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  • This bill puts our warfighters first. The FY26 NDAA strengthens America’s ability to fight, adapt, and win. It reinforces our alliances, modernizes our investments in America’s national security, and ensures that the men and women who serve have the capabilities they need to accomplish their missions and return home safely.

    The final bill includes several of my key priorities:

  • Empty Schools, Empty Wallets: What We Found in School COVID Spending

    December 13, 2025 - 20:23
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    Wisconsin received $1.49 billion in ESSER III relief meant to help students recover from COVID-19 learning loss. IRG’s new analysis shows how districts actually used those dollars — and why many now face budget cliffs, shrinking enrollment, and tough choices ahead.

    A deep review of 17,830 school district allocations reveals a clear pattern: rapid hiring, inconsistent funding, slow spending, and missed opportunities for student recovery. Keep reading for details for IRG’s Webinar TOMORROW.

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