September 2026

Elections Have Consequences: Scoring Candidates to Make Smart Choices

September 06, 2026 - 16:23
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How do you know whether a candidate truly shares your values—or is simply delivering a polished campaign message? This week, Chris presents a practical, evidence-based method for comparing candidates on the issues that matter most to you, from law and order and property taxes to education, energy, privacy, and national security.

Cooke talks health care while leaving her own staff without benefits

September 06, 2026 - 16:19
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Rebecca Cooke has repeatedly pointed to health care as a top concern for western Wisconsin and made promises about ensuring Americans can access affordable coverage.

New reporting from The Heartland Post shows Rebecca Cooke’s campaign has not provided health insurance or a health care stipend to its own staff.

A Historic Win for Wisconsin Healthcare

September 06, 2026 - 16:07
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It’s been a busy few weeks here in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.

From farm fields and Main Streets to local hospitals, and manufacturers, we’ve been traveling across the district, meeting folks where they're at and listening to how I can better serve them in Congress. Here are a few highlights from the last couple of weeks.

A Historic Win for Wisconsin Healthcare

When I came to Congress, I promised to fight every day for rural Wisconsin and make sure our communities have access to the healthcare they deserve.

Bank Your Vote

September 06, 2026 - 16:01
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Do you know where you will be on Election Day? Will you be traveling? At home with a sick kid? Farming? For a lot of us, we think we know exactly where we'll be on election day, but that isn't always the case. We'll mark November 3 on our calendars because we know we have a responsibility to vote, but what if the unexpected happens?

Take the example of a farmer I talked to who was planning to vote on election day a few years ago. The weather on election day was perfect for farming, and by the time he realized it, the polls were closed and he had missed his opportunity.

Protecting Medicaid benefits for pregnant women, children, seniors, and more

September 06, 2026 - 15:56
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I know health care is still too expensive for too many Wisconsinites, and we have more work to do to make quality care more affordable and accessible.

That's why I want to address some of the misinformation you're hearing about Medicaid, work requirements, and recent health care reforms.

CAMPAIGN UPDATES

September 06, 2026 - 15:47
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We spent time at the Grant County Fair honoring veterans and speaking to voters. Grant County is all in for DVO!

We also toured local gun shops showing support for second amendment rights. Rebecca Cooke wants to ban AR-15 style weapons. Local business owners say that would take 40% of their business.

Anna Paulina joined us earlier this month to discuss the second amendment, lowering the cost of living, banning congressional stock trading, and supporting our police force. A huge thank you to those who joined us.

Joint Finance Committee Meeting

September 06, 2026 - 15:40
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The Joint Finance Committee, of which I serve as Senate vice-chair, met earlier this week to consider several items.

One of the proposals we approved involved the sale of two unoccupied state-owned buildings.

This move is expected to save taxpayers more than $200 million in deferred maintenance costs. The proceeds from both sales will go toward paying down state debt.

In other action, my JFC colleagues and I released $10 million for PFAS clean-up and remediation efforts.

From failing to flourishing: Three ways to help Wisconsin public schools

September 06, 2026 - 14:33
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Since a peak in 2013, academic scores across the nation have been in steady decline. No outlier, over the previous decade Wisconsin students dropped the equivalent of almost an entire grade level on the reading portion of the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), commonly called the “Nation’s Report Card.”

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