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Van Orden, Neguse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Access for Farmers

11 hours 19 min ago By Derrick Van Orden

In honor of National Ag Day, I was proud to work across the aisle with Congressman Joe Neguse to introduce the Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act.

Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity

11 hours 31 min ago By Badger Institute 1 comment

The 20th century could be viewed as Wisconsin’s progressive century. Wisconsin was the first state to establish a personal income tax (1911) and to allow collective bargaining by public sector unions (1959). Business regulation was strict.

Gov. Evers Vetoes Legislation to Cut Red Tape

11 hours 52 min ago By Rep. Robin Vos 1 comment

Gov. Evers has vetoed a package of “Red Tape Reset” bills authored and passed by Assembly Republicans that aim to rein in the growth of state regulations and require agencies to justify new rules.

Tax Time

11 hours 55 min ago By Howard Marklein

Filing taxes is rarely something people look forward to, but it is an important part of how our state operates. In Wisconsin, individual income taxes make up about 45% of state tax collections.

Gory Details of our Fiscal Situation

1 week 7 hours ago By Senator Ron Johnson 1 comment

When I arrived in Congress in 2011, America’s debt and deficit was THE major topic of discussion. Our nation’s total debt was $14.7 trillion and 96% of GDP. Soon it will hit and surpass $39 trillion and 124% of GDP.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Rep. Van Orden Highlight Wisconsin Trucking and $8.4M Rural Infrastructure Investment

1 week 7 hours ago By Derrick Van Orden

Congressman Derrick Van Orden hosted a Wisconsin Trucking Industry Showcase in Monroe County, joined by U.S.

KEEPING WISCONSIN'S FARMING LEGACY STRONG

1 week 16 hours ago By Derrick Van Orden

Agriculture is the cornerstone of Wisconsin and the backbone of our nation. Our farmers don’t just feed our state, they keep America fueled. When agriculture succeeds in Wisconsin, families across our country benefit.