Economy
A strong economy is essential for a successful nation. In recent years, we have seen skyrocketing inflation rates, record-breaking gas prices, increased tax rates, and an unstable supply chain, all of which have made it more difficult for folks to provide for their families.
The broken budget process in Washington has made it incredibly difficult to identify areas of wasteful and duplicative spending. Continuing Resolutions (CRs) and Omnibus packages have been abused due to Congress’ inability to pass appropriations bills on time for over 20 years. Instead of relying on these last minute, stop-gap measures, Congress must pass appropriations and funding bills through regular order to be good stewards of American taxpayer dollars and focus on addressing Americans’ most pressing issues.
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RIVER FALLS — U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R – Prairie du Chien) visited the River Falls Police Department on May 5 to join Police Chief Gordon Young and Fire Chief Justin Wilson in discussing $431,183 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) for the modernization of emergency communication systems.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Onalaska’s Morning Star Dairy Farm on Monday, touring the facility and participating in a roundtable attended by a group of La Crosse area farmers.
Rollins — joined by U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and the undersecretary of the Food Safety and Inspection Service, Mindy Brashears — touted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Trump administration trade policies as key to securing farmers’ financial future.
As tax season is wrapping up, U.S. House Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) met with about 20 people Wednesday in West Salem, promoting the “working families” tax cuts available for a four-year period.
Under the tax cut bill, people 65 and older may claim an extra tax deduction of $6,000 for singles and $12,000 for couples.
Van Orden told reporters at Hunter’s Last Chance in West Salem, that the tax cuts expire in 2028 because of Democrats.
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WXOW) – Congressman Derrick Van Orden met with residents Wednesday, April 8 in West Salem to take questions and discuss the Working Family Tax Cuts.
Van Orden said the plan eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits for 88% of seniors. He said the goal is to ease financial stress for older Americans and that responses to the bill have been positive.
CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - Representative Derrick Van Orden was in Chippewa Falls Monday morning to announce $600,000 of federal funds will be allocated towards a new county morgue.
Van Orden was joined by county leaders including Sheriff Travis Hakes and County Administrator Andy Albarado. The county morgue closed when HSHS and St. Joseph's closed nearly two years ago.
Agriculture is the cornerstone of Wisconsin and the backbone of our nation. Our farmers don’t just feed our state, they keep America running. When agriculture succeeds in Wisconsin, families across our country benefit. We are the Dairy State, and here, agriculture isn’t just an industry — it’s a way of life.
For generations, Wisconsin farmers have built more than businesses — they’ve built legacies. Family farms are defined by a commitment to passing something better on to the next generation. But for years, the death tax has put that legacy at risk.
SPARTA, Wis. (WXOW) — Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made two important stops in Sparta Friday, March 13 focusing on the future of the Monroe highway and the Wisconsin trucking industry.
Their first stop was at the Monroe County Highway Shop. They discussed the recent $8.4 million investment aimed at upgrading Monroe County highways.
Van Orden also took the time to address the war in Iran at the event.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Congressman Derrick Van Orden visited with small business owners Tuesday to discuss federal tax legislation designed to provide relief for Main Street enterprises and family-owned businesses.
Van Orden met with business owners at Roadside Ice Cream and Diner in Eau Claire to outline provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation that would raise limits and reduce delays on business investments.
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden visited Roadside Diner in Eau Claire on Tuesday to talk with local business owners.
This visit comes as the first wave of tax refunds are being sent out, and Rep. Van Orden wanted to hear directly from the people who benefitted from the expansive One Big Beautiful Bill that was signed into law last year. For the area business owners, there was some high praise for raising the reporting threshold for miscellaneous income, no tax on overtime or tips, and loosening federal regulations.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding the advancement of the bill: