Madison–State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement after a new LFB memo shows the extent of the tax increase on the agriculture industry that Governor Evers proposed and Democrats continue to push: “Governor Evers’ special session on agriculture is a lesson in Madison’s liberal ideology. Raise taxes on the industry you are claiming to help. In return, grow the government to tell that industry how to operate their own business,” said Rep. Nygren. “Republicans instead trust our farmers and passed legislation to let them keep more of their own money.” “If

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this Tuesday after voting to advance two bills that protect the right to life — specifically, in the case of babies who survive failed attempts at abortion and in that of babies far along enough toward birth that they are capable of feeling pain: “As a compassionate society we have an obligation to protect life, especially the life of the most vulnerable among us — the unborn, and those babies born alive despite an abortionist’s attempt to kill them,” said Johnson. “America is an incredible experiment in human freedom, founded by leaders who

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of implementing President Trump’s “public charge” rule, which will encourage those immigrating to our country to achieve the American Dream. The rule that goes into effect this week was initially set to go into effect on October 15, 2019. Last year, Grothman introduced H.R. 848, which will require an individual to be a U.S. citizen in order to receive federal welfare benefits, such as housing assistance, Medicaid and food stamps. The Weekly Standard praised this bill in an article as “a better strategy to support

MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $29 million Harbor Assistance Program grant for improvements needed at the Port of Marinette to allow for the production of the next generation of navy ships. Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a premiere shipbuilder located at the port, intends to continue a site improvement project. That project includes the construction of a vertical ship lift structure, dock walls and bulkheads and harbor dredging to transition the shipyard to accommodate the construction of larger vessels. “These shipyard improvements ensure that Marinette Marine can continue to compete for U.S. Naval contracts, providing the area with good-paying, family-supporting jobs. Their success is

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight workforce development and economic opportunity during a visit to Rockwell Automation. Secretary Scalia toured Rockwell Automation’s new manufacturing line that is set to open in spring 2020 and met with veteran candidates from the company’s Academy of Advanced Manufacturing workforce training program. The Secretary also participated in a roundtable discussion at Rockwell Automation with local business and community leaders, including the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. “Employers like Rockwell Automation understand that veterans are uniquely qualified to make significant contributions to America’s workforce,” said U.S.