Wisconsin Examiner: Bill would reverse funds transfer for wall, restore Wisconsin military contracts (MADISON, WI) — Despite numerous promises that Mexico would pay to fund a border wall, Donald Trump is stripping millions of taxpayer dollars away from Wisconsin, again, to pay for his vanity project. Most recently he took aim at the Oshkosh Corps, which supports thousands of manufacturing jobs, by taking away millions of dollars in funding for the military vehicles they build. In September of 2019, Trump diverted millions of dollars from the Truax Field Air National Guard Base. Read below how Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is fighting to reverse Trump’s budget cuts.

Governor Tony Evers today announced a $2.2 million Harbor Assistance Program grant for improvements at the Manitowoc harbor to support the manufacturing, assembly and shipping of cranes for the US Navy. New loadout and rail platforms will be constructed at the City Centre, LLC property to handle oversize, overweight cranes. “These harbor improvements provide double benefits. The grant helps create new highly-skilled jobs in Wisconsin. It also helps contain transportation costs, making future manufacturing contracts even more attractive,” Governor Evers said. “This grant connects the dots between quality transportation infrastructure, the success of local businesses and building strong communities. The

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed several bills that would promote safe communities. “Governor Evers refuses to hold criminals accountable to please his liberal ‘let them out of jail’ backers. His actions today clearly show how far left he is compared to the general public who want to live in safe neighborhoods. “The governor has misplaced priorities. We should be prioritizing the safety of law-abiding citizens over the criminals who repeatedly break the law. Yet, Governor Evers continues to demonstrate his intentions to release half of the prison population just like he said during

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing details for a district engagement opportunity, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District:   “Since announcing my candidacy for the 16th Senate District of Wisconsin, it has been a pleasure to visit each community and to listen to the needs of community leaders, business owners, and residents. Now, I am proud to announce an engagement tour across the 16th Senate District to be accessible to voters across the District, and to listen and learn how I can best serve:   Sun Prairie Engagement Opportunity Beans n Cream Bakehouse 1120 W

[Madison, WI] — Late on Friday afternoon, Governor Evers vetoed four bills from the Republican tougher on crime agenda. Following the vetoes, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement:  “Republicans in the Legislature took the issue of crime in our communities seriously when we passed a number of tougher-on-crime bills. Unfortunately, Governor Evers did not share the same concern for the safety of Wisconsinites and vetoed many of our measures today. “The governor over promised on the campaign trail when he said he wanted to cut Wisconsin’s prison population in half, and now he’s forcing Wisconsin to suffer the dangerous consequences. We

Stevens Point, WI – Citing the need to lower health care costs, provide quality education for our children, restore local decision making authority and protect our drinking water, central Wisconsin native and longtime law enforcement officer Paul Piotrowski, has formally announced his candidacy for the 24th State Senate District.   “I’m running for State Senate because we deserve a stronger voice than what we have in Madison,” said Paul, “Residents throughout the 24th Senate District need someone they can trust and rely on. From my service in the Navy to protecting our community as a police officer, I know how

Markesan… Joan Ballweg, candidate for the 14th Senate District, announced today the endorsement of Keith Ripp, former state representative for the 42nd Assembly District and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Assistant Deputy Secretary under Governor Scott Walker. “Joan understands the agricultural community and has been a champion for farmers in the 41st Assembly District,” said Ripp. “It was an honor to work alongside her, fighting for rural Wisconsin, in the state assembly. I know she will continue that fight in the state senate.” Ballweg, who owns and operates a farm equipment business with her husband, has continuously worked to promote

MADISON – State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) invited Reggie Moore, City of Milwaukee Director of the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention, to the Capitol earlier this week to host a legislative briefing on the work the Office has done to reduce violence in Milwaukee and the possibility to do more with the State of WI as a partner. This event was hosted in conjunction with several Criminal Justice related events put on by Rep. Bowen and Sen. Taylor during the final week of Black History Month. After the successful conclusion of this event, Rep. Bowen

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks Governor Tony Evers and members of the Wisconsin State Building Commission for their support of the Center for Dairy Research/Babcock Dairy Hall building project on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.  Today, commission members unanimously approved a $25.7 million boost in overall project funding, with support coming from UW-Madison, additional borrowing, and gifts. “Industry donors were proud to contribute $18.5 million to the building project at its start, and they’re contributing once again, because the Center plays an essential and inimitable role in dairy processing research, business development and training,” said

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Jerry Bollig, for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am pleased to announce an endorsement from Dane County Supervisor Jerry Bollig,” said Sargent. “In his time on the Dane County Board, Jerry has served his community of Oregon with the utmost passion and commitment. His background in agriculture, accounting, and public service, make him a qualified and effective leader for Dane County.” “I am proud to endorse Melissa Sargent for the Wisconsin State Senate. I served with Melissa on the Dane County

MILWAUKEE – In response to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin’s decision earlier today to dismiss the case Waukesha County v. J.J.H. as improvidently granted, State Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I am livid at today’s Supreme Court decision. This case shows a clear example of our justice system openly ignoring the Constitutional rights of a young Deaf woman, and all our state Supreme Court can manage in response is a shrug. When I attended the oral arguments for this case earlier this month, what I witnessed was a gross, ignorant and inexcusable miscarriage of justice in a system rigged