MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing an endorsement from Erin Thornley-Parisi for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am proud to share an endorsement from Erin Thornley-Parisi,” said Sargent. “Erin’s directorship and advocacy has been an essential asset to our communities, ensuring that each and every voice is treated with dignity and respect.” Erin Thornley-Parisi has worked in leadership roles for decades to end sexual violence and promote awareness in Dane County. Thornley-Parisi worked as the Director of Development at the Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia and the Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Paper Council is applauding ND Paper for making a generous donation to the State of Wisconsin to aid in the fight against the COVID 19 virus. ND Paper which operates a mill in Biron, Wisconsin has donated 1,500 Tyvek suits and 20,000 surgical masks to the State of Wisconsin for distribution to health care providers who are on the front lines of testing and treating citizens for the COVID-19 virus.  “ND Paper is answering the call to help provide much-needed assistance to our state’s medical community as they fight the coronavirus pandemic,” stated WPC President Scott Suder.

(Madison)—With the overwhelming number of people applying for unemployment benefits, State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) urged workers to file online if possible.  Last week more than 1.5 million calls were made to the Unemployment Insurance Division, an increase of 6,208% over last year’s busiest weekly call volume.  On one day alone last week the division received as many as 160 calls per second.   “As you can imagine the sheer number of people trying to apply for benefits is overwhelming a system that was not designed to handle so many applicants over such a short period of time,” said Hansen.  “Everyone who

[Madison, WI] — Last week, activist clerks in Dane and Milwaukee Counties attempted to circumvent the state’s Photo ID law. Today, in a decision without dissent, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against those actions. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Today, a unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision soundly rejected the far-left politics of clerks in our state who were trying to undermine an election. Yet again, liberals have tried to legislate through the courts and failed. I am glad to see the Wisconsin Supreme Court upholding the rule of law.”

MILWAUKEE — The campaign of Judge Jill Karofsky has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission, as Dan Kelly’s allies continue to air a discredited ad that was labeled “Pants on Fire” by PolitiFact last week. The ads, currently being aired by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and the Republican State Leadership Committee, falsely claim Karofsky was responsible for negotiating a plea deal in State of Wisconsin v. Donald A. Worley, Dane County Circuit Court Case No. 1999-CF-396. In reality, Karofsky made no appearances in this case until over a year after the plea agreement was made and the defendant was

Madison, WI…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling involving the Dane County Clerk’s “erroneous advice” on absentee ballots for the April 7 election.   “This decision is a victory for fair elections. A liberal Dane County activist clerk, who tried to break the law, had his hand slapped by a unanimous Supreme Court. It was completely inappropriate that the Dane County clerk was trying to use the pandemic for political gain. I think we all should be thankful a unanimous court stepped in and put an end to these illegal communications.”

Madison, Wis. – Last week, the Milwaukee and Dane County Clerks unilaterally decided to advise voters that they may declare themselves “indefinitely confined” in order to circumvent the statutory requirement that citizens upload a copy of their photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot. In response, the Wisconsin Elections Commission held an emergency vote on a motion to investigate the legality of the clerks’ decisions to ignore election laws. The vote failed to pass, with three commissioners voting along party lines to defeat it. In response to this failure of oversight, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R­–New Berlin) issued the following statement:   “Free

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, joining a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a motion for partial summary judgment in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s illegal diversion of $3.8 billion in taxpayer dollars for the construction of a border wall. $790 million of the diverted funds were allocated to National Guard units across the country for the purchase of equipment critical to responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. The coalition argues that an immediate permanent injunction is necessary so that the National Guard is fully equipped to protect communities during emergencies, such as the current COVID-19

“Jessi Ebben is exactly what we need in the U.S. Congress to bring about necessary change and nurture a spirit of cooperation. Her determination, common sense, positive message and tender spirit will bring a breath of fresh air to the stagnant, contentious halls of government. Jessi grew up in a family of educators and is grounded in family values that support the rights of the unborn child. She is passionate about upholding the Constitution and defending the freedoms it guarantees. Having spent more than four decades in public education as a teacher, administrator, and author, I know our children will benefit from

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to provide relief for Wisconsin farmers and rural communities in the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law last week. “We face a public health crisis that threatens our economy and I worked to deliver support for Wisconsin farmers and our rural communities. This bipartisan response from Congress will help provide economic aid to our agriculture economy in Wisconsin during extremely challenging times that have gotten tougher now with this pandemic,” said Senator Baldwin. “We are all in this together, so I will continue my work to take additional

Waukesha – Jack Melvin, candidate for Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Branch 5, is proud to announce the endorsements of both Governor Scott Walker and Governor Tommy Thompson. Both, during their terms as Governor, appointed Jack to various roles within state government. “I trust Jack because I have known and worked with him for over 15 years,” said Walker, who previously appointed Jack to roles in both Milwaukee County and the State of Wisconsin. Such high level support speaks to Jack’s relationships in the community and throughout the state. Jack recognizes the role of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of