Madison (April 1, 2020) — The NFIB Wisconsin PAC has endorsed Justice Daniel Kelly for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The political action committee is comprised exclusively of NFIB members in Wisconsin, and its endorsement is based on a survey of NFIB members throughout the state. The Supreme Court Seat is part of Tuesday, April 7th presidential primary. “Virtually every Wisconsin small business is directly affected by the decisions and opinions of the Wisconsin Supreme Court,” said Bill G. Smith, NFIB’s state director for Wisconsin. “The Court plays an essential role in maintaining a consistent and predictable legal climate for our small businesses.

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MILWAUKEE — Judge Jill Karofsky announced she has earned the support of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Judge Jill Karofsky will  be a wonderful addition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Her career as a judge, prosecutor, and victim’s advocate has given her an immense understanding and respect for the rule of law that will make her a fair and independent justice,” said Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. “I’m honored to have Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s endorsement in this race. She knows how important it is to have justices on the court who respect the rule of law

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a statement after Janesville native, Maddie Schroeder, returned safely back to Wisconsin. Maddie had been stuck in Peru due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I am excited to announced that Maddie has returned safely home to Janesville. By working with officials at the State Department, the Embassy in Peru, and the Schroeder family, Maddie got out of Peru. I’m relieved that Maddie’s ordeal is over. I encourage anyone to reach out to my office who needs assistance with the federal government during these challenging times,” said Steil. On Sunday night, Steil spoke to Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that the president signed into law last week ensured that the Treasury Department had the authority to send automatic direct cash assistance to Social Security beneficiaries regardless of whether they file taxes or not, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released contradictory guidance earlier this week stating that Social Security beneficiaries would need to file tax returns in order to receive direct payments. Today, Senator Baldwin joined a group of 41 Senators, led by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), in expressing alarm over this guidance and calling for the Treasury

(MADISON, WI) – Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is renewing its call for safe and fair elections and universal vote-by-mail ahead of a hearing from U.S. District Judge William Conley that will decide what changes will be made to the April 7th election. Wisconsin Democrats, along with Souls to the Polls, Reverend Greg Lewis, Voces de la Frontera, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, American Federation of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, and the Democratic National Committee, have brought lawsuits that call for allowing Wisconsinites to cast their absentee ballot without needing

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a second package of comprehensive legislative proposals that would provide critical investments in health services, support for essential workers, and assistance for Wisconsin families and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement today comes just days after Gov. Evers announced a first piece of legislation, which included additional funding and flexibility for public health professionals and healthcare professionals, a repeal of the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance, expanding and improving access to telehealth services, among many other proposals.   “What the federal government has passed is a great start, but I am concerned it does not go nearly far enough. We need to take aggressive legislative

MADISON – Today, at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to step in and support the dairy industry amid concerns about milk disposal during the COVID-19 public health emergency. “In a time when many people are already food-insecure, it’s more important than ever that we get Wisconsin’s nutritious commodities in the hands of consumers who need them the most,” said Governor Evers. “I’m hopeful that our federal partners understand the urgency of the need here, and will take action accordingly.” The letter requests that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads and more Americans are struggling to make ends meet, the Trump administration is declining to throw them a lifeline by reopening enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) federal exchanges. The decision not to reopen HealthCare.gov, which was first reported by Politico, will be a severe blow to Americans in about two-thirds of states that don’t run their own exchanges, including Wisconsin, and instead use the federal exchange to access HealthCare.gov. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin blasted the Trump administration’s refusal to relaunch HealthCare.gov, stating: “It is heartless for President Trump to lock out the uninsured

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that applications for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Loan Program are available now, and that starting on April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders. Independent contractors and those who are self-employed can begin applying on April 10, 2020. “Wisconsin small businesses need help meeting their payroll and covering other operating expenses. This new loan program will provide that help,” said Senator Baldwin. “It’s important that Wisconsin businesses apply as soon as they can

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