Milton resident and small business owner Beth Drew today announced her candidacy to represent the 43rd Assembly District in the state legislature. Drew was re-elected this week to Milton’s Town Board as a Supervisor. She is looking forward to continuing her work with the Fire Commission and Rock River Boat Patrol while working with her fellow Supervisors on Town matters. Drew sees an obvious cohesiveness with Town and State topics. Graduating from Edgewood College with a BS in Nursing, Drew has worked in all aspects of generational health with an emphasis in maternal-child health. Drew has always felt drawn to

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Bryan Steil led 12 of his colleagues to urge Speaker Pelosi, Republican Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Schumer to allow parents to access funds from 529 plans for expenses incurred while students are required to learn from home without being taxed or penalized. “Families across Wisconsin are struggling with the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. With schools closed, students and families are adjusting to online and distance learning. To ease the financial burden on many families, funds in 529 plans should be expanded to help students obtain the needed curriculum material or online

On Tuesday, April 21st, the Vice President will travel to Madison, Wisconsin. There, the Vice President will visit a GE Healthcare manufacturing facility to highlight the production of ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic. During the visit, the Vice President will tour the facility and engage with GE Healthcare employees. Additional details about the Vice President’s trip are forthcoming.

Madison – On Wednesday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) called on Governor Evers to release a plan to restart the state economy in a safe way and get people back to work. “It appears President Trump will be announcing new guidelines for states to safely reopen their economies. While we know the COVID-19 crisis is not over yet, it’s time for Governor Evers to plan for opening Wisconsin back up. Our workers, business owners, students, and public need a well thought-out plan that allows our state to get back on track. Businesses are ready to provide their products safely

MADISON, Wis.— Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorsed Vice President Joe Biden for president.   In a video published Wednesday morning, Senator Baldwin praised Vice President Biden, “not just because he’s always fought for the bold, progressive change that working families in Wisconsin need — but because he understands that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect — and afforded the opportunity to thrive” and pledged to “do everything I can to make sure Joe Biden wins here in November.”   Senator Baldwin is currently serving her second term in the U.S. Senate, after being reelected by an

MADISON, WI. APRIL 14, 2020 – Kelliann Blazek has been named the first director of the newly created Office of Rural Prosperity within the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the organization’s secretary and CEO, Missy Hughes, announced today. “Even as WEDC concentrates on helping the entire state’s economy recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to give special attention to our rural communities that were already experiencing huge challenges before the outbreak,” said Hughes. “I’m pleased that WEDC was able to find someone with Kelliann’s knowledge and commitment to rural development to lead this vital effort.” Governor Tony