MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we battle with challenges related to COVID-19.   Farmers who raise livestock have a great understanding of herd immunity and the dangers of disease spread when something enters the herd that you are unable to vaccinate for. Taking proactive measures to keep livestock healthy and following biosecurity protocol on the farm, is nothing new. The same logic applies to how our country must battle the recent coronavirus pandemic.   At

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Madison – On Friday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement after unemployment in our state nears 400,000. “Since Governor Evers won’t release what numbers he is using as a rationale for extending the state shutdown until May 26th, I hope he sees this number. Nearly 400,000 Wisconsinites are now out of work. Extending his ‘Safer at Home’ order with no guidance on why will destroy main street Wisconsin. Small businesses throughout the state cannot operate through uncertainty. The environment he is creating will mean even more people may lose their job. The governor has an opportunity to give people

MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to support students and teachers during the COVID19 public health emergency, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced $5.25 million in additional aid for public school libraries to address distance learning needs from the Common School Fund.   “Wisconsin kids deserve the ability to learn despite the barriers created by COVID-19,” said State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.  “As a product of public schools myself, I’m proud we are able to step up and make this special distribution to support distance learning needs.”   The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), the agency that manages the Common School Fund, planned to distribute a record-setting $38.2 million in school library aid in

“Wisconsin’s banks must follow the law and legal court orders without exception. If a court has ordered a garnishment, banks are obligated to follow the law. Amid the current crisis, WBA has joined the American Bankers Association and Independent Community Bankers of America in calling on Congress and the administration to designate that the government’s economic impact payments are not eligible for garnishment (read the letter to Congress here). However, unless Congress acts, banks will continue to be obligated to follow the law and legal court orders. Wisconsin banks are already offering a range of assistance to customers who are

MADISON – Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ order extending “Safer at Home” until May 26th. “I have severe concerns about Governor Evers’ decision to extend his “Safer at Home” order until May 26th. Over the past weeks, businesses have been forced to close and hundreds of thousands of employees laid off or furloughed. On Monday, the Department of Health Services announced that Wisconsin saw the lowest daily increase in new cases in weeks. These results show that we are headed in the right direction but our economy has been forced to a screeching halt.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling for robust funding and reforms to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in upcoming COVID-19 response legislation to ensure that small businesses in Wisconsin can easily access the funding they desperately need. PPP is currently suspended due to a lack of funds after two weeks of very high demand, which is preventing Wisconsin small businesses’ ability to access SBA resources and keep their workers employed. Many businesses in Wisconsin have expressed deep concerns with the implementation of the program and the

“The 3rd District needs a representative who knows our communities, will listen to our concerns and protect our constitutional rights. We already know we can’t count on Ron Kind to vote in our best interests, but we need a candidate who will motivate voters like never before to unseat him. Jessi’s drive has consistently impressed me, and I know she will bring the same high level of dedication and energy to serving the people of the Chippewa Valley. Jessi has forged meaningful relationships with local leaders, state legislators and sparked new grassroots enthusiasm, which is what sets her candidacy apart. Her strong relationships in the