Milwaukee, WI – Senator Chris Larson released the following statement in response to today’s 6-4 vote in the Joint Committee on the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) to block implementation of C.R. 19-079, regarding changes to vaccination requirements for school children. “Today, in strictly partisan fashion, legislative Republicans rejected the best advice of scientists and medical professionals by blocking implementation of a rule which would have protected our children and education professionals from unnecessary exposure to dangerous diseases. “By rejecting common-sense provisions, Wisconsin remains out of step with our neighboring states and leaves our kids at increased risk of meningitis and

La Crosse, WI— Rep. Ron Kind is encouraging Supplemental Security Income and Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries to act by Tuesday, May 5, 2020, if they didn’t file a 2018 or 2019 tax return and have dependents in order to receive their full Economic Impact Payment quickly. “Wisconsinites who are Supplemental Security Income or Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries and have dependents should act today to receive their full Economic Impact Payment,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many are facing economic difficulties, so I want to ensure folks are aware of the deadline and are receiving the full amount of relief funding

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement today regarding the litigation of the Safer at Home order.   “The Legislature’s lawsuit, which asks for Safer at Home to be struck down, is beyond reckless and endangers the health and security of Wisconsinites,” said AG Kaul. “Although the Legislature asked for a ‘pause’ before the relief it seeks is issued, it is arguing that Safer at Home is invalid right now. Rather than waiting for a rulemaking process that it concedes will take more than a week to play out, the Legislature must act immediately either to

Today the Department of Health Services along with the State Emergency Operations Center launched hospital gating criteria as part of the Badger Bounce Back Plan. The criteria, developed with input from  the Wisconsin Hospital Association and the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, sets hospital metrics to be able to move into Phase 1 of the Badger Bounce Back Plan. “The Badger Bounce Back plan is our road map to turning the dial in Wisconsin,” said Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. “Ensuring we do not overwhelm our hospital capacity is integral to that plan, and having this hospital gating criteria in place makes that a

The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance (WDA) signed an amicus brief with Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) supporting the Wisconsin Legislature’s emergency petition being heard today before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. An amicus brief, or “friend of the court”, is a legal document filed in court by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter. Amicus briefs also advise the court of relevant and additional information or arguments that the court might want to consider. This historic lawsuit brought forward by the state’s elected senators and representatives calls into question if Governor Evers’ executive branch Department of Health Services operated within the

[Madison, WI] – In response to Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to withdraw a past Attorney General opinion on high-capacity wells, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “At a time when our farmers are under extreme stress, Josh Kaul has decided to make life even more difficult by paying back political favors to the far-left and effectively barring any new high-capacity well permits. Instead of making life more difficult for farmers, Kaul and Evers should look for ways to promote the industry.”

STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Joel Kitchens has announced that he is seeking a fourth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Since 2015, I have had the incredible honor of representing the citizens of the 1st Assembly District,” Kitchens said. “We’ve accomplished many great things during that time, but I know my work is not done. I am hoping that voters will continue to put their trust in me so I can keep advocating for our shared priorities in Madison and make our area a better place to live for everyone.” Over the past six years, Kitchens has fought hard to

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced the donation of 100,000 surgical grade masks for the state of Wisconsin from Taiwan. The donation comes after Gallagher had multiple conversations with Taiwanese officials about working together to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. Taiwan has set a global standard for Coronavirus response and has offered support to a number of areas in the United States, including New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. “Today, I am proud to announce that Taiwan will be delivering 100,000 surgical grade masks to Wisconsin,” said Rep. Gallagher. “I am tremendously grateful for the hard work of Ambassador Stanly Kao, Vincent

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul recently joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom – the leading organization representing telecommunications providers – and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to continue its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. In a letter sent yesterday to USTelecom, the coalition is urged the association to further develop robocall traceback and other tools suited to law enforcement needs. “The number of robocalls people receive each day is truly absurd. Telecom companies have a significant role to play in reducing robocalls and protecting consumers,”