[Madison, WI] – Senator Scott Fitzgerald made the following statement prior to today’s meetingof the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC): “I do not support the proposal that is before WEC today, regarding a centralized absentee ballot application process. “It does not make sense to centralize absentee voting in Madison when that funding could be better utilized by the clerks themselves. If anything, WEC should consider using federal dollars to boost municipal clerks’ budgets so they can hire extra staff and expand hours for early voting. “I also do not support a mass mailing to a voter list that we know has

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Greendale, WI (May 20, 2020) – Dan Griffin formally announced his run for Wisconsin’s 28th Senate District seat today. Griffin is looking forward to the opportunity since Senator Dave Craig, who has served us so well in this position, just announced that he is no longer running for re-election. Griffin comes to the race well organized and well prepared having already mobilized his support for a State Assembly election.  In transitioning to the Senate race, Griffin will build on the momentum he had gained already. With his strong ties to the community, Griffin is confident that he will be able

Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams collected over 5,500 specimens May 19 and its cumulative total collected for COVID-19 testing reached nearly 52,000 as 25 teams continue to operate across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services with COVID-19 testing efforts. The teams, comprised of more than 600 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in total, established mobile testing sites at locations ranging from correctional facilities and health clinics, to private businesses, and community-based testing sites.After collecting the specimens at each site, Wisconsin National Guard troops send the test kits to a state lab for analysis, and

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Human Trafficking Bureau Director and ICAC Task Force Commander Matthew Joy, and Special Agent In-Charge Jesse Crowe, have received the 2020 National Missing Children’s Day Attorney General’s Special Commendation. The U.S. Department of Justice award recognizes the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) for their significant investigative contributions. National Missing Children’s Day is observed on May 25, 2020. “This award is a reflection of how committed DOJ’s ICAC team is to protecting kids and holding accountable those who

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of 40 senators led by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in pressing congressional leadership to include in the upcoming coronavirus relief package significant funding for the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), which are integral to supporting vulnerable students and their families that have been impacted by the virus.   The senators’ letter comes as the economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis continues to exacerbate existing inequities in education—from significant losses of income to a lack of access to tools, such as

(MADISON, WI) — As the Wisconsin Elections Commission is set to consider mailing 2.7 million Wisconsin voters absentee ballot request forms, Donald Trump is taking to Twitter to once again stir up conspiracy theories about mail-in ballots. Despite voting by mail himself, Trump proclaimed that Michigan  is committing an “illegal” act by sending ballot applications to their residents, when in fact they are doing what Wisconsin is considering, and what Republicans already do in Iowa, Georgia, Nebraska and West Virginia – sending absentee ballot applications to eligible voters. His own RNC Chair says she has no problem with sending absentee ballot applications. What’s more is Trump is

Madison – On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald appointed State Senator Alberta Darling to the Wisconsin Center District Board. The board operates the Wisconsin Center, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena, and the Miller High Life Theatre. After the appointment, Senator Darling released the following statement: “I’d like to thank Senator Fitzgerald for his leadership on the Wisconsin Center District Board and look forward to taking his place on the board. There are obvious challenges ahead as our state reopens after the shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe Milwaukee is a world-class destination and it will be exciting

“I am honored to endorse Jessi Ebben to represent the 3rd Congressional District. Her genuineness and independent conservative mindset are exactly what we need in Washington, D.C. I have always believed that we do not need more politicians, but instead public servants who understand servant leadership. I believe Jessi understands the difference and is up for the challenge of fighting against the swamp of D.C. This is what I believe makes her a genuinely great candidate. I don’t endorse often, but when I do, I save it for the people that inspire me and that I believe will fight the

Onalaska – Today, Brad Pfaff, candidate for Wisconsin’s 32nd Senate District, announced that his campaign has qualified for the ballot in the 32nd Senate District with nearly double the number of signatures required. “The outpouring of support shows that voters know we need new leadership in the State Senate. It’s time to put divisive politics aside, come together and get to work. I’m excited to carry this momentum into the summer and fall.” “I want to thank everyone from across the 32nd district who safely collected nomination signatures for our campaign. Despite hurdles this year due to COVID-19, volunteers from