We the people are responsible to elect men and women that represent our values in the fullest capacity, but each day we continue to see a growing divide between the political parties. This divide goes so far that people no longer talk to family members and neighbors over political disagreements. One of the largest contributors to this problem is the career politicians that no longer represent the core values of their designated region or district. Farmers, manufacturers, small business owners, parents, veterans, and many others in our communities continue to struggle. But every time the government attempts to fix it

Green Lake, WI. . . Former Green Lake County Republican Party Chairman and Candidate for the 41st State Assembly District, Alex Dallman, announced today that he has submitted the maximum number of 400 signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission and will appear on the ballot for the August 11th primary election. “I am excited to announce that my name will officially appear on the ballot for the August 11th primary. With all of the support across the entire district, we were able to gather over 800 signatures, which is more than four times the amount necessary to appear on the

Dear Friend, Wisconsin Conservation Voters stands among those calling for racial justice and accountability in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police. George Floyd’s death is yet another example of the systemic and pervasive racism that makes people of color and indigenous communities in our country fear for their families’ health, safety, and lives every single day. Racial justice and environmental justice are inseparable. Communities of color, indigenous communities, and all of those marginalized by systemic racism are also the most harmed by climate change, dirty air, and dirty water. As an organization that envisions

“Words cannot express my sorrow at this heartbreaking moment in our nation’s history. Inexcusable violence against unarmed African Americans has gone unchecked for far too long. These crimes are indefensible. “As a white American, it’s on me to recognize that white people are responsible for racism. We started it, we need to end it. We must stand with our Black and brown neighbors, but we must not place the burden of fixing racism on them. That’s on us. “We also must recognize that much of America’s prosperity was built on policies that made the American Dream essentially a ‘whites only’ proposition —

MADISON – In case you missed it, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Outreach Director Nela Kalpic was recently interviewed by WTAQ’s Rob Sussman about the recent implementation of the new crime victims’ rights state constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. A survivor herself, Nela has devoted herself to helping other survivors, and has been recognized for her advocacy for victims of domestic abuse. She was awarded the Courage Award by former Gov. Scott Walker and serves on the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse. You can listen to parts of the interview here or read news coverage here, or read excerpts below. Marsy’s Law

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Ryan Clancy and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic issued the following joint statement regarding his arrest Sunday night: “We are proud to welcome our neighbors, families, and all seekers of justice to Bay View today for a peaceful protest in support of justice for George Floyd. “We stand in solidarity with you and our nation who deserve true healing and real criminal justice reform now. Protesting is a core value of a healthy democracy and similar protests happened in Bay View for the 8-hour workday we all now enjoy. “Not only do we welcome you, we join the call

Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams collected over 3,300 specimens Jun. 1 and its cumulative total collected for COVID-19 testing topped 92,000 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 nearly 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 lab for analysis, and individual citizens receive

MADISON, Wis. – On May 1, 2020, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources withdrawing a 2016 Attorney General letter opinion concerning the Department’s authority to consider the environmental impacts of certain high capacity well applications. In accordance with the Attorney General’s 2020 letter, the Department will no longer follow the 2016 Attorney General’s opinion. In accordance with the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Lake Beulah Management District v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Department will act pursuant to its duty to protect and preserve navigable waters under the public trust doctrine. Lake Beulah, 2011 WI 54,

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman released the following statement concerning the death of George Floyd and related protests.  I strongly condemn the actions of the Minneapolis police that led to George Floyd’s death. The family of George Floyd deserves justice.  I agree with my colleague, Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, who last week said: “The only way to work towards justice is to replace systemic racism with a society based on equity, and that is what Milwaukee County government is committed to doing.”  Milwaukee’s communities of color have already been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. I urge protesters to be

MADISON – Wisconsin State Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement regarding the murder of George Floyd: The death of Minnesota citizen George Floyd has resulted in people standing up and demanding justice through peaceful protest. The frustrations within our communities of color are rooted in centuries of racism, both apparent and frequently invisible. Communities of color across the state of Wisconsin routinely face threats and fear in their daily lives. They are tired, they are mourning, and they are fearful. We must listen, offer support, and work for real change in each of our hearts through

(Waukesha, WI)- Today, Waukesha County is launching its “Stay Safe to Stay Open” campaign, a unified approach to promote the actions businesses and residents can take to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This campaign will remind residents to remain vigilant as the economy continues to reopen. The campaign provides participating businesses with materials to help them share simple but essential health safety messages with the public. “Now that we are restarting the economy and returning to a more normal way of life, we want to ensure that residents and businesses can work together to avoid spikes in new cases,”

[APPLETON, WI…] Rachael Cabral Guevara today issued a statement condemning racism, and she pushed back against an anonymous threat and racist letter Cabral-Guevara received in the mail yesterday. “I received spiteful hate mail yesterday. First, let me say to this coward who failed to include their name, I will not be intimidated by threats and racist attacks. I will continue to fight for our shared values in the Fox Valley. This coward’s desire to sow hatred and fear will fail as I’m confident that the good people of the 55th Assembly District will stand tall and strong against racism and

Madison (June 2, 2020) – The NFIB Research Center released a survey today updating the utilization and financial assistance of both small business lending programs, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program. The survey also explores the familiarity of the Main Street Lending Program, and the prevalence of COVID-19 related to employee leave. “This survey provides both encouraging and frustrating news,” said NFIB State Director in Wisconsin, Bill Smith. “While a vast majority of small business owners who applied for a PPP loan have found it very helpful in financially supporting their business, for many Wisconsin small business owners,