Madison, WI – UW-Extension has provided online guidance regarding 4-H events at county fairs.  This message was also communicated to local county fair officials last week.  The guidance states, in part, “4-H programming will not occur during large gatherings or activities. Activities held during a county fair typically will not meet the Extension requirements…” In response to these developments, Senator Stroebel issued the following statement:  “I am completely baffled and incredibly frustrated at how little sense it makes for UW-Extension to undermine its terrific flagship program, 4-H.  In counties across the state, including Ozaukee County, fair boards are putting on county fairs

MADISON—Produce Safety staff at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will resume modified operations beginning the week of June 29. Routine compliance inspections were halted in March by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) partial stop work order issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FDA lifted the stop work order on June 5, allowing states to resume inspections following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and others. DATCP’s Produce Safety team has developed a return-to-inspection work plan, based on best practices from the national Association of Food and Drug

[Madison, WI] – On Tuesday morning, an individual walking outside the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Hudson Field Office discovered a potential explosive device outside the office. Republican Party of Wisconsin staff members and volunteers were not present at the office at the time and everyone is safe. The authorities were immediately notified. Authorities are currently on the scene at the Hudson Field Office and the situation is ongoing. “We have differences in our views, in our philosophies, and our vision for America, but violence or threats of violence cannot stand because such actions lead to potential destruction that can’t be

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Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Wisconsin farmer Craig Myhre, and Pennsylvania farmer Rick Telesz discussed the devastating impact of Trump’s reckless trade policies on American workers and farmers. The press call followed the launch of a new television and digital ad entitled “Played,” which highlights how Trump lost his foolish trade war against China and betrayed American workers and farmers who are now struggling to stay afloat. “You know in my part of the country, we have a lot of manufacturing, we have a lot of farming, and we have a lot of families wondering what it’s

MADISON, WIS. – The U.S. Department of Justice‘s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced $12 million in funding to support state-level law enforcement agencies in combating the illegal manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1,000,000.             “Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug that threatens the health and safety of our communities, and these funds will support statewide efforts to combat it,” said Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. “My office has made the prosecution of those who manufacture and

MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently appointed Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Outreach Director Nela Kalpic to serve as the next gubernatorial appointee to the Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board (CVRB), an independent body that oversees the application of Wisconsin’s victims’ rights laws. A survivor herself, Nela is devoted to helping other survivors, and has been recognized for her advocacy for victims of domestic abuse. She was awarded the Courage Award by former Governor Scott Walker and also serves on the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse. “I am humbled and grateful to be named as one of the five appointees to the

Madison (June 23, 2020) – The NFIB Research Center released a survey with an update on the state of small business and the progress with federal loan programs. Twenty-seven percent of owners reported experiencing a significant or moderate increase in sales due to eased restrictions in the states. Another 27% reported a slight increase and 42% of owners said sales levels did not change.   “The COVID 19 crisis continues to cast a dark cloud of economic uncertainty over Wisconsin’s small business community,” said Bill G. Smith, NFIB State Director in Wisconsin. “The latest survey by NFIB’s Research Center shows many small business borrowers are taking

MADISON, Wis. — Voters across northern Wisconsin found plenty of hand sanitizer and other safety supplies at their polling sites during the recent special election in the 7th Congressional District. The supplies arrived at polling sites for the May 12 election through a unique partnership of 60 members of the Civil Air Patrol and the Wisconsin National Guard. “The Civil Air Patrol was very instrumental in completing the mission.” said Brig. Gen. Robyn Blader, Wisconsin’s Assistant Adjutant General for readiness and training. “We had a very short notice request to deliver election supplies to the 7th Congressional District. The Civil

[Madison, WI] – In response to Mike Pence’s visit to Wisconsin, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have proved that they are committed to protecting and advocating for religious freedom and education freedom. From appointing judges who respect our First Amendment rights to supporting expanded opportunities for children to get the best education they can, the Trump Administration has proven their commitment to Wisconsin families.”

Today, Biden for President Deputy Campaign Manager and Communications Director Kate Bedingfield released the following statement on Mike Pence’s visit to Wisconsin: “Donald Trump has gambled with the health of Wisconsin families to benefit his own political fortune at every turn. And once again — just days after Trump admitted he ordered COVID-19 testing to be slowed down during the middle of a global pandemic – Mike Pence is back in Wisconsin to clean up Trump’s mess. While Trump’s admission was stunning and outrageous, there are few actions that have done more damage to public health than Trump’s reckless order to slow down