La Crosse, WI – Today, following a tour of the La Crosse Post Office, Rep. Ron Kind held a news conference with Gary Knudtson, a retired member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, to discuss issues facing the United States Postal Service (USPS) and protecting the service for all Wisconsinites.    “Especially during these difficult times, Wisconsin seniors, veterans, small business owners, and families are counting on the United States Postal Service,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “The postal system provides an important link for rural communities and the last thing we can afford as a country is to politicize this service. It’s crucial

Milwaukee — Landmark buildings in Milwaukee will be illuminated in purple and yellow, the colors of the suffragist movement, to commemorate Women’s Equality Day, August 26. Also, churches throughout the area will ring their outdoor bells for one minute at noon to commemorate the day, which is the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Among the lit buildings in downtown Milwaukee are: Milwaukee Art Museum; Milwaukee County Historical Society; Discover World; Fiserv Forum; as well as freeway overpasses. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified, a victory for women’s voting rights. This was the largest

DARIEN, WISCONSIN–Today, Bryan Steil joined Vice President Mike Pence at Tankcraft Corporation in Darien to highlight the importance of rebuilding our economy and keeping America safe. “It was a great day with Vice President Mike Pence discussing how we are getting workers back to work, keeping America healthy, and supporting local law enforcement. Now more than ever, families and communities need our support. From passing USMCA that puts American farmers and workers first to keeping communities safe and defending local police, Vice President Mike Pence is supporting America’s Dairyland. I continue working to bring back good paying jobs, keep our

MILWAUKEE—Below are former President of the United States Barack Obama’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Barack Obama Former President of the United States of America Democratic National Convention Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good evening, everybody. As you’ve seen by now, this isn’t a normal convention. It’s not a normal time. So tonight, I want to talk as plainly as I can about the stakes in this election. Because what we do these next 76 days will echo through generations to come. I’m in Philadelphia, where

MILWAUKEE—A powerful, new video released tonight at the 2020 Democratic National Convention highlights how far America has come in its attitudes and efforts to protect women against domestic violence, thanks to then-Senator Joe Biden’s leadership on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). In “When You See Something Wrong,” those who worked with Biden during his time in the Senate explain how ambitious VAWA was when he introduced the legislation—during a time when domestic violence was treated as a private matter, not a heinous crime. But Joe Biden believed it was time to do the right thing, so he brought people

MILWAUKEE—Below are Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’ full remarks as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Kamala Harris Nominee for Vice President of the United States Democratic National Convention Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Greetings America. It is truly an honor to be speaking with you. That I am here tonight is a testament to the dedication of generations before me. Women and men who believed so fiercely in the promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. This week marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th