WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped introduce the Science and Transparency Over Politics (STOP) Act, legislation led by Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to fight back against political interference by the Trump administration in the work of experts and the nation’s public health

Madison, WI — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) released the following statement after Governor Evers issued Executive Order 90: “Governor Evers just issued his second illegal health emergency order. The Supreme Court ruled that he is required to work with the legislature after his first 60-day Emergency Order expired. He has again

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the below statement following Gov. Evers new public health emergency order and extension of the statewide mask mandate: “WMC has and continues to encourage the use of masks in confined spaces as a best practice recommended by

MADISON, Wis. — A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp, Wisconsin’s most prominent and highly destructive invasive species. The charges against the operator of Li Fish Farm, LLC, a Grant County-based fish company, is the first case involving illegal sales of Asian

(WISCONSIN) — Today, the United States officially surpassed 200,000 Coronavirus-related deaths. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “As the US passes 200,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths, our hearts go out to our grieving friends and neighbors as we cross this somber milestone. The victims of this pandemic

Delafield, WI – Today, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement in opposition to Governor Evers’ issuance of yet another 60-day public health emergency and statewide mask mandate: “I am astonished by Governor Evers’ recurrent disregard for the Wisconsin State Constitution and the limits of his own authority as governor.

Washington, DC —Today, National Parks Caucus co-chairs Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Will Hurd (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS) Volunteers-in-Parks program. Since its creation in 1970, the Volunteers-in-Parks program has created countless opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved with our National Park System

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement following Governor Tony Evers’ new declaration of a public health emergency, Executive Order #90 and Emergency Order #1 on September 22, 2020: “I firmly believe that the Governor has overstepped his authority. It is time for him to

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Racine, WI – Today, in response to Bryan Steil’s press release related to Kenosha, Democrat Roger Polack who is running against Steil in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, called on Bryan Steil to stop lying.   “Bryan Steil is a liar; he’s trying to manipulate public perception of a tragic time

MILWAUKEE – A Red Arrow Soldier killed in action during World War II finally received a headstone during a Sept. 10 ceremony in Milwaukee 76 years after making the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Staff Sgt. Walter Schaller of Milwaukee enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard on April 29, 1941.

MADISON – It’s been over 150 days since Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and his Republican colleagues adjourned the legislative session. As students, families and communities continue to grapple with the ripple effects of the pandemic, pleas for action have been ignored by Wisconsin Republicans including Novak. “Unlike Todd Novak, farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan reform to designate a three-digit phone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will help ensure states have the flexibility to strengthen local crisis call centers and save lives. “In America,

Beaver Dam… Governor Evers issued Executive Order #90, relating to declaring a Public Health Emergency. Included in his order was inaccurate information about cities with the fastest increase of COVID-19 cases in the United States- citing Beaver Dam, Wisconsin as one of the top twenty cities. Rep. Born released the following

The News: Governor Tony Evers’s announcement Tuesday that he has declared another statewide emergency declaration to respond to COVID-19, his third declaration this year in response to the same pandemic, is a clear violation of state law. Wisconsin law forbids a governor from unilaterally extending a public health emergency beyond 60

MADISON – It’s been over 150 days since Representative Jim Ott (R-Mequon) and his Republican colleagues adjourned the legislative session. As students, families and communities continue to grapple with the ripple effects of the pandemic, pleas for action have been ignored by Wisconsin Republicans including Ott. “I can’t think of