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Today, during another difficult period of our nation’s history, as we face new and seemingly insurmountable challenges, let the example of those who have served, and those who continue to serve, remind us that loss is not the only thing born of adversity – but also hope, and a better tomorrow.

While we may not be gathering for the annual ceremonies and remembrances throughout our communities, we still have opportunities to recognize and remember the men and women who served in our armed forces. We do not need a ceremony to say “thank you.”

By this date in 1990, nearly 220 Wisconsin Army National Guard members had deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield, while as many as 70 Airmen from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing had been refueling aircraft at home and overseas on a volunteer, rotational basis since early August.

As Biden and Harris begin their work, let us remember that change takes time — but that a lot of people have already been waiting far too long.

Let’s hope we’ve seen the end of Donald Trump’s political career. In another 10 weeks our national nightmare will have ended. And, hopefully, the country will come to its senses once again.

There is no reason for the Nanny State to intervene and change the definition of moderate drinking.

There’s no evidence to support the idea that the Electoral College makes less-populous states more relevant — or that candidates for office won’t travel to those areas if they can “camp out” in high-population areas to win an election.

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CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released a statement following the announcement by incoming Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) appointing him to serve as Co-Chair of the legislature’s Joint Committee on
Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced that he is appointing Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) as Senate Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. The appointment will formally take effect in January. Sen. LeMahieu

Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu today appointed Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee. Marklein replaces Sen. Alberta Darling, a River Hills Republican who had chaired the committee a record six sessions. Marklein was first appointed
MADISON—Yesterday, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was unanimously re-elected by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve as the Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair during the 2021-22 legislative session. He released the following statement regarding the result: “I
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers (D-Wisconsin) addressed the state last night to call for unity in the fight against COVID-19 by having more Wisconsinites follow the COVID-19 federal, state, or

Today, during another difficult period of our nation’s history, as we face new and seemingly insurmountable challenges, let the example of those who have served, and those who continue to serve, remind us that loss is not the only thing born of adversity – but also hope, and a better tomorrow.

While we may not be gathering for the annual ceremonies and remembrances throughout our communities, we still have opportunities to recognize and remember the men and women who served in our armed forces. We do not need a ceremony to say “thank you.”

By this date in 1990, nearly 220 Wisconsin Army National Guard members had deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield, while as many as 70 Airmen from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing had been refueling aircraft at home and overseas on a volunteer, rotational basis since early August.

As Biden and Harris begin their work, let us remember that change takes time — but that a lot of people have already been waiting far too long.

Let’s hope we’ve seen the end of Donald Trump’s political career. In another 10 weeks our national nightmare will have ended. And, hopefully, the country will come to its senses once again.

There is no reason for the Nanny State to intervene and change the definition of moderate drinking.

There’s no evidence to support the idea that the Electoral College makes less-populous states more relevant — or that candidates for office won’t travel to those areas if they can “camp out” in high-population areas to win an election.

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CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703, Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released a statement following the announcement by incoming Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) appointing him to serve as Co-Chair of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC): “I am extremely honored, humbled and excited to
Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Madison – Today, Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced that he is appointing Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) as Senate Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. The appointment will formally take effect in January. Sen. LeMahieu issued the following statement: “I am excited to appoint Sen.

Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu today appointed Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee. Marklein replaces Sen. Alberta Darling, a River Hills Republican who had chaired the committee a record six sessions. Marklein was first appointed to the committee shortly after his 2014 win of his
MADISON—Yesterday, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was unanimously re-elected by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve as the Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair during the 2021-22 legislative session. He released the following statement regarding the result: “I am honored to once again be elected Assembly Democratic Caucus
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers (D-Wisconsin) addressed the state last night to call for unity in the fight against COVID-19 by having more Wisconsinites follow the COVID-19 federal, state, or local spread prevention guidelines: “I agree that we need to