With so much happening in our state and country, I wanted to provide you with an update on COVID relief at the state level. As you may remember, last week, I joined my Assembly Republican colleagues in approving a COVID relief bill that contained 44 provisions to help our hard-working families, healthcare workers, small businesses, students, and communities continue to take on the pandemic, including $100 million in available funding. Things like providing assistance to hospitals, first responders, and frontline medical workers, giving parents and students more flexibility and accountability when it comes to open enrollment and virtual learning, and

Madison – With news of the variant strain of COVID-19 arriving in Wisconsin, State Senator Alberta Darling is again asking for an efficient and transparent vaccine plan from Governor Tony Evers’ administration. Last week, Senator Darling sent a letter to Governor Evers’ administration demanding answers to questions about their vaccine plan. Unfortunately, the answers provided by his administration lacked details, while some of the questions were unanswered altogether. Senator Darling says her constituents deserve answers. “It is heartbreaking to speak to elderly and vulnerable constituents and not be able to tell them when they can expect to receive this lifesaving vaccine,” Darling said, “Last

Watertown—State Representative John Jagler (R-Watertown) announced the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in his bid for the 13th Senate District. Kleefisch served as Lt. Governor under Governor Scott Walker from 2011-2019. “John has been a leader for the conservative cause in Wisconsin and we need him representing the 13th Senate District in Madison,” said Kleefisch. “From day one, John was influential in helping us transform Wisconsin for eight years. As a state legislator, Jagler showed his true conservative values every day in balancing the budget, fighting for school choice, and delivering the pro-family Special Needs Scholarship. I am proud to join Congressman-elect Fitzgerald in

Contact: Courtney Beyer (courtney@wisdems.org)    (MADISON) — Following the violent insurrection at the US Capitol last week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has officially rolled out the first television ad of the 2022 cycle calling on Sen. Ron Johnson to resign for his role in fomenting last week’s attacks on our democracy. “Wisconsinites deserve to know the truth about Ron Johnson — that he fueled the fire of a violent insurrection that left five people dead,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler. “Ron Johnson helped create this disaster, and now it’s time he take accountability and step down.”  The ad will run on

Contact: Ryan Koenigs, DNR Winnebago Sturgeon Biologist Ryan.Koenigs@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-7444 DNR Offers Drive-Thru Registration Stations; Season Opens Feb. 13 OSHKOSH, Wis. – Every year, thousands flock to Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes to participate in the sturgeon spearing tradition. With the 2021 sturgeon spearing season fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds both seasoned pros and first-timers that there are some important changes to this year’s registration process. The 2021 season on the Winnebago system begins Feb. 13 and runs a maximum of 16 days or until any pre-determined harvest caps are met. For the upcoming sturgeon spearing season, the