WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today led their colleagues to call on President Joe Biden to temporarily suspend trade waivers that could allow foreign companies that do not have American workers or pay American taxes, to bid on projects funded by the American Rescue Plan.   “This $1.9 trillion investment will address the twin public health and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ensure that this spending provides the relief intended, we ask you to take steps to close loopholes that could allow the historic investments included in COVID

[Madison, WI] – It appears that the Wisconsin Democrats have been spending so much time in their Madison bubble that they forgot how to find congressional districts in other parts of the state. In a release on Friday, the Democrat Party of Wisconsin criticized Rep. Grothman for rightfully rejecting the House Democrats’ $1.9 trillion pork filled stimulus bill, which is filled with expensive pet projects that have nothing to do with COVID relief. Democrats embarrassed themselves by listing cities and counties that are not even part of Rep. Grothman’s district, including Wauwatosa, West Allis, Walworth County, Washington County and Waukesha County. Democrats

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Lead 126 House and Senate Members In Encouraging Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Increase the Value of WIC Food Packages Today, Congresswoman Moore and Senator Gillibrand led 126 House and Senate Members in requesting Secretary Vilsack increase the cash value of food packages to ensure families have greater access to acquiring nutritious foods. In response, she released the following statement: “The WIC program has provided the much-needed support in our fight against hunger and food insecurity providing meals to millions of women, babies, and children. This pandemic has demonstrated that we need hunger-fighting programs

MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to see $1,400 COVID relief checks in their bank accounts, Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new digital ad [WATCH: “NEWS”] that holds Senator Ron Johnson accountable for opposing the American Rescue Plan. The new ad is part of a six-figure digital ad campaign and follows the announcement of Opportunity Wisconsin’s launch of last week’s ad, “NO.” Last month, Opportunity Wisconsin kicked off a three-week, $1M statewide TV ad campaign featuring Wisconsin residents urging Senator Johnson to stop blocking COVID relief checks for Badger State families and workers. Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director: “Over the past few days, Wisconsin residents have started to see immediate relief

Milwaukee – Alex Lasry today announced the endorsement of Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. President Holsey is the latest addition to a growing list of people from across the state who are supporting Alex Lasry to be Wisconsin’s next U.S. Senator. “We need a U.S. Senator that will put in the work necessary to understand and represent the issues facing Wisconsin’s native nations,” said President Shannon Holsey. “Alex Lasry is engaging tribal leaders and learning about the concerns of our constituents and how to serve a very diverse state with a broad set of needs.

The Democratic National Committee today announced a new 60-second television ad that is running in Milwaukee. The ad, titled “Help is Here,” highlights how President Biden and Democrats have delivered real, tangible results for Wisconsinites and their families by making the American Rescue Plan a reality. “When President Biden took office, he promised Wisconsinites that help was on the way — and now, thanks to his leadership and a united Democratic Party, help is here,” said DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. “The American Rescue Plan is the bold and historic action we need to combat this virus — and now it’s

MADISON, Wis. — Warmer spring temperatures are a welcome relief in Wisconsin, but they also mark a return to flood season across the state. Flooding from melting snow or heavy spring rains is one of the most common hazards in Wisconsin, and it puts lives and property at risk each year. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Tony Evers has declared March 15-19 Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin and the Department of Health Services asks everyone in the state to take this week to assess their flood risk and learn how to protect themselves

Today, the Democratic National Committee is unveiling a new billboard in Milwaukee, highlighting that help is here with the American Rescue Plan and how it will send $1,400 checks to households and help get shots in the arms of Wisconsinites. The billboard also highlights that this bill passed without the help of Senator Ron Johnson, who worked tirelessly to block the bill despite its widespread support among the American people, including a majority of Republicans.   The billboard is located along I-94 near the 84th Street exit. It will be up for one week.   “Voters in Milwaukee won’t be

Milwaukee —  Ahead of the April 6 primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today published its online Spring 2021 Voter Guide via the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, easy tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411.org provides candidate information and views on issues, polling place information, and other helpful election information for voters nationwide. “With limited opportunities to learn about the candidates in person, League’s VOTE411.org online Voter Guide is especially important for voters during the pandemic,” said Peggy Creer, president of the League of Women Voters