(MADISON) — From turning down millions in federal unemployment assistance, to callously answering America’s latest mass shooting with a promise of more inaction, Robin Vos and his fellow Republican politicians demonstrated time and again this week that they only come to Madison to obstruct, play political games and collect a paycheck. “Robin Vos and Devin LeMahieu took an eight month vacation at the height of the pandemic. Now that the pandemic’s least-active full time legislature is finally back in Madison, it seems the only thing Republicans want to work on is their reputation for gridlock,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair

Dr. Deborah Kerr, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, released the following statement in the wake of this morning’s decision to delay and partially open Milwaukee Public Schools for in-person instruction while keeping most high school kids locked-out: It is absolutely heartbreaking to see the adults of MPS continue to fail the students of Wisconsin’s largest city. Those parents who wish to send their kids to school for in-person instruction should be able to, today. In all grades.  Last night and early this morning we witnessed adults with skewed priorities, paralyzed by political fear continue to lockout MPS students

The following interchange ramps along the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) will be closed starting Monday (March 29) until Monday, April 19, 2021 (see attached map). Todd Drive ramp to the eastbound Beltline; and Eastbound Beltline ramp to southbound Fish Hatchery Road. Access will remain open for northbound Fish Hatchery Road. Motorists must use alternate local routes during these closures. The ramp closures and work operations are weather dependent and subject to change. This construction project – scheduled for completion in December 2021 – is improving the Madison Beltline inside median shoulders for use as an additional travel lane during peak traffic periods

MILWAUKEE – Kirsten Johnson, Milwaukee’s newly-appointed commissioner of health, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Friday, April 16. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club, and  WisPolitics.com. Prior to her confirmation in February, Johnson was director and health officer of the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department. Johnson replaced Jeanette Kowalik who resigned last fall to take a job in Washington, D.C. Johnson will field questions from a panel of journalists from noon to 1 p.m., moderated by Milwaukee Press Club President Corrinne Hess, reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.

MADISON – On March 24, more than 250 farmers and agriculturists met virtually for Ag Day at the Capitol. This annual event is for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists to learn more about state issues affecting agriculture and meet with their state legislators. Attendees listened to prerecorded welcome messages from Governor Tony Evers and Secretary-designee of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Randy Romanski. The governor shared that Wisconsin farmers are the state’s past, present and will be the future. “That’s why it is critically important to me and to the success of our state that we invest in and support our

CALEDONIA, WI  – Deb Kerr, candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent, will travel to Rhinelander, WI on Thursday, March 25. She will be meeting with media members for interviews. She will also be meeting with a variety of community, education, and political leaders in Oneida County. Discussions will focus on Deb’s plans to fully reopen all schools, decentralize DPI, and provide curricula that instills critical thinking and civic education. Deb will be available for interviews in Rhinelander after 10 am on 3/25.

FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 24 2021) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the addition of Sara Hathaway and Kristen Greiner to its professional staff in March 2021. As Director of Talent and K-16 Outreach, Hathaway will guide Chamber efforts to connect to the next-generation talent pool – including students of all ages – and oversee programs aimed at strengthening education in the community, connecting students with resources to develop their career paths, and attract graduating college students across the nation to the Fox Cities. Hathaway comes to the Chamber from Ripon College, where she had

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists the speed limit within the I-39/90 Project work zones is reduced to 60 mph. The work zones are located at the I-39/90 interchanges with: US 12/18 (Beltline) (Exit 142 A-B) in Madison; WIS 26/Milton Avenue (Exit 171A) and US 14/Humes Road (Exit 171B) in Janesville; and I-43/WIS 81 interchange (Exit 185) in Beloit. Work zone safety is one of WisDOT’s top priorities. Penalties for careless driving in work zones are steep. To enforce these speed limits and other traffic laws, the Wisconsin State Patrol will increase patrols and conduct aerial surveillance.