Madison, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable, Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim, and Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited Door County to raise awareness of climate disaster resiliency and mitigation opportunities. The Commissioner and Secretaries visited several homes designed by architect Virge Temme that highlighted ways in which building codes and practices can lead to greater environmental sustainability and climate resiliency. After those visits, they held a roundtable discussion with stakeholders to discuss how their industries can collaborate to support these innovative practices. “Today’s events sparked a dialogue across industries and marked the launch

June 28, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org)   GOP Convention Goes off the Rails with Threats to Primary Robin Vos and Hiring of Conservative Justice for Partisan Election Review   With the Wisconsin GOP Divided Over Loyalty to Trump’s Election Lies, GOP Leaders Need to Pick a Side MADISON, Wis. — All aboard the hot mess express. This weekend, the Republican Party of Wisconsin Convention descended into chaos when disgraced former President Donald Trump chastised Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LaMahieu, and state Sen. Chris Kapenga for not doing enough to promote the Big Lie in Wisconsin.  

June 28, 2021 Media Contact:  Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5041 morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Soybean producers in two districts have until August 14, 2021 to vote to elect two members to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended June 1, 2021. Districts 2 and 6 each have one seat open. The nominees on the ballot are: District 2 Nominee: Justin Bauer, Eau Claire Includes Buffalo, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau counties District 6 Nominee: Steve Wilkens, Random Lake Includes Jefferson, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth,

June 28, 2021 Media Contact:  Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5041 morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2021 Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election results. Starting July 1, 2021, David Schumacher of Marathon, Joe Heil of Edgar, and Meilyn Xiong of Wausau will begin three-year terms as elected members of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin.

West Bend, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke today reminds Washington County taxpayers that the final installment for their property tax is due by Saturday, July 31st.  If your property is in Washington County, or you have prior-year delinquent taxes, you must pay the Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke, whose office offers several options for payment: Checks or money orders may be mailed to the Washington County Treasurer, 432 E. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095. If you would like a return receipt mailed to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. Make sure that your

Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Reps. Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) and Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement in response to Republicans’ (Senator Ron Johnson, Congressman Bryan Steil and former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch) comments at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Kenosha, where they made false assertions about Governor Evers’ actions to calm unrest following the shooting of Jacob Blake: “I was in a meeting shortly after the National Guard had arrived in Kenosha, where local officials from both the City and County thanked Governor Evers for his actions in mobilizing the National Guard and getting Kenosha the help we