U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Discusses bipartisan effort to highlight CCP’s crimes against humanity at House Republican leadership presser

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined House Republican Leadership for their weekly press conference. In his remarks, he discussed his bipartisan effort to highlight the Chinese Communist Party’s crimes against humanity in advance of the Party’s centenary celebration on July 1, 2021. The resolution was introduced last Friday and co-sponsored by Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Jared Golden (D-ME), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). You can watch his remarks HERE, or read them below. “This Thursday marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. Under the slogan of “follow the party forever,”

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NRSC: Biden in WI to tout policies that will ruin family farms

Washington, D.C. – President Biden is traveling to Southwest Wisconsin today with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to talk about how his administration’s policies affect rural economies. Statement from NRSC Spokeswoman Lizzie Litzow: “You’ll hear a lot of spin from Joe Biden today, but here’s the facts: Biden’s tax plan would raise taxes on family farms and decimate rural communities. Wisconsin families deserve better than Biden’s systemic socialism and the Democrat politicians, like those running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, who will blindly rubber stamp a radical, liberal agenda.” A recent poll conducted by the NRSC, shows that voters believe that our country

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TUE News Summary: Health experts slam Ron Johnson over COVID-19 vaccine assertions; GOP to appeal voided redistricting attorney contract

STORY TOPICS – White house – Race relations – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Minnesota – Retail – Tourism – Utilities – Columns TOP STORIES Health Experts, Officials Slam Ron Johnson Over COVID-19 Vaccine Assertions … At a roundtable in Milwaukee Monday, Joh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me

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Sen. Johnson: Biden administration policies are fueling border crisis  

June 29, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on Fox News: Biden Administration Policies Are Fueling Border Crisis   WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to discuss President Biden’s failed policies that are exacerbating the crisis on the southern border and to highlight the real stories heard during yesterday’s press conference in Milwaukee on adverse effects to the Covid 19 vaccines. The interview can be found here, and excerpts are below.   On Biden’s Border Crisis:   “They took her to a point in the border where she wouldn’t see

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: “These families have a very simple request: they want to be seen, their stories heard. They would like to be believed”

OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a press conference in Milwaukee with families from across the country who shared their experiences regarding adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines and how the medical community and federal health agencies have repeatedly ignored their concerns. The senator also spoke of his advocacy for early treatment and the importance of American’s health care freedom. The senator previously held two Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearings on early treatment in November and December of 2020. Highlights from the press conference are below. Full video may be viewed here.  Video and graphs presented by Sen. Johnson available here. Sen. Johnson: “I

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WLGCC: Statement on Pres. Biden visit to WI

June 29, 2021 CONTACT: melissa@gpsimpact.com Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Biden Plan, Call on Congress to “Go Big” on Investment in Infrastructure, Climate, Jobs, and Justice WISCONSIN—As President Joe Biden today visited La Crosse to highlight the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, local leaders across Wisconsin are calling on Congress to support the president’s bold jobs and economic investments that respond to the multiple challenges facing our communities. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Racine Mayor Cory Mason, Eau Claire Senior Planner Ned Noel, La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway released the following statement on behalf of

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills

June 29, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills. Senate Bill 198, now Wisconsin Act 55:  Modifies existing law to make administrative and technical changes to enhance the collection of room taxes already owed under current law and to reduce the burden of collecting and remitting room taxes; Enhances the information available to municipalities and marketplace providers related to the room tax to clarify and complete details for administration of the room tax as it pertains to online marketplaces; and  Provides equity across all lodging providers, including marketplace providers such

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Wisdems: President Biden builds back for the Badger State

June 29, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) Round-Up: President Biden Builds Back for the Badger State Madison Wis. — Today, President Biden visited Wisconsin to share how his bipartisan infrastructure package will benefit every neighborhood across the state. President Biden was joined by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Representative Ron Kind (WI-03), Governor Evers, Mayor of La Crosse Mitch Reynolds, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler, and Laurie Nederlose, a bus driver with the La Crosse MTU.   This time last year, families were separated as a result of the pandemic, businesses were shuttering their doors, and celebrations across the

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Protect Our Care: How high drug costs hurt women

WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is kicking off Week 4 of Lower Rx Summer with a report underscoring how high drug costs hurt women. Throughout the week, Protect Our Care will host events and release additional research to demonstrate the urgency for reform to bring down drug prices for women. Remaining Theme Weeks for Lower Rx Summer Week 4 (June 28): How High Drug Prices Hurt Women Week 5 (July 5): How High Drug Prices Hurt People with Disabilities Week 6 (July 12): How High Drug Prices Hurt People of Color Week 7 (July 19): How High Drug Prices

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Discusses bipartisan effort to highlight CCP’s crimes against humanity at House Republican leadership presser

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined House Republican Leadership for their weekly press conference. In his remarks, he discussed his bipartisan effort to highlight the Chinese Communist Party’s crimes against humanity in advance of the Party’s centenary celebration on July 1, 2021. The resolution was introduced last Friday and co-sponsored by Reps.

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NRSC: Biden in WI to tout policies that will ruin family farms

Washington, D.C. – President Biden is traveling to Southwest Wisconsin today with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to talk about how his administration’s policies affect rural economies. Statement from NRSC Spokeswoman Lizzie Litzow: “You’ll hear a lot of spin from Joe Biden today, but here’s the facts: Biden’s tax plan would raise taxes

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Sen. Johnson: Biden administration policies are fueling border crisis  

June 29, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on Fox News: Biden Administration Policies Are Fueling Border Crisis   WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to discuss President Biden’s failed policies that are exacerbating the crisis on the southern

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: “These families have a very simple request: they want to be seen, their stories heard. They would like to be believed”

OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a press conference in Milwaukee with families from across the country who shared their experiences regarding adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines and how the medical community and federal health agencies have repeatedly ignored their concerns. The senator also spoke of his

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WLGCC: Statement on Pres. Biden visit to WI

June 29, 2021 CONTACT: melissa@gpsimpact.com Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Biden Plan, Call on Congress to “Go Big” on Investment in Infrastructure, Climate, Jobs, and Justice WISCONSIN—As President Joe Biden today visited La Crosse to highlight the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, local leaders across Wisconsin are calling on Congress to

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills

June 29, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills. Senate Bill 198, now Wisconsin Act 55:  Modifies existing law to make administrative and technical changes to enhance the collection of room taxes already owed under current law and to reduce

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Wisdems: President Biden builds back for the Badger State

June 29, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) Round-Up: President Biden Builds Back for the Badger State Madison Wis. — Today, President Biden visited Wisconsin to share how his bipartisan infrastructure package will benefit every neighborhood across the state. President Biden was joined by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Representative Ron Kind

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Protect Our Care: How high drug costs hurt women

WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is kicking off Week 4 of Lower Rx Summer with a report underscoring how high drug costs hurt women. Throughout the week, Protect Our Care will host events and release additional research to demonstrate the urgency for reform to bring down drug prices for

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