Despite its expected benefits for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson has fully ruled out supporting the bipartisan infrastructure deal he last week voted against advancing in the Senate — even though he’s praised the bill as “good” (at least twice). Earlier today, Johnson told CNS News he believes it’s “pointless” to find out what’s in the bipartisan deal, because — no matter what, he says — “​​I’m not going to vote for the bill.” That tracks with what Johnson told WCLO radio on Tuesday: “I can’t imagine a scenario in which I’m going to vote ‘yes’ on this thing.” Since June, Johnson has made clear that he will put partisan politics first and do his best to “frustrate”

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed legislation that includes a number of items that U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include for Wisconsin. “I worked to include this funding because it delivers support from Washington to Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This federal funding will support a wide variety of improvements in our state. I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to fund these projects and deliver results for communities across Wisconsin.” A list of Congressionally Directed Spending provisions Senator Baldwin worked to include can be found below.   Agriculture, Rural Development,

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the United States Senate voted on U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) amendment that called for completing the approximately 285 miles of unfinished border wall that is already paid for. All Republican senators present voted in favor of this amendment, but Democrats blocked its passage. Only one Democrat put partisan politics aside to vote in favor of the amendment. A video of the senator’s remarks can be found here and here, and transcript is below. “Mr. President, I rise to speak to my amendment that is completely germane to the discussion of infrastructure. I can’t think of more important infrastructure that would actually secure our

Madison, WI – The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) today announced its partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on an exciting new program to support regional businesses and nonprofits. Those considering moving into a vacant Wisconsin commercial space may be eligible for a $10,000 Wisconsin Tomorrow – Main Street Bounceback Grant through a newly created program. According to MadREP President & CEO Jason M. Fields, “this tool will allow us to support communities throughout the Madison Region to restore business activity to their commercial centers. I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to our partners , especially Secretary Hughes

Milwaukee, Wis. (August 4, 2021) – With a $12 million dollar capital campaign nearing the finish line and two months after welcoming its first guests, Kathy’s House today held an event to celebrate its new “Home for Healing.” Kathy’s House, 9101 W. Doyne Ave., is a nonprofit hospital guest house that since 2001 has been serving out-of-town patients and families who must stay in Milwaukee for medical care. Governor Tony Evers kicked off the program, which also featured several business leaders, a ceremonial flag-raising and award-winning Washington, DC, student poet Kashvi Ramani, a former Kathy’s House guest. About 150 people attended the

RESTON, Va. –The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognizes the Wisconsin Section of ASCE as this year’s Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year for the team section. The Wisconsin Section recently released its 2020 Report Card for Wisconsin’s Infrastructure, which graded 13 categories of infrastructure pertinent to Wisconsinites and provided a cumulative grade ‘C’. The Section used this advocacy tool as a means of reaching out to elected officials to inform them of the state’s infrastructure needs. The team was also active in pushing its message to the media, conducting dozens of interviews with print, digital, radio and television outlets all

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, raised questions in a business meeting regarding the Biden administration stonewalling Congress on oversight requests for unredacted copies of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s emails and documents relating to coordination between the CDC and teachers’ unions in drafting federal school reopening guidance. To date, agencies have refused to comply with requests despite statutory obligation to do so. Full remarks here and excerpts below. “Mr. Chairman, I sent you a letter, also signed by five senators, requesting that you utilize this committee’s power to compel the agencies to follow

WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today was joined by State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) in Wausau today to introduce the “Less for Rx” prescription drug plan. This legislative package is comprised of bold initiatives proposed by Gov. Evers as part of his 2021-2023 biennial budget earlier this year and builds on the work of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices with more than a dozen innovative and effective policy solutions to reduce the price of prescription drugs and ensure Wisconsinites can access and afford the medications they need. “Everyone should be able to afford their medication but for far too many