FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) held a Law Enforcement Roundtable at the Franklin Police Department. Law Enforcement officials from across Wisconsin’s First Congressional joined Congressman Steil to discuss challenges facing the law enforcement community, public safety, local crime trends, and legislation impacting law enforcement. “Keeping our communities safe is a top priority for me. I stand with the men and women of law enforcement who protect and serve our communities every day. At a time when radical politicians are calling to defund the police, it’s important that we support our law enforcement officers who protect our communities and ensure

UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting writer and commentator David Brooks on Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m., at the Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall. Free tickets for his presentation, “Policy and Politics with David Brooks,” are available via the Memorial Union Box Office. Audience members can choose to attend in person or watch the presentation virtually. In addition to his talk, Brooks will meet with La Follette School students and campus and community leaders. “We are thrilled to have David visit the UW–Madison campus,” said La Follette School Director and Professor Susan Webb Yackee. “He is an astute observer of policy, politics and

OSHKOSH — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and 23 of their Republican colleagues, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding a full account of U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan, which has already fallen into the hands of the Taliban and their terrorist allies or is at risk of doing so. “It is unconscionable that high-tech military equipment paid for by U.S. taxpayers has fallen into the hands of the Taliban and their terrorist allies,” the senators wrote. “Securing U.S. assets should have been among the top priorities for the

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued a statement today regarding an announcement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that $350 million will be used to help dairy farmers who lost revenue due to the pandemic.   Under the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program, dairy farmers could receive payments for 80 percent of the revenue difference per month, limited to annual production of up to 5 million pounds of milk that was marketed from July through December 2020. The assistance is part of a larger package that includes permanent changes to the Dairy Margin

Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting a new round of the Wisconsin Farm Support Program including $50 million in direct payments to support Wisconsin farmers and agricultural producers. To date, the governor has earmarked a total of more than $100 million from federal coronavirus relief funds to support Wisconsin’s agricultural industries. Hi, folks! Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers here. I don’t have to tell you that the past 18 months have been especially challenging. This pandemic has hit our farmers and their families especially hard. But despite these unprecedented challenges,

Reconstruction work is ongoing at the I-39/90 and I-43/WIS 81 interchange (Exit 185) in Beloit, and crews have one more night of bridge removal on Monday night (August 23). Sections of I-39/90 and I-43 near the Beloit interchange will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday night. I-39/90 traffic will use the current interchange ramps at Exit 185 to bypass the closure. I-43 and WIS 81 traffic should follow the message boards along the marked detour route during the overnight closures. Drivers are urged to plan ahead, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to reach their destination.

Today, Democratic US Senate nominee Alex Lasry announced that his campaign has been awarded J Street’s ‘Primary approved’ designation, a seal of approval from the progressive, pro-Israel, pro-peace lobby group. “I am deeply grateful for the support from across the Jewish community in Wisconsin,” said Alex Lasry. “I share J-Street’s unyielding dedication to the survival and security of Israel, and an equal commitment to creating a future of peace and opportunity for Israeli and Palestinians alike.” J Street is a national voice that advances social justice in the United States and advocates for a two-state solution that advances Middle East

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and 42 of their Republican senate colleagues, sent a letter on Thursday to Attorney General Merrick Garland to request an update on the status of Special Counsel John Durham’s inquiry into the Crossfire Hurricane Investigation and to ensure the investigation is seen to completion — and that it be made public when completed. “The truth pursued by this investigation is necessary to ensure transparency in our intelligence agencies and restore faith in our civil liberties,” the senators wrote. “Thus, it is essential that the Special Counsel’s ongoing review

Nighttime work is expected to begin Monday (August 23) along I-39/90/94 at the US 51 and WIS 19 bridges near Windsor in Dane County. Crews will perform concrete deck repairs and place a polymer overlay on the Interstate bridges over US 51 and WIS 19. A polymer overlay is a type of treatment that enhances safety and durability of a bridge deck by waterproofing and increasing traction on the driving surface. The treatment also helps to resist damages incidental to winter maintenance, which optimizes pavement life. Motorists should be alert for nightly lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Madison, WI – Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) announces that all employees must receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination by November 1, 2021, unless they receive an exemption for religious or medical reasons. 92% of the 800 GHC-SCW employees have been vaccinated already. The announcement aligns with area health care partners and organizations across the state and nation that are mandating COVID-19 vaccines. “We have an obligation to not only provide the safest possible environment for our patients but also to lead by example. The absolute best way to protect yourself from serious illness is to