WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Biden Administration ended its evacuation in Afghanistan and left hundreds of Americans stranded behind enemy lines. “Last week, House Republicans united behind my bill to ensure no American would be stranded in Afghanistan. Democrats declined to even consider this legislation, and less than a week later, our fears were realized: hundreds of Americans and thousands of our Afghan allies have been left behind enemy lines. This is not a mission accomplished, this is a complete disgrace. “Speaker Pelosi must immediately reconvene Congress so that we can hold this administration

Editor’s Note: The previous news release contained an incorrect contact for inquiries. The correct contact is updated above and clarifying language on the area impacted by the ban is corrected below. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). With this new CWD-detection, Taylor County is now considered a CWD-affected county. State law requires that the DNR enact a ban on feeding and baiting deer in counties when a

MADISON – Fort McCoy, a military installation in Wisconsin, has begun receiving refugees from Afghanistan. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: “Wisconsin is proud to welcome refugees from Afghanistan to Wisconsin. The families and individuals arriving at Fort McCoy deserve our support and compassion as they may be experiencing trauma and grief. “Over the last 20 years, Afghans have supported U.S. troops and operations, making them now vulnerable to Taliban retaliation. They risked their lives and the lives of their families to assist the United States. Afghans have been our allies, and they are now

[Madison, WI] – They say that money talks — and this time, the money shows that both Alex Lasry and Sarah Godlewski are still financially benefiting from their East Coast ties as they pretend to care about Wisconsin. The Associated Press recently reported that New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry has joined serial embellisher Sarah Godlewski in revealing the extent of his East Coast loyalties as he benefited from property tax breaks in both New York and Wisconsin — which are supposed to be reserved for primary residents. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Sarah Godlewski was busy scooping up a Washington, D.C. condo for $1.2

Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) has distributed $67,200 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 21 students at private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC, through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment. “We know that now, more than ever, financial aid plays a critical role in students achieving their postsecondary goals,” said Dr. Rolf Wegenke, WAICU president. “We are grateful to the CIC and UPS for providing this scholarship, which affects the deserving recipients and helps Wisconsin be one step

August 30, 2021 For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Transit aids to Milwaukee and Madison provide needed mobility Gov. Tony Evers’ plan supports job seekers, community health, families Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary-designee Craig Thompson today praised Governor Tony Evers’ use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support transit in Milwaukee and Madison, a key to help families meet basic needs. “Like all of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Madison rely on transit to provide the basic mobility that underpins our economy and quality of life,” Thompson said. “These systems took a hit during the

August 30, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org)   ICYMI: Gov. Evers Calls for Passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan MADISON, Wis. — In an op-ed, Governor Evers explained why it’s critical for Congress to pass President Biden’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help Wisconsin bounce back from the pandemic and prime our state’s economic growth. While Gov. Evers has made historic state investments in Wisconsin’s infrastructure, additional federal support will help our state reach its full potential.   Gov. Evers has made infrastructure a top priority of his administration – investing the largest amount in transportation infrastructure in