MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding election integrity efforts: “On June 25th, Speaker Vos offered the role of Special Counsel to former Justice Michael Gableman. Fast forward to July 15th, I put out a press release requesting the Legislature conduct a full forensic physical cyber audit. On August 6th, Chair Brandtjen submitted subpoenas to Brown and Milwaukee County. On August 11th, I issued a new press release regarding concern with the WI Elections Commission voting to allow Dominion to upgrade voting machines.” “It’s most alarming that, to date, Chair Brandtjen has not been approached in

Madison – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced grant awards today to 15 recipients totaling $915,265 to study the feasibility of Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers (CIMCRC) across Wisconsin. The PSC established the CIMCRC pilot grant program on June 4, 2021, as part of the Office of Energy Innovation’s (OEI) annual activities. The program focuses on innovative pre-disaster mitigation through critical infrastructure microgrids and other resilient building strategies. Each approved project will study the feasibility of deploying renewable energy, energy storage, and grid-interactive controls to bolster preparedness and resiliency in various critical facilities (including a hospital complex, airport,

La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 70,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cut payments were delivered to families in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in August. A total of $33.4 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking families across the district. Statewide, 601,000 monthly tax cut payments went to families in August for a total of $267.5 million. The average payment was $445. Nationwide, the Joint Economic Committee estimates the Child Tax Credit tax cuts are putting $19.3 billion into local economies each month, supporting local jobs and businesses. “This historic tax cut is already making

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of constituents we are here to assist. Lafayette County Office Hours Tuesday, Sept. 21 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Gratiot Annex Library 5630 Main St., Gratiot, 53541 Iowa

On Monday, Sept. 20, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the “Return to School Road Trip”—a bus tour to showcase students and communities safely returning to in-person learning—with several events in Wisconsin. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Eau Claire for a tour of Locust Lane Elementary School and a Return to School Pep Rally. Later in the day, he will visit University of Wisconsin–Madison, for a tour and a visit to their Public Service Fair that provides students of all majors the opportunity to connect with local, state and national nonprofit agencies.  Secretary Cardona will also meet with Latinx students, and students who are part of their special education teaching

Hunter Nation, the fastest growing grassroots organization in the country dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, issued the following statement today in response to a Dane County Judge’s ruling that effectively maintains Dr. Frederick Prehn as the rightful and lawful Chairman of the State’s Natural Resources Board.   “Today’s ruling is a huge victory for the rule of law being maintained and for the united voice of hunters,” said Luke Hilgemann, a resident of Marshfield, Wisconsin who serves as President and CEO of Hunter Nation.  “Hunter Nation said from the beginning that the Governor and his minions in the

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MADISON, Wis. — As the country braces at the threat of yet another round of violent protests defending the actions of insurrectionists who ransacked the Capitol on January 6th, open questions remain about Derrick Van Orden’s participation in the deadly attack on our democracy — including from the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Interim Executive Director Devin Remiker issued the following statement: “Derrick Van Orden has repeatedly lied about his involvement in the deadly January 6th insurrection. He was on the Capitol grounds and watched the attack on our democracy as entertainment. Not only that,

Honorees represent Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, Sept. 16, 2021 — Four “Heroes of the 50 States,” representing Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, will be inducted Sept. 30 into the National Freedom of Information Coalition’s State Open Government Hall of Fame, as the Class of 2021. The inductees have backgrounds in law, journalism and academia.  The 2021 inductees are: Barbara Petersen, of Florida  During her 25-year tenure as president of Florida’s First Amendment Foundation, through analysis and advocacy, collaboration and litigation, attorney Barbara Petersen helped to shape Florida’s open government guarantees as among the most effective and respected

MADISON, Wis. — According to a new poll by Data for Progress, 67% of likely Wisconsin voters support President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.   Support for the President’s agenda comes as no surprise, as the American Rescue Plan continues to help small businesses, rural health clinics, and farmers build back better from this pandemic — all while providing tax cuts for middle-class families and easing financial anxieties.   Read key excerpts from the article — titled “New Poll Finds Biden Agenda Has Strong Bipartisan Support in Wisconsin” — below:   “A Biden administration proposal that would expand Medicare coverage, offer Medicaid to more families, make the first two years