[Madison, WI] – Following Ron Kind’s endorsement of Brad Pfaff in the Democrat primary for the third congressional district, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson: “Brad Pfaff is officially the choice of the Swamp. Pfaff would be little more than an empty vessel for Nancy Pelosi’s far-left agenda, which contradicts the values of western Wisconsin.”

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined 145 Republicans in signing a letter to President Biden raising concerns about the rising prices of oil and gas. The letter comes after the Biden Administration’s recent request to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and 10 other oil-exporting nations, known collectively as OPEC+, to produce more oil to fight rising gas prices for American consumers. “Since becoming President of the United States in January, President Biden has enacted policies killing North American energy projects and discouraging energy production in the U.S. while at the same time green-lighting a Russian pipeline.  On

MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding the Republican National Committee’s inquiry into holding their 2024 convention in Milwaukee:   “Over the past few years, Milwaukee has demonstrated its ability to host major events in our city. Coming off the Milwaukee Bucks capturing the NBA World Championship, we have shown our city has the foundation and support of the business community, government officials and the people of Milwaukee to successfully host major events.   “Milwaukee is truly becoming a destination city for conventions, businesses relocating and cultural attractions.

MADISON, Wis. — While Democrats are hard at work in negotiations to get across the finish line and pass the Build Back Better agenda and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Republicans in Congress have spent nearly nine months proving time and again that they have no interest in helping the people they were elected to serve. In Wisconsin, Senator Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues in the House have made it clear that their goal of obstruction for political gain will always trump every opportunity to help the Wisconsinites they are supposed to represent.   As Democrats like Sen. Tammy Baldwin

MADISON – On Thursday, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Representative Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation to establish the Office of Student Loan Ombudsman and create a Borrower Bill of Rights. Last summer, Governor Evers convened his task force on student loan debt to produce recommendations on how Wisconsin can provide relief, education, and protection to its student debtholders now and in the future. One such recommendation was the creation of a Borrower Bill of Rights and Student Loan Ombudsman. This proposal was incorporated into Governor Evers’ budget but then stricken by the Joint Finance Committee. “As

(MADISON) – Today Representative Gary Hebl (D- Sun Prairie) and Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) circulated LRB-4951, a constitutional amendment that will give more power to the citizens of Wisconsin by enabling them to veto legislatively-passed laws at the ballot box.   In order to get a citizen veto referendum on the ballot, signatures equaling 4% of the total votes of the most recent gubernatorial election must be collected. If Wisconsin voters then reject the law, it may not be reenacted during the same legislative biennium in which it was rejected, which will prevent the Legislature from circumventing the will of the

MADISON, Wis. —  Today, the USA Today Network-Wisconsin Editorial Board slammed Michael Gableman and the Wisconsin GOP for “flushing taxpayer dollars down the drain” to further Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” about an election that was proven to be secure nearly a year ago.   The editorial board said, “Republicans should be embarrassed that public money is being used to lend legitimacy to a lie whose premise is at odds with both common sense and the Constitution.”   A recount, a report from Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security, and countless rulings by courts in Wisconsin proved that the 2020 Wisconsin election was secure time and again.

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson issued the following statement today on the passing of Milwaukee County Election Commissioner Rick Baas: “I am extremely saddened to learn of Rick Baas’ passing and my thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. I have known Rick for several years and consider him a friend. We especially grew closer during the 2020 Presidential Recount. Rick was a champion for efficient, transparent, secure and accurate elections. I know Rick was extremely proud of his work on the Milwaukee County Election commission. He was a staunch defender of the Milwaukee County Election Commission

MADISON, Wis. —  This week, Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $45 million investment in making our communities safer in Wisconsin. Under the plan, Gov. Evers is investing $25 million into violence prevention efforts and $20 million to support victim services.   This investment is made possible thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, passed by Democrats in Congress without support from Republicans. Gov. Evers has quickly distributed federal relief funds to Wisconsinites, investing in innovative programs that support small businesses, farmers, the state’s vital tourism industry, broadband expansion, and more.   Read more about Gov. Evers and AG Kaul’s investment below.  

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the October board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, management and master plans, land items and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, originating from Public Meeting Room G09, at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7-8 as listed on the Agenda. The public is encouraged to watch the October board meeting on the DNR’s YouTube channel. The deadline to register for remote public appearance requests and to submit written comments

Madison, Wis. — Today at Ron Johnson’s Madison office, Wisconsinites gathered to call out Senator Johnson for abandoning working families and working against the Build Back Better agenda. Johnson has opposed the Build Back Better agenda at every step, standing against middle-class tax cuts, lower health care costs, critical pandemic relief, and federal investments in Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Despite his staunch opposition to delivering for Wisconsin’s working families, Johnson has never had a problem serving himself — including rigging the tax system to benefit his bottom line and his biggest donors. You can watch the full event here and see excerpts