MADISON – Today, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations – requiring chemical manufacturers to test and report the amount of PFAS that is contained in household items. Additionally, the EPA announced additional long term goalposts for addressing PFAS including: safe legal limits for drinking water, designating PFAS as a hazardous substance, increasing monitoring and research, and requiring the Department of Defense to review how to clean up PFAS contamination at hundreds of military and National Guard installations. The Biden Administration says this is a first step towards reducing their presence in drinking water across America.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, will hold a roundtable discussion amid an unprecedented surge in illegal crossings at our southern border and the Biden administration’s failure to address the crisis created by the administration’s decision to dismantle the previous administration’s policies with no replacement or consideration for how it would incentivize migration. The senators will hear directly from law enforcement experts and victims of the administration’s reckless policies. WHO: Sens. Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, Rob Portman Rodney Scott, Former

Madison, Wis. — Instead of doing the job that Wisconsinites elected him to do, Ron Johnson spent the weekend on Fox News continuing to push his self-serving political agenda by spreading misinformation about COVID and furthering the dysfunction and gridlock in D.C. Here’s what Johnson was focusing on this weekend — while he was ignoring the priorities of Wisconsin’s working families: Johnson continued spreading outright lies about COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to encourage individuals to take Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug commonly used as a livestock dewormer that has poisoned Wisconsinites, and claiming the life saving vaccine has not been studied

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led Republicans on the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth during a field hearing in Lorain, Ohio entitled “Renewing Prosperity in the Industrial Heartland: An Economic Agenda for Forgotten Communities.” During the hearing,  Steil focused on the impact of current economic trends on midwestern manufacturing communities and policies that will strengthen our supply chains and manufacturing industries across the United States. “Communities in Wisconsin are struggling to cope with our challenging economic situation right now. Rising inflation for necessities like food and energy, tight supply chains, and shortages, including skilled worker shortages, are hitting family budgets. Too often, policymakers

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) released the 2019-2021 Biennial Report, highlighting the work conducted throughout the agency to ensure efficiency and taxpayer savings, tracking program accomplishments, operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and outlining program goals and objectives for the next two years. Key accomplishments of the agency included saving Wisconsin taxpayers $221 million through refunding bond efforts, awarding $748 million for clean water programs through the Environmental Improvement Fund and issuing the first series of “green bonds”, streamlining enterprise operations and improving energy efficiency, unveiling a Vision 2030 plan to shrink the physical footprint of state government while

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement of Romaine Quinn running for State Senate District 25. Romaine has earned AFP-WI’s endorsement through his leadership and commitment to policies that will improve the lives of all Wisconsinites. AFP-WI will engage the full weight of its grassroots energy and capabilities to support Romaine Quinn in his election bid. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “It is past time for northwest Wisconsin to have a principled voice representing them in Madison, and we are confident Romaine will be that voice. Romaine was a proven leader in the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that over 270 local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Drug Take Back Day across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations. “Drug Take Back is a great opportunity for Wisconsinites to be proactive in the fight against substance use disorder. By bringing your unused and unwanted medications to a drug disposal box, you can help prevent prescription drugs from being misused,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. Drug Take Back Day provides a safe,

The pandemic placed great strains on Wisconsin’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs over the past two tax seasons. These programs, offering free tax preparation services to qualifying Wisconsin taxpayers, are experiencing a critical need for new volunteers as sites statewide prepare for the 2022 tax season. “The VITA and TCE programs exist because of the continued service and dedication of volunteers,” said Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca. “These are volunteer-driven programs and the need for new volunteers has never been greater.” Anyone can volunteer There is need for help in

NEW YORK — Vote Mama, the first PAC focused solely on electing Democratic moms, today announced its endorsement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, who is running for Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Marina Dimitrijevic is proof that when underrepresented communities have a seat at the table, our government can start working for working families. As the youngest woman ever elected in Milwaukee County history and a mother of young children, Marina is a trailblazer for young people, women, and working families. As Alderwoman, Marina has demonstrated her commitment to equality, protecting our environment, and uplifting vulnerable communities. She understands that Milwaukee’s future

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive on the passing of General Colin Powell who died Monday morning at Walter Reed National Medical Center: “General Powell was a courageous soldier, a dynamic leader, and a trailblazing military leader. He dedicated his life to defending our nation and rose to the nation’s highest-ranking military officer as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “As the son of Jamaican immigrants, Gen. Powell overcame mountains of adversity to grow into the man who would help shape American foreign policy for over two decades. Serving 35 years in the Army,