Contact: info@erictoney.com Kaul Snubs Law Enforcement Request; Investigation Warranted [Fond du Lac, WI…]  Eric Toney, Fond du Lac District Attorney, today ripped Attorney General Josh Kaul for snubbing the Racine County Sheriff’s Office regarding allegations of voter fraud. District Attorney Toney, who is currently prosecuting an election fraud case, said Kaul is choosing to play politics instead of serving as the state’s top law enforcement official. “Josh Kaul is making it clear that the law is secondary to his personal political aspirations.  Kaul failed to provide state agencies and election officials appropriate legal advice during the 2020 election, and how he’s blowing off

[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch isn’t backing down in her fight to take back control and build a stronger Wisconsin. For Rebecca Kleefisch, “taking back control” isn’t just a campaign slogan, it’s her plan of action to defeat Tony Evers and put the people of Wisconsin back in charge. Conservatives won’t win in 2022 by backing down, it’s going to take bold leadership and action.   Read about Rebecca Kleefisch’s fight to take back Wisconsin in the news:   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Rebecca Kleefisch says Republicans need to ‘hire mercenaries’ to win 2022 race for Wisconsin governor   “Rebecca Kleefisch

MADISON, Wis. – Today Family Friendly Wisconsin and For Our Future Wisconsin delivered sandwiches to Senator Ron Johnson’s office in Madison, urging him to support members of the “sandwich generation” by passing the final version of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act.   The sandwich generation includes parents who have children under 18-years-old and who also provide unpaid care to another adult. Just under 600,000 Wisconsinites belong to this generation, and uniquely struggle with costs of care.   “The sandwich generation is the backbone of our society, and especially our care society,” said Brita Olsen, state director of Family

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kristela Cervera to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Brett R. Blomme. She will serve a term ending July 31, 2022. “Through her strong ties to the community and significant professional accomplishments, Kristela has demonstrated that she is the right person for the job,” said Gov. Evers. “Her experiences and values will make her a great judge for Milwaukee County who will apply the law fairly and equally, and I look forward to witnessing the positive impact she will have as a judge.” Cervera is currently

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and 29 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution supporting parents’ rights to be fully and actively involved in their children’s education. Recently, President Biden and his administration have weaponized the Justice Department, threatening to use federal law enforcement resources to intimidate and silence parents who speak out on behalf of their children. The resolution condemns restrictions on parental involvement at public school board meetings and supports parents be a leading voice in their children’s education.   The resolution is also co-sponsored by Richard

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) introduced LRB-4266, which would ensure metastatic cancer patients have access to the most current and appropriate treatments by exempting metastatic cancer treatments from step-therapy protocols. The bill builds upon the bipartisan 2019 Act 12, which created exceptions to step-therapy protocols, establishing regulations that insurance companies must follow when requiring a patient to try a different treatment than the one prescribed by the patient’s physician and limiting the practice to ensure patient access to the most appropriate care. Further legislation is needed to include metastatic cancer treatments under the law

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Farm Center was awarded $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network to promote, develop, and increase stress management and mental health resources for Wisconsin farmers. This investment is in addition to the $100,000 included in Governor Evers’ 2021-2023 budget to provide services including the 24/7 hotline, counseling vouchers, and farmers’ mental health support groups. “From unpredictable weather to fluctuating market prices, farmers are faced with challenges every day that can cause stress and anxiety,” said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “This

MADISON – Yesterday, Republicans from Racine to Madison and beyond made baseless claims that the Wisconsin Elections Commission broke election law in nursing homes, called for resignations and threatened legal action.  In response Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley released the following statement: “First and foremost, members and staff of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) acted appropriately under difficult circumstances during a pandemic; they did nothing illegal.  Second, WEC, in promulgating the guidance on Special Voting Deputies, was following the laws that the Republicans created – WI Statute 5.05 – “the elections commission shall have the responsibility for the administration of

MILWAUKEE – The County Board’s Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption a budget amendment that adds more than $1.6 million to the Parks Department budget to address mission critical needs in the park system. “Our park system is the crown jewel of Milwaukee County,” said Supervisor Jason Haas, a sponsor of the budget amendment. “While our parks remain drastically underfunded, I am proud that we were able to advance a substantial investment into parks across all of Milwaukee County with unanimous support from the Finance Committee.” The funds will be placed in a contingency account in the Parks Department budget

The most transformative investment in children and caregiving in generations. The  framework will save most American families more than half of their spending on child  care, deliver two years of free preschool for every 3- and 4-year-old in America, give more than 35 million families a major tax cut by extending the expanded Child Tax  Credit, and expand access to high-quality home care for older Americans and people with  disabilities.   The largest effort to combat climate change in American history. The framework will cut greenhouse gas pollution by well over one gigaton in 2030, reduce consumer energy  costs, give our