On Wednesday morning, December 15th, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New York City. In the afternoon, the First Lady and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will travel to Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Additional details to follow.

MADISON, Wis. — This week, instead of doing his job and making sure the U.S. government was able to pay its bills and stopping cuts to Medicare, Ron Johnson was focused on spreading blatantly false misinformation about COVID-19.   See what they’re saying below:   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said this week that mouthwash is one way to protect from COVID-19 but the manufacturer of Listerine and medical experts say studies of the idea haven’t yet concluded it’s a proven antidote…Johnson regularly promotes unproven remedies for COVID-19 and expresses doubt in proven ways to combat the pandemic

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bicameral, bipartisan letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging the prioritization of funding for construction of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) on the Upper Mississippi River System with the $2.5 billion for inland waterways provided in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.     “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to deliver significant wins for Wisconsin, from upgrading our crumbling infrastructure to creating millions of good-paying jobs,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “As this law starts to take effect, I hope to see NESP construction prioritized in the funding for inland waterways

MADISON, Wis. — Communities across Wisconsin are seeing the benefits and importance of President Biden and Governor Evers’ leadership, as Democrats continue to deliver much needed federal funds to support Wisconsin’s infrastructure and small businesses. These federal investments are paired with Gov. Evers’ continued commitment to Wisconsin’s infrastructure, and will fix Wisconsin’s roads and bridges, expand access to broadband, and deliver good-paying jobs.   Read about how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and American Rescue Plan continue to deliver for Wisconsin here:   TMJ4: Gov. Evers promotes water safety funding from Biden’s infrastructure bill   NBC15: Wisconsin to receive $850

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Appleton Post-Crescent highlighted how Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels and that the state’s economy is strong under Gov. Tony Evers. Wisconsin currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 3.2% and a higher labor force participation rate than the national average. Gov. Evers has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in small businesses and workforce development programs that are powering the state’s economic growth and creating thousands of jobs. Gov. Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program has delivered grants to over 1,000 small businesses and Gov. Evers’ workforce development investments, which total over $130 million,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on November’s record-level inflation report indicating prices rose by 6.8%, and a report from CBO indicating the “Build Back Better” social spending bill would add $3 trillion to the deficit if the programs were made permanent. “Today’s economic news is not news at all for working families and retirees who have been paying record prices. We cannot continue to spend our way into oblivion as prices rise. Each month, families and workers have had to adjust their spending behaviors to accommodate the tax from record levels of inflation. On top

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today, Rep. Greta Neubauer and state Senators LaTonya Johnson and Jeff Smith joined WisDems Chair Ben Wikler to discuss how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Governor Evers’ investments in infrastructure will benefit their local communities, including repairing bridges and roads, improving public transit, and bridging the digital divide by increasing access to high-speed internet. “As families reunite during the holiday season, Americans will be traveling our roads and using the internet more than ever to connect to their loved ones. Just in time for the holidays, Democrats have ensured Wisconsinites will have the tools to

MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. today released the following statement regarding Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt’s announcement of his last term: “Whether advocating for K-12 kids deserving of a world-class education, parents demanding education freedom, or property taxpayers expecting better returns on their investment, Representative Thiesfeldt always asks the tough questions, demands more accountability, and pushes for results driven solutions,” said John Jacobson, Government & Member Relations Director. “Our members truly appreciate and will miss his tenacity for prioritizing students and policy over politics. We wish him and his family health and happiness in all their future endeavors.”

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host the Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Committee meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The DNR’s 15-year CWD Response Plan, in effect through 2025, helps guide the department’s approach to addressing CWD in Wisconsin. The plan was developed to fulfill its public trust responsibility to manage wildlife and ensure the health of Wisconsin’s wildlife populations. As part of the plan’s implementation, the department will review progress toward meeting its goals and objectives every five years. The committee is comprised of a group of stakeholders representing conservation,

MADISON, Wis. — Last month, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, dedicating millions of dollars to rebuilding Wisconsin’s roads and bridges, connecting rural communities with reliable internet, and delivering a clean-energy future for the next generation of Wisconsinites. This federal funding builds on Governor Evers’ historic investment in repairing Wisconsin’s roads and bridges.   Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler recently spoke about the significance of this once-in-a-generation investment in Wisconsin. See what Wisconsinites are reading about their conversation below: The Record Review: Baldwin touts infrastructure bill   Senator Tammy Baldwin