After much consideration and soul searching, I will not be running for Milwaukee Mayor in the upcoming special election. I appreciate each of you who reached out with support and encouragement. It really means a lot to me and my family. Instead, I will focus my attention on continuing to serve my neighbors in the state senate. I look forward to asking for their vote again in the upcoming fall election. As we watch this race unfold together, we must be mindful of the outside influences that may seek to advance their interests over our neighbors. Historically the mayor of

The opioid epidemic has touched every corner of Wisconsin, and how the state responds to the crisis must be informed by the unique circumstances of each individual experiencing opioid use disorder, their friends and family, and their communities. Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced it will be holding virtual listening sessions around the state to determine how anticipated settlement funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors can be used to enhance Wisconsin’s system of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use to address needs at all levels. “After opioid-related deaths exceeded 1,000 for the first time

MADISON – Today, UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter, and SSM St. Mary’s issued a joint press release asking the public to protect hospital workers with continued COVID-19 safety protocols. The three Madison area hospitals currently have 177 COVID-19 related hospitalizations and expect to surpass their prior hospitalization peak of 179. Due to the influx of patients and pandemic related staffing shortages, the hospitals are postponing low-risk, non-essential procedures.  Representatives Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison), Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), and Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) along with Senators Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Kelda Roys (D-Madison),

MADISON, January 6, 2022 – The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership are currently accepting grant applications for their Storm Drain Mural Program and Free Native Plants for Schools and Communities Program. Both grants aim to engage local groups in projects that protect area waters. “Dane County is deeply invested in protecting our local waters, but we can’t do it alone. We hope that through these grants we can encourage groups to start their own projects to reduce runoff into our lakes, rivers, and streams and make sure only rain enters the storm

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Newsmax’s “Spicer & Co.” and Fox Business’ “Evening Edit” to discuss how the early treatment of COVID-19 has been repeatedly ignored by our federal health agencies. The senator also discussed how Twitter recently censored his posts regarding VAERS – the federal government’s own Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System – and the dangers of Big Tech censorship. The interview can be found here and here, excerpts are below. On early treatment: “They are not preventing infection. They are not preventing transmission. I’ve always felt there was a federal solution to the pandemic. It’s called early treatment, and yet we

While Americans and Wisconsinites are marking the anniversary of the Insurrection of January 6, Senator Ron Johnson is… defending and egging on the insurrectionists. Without further ado, here are Ron Johnson’s most outrageous remarks about the Insurrection…  “Many of the marchers were families with small children, many were elderly, overweight or just plain tired or frail. Traits not typically attributed to the riot-prone.” — 2/23/21, CNN “Do not allow judges, don’t allow unelected election officials to usurp your role in this constitutional process. We are putting state legislators on notice.” — 1/4/21: Newsmax, Grant Stinchfield “I never felt threatened. I didn’t foresee this.” — 2/15/21, WISN-AM, The

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers marked the first anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: Click here to view the full Twitter thread: “There are those who would have us forget the fear, violence, and chaos of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol one year ago in an effort to prevent the peaceful transfer of power—the very cornerstone of our democracy. But we cannot forget, and we will not forget. “We will not forget first responders who bravely defended our country, including the 140 officers who were assaulted, and those we’ve lost in the tragic

(Waukesha, Wis.) – Today, Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Maria Lazar announces that her  campaign team received almost double the necessary signatures to appear on the ballot in order to run  for the open seat for the Wisconsin State Court of Appeals, District 2, this April, 2022.  “I am thrilled to see the support our community has for my campaign. It is such an honor to run for  office, and I look forward to the spring election,” said Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 7 Judge,  the Honorable Maria S. Lazar. “As election day nears, I will keep engaging with voters

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee’s economy pointed upward in November 2021, as 15 of 22  available local indicators improved versus year-ago levels, according to a monthly report by the  Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC.) Significant positive indicators  include accelerated employment growth in the metro area for the first time in seven months,  historically low levels of unemployment and continued momentum in the manufacturing sector.   November’s total is up from the 13 year-over-year improvements registered in October, and  September’s 12 positives.   “Numbers from October and November suggest modest improvement in the metro area’s  economic trends. The aggregate number of positive indicators has

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued by OCI when licensing applicants, or licensed individuals or companies have violated Wisconsin insurance statutes or regulations. In some cases, the individual or company denied the stated allegations but consented to the action taken. OCI strives to ensure fair and honest business practices to protect Wisconsin insurance consumers through this

MADISON – Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.: “Today marks one year since the Capitol insurrection in Washington, D.C., in which supporters of former President Trump stormed Congress in a violent attempt to stop the lawful certification of the Presidential election.” “As a nation, we have always held the peaceful transition of power to be sacred. January 6th, 2021 seriously threatened that tradition, the result of an intentional effort by former President Trump and the Republican party to overturn a

MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following  statement regarding facts surrounding election integrity efforts:   “It has been suggested that there are other issues believed to rank above election integrity. I would like to  remind everyone that this is not the case. Elections have consequences, and manipulated elections have  catastrophic consequences. Each of the following issues are direct results of those who hold positions in  governance. The issues stated as greater concern, stem from the condition of elected compared to  appointed.”  “Economic problems including unemployment, soaring consumer price and producer price indexes can be  tied to the current