Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored legislation to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks while in office. Senator Baldwin has had the management of her financial assets in a blind trust while serving in the U.S. Senate since 2013, and the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, introduced by Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ,) will require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stock portfolios into a blind trust — ensuring they cannot use inside information to influence their personal stock trades and make a profit. “I don’t

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement regarding the announcement of a new tariff agreement between the United States and Japan on steel products currently subject to 232 tariffs:       “I applaud Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai for taking this step to transition away from these misguided Trump-era tariffs. Allowing for duty-free steel from one of our close trading partners will help lower costs for Wisconsinites and provide much-needed relief to our businesses and manufacturers that rely on access to affordable steel. I’m glad to see the Administration take this important step, and I look forward to continuing to work with them to advance a trade agenda that works

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Oshkosh Defense calling on them to reverse their decision to award 1,000 jobs to non-union workers in South Carolina, rather than creating jobs for workers here in Wisconsin. He also sent letters urging President Biden and Congress to intervene. Read Barnes’ letter to President Biden and Congress Read Barnes’ letter to Oshkosh Defense CEO and Board of Directors Earlier today, Mandela held a virtual press conference blasting Ron Johnson for supporting Oshkosh Defense’s efforts and saying “it’s not like we don’t have enough jobs here in Wisconsin.” Lt. Governor

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after review of Clearinghouse Rule CR 21-068 expired in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, which is chaired by Senator Cowles. This proposed permanent administrative rule allows for the third-party online administration of certifications and licenses for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulated professions: “The pandemic posed many unknown challenges. Out of these challenges came the need for innovation, and some of these changes have earned the right to be utilized well beyond COVID-19. A keen example came after a temporary suspension of in-person certification and license examinations

Governor Tony Evers has appointed Rafael Francisco Salas to the  Wisconsin Arts Board, the state agency responsible for the support and development of the arts throughout Wisconsin. Mr. Salas succeeds retiring board member Robert Wagner of Mequon.  Mr. Salas is a Wisconsin based artist, and Professor of Art and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at Ripon College in Ripon, WI. His work has been exhibited in New York City, San Diego, Boston, and venues in the Midwest including The Neville Public Museum, The Museum of Wisconsin Art, The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Dean Jensen gallery,

Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson condemned Ron Johnson for abandoning Wisconsin workers by saying he would not lift a finger to help workers in his own backyard in Oshkosh. In response to Oshkosh Corp. building new USPS vehicles in South Carolina using non-union labor, Johnson told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, “It’s not like we don’t have enough jobs here in Wisconsin. The biggest problem we have in Wisconsin right now is employers not being able to find enough workers.” Nelson responded, “It’s beyond disgraceful that multimillionaire Ron Johnson says he won’t

MILWAUKEE— The campaign for Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced today it raised more than $375,000 over the course of the campaign and held almost $200,000 cash on hand as of February 1, 2022.   “This grassroots campaign is hitting on all cylinders on the ground and over the air,” said Sachin Chheda, who is overseeing the campaign. “We are raising donations from folks who want to see Milwaukee have a brighter future and understand keeping Mayor Cavalier Johnson in office is the way to do that. Mayor Johnson is in a strong position headed into next week’s election, and we’re going

MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch’s floundering campaign for governor is hemorrhaging Republican primary supporters after a rough weekend where at least two county parties followed Kevin Nicholson’s wishes and voted to not participate in the Republican endorsement process.   Since entering the race, Kleefisch has desperately tried to consolidate primary support and win the state party’s endorsement — a move that would give her access to the party’s infrastructure. Kleefisch’s campaign has put out a step-by-step guide and begged supporters to help her win the endorsement.   But this weekend, the Sheboygan County Republican Party voted to snub Kleefisch and

MADISON, Wis. — With a record-breaking budget surplus and the lowest unemployment rate in state history, Governor Tony Evers’ surplus plan is what’s right for Wisconsin families, businesses, and schools. Since taking office, Gov. Evers has cut income taxes by 15% for middle-class families and delivered half a billion dollars in tax cuts for small businesses. But with rising costs, Wisconsinites deserve their surplus now — not a year or more from now. Here’s how Gov. Evers’ surplus plan will benefit Wisconsinites: Wisconsinites are facing rising costs — which is why Gov. Evers’ plan delivers a $150 tax rebate to every tax filer and each of their dependents this year,