WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the third Continuing Resolution of FY2022. “Tomorrow, Congress is set to adjourn for two weeks. Rather than cancel an unnecessary – and unearned – vacation, we’re once again punting on our most basic responsibility: funding the U.S. government. This is crazy. Continuing Resolutions are a disaster, particularly for our military, and if negotiators still can’t reach an agreement five months after their deadline, we need to cancel recess, lock ourselves in a room, and get to work until we’ve come to agreement that, above all

Madison, Wis. –  The Department of Safety and Professional Services is now accepting applications for a new grant program to expedite entry into the civilian licensed workforce for current and former military members. Included in the 2021-2023 budget, the grant program is an initiative to support active-duty military and veterans while also addressing workforce issues in Wisconsin. The Military Pathways Grant Program will award up to $50,000 to educational and training institutions seeking to create “crosswalks,” or formal tracks that enable current and former military members to satisfy occupational licensing requirements with training completed during their service. The department will award

Menomonie, Wis. — The secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently saw and heard how the University of Wisconsin-Stout is helping the state move forward.    Missy Hughes toured four labs with Chancellor Katherine Frank, Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack and other school and city officials. She learned how UW-Stout thinks beyond the classroom as it helps meet Wisconsin’s needs and prepares students for impactful careers.    “UW-Stout is doing a great job of facilitating a connection between employers and students while working with businesses to ensure those students are set up for success after graduation,” Hughes said

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

Yesterday, 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 Here’s what they are saying:  LISTEN: Wisconsin Public Radio: “Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes … says he identifies with union members who called for Oshkosh Corporation to reconsider” WATCH: WISN: “Lt. Governor

MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $82 million in grants through the Equitable Recovery Grant Program have been awarded to support community-based organizations working to increase equity and eliminate disparities in communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic statewide. “From Beloit to Lac du Flambeau, the organizations receiving these grants have been on the frontlines of providing support to communities that have seen disparate outcomes throughout this pandemic, both in health and economic well-being,” said Gov. Evers. “We must continue to work together to make sure that as our state is recovering, every community and every family is recovering with us. That’s critical

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson continues to face fallout across Wisconsin over his comments that he will not fight to bring more than a thousand good-paying, family-supporting jobs to the state.   See the coverage below:   WQOW   WISN   WKOW   WBAY   WLUK   WI Examiner: “Blowback to Oshkosh Corp.’s plan to build postal trucks at a new plant in South Carolina, creating up to 1,000 jobs there instead of at the company’s home state factory in Wisconsin, spread Monday after Sen. Ron Johnson said he wouldn’t get involved in the company’s decision.”   Insider: “…Ron Johnson,

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss harmful effects of Democrat policies on American workers and how the mainstream media ignores Biden’s Border Crisis.   The interview can be found here, excerpts are below.    On Biden’s Border Crisis:   “He [Sec. Mayorkas] never should have been confirmed, but yeah he should resign. He’s not faithfully executing the laws. This administration’s policy is one of open borders. What’s so disgusting about it is they know full well. Vice President Harris was on my committee when we heard testimony on how these human

Milwaukee (February 8, 2022) — Islands of Brilliance and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) have received a $149,487 research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to study the efficacy of using art and design to prepare those on the autism spectrum for future employment. Nationally, unemployment estimates for neurodiverse young adults range from 50% to as high as 85%. The NEA grant is renewable for five years and allows Islands of Brilliance to partner with professors and researchers from UWM to create the Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship (ABLE). Through ABLE, researchers will study whether teaching children

City of Racine – Today, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced that the City’s nine electric buses have all arrived and should be fully deployed and transporting riders this spring. Currently, the RYDE Racine transit system is training their operators and technicians on the electric technology and testing the battery power of the new buses. The City will plan an official launch event in spring when the 5th Generation battery 35’ Proterra ZX5+ buses enter revenue service. In November of 2018, the City received $6,190,906.00 from the Volkswagen Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the purchase of six electric buses and related charging infrastructure. The City was then awarded $3,183,723 from the U.S. Department of Transportation