MONROE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Monroe to hear about the city’s plan to replace lead pipes and discuss the Senator’s work to provide Wisconsin communities funding to rebuild water infrastructure. She also visited a local small business who benefitted from U.S. Economic Development Administration funding that was included in the CARES Act that Senator Baldwin voted for. Senator Baldwin met with Monroe local leaders at the city council chambers to learn about the city’s plan to replace lead service lines and speak about Senator Baldwin’s work as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to include $1,022,000

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statements after state Representative Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) announced today that he will not seek reelection to the state Assembly in 2022: “Representative Kuglitsch and I came into the Assembly as freshmen legislators together. Coming from the private sector, Mike was always aware of the impacts government had on businesses and families, which made him a responsible steward of tax-payer dollars. “As chairman of the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities, Mike was able to master a complicated and nuanced policy area. His knowledge was invaluable to the caucus and is something

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell received the Dr. Wesley L. Scott Education Award from the Greater Milwaukee Urban League at its 61st annual Equal Opportunity Day luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The Wesley Scott Education Award recognizes a recipient’s longstanding commitment and dedication to the education of children in the greater Milwaukee area. The award is named after Wesley Scott, the longtime executive director of Milwaukee Urban League who, for 22 years, focused Urban League efforts on programs to reach and serve young people. Lovell was recognized for being instrumental in standing for equity and equality in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Joe Biden’s remarks on Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today urged called on President Biden to kick Russia off the SWIFT system, to impose crippling sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, and to unleash America’s energy potential by ending his administration’s war on domestic energy production. Gallagher also called for Congress to immediately convene an emergency session to swiftly pass a strong sanctions passage, expedite sending arms to Ukraine, and to pass a full defense budget so the Pentagon

ADF attorneys represent Capitoland Christian Center Church in lawsuit MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in favor of a church in Madison. As a result of that ruling, Capitoland Christian Center Church remains free to expect its employees to share and live out its religious beliefs. In its decision, the court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that the church did not engage in marital-status discrimination when it informed one of its employees that the church’s religious beliefs prohibited her from living with her boyfriend, a condition of employment which the individual had previously agreed to uphold. Alliance

Maj. Jordan Schultz, training officer for the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, said he has been blessed throughout his Wisconsin Army National Guard career to serve under and alongside several exceptional leaders. That experience has helped refine his own principles on leadership. “People are always first,” Schultz said. “Get to know your Soldiers. Empower them, build trust and push them outside their comfort zone.” Schultz emphasized the importance of establishing a positive culture through strong moral, ethical and personal standards. This enhances individual and unit readiness, he said. Schultz also outlined a training philosophy designed to lead a Soldier to excellence.

MADISON, Wis. – In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rebecca Kleefisch dodged questions about whether she would have certified Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election results if she had been governor. For anyone keeping count, that’s the second time this week Kleefisch has embraced election conspiracy theories and threatened to undermine our democracy.   Kleefisch previously said Biden won the election, but has since walked back her statement now that she’s facing an uphill battle to win the primary.   The Democratic Party of Wisconsin released a video highlighting her election flip-flop. Watch here.   It’s no coincidence this is

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly convenes for potentially the last time for the 2021-2022 legislative biennium. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement.  “The legislature should be using the little time we have left this session to address the needs of Wisconsinites. Instead, the bills before the Assembly today and those from earlier this week further illustrate legislative Republicans putting politics ahead of the people while missing opportunities to deliver on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin. Republican refusal to at minimum hold public hearings to address clean water, raise wages, increase access to healthcare, consider

Contact: Rep. Mike Kuglitsch (608) 267-5158 Rep.Kuglitsch@legis.wi.gov New Berlin…Representative Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) announced earlier today he will be retiring from the State Assembly and not run for re-election this fall.  Rep. Kuglitsch released the following statement: “It has been an honor and humbling experience serving the citizens of the 84th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  In all seasons of life, you just know when it is time to move on.  Today, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election in 2022,” said Kuglitsch. In addition, Representative Kuglitsch said, “I have had the opportunity to meet and

Milwaukee, Wis. (February 24, 2022) – Chief Judge Mary E. Triggiano announced today that the majority of Milwaukee County Circuit Court judges have appointed George L. Christenson to serve as the next clerk of circuit court.  The clerk plans, directs and supervises the record keeping for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, manages the court’s jury system, prepares the annual budget, supervises staff, provides administrative support for the court system, collects money on court ordered obligations, and performs other statutory duties. Christenson, who currently serves as Milwaukee County Clerk, will serve in this role until a new clerk of circuit court is

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant violation of international law and must be met with the imposition of the harshest sanctions by the international community. As we condemn this Russian aggression, we must also demonstrate our unwavering support for the NATO alliance by bolstering our military presence in our allied countries. It must be explicitly clear to Russia that we stand united and will enact Article V immediately if attacked. We do not seek war, but will meet any aggression