Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to the news of the passing of former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow: “Margaret Farrow was a true trailblazer, with an incredible legacy in her time as a State Representative, State Senator, Lieutenant Governor and a founding pioneer of WisconsinEye. My thoughts and prayers go out to her son, Paul, and to the rest of the Farrow family in this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.”

The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Cliff Hartmann (New Berlin): “On behalf of the 3,100 members of the Wisconsin Dental Association, I want to thank both houses of the legislature for passing SB 392, which authorizes the use of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDAs) in Wisconsin. We are especially grateful to Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representative Jon Plumer for their continued passion and dedication toward addressing oral health challenges in Wisconsin. “EFDAs are used in nearly half of the nation and the military. Once trained, they are able to perform an expanded scope and can

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow who passed away today, March 8, 2022, at the age of 87. “Kathy and I are very saddened to hear of the passing of former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow, whose distinguished career and service to the people of Wisconsin will go down in our state’s history books. Former Lieutenant Governor Farrow and I served on the Board of Regents together, and I was always grateful for her perspective and her kindness,” said Gov. Evers. “We offer our deepest sympathies and respects to her husband, John, County Executive Farrow,

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rebecca Kleefisch supported Republican efforts to kill Governor Evers’ plan to invest $1.7 billion into the pocketbooks of Wisconsin taxpayers without even a moment of deliberation.   Kleefisch rejected the governor’s plan, with no plan of her own, effectively allowing Republicans to hold taxpayer dollars hostage in the hopes that their own political party will be in charge a year from now. This is a shift from 2014 when Kleefisch wholeheartedly endorsed returning surplus dollars to Wisconsinites through a tax credit when she was lieutenant governor.   At the time, she said of the Walker-Kleefisch plan,

Since announcing his reelection in January, Ron Johnson has been campaigning on plans and policies that will harm workers, families, and the middle class in Wisconsin. Yesterday, he doubled down on those plans by endorsing NRSC Chair Sen. Rick Scott’s policy agenda and reaffirming his determination to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what Ron Johnson’s Dangerous Plans Would Mean for Wisconsin:  Raise Taxes on Working People  Yesterday, Ron Johnson endorsed a plan to raise taxes on working people that would increase taxes by more than $1,000 on average for the poorest 40% of Americans. The plan would raise taxes for 1 in

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passing of Wisconsin’s first female Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow. “On behalf of all my fellow legislators, we send our deepest sympathies to the Farrow family. “I am saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was a great leader who stood up for everyone in her community and represented our state with grace. She was incredibly talented and inspired many, not only because she was the first female Lieutenant Governor, but because of her long legacy of public service. “My thoughts go out to her son, Paul, and her entire

Madison – On Tuesday, former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, UW Regent, State Senator, and State Representative Margaret Farrow passed away. Senator Alberta Darling released the following statement: “Margaret Farrow was a trailblazer and a fearless leader. I am proud to have called her a friend. As the first woman to serve as Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor, Margaret’s legacy will continue to inspire many women in politics – including me. I was lucky to serve alongside Margaret for several years. In fact, when we served together, the majority of Republicans were women. Margaret was passionate, tough, honest, and kind. She believed in her

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online driver license renewal option hit a milestone. Just over 200,000 drivers have renewed their driver license online since the online renewal pilot program launched in May 2020. “Throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, DMV has stepped up to offer customers safer, more convenient online options,” DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman said. “As a state agency that touches nearly every Wisconsin resident, such leadership in innovation and service couldn’t have come at a better time.” Each day, nearly 300 drivers renew their driver license online at wisconsindmv.gov/renewDL. Those eligible to renew online include drivers between

APPLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $7.9 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program will go towards capital improvement projects in the Appleton community to expand access to quality healthcare for low-income families, uninsured individuals, and those disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “Our capital investment programs are making historic investments in the long-term success of our communities, including making healthcare more accessible across our state and right here in Appleton,” said Gov. Evers. “These investments will help improve dental care services, expand access to mental healthcare, physical therapy, urgent care, and so much more, I am

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for refusing to even consider the governor’s plan to send every Wisconsin family of four $600 to help address rising costs at gas pumps and in grocery store aisles as businesses and industries face challenges getting supplies and resources. A report released last month showed national inflation is the highest it has been in four decades. According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of gas in Wisconsin is currently $3.942 per gallon compared to $3.377 just one week ago on March 1, 2022, and $2.646

MADISON, Wis. – For the past year, Wisconsin Republicans have rallied against pandemic relief for small businesses and working families, calling Democrats’ tax cuts and economic impact payments “reckless,” “disastrous,” and a “train wreck.”   Yet, one year after President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law and as Gov. Evers continues to allocate funding across Wisconsin from the recovery plan, this sweeping legislation continues to fund schools, businesses, and local governments in every district across the state and has been credited for “saving” communities from this pandemic.   It’s time for Wisconsin Republicans to answer to their constituents

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) made the following statement after the passing of former Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow: “Margaret was a trailblazer for many in this state. From her tenure as the first female lieutenant governor of Wisconsin to her time on the UW System Board of Regents, she never stopped working to move this state forward. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.”

MADISON – In case you missed it, yesterday Ron Johnson said a plan that calls for raising taxes on half the country (including 32% of Wisconsinites), jeopardizing Social Security and Medicare, and restricting voting access is “a positive thing.” At the same time, Ron Johnson has renewed the GOP’s call to repeal the Affordable Care Act, threatening critical protections for millions of Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions and access to quality, affordable health care for hundreds of thousands more. “What part does Ron Johnson think is ‘a positive thing?’ Raising taxes on working Wisconsinites? Cutting Social Security? Every day that passes, Ron Johnson proves to Wisconsinites that he

[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement on the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow:   “Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow was a mentor and friend. She was an inspiration to me and thousands of Wisconsinites. Lt. Gov. Farrow was proof that strong women build remarkable legacies, are the architects of excellent policy, and leave lasting marks on history. I will miss her dearly.”   Margaret Farrow was one of the first officials to endorse Rebecca Kleefisch during her run for Lt. Gov. in 2010. Farrow won the first “Margaret Thatcher” award at the Right Women Awards in

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Senator Ron Johnson came out in support yesterday of Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) controversial plan to raise taxes by an average of $1,000 for the bottom 40% of income earners and sunset Social Security and Medicare after five years. According to a study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, 32% of Senator Johnson’s constituents would see a tax increase under the plan. Miranda Stark, Opportunity Wisconsin Deputy Program Director, released the following statement in response:  “Senator Johnson’s support for a plan that would raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites comes as no surprise