WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Policy Institute (AFPI)’s President and CEO, Brooke Rollins, released the following statement regarding the reckless $1.5 trillion, 2,700-page spending package making its way through Congress. “Only in Washington, D.C. do people believe greater domestic government spending is needed at a time when inflation is running at a 40-year high, and the federal debt surpasses $30 trillion. The proposed 6.7% non-defense spending increase devotes resources the federal government doesn’t have to fund programs that are more political than necessary. During a time of record-high gasoline prices, sky-high grocery prices, and people’s paychecks holding less buying power,

Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature are blocking Gov. Tony Evers’ efforts to lower costs, fund child care, and improve education for Wisconsinites. Less than a minute into a special session called by the governor, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin state legislature gaveled out, refusing to take action on Gov. Evers’ plan to put Wisconsin’s record surplus to work. The plan, which is supported by groups like AARP Wisconsin, would give a $150 tax rebate to every Wisconsin tax filer and each of their dependents, as well as invest in child care and education across the state. GOP candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch called the

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the renewal of Michael Gableman’s contract with Speaker Robin Vos to lead the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) and the Republican majority of the State Senate’s refusal to provide any accountability for the OSC: “Yesterday was the last day of the regular 2021-22 Senate session and the last opportunity to finally provide some accountability for renegade Michael Gableman and his out of control Office of Special Counsel. “I petitioned the Senate to require an audit of the OSC, which received bipartisan support, but too many of my Republican colleagues chose

Dreaded orange barrels, they’re hard to miss when they pop up in your neighborhood. We also know what they mean when they show up on your street: construction is coming, work begins soon and something new will be built. However, the work begins far before breaking ground for Traffic Engineering Division Engineering Program Specialist Rebecca Qureishi. “When a new neighborhood is going to be built by Veridian [Homes] or any of the developers, they’ll contact the City [of Madison] to figure out where they’re going to put streets and lots,” Qureishi said. “Then, I will design where the street lights

Legislative Republicans adjourn special session in seconds   MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Republican-led Senate and Assembly gaveled in and out of a special session to take up Governor Evers’ plan to use a portion of the state revenue surplus funds. The governor’s proposal would have given nearly $1.7 billion of Wisconsin’s projected $3.8 billion revenue surplus back to Wisconsinites. This included providing a $150 refund payment to every resident, expanding the Child and Dependent Care Credit, creating a Caregiver Tax Credit, and investing $611 million in K-12 education. Rep. Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) released the following statement in response:

Madison, Wis. (March 9, 2022) – This week marks the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, the federal legislation that included stimulus funds that helped keep colleges and universities open and operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students across the country, including students at Edgewood College, received direct support under the American Rescue Plan. “This support enabled our community to persist through some challenging days, and for that we are filled with gratitude,” President Andrew P. Manion, said. “This direct student relief for some has meant the difference between suspending their dreams, or continuing their educational aspirations and completing their

MADISON — Following a statewide tour that included stops in Appleton, Hillsboro, Park Falls, and Janesville, Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $97 million in grants have been awarded to address healthcare access needs in communities across the state through the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program. “From Appleton to Park Falls to Platteville, we’re ensuring healthcare services are accessible and affordable for families and communities across our state and building the local healthcare infrastructure needed to tackle any health-related crisis that may come our way in the future,” said Gov. Evers. “These projects will lay the foundation for healthier communities and a stronger state by addressing healthcare

MARINETTE, WISCONSIN – Leaders from Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the U.S. Navy, and Wisconsin-based Miron Construction dedicated a new facility at the Marinette shipyard with a small ceremony Mar. 8, 2022. Employees and guests gathered to open the newest building at the Marinette shipyard, Building 35, where giant plates of raw steel begin the journey to become a U.S. warship. The 32,000 sq. ft. building is connected to a new panel line where steel is prepared, marked, cut, and welded on an automated assembly line complete with state-of-the-art robotic welders. This is where the Constellation-class Frigate’s large steel plates with be

MADISON, Wis. – Despite the complete lack of evidence and the legal impossibility of decertifying the 2020 election results in Wisconsin, disgraced former President Trump called Gableman’s sham interim report “incredible” and said he anticipates the state legislature will decertify the 2020 election results.   Even though recent polling showed more than two-thirds of Wisconsinites are confident that their vote in the 2020 election was safely counted and are ready to move on, the Republican Party is still harping on an election they lost almost a year and a half ago.   So far, Republican candidates for governor have only