WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the President’s FY2023 budget, which makes an inflation-adjusted cut to defense spending. “Russia is conducting an all-out assault on Ukraine, Iran is inching closer to developing a nuclear weapon, and the Chinese Communist Party is plotting against Taiwan. The world is growing more dangerous by the day, but you wouldn’t know that from looking at the President’s budget. The Biden administration has proposed a real cut to defense that claims to prioritize the

MADISON, Wis. – With local school board elections a little over a week away, Rebecca Kleefisch is once again trying to bring her radical brand of politics to the classroom by  handpicking local school board candidates. All week, WisDems will be showing how the Walker-Kleefisch administration drastically defunded Wisconsin’s public schools and wreaked havoc on our state’s education system. It all started with the first Walker-Kleefisch budget, which made the biggest cuts to public education in Wisconsin’s history. In 2011 alone, the administration cut over $800 million from public education in Wisconsin and limited localities’ abilities to collect revenue in order to

APPLETON – Outagamie County Executive, Tom Nelson, issues a statement on the recent and unexpected passing of Fond Lu Lac County Executive, Allen Buechel. “County Executive Buechel was the consummate public servant. Al always put the interest and wellbeing of his county first. He could be counted on to navigate his county through the treacherous shoals of tough economic times — which he famously said was all the time, alluding to politicians over use of the term. Fond du Lac has consistently been one of the best-run counties in the state–and it was no coincidence that Al was at the

WISCONSIN — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities is proud to announce our endorsed candidates for the 2022 spring election. These candidates have not only displayed their passion by stepping up to be public servants, but by setting themselves apart by their values. Endorsed candidates include union organizer Juan Miguel Martinez for Milwaukee County Board, District 12, who has been an outspoken advocate for policies in addressing the stark economic and racial disparities facing Milwaukeeans of color. “BLOC has been at the forefront, investing in a year round canvassing program, because we know the importance of talking to our community about

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the Green Tier application for Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. If the application is accepted, Fincantieri Marinette Marine will join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. The DNR welcomes comments from Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s customers, neighbors and stakeholders through April 27, 2022. Tier 1 of Green Tier encourages, recognizes and rewards companies committed to superior environmental performance. Applicants must have a strong environmental record and agree to implement an environmental management system, which is used to set goals, assess their progress, and identify opportunities for continual

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced three listening sessions for the 46th, 47th, and 48th Assembly Districts that comprise the 16th Senate District. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am excited to announce three listening sessions in our community. As a public servant, there is nothing I value more than having conversations with folks in my district and listening to what matters most to them. I look forward to meeting with constituents at these listening sessions and working together to make Wisconsin a better place for all.” Details for the listening sessions can be found below. 46th Assembly District

On the inclusion of a Billionaire’s tax in the Presidential Budget Proposal today, Main Street Alliance’s Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say: “Main Street Alliance applauds President Biden for centering an equitable tax code in his budget, and small businesses across the country are ready to get this over the finish line. Biden’s budget proposal, including a Billionaire Minimum Income Tax, is critical to ensuring the ultra wealthy pay their fair share, resulting in healthier main streets and communities. While America’s billionaires increased their wealth by trillions of dollars during the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of small businesses

Milwaukee, March 28, 2022 – Just 11 when she was first diagnosed with a rare pediatric brain cancer, Sophie Michels is now a junior in college and a long-term cancer survivor. In her honor, Tim and Barbara Michels, Sophie’s parents, and the Michels Family Foundation at Michels Corporation are donating $15 million to establish the Michels Rare Cancers Research Laboratories at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center to accelerate research and advance innovative treatments for everyone facing a cancer diagnosis. The gift was announced by Tim Michels and his family along with leaders from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Children’s Wisconsin

DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers demanding that he remove his appointee currently serving as the Chair of the Wisconsin Veterans Board, Curtis Schmitt Jr. This demand comes after Schmitt Jr. was charged with three felony counts of possessing child pornography on January 23rd, and has already admitted to receiving and downloading child pornography. Nicholson’s letter reads as follows:  March 28, 2022 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers EversInfo@wisconsin.gov 115 East, State Capitol Madison, WI 53702 Governor Evers: It has now been over two months since the individual you appointed to chair the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Kinnard Farms is now required to conduct groundwater monitoring on farm fields. The department issued a final decision to modify the current Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit for Kinnard Farms. This modification is effective during the current permit term that expires in January 2023. The department issued a draft permit modification for Kinnard Farms on Dec. 3, 2021, and received considerable public input during the comment period and hearing. Based on information received during the public comment period, the department determined groundwater monitoring of manure land spreading sites is warranted

GREEN BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced the military service academy appointments for the Class of 2026 from Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District. The appointments come after a highly competitive, rigorous application process in which students submitted materials to Rep. Gallagher’s office, interviewed with Rep. Gallagher’s Military Academy Nomination Committee, received nominations, and were then accepted by an Academy. “The opportunity to nominate Northeast Wisconsin students to attend a U.S. service academy is one of my favorite parts of this job,” said Rep. Gallagher. “JoLee, Drew, Jackson, and Emma have all demonstrated they are some of our community’s best and brightest

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Senator Tim Scott announced he is endorsing Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Senator Scott released the following statement endorsing Derrick: “Derrick Van Orden is exactly the type of person we need in Congress to end the disastrous one-party rule in Washington and put our country back on the path to prosperity. He is a decorated veteran Navy SEAL, a former small business owner, and a proud American who will always work to better our nation. I’m proud to stand behind him as we work toward a brighter future for our