WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy includes major elements championed by Senator Baldwin to combat the substance misuse epidemic. “The opioid epidemic and substance use disorder crisis continues to touch every community across Wisconsin and the pandemic has only made this epidemic worse. Now is the time for bold action to save lives,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to stand with the Biden Administration in taking action to combat this epidemic with a comprehensive plan to support individuals and families facing

UW-Madison has selected Rob Cramer, a deeply experienced administrator and current interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, to continue as the permanent selection for the role. “Rob has all of the tools, experience and knowledge to lead these critical units and support our university’s success,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “I’m appreciative of his steady presence at this important time of transition.” “The university is at a critical juncture and we have to be very focused on ensuring it thrives in order to support Wisconsin today and tomorrow,” Cramer says. “It’s been an honor to serve as interim vice chancellor,”

Recently, the administration of President Biden proposed amending regulations to implement a new interpretation of Title IX. Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. “Title IX has historically been the key to protecting women’s rights in education in the United States,” said Rep. Allen. “Title IX ensured an equal playing field for men and women and for boys and girls by discouraging discrimination on the basis of sex.” In the recent Supreme Court ruling of “Bostock vs Clayton County,” the court wrote that all parties conceded that

MADISON, Wis.—In case you missed it, this week The Capital Times published an op-ed from Melissa Buchholz, owner of Odd Duck restaurant and Little Duck Kitchen in Milwaukee. KEY POINT: “…I cannot understand the great pride Johnson takes in voting against these policies while touting his support for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, where the average tax cut amounted to $30 for the poorest Wisconsinites, less than $700 for Wisconsinites making up to $113,800 in 2020, but nearly $40,000 for the richest 1% in our state. For Johnson to stand behind these tax giveaways to the rich, pretend they are uniformly benefiting

“Having served in the Marines during two deployments to Iraq, he is a strong conservative leader who will champion American values here at home.” GREEN BAY, WI – Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today endorsed Congressman Mike Gallagher in his campaign for reelection. Speaking about his endorsement, Secretary Mike Pompeo said, “Today I am proud to endorse Mike Gallagher for reelection. He is a trusted and leading voice on the need to confront the challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party, as evidenced by his service on the House Armed Services Committee and the China Task Force.  Having served

Stop in Wisconsin part of Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour, highlighting how investments deliver clean water, good-paying jobs and economic opportunity to small towns and rural America   WASHINGTON (April 21, 2022) – During a stop on the Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour in West Salem, Wisconsin this week, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted EPA’s $7 million infrastructure investment to expand the rural community’s wastewater treatment plant. Once completed, the expansion will increase the capacity of West Salem’s wastewater treatment system and reduce nutrient discharges.   Along with Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant

Thomas More Society Attorneys Expose Illegal Absentee Ballot Harvesting by Green Bay City Clerk (April 21, 2022 – Green Bay, Wisconsin) A Green Bay, Wisconsin, voter is alleging that the City Clerk of Green Bay is guilty of illegal absentee ballot harvesting in the April 5, 2022, Green Bay election. Thomas More Society attorneys filed a complaint on the voter’s behalf with the State of Wisconsin Elections Commission on April 21, 2022. The voter who has lodged the formal complaint with the state’s governing body over elections is one of several who witnessed the clerk accepting multiple absentee ballots from an