SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) campaigned at a gas station in South Milwaukee today. Steil spoke with voters who are frustrated about record high gas prices. Steil offered solutions to unleash American energy and lower costs. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin is now $4.31. One man in South Milwaukee who spoke with Congressman Steil said it now costs over $125 to fill up his truck. A woman from South Milwaukee told Congressman Steil that her family is going out to eat less often so that she can afford to

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 should receive a booster dose five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccination series. With this recommendation, DHS and CDC now recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone five and older. The CDC also recently strengthened another booster recommendation, encouraging people 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, and people 50 and older to get a second COVID-19 booster dose. “The recommendation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for 5-11-year-olds provides parents with an excellent

Stevens Point, WI— Local small business owner and dedicated Portage County Board member, Scott Soik announces he will be seeking the support of his community members for election to the 71st State Assembly. Scott has devoted his life to public service – being a Military Veteran, his years of community involvement, and his service on the Portage County Board. The time is NOW to bring Scott’s experience and knowledge to Madison to fight for what’s best for the 71st District. Scott will always show up for his constituents, and will put the needs of the district first. “I know what

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Wisconsin Farmers Union commends Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for today’s announcement of a $10 million investment in Wisconsin’s meat processing industry. “This funding is very needed and will be appreciated throughout rural Wisconsin,” said Wisconsin Farmers Union President Rick Adamski. “There are a lot of facilities out there that are operating on a shoestring budget. These grants will help them modernize and better meet the needs of their communities. Continued investment in infrastructure and the diversification of Wisconsin’s meat processing will make the whole industry more resilient.” The

MADISON, Wis. – Last weekend, the Republican Party of Wisconsin gathered for their state convention and embraced a radical agenda that alienates a majority of Wisconsin voters and panders to Trumpian extremism. While Republicans continue to push a dangerous ultra-MAGA agenda, Wisconsin Democrats remain laser-focused on lowering costs for working families: CBS 58: Wisconsin Democrats call out Republicans for their “extremist views” “‘Governor Evers wakes up trying to do the right thing for Wisconsinites,’ said Ben Wikler, Democratic Party chair. ‘These Republicans’ candidates for governor seem to want to do the most extreme thing to appeal to Donald Trump.’ “‘When you have candidates who

MILWAUKEE – In response to the news that Governor Tony Evers will be investing an additional $2.2 million in violence prevention and community safety efforts in Milwaukee, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I commend Gov. Evers for once again doing the right thing for our communities by announcing an additional $2.2 million in public safety investments in the City of Milwaukee. The Governor has once again clearly proven that he is in touch with the needs of the people of Wisconsin, and our shared constituents in Milwaukee. It is no secret that our state’s largest city

Eau Claire, Wisc. – On Sunday, small business owner and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke announced endorsements by 26 small business owners across the 3rd Congressional District. “I am proud to have the backing of fellow small business owners. I know first hand the challenges small businesses face, from weathering the pandemic to rising costs with inflation. These folks know I’ll be a fierce advocate for working people and building an economy that works for Main Street, not just big corporations,” Cooke said Sunday. “Rebecca has been a strong supporter of small businesses in this region, and a huge promoter of women entrepreneurs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after President Biden declared the U.S. military would defend Taiwan if the Chinese Communist Party launched an invasion of the country. “President Biden has once again made clear that when push comes to shove, the United States will defend Taiwan. This strategic clarity is necessary but not sufficient. The President must follow it up with the decisive action that will be required to deter a Chinese Communist Party invasion of Taiwan within the next five

WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined his colleagues in a bipartisan resolution in support of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO.  Sen. Johnson is joined on the resolution by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.).  “At a time when Russia is committing war crimes against its neighbor and is engaged in other malign activities

WASHINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting several new actions in response to the findings of their eight-month bipartisan investigation into the mistreatment of military families in privatized housing. On May 12, Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment announced the Army is undertaking an investigation of Balfour Beatty’s performance at Ft. Gordon, an audit of their property management records, and a suspension