MADISON – This week, Governor Evers and the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the creation of the Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grant Program. This program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to meat processors in Wisconsin using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on this investment: “I am encouraged to hear that Governor Evers is directing $10 million to meat processing infrastructure. This significant investment will not only help meat processors, but also farmers and consumers. These funds are greatly needed, as many farmers currently

WASHINGTON, D.C.— AFPI’s President and CEO, Brooke Rollins, released the following statement on Memorial Day: “This Memorial Day, America honors the heroic warriors who laid down their lives for their country and the cause of freedom. Across our Nation, Americans draw strength and inspiration from the profound courage of our servicemen and women to defend and preserve the ideals of our Republic. Generations of Americans from every race, religion, and background have answered duty’s call and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Throughout this sacred holiday, the America First Policy Institute proudly joins with the

GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in support of this week’s announcement that the sexual assault kit tracking database, known as Track-Kit, is now active: “Years’ worth of advocacy by Senator Darling and I have finally delivered Wisconsin to this point. Act 117, authored by Senator Darling and Representative Thiesfeldt, was a huge piece of the Legislature’s efforts to deliver accountability and justice to survivors of sexual assault and accompanies my effort from this session, Act 116 which established the timelines and protocols for the handling of these kits. Track-Kit, established under Act 117, will

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the “No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act” to require that any convention or agreement resulting from the work of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body be deemed a treaty, requiring the advice and consent of a supermajority of the Senate. The legislation comes as the WHO pushes for broad new powers under a new “international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response.”  After the Biden Administration’s failed COVID-19 response and the WHO’s mismanagement of the pandemic, Americans remain skeptical of continuing infringements on personal liberties and freedoms.

MADISON— Following the recent school shooting in Ulvade, Texas in which 21 innocent lives were lost, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has renewed his support for arming educators, thus creating a confining, prisonlike school setting. Speaker Vos recently stated that putting more guns in schools could further respond to a whole array of problems, including sexual assaults and other crimes. Legislative Democrats and Gov. Evers have long demanded action be taken to enact commonsense gun reform. Their efforts – including the governor’s call for a Special Session on Gun Reform during the 2019-2020 legislative session – have all been rejected by

MENOMONIE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with 3M in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to transition the company to Tier 2 of the Green Tier program. The DNR welcomes comments from 3M’s customers, neighbors and stakeholders through June 27, 2022. Tier 2 participants agree to meet rigorous eligibility requirements, which allow participants to negotiate participation contracts with the DNR. These contracts enable significant environmental improvements and can allow for some regulatory flexibility, though 3M is not requesting any flexibility at this time. 3M produces, processes and develops a variety of innovative products, including

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act to expand the solar manufacturing supply chain in the U.S., create good paying jobs, and support our country’s transition to cheaper renewable energy. “Investing in Made in America solar manufacturing will ensure our supply chains are housed here in the U.S. and help us move toward a renewable energy future, all while creating good paying jobs,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to support this legislation that will create and sustain American manufacturing jobs and help provide low cost clean energy for American families.” The Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act would

Madison, WI- Local nurses and caregivers are applauding a vote by the Health and Human Needs Committee of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on May 26 to create a “Health Care and Public Health Workforce Needs Subcommittee”. The subcommittee will bring together stakeholders to assess the needs and problems facing the healthcare workforce and recommend solutions that will promote recruitment, retention, training, and the mental health and well-being of frontline workers. Subcommittee members will include nurses and healthcare workers, union leaders, advocates, employers and Dane County officials. The effort is likely the first of its kind, and could serve

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public to beat the crowds at state properties this Memorial Day Weekend by purchasing their 2022 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails, 84,00 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi River shoreline. There is something for everyone to find your adventure. A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas. Annual vehicle admission stickers offer admission to

MADISON, Wis.—Today, Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  detailed how Senator Ron Johnson has been using taxpayer dollars to fly between his vacation home in Florida and Washington, D.C. Federal records show that taxpayers footed the bill for 19 flights from Fort Myers, Florida — where Johnson purchased a home for $1.6 million in 2013 — to Washington between 2013 and May 2021. Miranda Stark, Opportunity Wisconsin Deputy Program Director: “Senator Johnson using taxpayer money to fund travel from his vacation home in Florida is disturbing but not the least bit surprising. In fact,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, thanks to hundreds of grassroots supporters, Governor Tony Evers turned in more than 7,200 nomination signatures from all across Wisconsin to make it on the ballot. At a press conference outside the State Capitol, Gov. Evers delivered remarks on what’s at stake this November, while also highlighting his common sense record of doing the right thing for Wisconsin, including cutting income taxes for the middle class by 15%, investing in public schools, and supporting small businesses and family farms. “Today, we’re officially turning in signatures to be on the ballot for reelection,” said Gov. Evers. “This is always