MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders, who passed away on May 28, 2022, at the age of 67. “Representative Albers-Anders demonstrated a deep commitment to service in all aspects of her life, whether it was to her family while working to support her family’s farm or to her community and the people of Wisconsin through her many years of service in the Legislature,” said Gov. Evers. “In the wake

RHINELANDER – Incumbent State Representative Rob Swearingen (R Rhinelander) announced he will seek his sixth, two-year term in the November election. The lifelong Rhinelander resident and small business owner is proud of his work in the legislature and bringing more jobs and prosperity to the 34th Assembly District. Rep. Swearingen is a strong advocate for lowering taxes, expanding broadband access district-wide, promoting tourism, and addressing the unique issues that only school districts in the Northwoods face. “I am extremely humbled by the amount of support and encouragement I have received to run for a sixth term in the Assembly. As

MADISON, WI – As June Dairy Month begins, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is recognizing five federal and state legislators as Cheese Champions for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry. Among the awardees is U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), who spearheaded the successful creation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, a federally funded partnership between WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research that provides grants, technical assistance, and educational resources to dairy businesses across the Upper Midwest. Baldwin also authored the Dairy PRIDE Act, which would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enforce

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that a DOJ Investigation aided in the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE’s) discharge of all remaining federal student loans borrowed to attend any campus owned or operated by Corinthian Colleges Inc. (Corinthian) from its founding in 1995 through its closure in April 2015. This will result in 560,000 borrowers receiving $5.8 billion in full loan discharges. In Wisconsin, 3,320 borrows will receive $36.2 million in full loan discharges. “Corinthian’s predatory practices unfairly left people across the country with substantial debt, and this action is long overdue,” said Attorney General

MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of several tragic mass shootings across the country, and the start of the annual Wear Orange Weekend that begins Friday, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today proclaimed June 3, 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Wisconsin. The full proclamation can be found here. “Our country and our state have watched in horror in just the last few weeks alone as innocent lives are lost in mass shootings from Buffalo to Uvalde to Tulsa. These tragedies continue to devastate communities and families, including here in Wisconsin. Everyone deserves safe communities, and should be able to go to work, send

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders, who passed away on May 28, 2022, at the age of 67. “Representative Albers-Anders demonstrated a deep commitment to service in all aspects of her life, whether it was to her family while working to support her family’s farm or to her community and the people of Wisconsin through her many years of service in the Legislature,” said Gov. Evers. “In the wake

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released a formal AG opinion, at the request of Governor Evers, regarding the power of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (the “Authority”) to voluntarily engage in collective bargaining with an organization chosen by a majority of nurses it employs. The opinion concludes that, “[t]he Authority has broad powers to contract with its employees and set their terms of employment, and it could choose to do so via a voluntary collective bargaining process.” While the opinion does not reach a conclusion regarding whether the Authority is required to collectively bargain, it

MADISON, Wis. – To celebrate Pride Month, Governor Evers raised the Progress Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday. This marks the fourth year Pride has been celebrated over the Capitol, and the first year the Progress Pride Flag has been raised – a tradition that Rebecca Kleefisch and Kevin Nicholson said they would end if they were governor. Tim Michels however, again, dodged journalists and bent over backwards to avoid answering questions about his radical views on marriage equality. To Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “.@michelsforgov does not say whether he would fly the LGBTQ flag or if he supports same-sex marriage. He blamed

WAUKESHA, WI – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Husco International hosted U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for a tour of the company’s Waukesha manufacturing facility and to continue the conversation about supporting Made in America equipment manufacturers. Husco is a family-owned company specializing in high performance hydraulic and electro-mechanical components for more than 30 years. Senator Baldwin has been a strong supporter of the 2.8 million people of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry throughout her career and has built an impressive record of working across the aisle to champion policies that help the industry to grow and succeed in

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced it is seeking professional women to join the WWIG Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning August 2022. “We invite those interested in creating opportunities that support and advance the careers of women who choose to work in or with government to apply for our board,” said WWIG President Amanda Graham. “This is a meaningful and rewarding way to broaden your own personal leadership skills, while supporting other women who also chose to commit their careers to public service.” The WWIG Board

OSHKOSH  – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) jointly released a new ad today on the increase of deadly drugs into our communities from the open borders. The ad is part of a seven-figure statewide television and digital ad buy with the NRSC. The ad explains how Biden’s open borders are creating a surge in drug overdoses in America, while drug traffickers are adding fentanyl to counterfeit pills. “Joe Biden opened America’s borders, increasing the flow of deadly drugs into our communities. Last year, over 105,000 people died of drug overdoses in America. Biden’s