CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com Plan will raise literacy standards, increase transparency and usher in universal school choice West Allis, WI – Today, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and political outsider Tim Michels introduced his “I Trust Parents” K-12 Education Policy Blueprint. It’s the latest in a series of detailed proposals Michels has unveiled during his surging campaign for governor. “Nowhere is the need to turn things upside down more pressing than in education. Tony Evers has been in the Wisconsin education driver’s seat for more than two decades — as DPI Deputy Superintendent, DPI Superintendent, and now Governor. He owns the

MADISON, Wis., — Today, PolitiFact gave a “True” rating to the claim that the provision Ron Johnson muscled into the 2017 GOP tax bill disproportionately benefited the ultra wealthy like himself and his two biggest donors. See below for a full breakdown of their rating against Johnson.  POLITIFACT: Yes, a tax break Ron Johnson pushed for in 2017 has benefited America’s wealthiest more Key Facts: In a news release, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin honed in on an action Johnson took at the beginning of his second term: He withheld his yes vote on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act unless the bill included

MADISON, WI—At a hearing today, a Waukesha County Circuit Court agreed to extend a temporary stay on an April decision that limits the state’s authority to address toxic PFAS contamination under Wisconsin’s Spills Law. The ruling preventing the decision from taking effect will allow the Department of Natural Resources to continue cleaning up PFAS contamination and providing bottled water to families whose drinking water has been contaminated.    Link to the full press release: https://midwestadvocates.org/assets/news/Press-Release-WMC-v-DNR-Stay-Extended-2022-06-07.docx.pdf Link to the amicus brief filed by Midwest Environmental Advocates arguing for an extension of the stay pending appeal by the DNR: https://midwestadvocates.org/assets/resources/Amici-Motion-to-Stay.pdf   More information about this case: https://midwestadvocates.org/issues-actions/actions/request-to-intervene-in-wmc-v-dnr

Jefferson and Waukesha Counties, WI – June 7, 2022 – Along with warmer temperatures and sunnier skies, this spring will bring the arrival of the Grow Solar Waukesha +  Jefferson Counties group buy program. Returning after a successful launch last year, this program offers the opportunity to learn about solar energy and access more affordable pricing on solar installations in 2022. The Waukesha County Green Team, Heart of the City and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) are supporting the bulk solar group purchase program for residents, farms, and businesses throughout Jefferson and Waukesha Counties. Group purchase programs provide property

MILWAUKEE – Today Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy, Felesia Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Liz Sumner, Kathleen Vincent, and Sheldon Wasserman released the following statement in support of the Milwaukee Brewers hosting their annual Pride Night on Wednesday, June 8: “We proudly support the Milwaukee Brewers and Aurora Health Care for supporting Pride Night and our region’s LGBTQ+ community. Communities support and advocate for local private businesses, especially when those private businesses seek to grow their revenues by attracting new audiences and customers. Now, some fringe political pundits are bashing our

MADISON, Wis. – While Wisconsin Republicans in Congress exploited the baby formula shortage to score cheap political points, Wisconsin Democrats held GOP Reps. Steil, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Gallagher accountable for voting against legislation that will put formula back on the shelves: Milwaukee Courier: Democrats Blast Republicans on Lack of Response to Baby Formula Crisis “At a press conference on Wednesday June 1, four Milwaukee area legislators blasted Republicans in Congress including Representatives Steil, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Gallagher for voting against emergency funding for baby formula distribution. “The lack of action from Republicans failed Wisconsin parents amid a national shortage. […] “Democrat

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statements after state Representative Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem Lakes) announced she is resigning from the state Assembly to focus on her new role as county executive for Kenosha County: “Representative Kerkman has been a staple of our Assembly Republican caucus for over two decades. Her years of experience have been incredibly helpful to new members and will be greatly missed. “Sam not only served in leadership as Majority Caucus Sergeant, but she also chaired the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and served on the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. Through these positions, Sam

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, UpNorthNews highlighted how Governor Tony Evers has led Wisconsin schools to Top Ten in America, after being ranked 18th just five years ago. As a lifelong educator, Gov. Evers has long said that what’s best for our kids is best for our state — because nothing is more important than working with parents, teachers, and students to help every Wisconsinite achieve their dreams. During his first term, Gov. Evers has delivered on his promise to fund our schools by more than we have in the last 20 years, expanded early education programs, and extended the tuition freeze at the University of

MAUSTON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a critical incident that occurred in the Township of New Lisbon, Wis. the morning of Friday, June 3, 2022. On Friday, June 3 at approximately 6:30 a.m. the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office received a call notifying law enforcement of an armed person and two shots fired in a Township of New Lisbon residence. The caller had exited the home and contacted law enforcement from a nearby home. Following failed attempts to negotiate with Douglas K. Uhde, age fifty-six, who was in the home, at approximately 10:17

The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new investments from the American Rescue Plan to help provide every American with access to affordable, high-speed internet. The American Rescue Plan funding is in addition to the $65 billion investment in high-speed Internet access in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and recent announcements to lower the cost of high-speed internet for tens of millions of American families. These investments will bring down costs for families, help small businesses, and boost education for America’s kids. Affordable, high-speed internet connects Americans to critical services and expands economic opportunities to every community. The American Rescue Plan has already spent or committed more

Today’s bipartisan Senate vote to advance the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 is a critical step towards delivering health care and benefits to veterans and survivors impacted by toxic exposures. Veterans and advocates across the country have spoken out about the importance of this legislation, which represents one of the most significant and substantive expansions of benefits and services in the Department of Veterans Affairs history. We also appreciate the Senate working across the aisle to address outstanding concerns and ensure that the Department has the support to effectively implement it. We owe it to our

MADISON, WIS. – Yesterday, the White House released a new Wisconsin-specific fact sheet that highlights how President Biden and Democrats are leading an economic recovery that is driven by a record-low unemployment rate and an influx of new businesses. These historic economic gains are thanks in part to Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, which passed without the vote of a single Republican in Congress. While Democrats work to tackle inflation, lower costs for working families, and propel our state’s economy, Republican politicians continue to push an agenda that would raise taxes on small businesses and families across the state. Here are five key points