U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on CHIPS and Science Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the CHIPS and Science Act, an expansive bill that lacks provisions to safeguard taxpayer dollars and keep investments narrowly targeted to U.S.-China competition. “Congress should have taken

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Roth airs his first TV ad of LG campaign

Republican Roger Roth is up with his first TV ad of the campaign, saying he’s running for lieutenant governor to “build Wisconsin back up and stop those trying to tear us down.” Roth’s campaign said it’s a $250,000 buy on

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Toney campaign: Condemns Milwaukee advisory referendum vote

[Fond du Lac, WI…] Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors advisory referendum votes:“Today members of the Milwaukee

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Issues statement on CHIPS bill vote

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on the CHIPS legislation: “As a conferee selected by Leader McCarthy to lead in negotiations of China-related legislation, I looked forward to working on comprehensive legislation

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DOJ announces multi-state $4.25B opioid agreement framework

— The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential $4.25 billion settlement with opioid maker Teva.  “This agreement, if finalized, will mark another significant step forward in bringing resources to Wisconsin for fighting this epidemic,” Attorney General

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on CHIPS and Science Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the CHIPS and Science Act, an expansive bill that lacks provisions to safeguard taxpayer dollars and keep investments narrowly targeted to U.S.-China competition. “Congress should have taken a much more responsible approach to this issue and advanced

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What to watch for with two weeks to go until the August primary

This week’s Midday podcast covers what to watch for as candidates prepare to face off in the August 9 primary. Several candidates have dropped out and endorsed their former opponents while campaigns launch ads and gather endorsements. Primary winners will go on to the November general election.   wispolitics ·

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Roth airs his first TV ad of LG campaign

Republican Roger Roth is up with his first TV ad of the campaign, saying he’s running for lieutenant governor to “build Wisconsin back up and stop those trying to tear us down.” Roth’s campaign said it’s a $250,000 buy on broadcast TV in the Green Bay and Milwaukee markets. It

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for CHIPS and Science Act to lower costs for Wisconsin families and boost American competitiveness

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the CHIPS and Science Act, a powerful bipartisan investment in strengthening our economic and national security, catalyzing semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, creating good-paying American jobs, and lowering costs for families here at home. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the President’s desk to

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Colleagues urge VA to immediately begin offering abortion services to veterans and eligible dependents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 24 of her colleagues in calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take immediate administrative action to offer abortions and all abortion-related services to veterans and eligible dependents. Following the far-right Supreme Court’s disastrous Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade,

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Toney campaign: Condemns Milwaukee advisory referendum vote

[Fond du Lac, WI…] Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors advisory referendum votes:“Today members of the Milwaukee County Board hijacked non-partisan local government for partisan political gain.

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Issues statement on CHIPS bill vote

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on the CHIPS legislation: “As a conferee selected by Leader McCarthy to lead in negotiations of China-related legislation, I looked forward to working on comprehensive legislation that better equips the United States to compete against China.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in unanimous resolution to celebrate National Whistleblower Appreciation Day

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and their colleagues in the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus in a resolution celebrating July 30 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The resolution, which passed unanimously in the Senate, recognizes the brave contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste,

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WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Sen. Johnson votes against bipartisan legislation to ramp up production of U.S.-made semiconductor chips

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson voted against critical bipartisan legislation that will invest in manufacturing, help ease costs, improve supply chains, and ensure the U.S. is better equipped to compete against China in technological innovation. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson votes against bipartisan legislation to ramp up production of U.S.-made semiconductor chips Key

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