Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust imports in the interest of national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.   “The previous administration’s misguided use of Section 232 tariffs threatened our nation’s standing abroad and the success of Wisconsin workers, families, and farmers,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “We need to make sure there are more guardrails in place for future administrations and assert the trade authorities that belong to the Legislative branch as

MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch prioritize the gun lobby and partisan politics over the safety of Wisconsinites. Their radical agendas will make people less safe. Tim Michels wants 18-year-olds to be able to buy AR-15s, with no waiting period. He opposed a bipartisan package of reforms that included background checks for 18-year-olds purchasing guns, and made it harder for deadly weapons to fall into the hands of domestic abusers. Michels has pledged to lift restrictions on firearms, opposes an assault weapons ban, and said he will not support “red flag” laws backed by 81% of Wisconsin voters. When discussing red flag

[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels flip-flopped in less than 24 hours this week over whether or not he would support Trump for President in 2024. The flip-flop is the latest in a series of high-profile mistakes from Michels down the stretch of the campaign, proving that you can’t trust Tim. Check out what they’re saying: From WBAY in Green Bay: “I wish he was president today and had four more years,” Michels said, adding, “If he runs in 2024 if he does I will support him and I will endorse him. We need somebody like that in Washington,

The community of Milwaukee spoke. Neighbors, business owners, folks of all race, ideology, and identity, spoke as one voice. But city, and state officials had another plan and heard only their own voices. The vision they shared for the RNC in Milwaukee was one of bliss and progress—but it couldn’t be further from the truth. For too long, elected officials have had money prioritized over the lives and wellbeing of the community. Decisions made purely from a financial standpoint with no consideration for the very foundation of our city, its people. It appears despite a new administration, the legacy of

MADISON, Wis. – Hours ahead of Donald Trump’s campaign rally in support of Tim Michels, Wisconsin Democrats condemned the disgraced former president and the radical politics he and Tim Michels want to bring to Wisconsin. Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch are in a sprint to prove they are the most radical candidate in this race. Whether it’s Donald Trump’s endorsement of Tim Michels or Mike Pence’s endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch – both candidates are wrong for Wisconsin. WATCH THE FULL EVENT HERE State Representative Greta Neubauer: “Today’s Trump rally and this week’s Pence visit only underscore that Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels

Cropland cash rent paid to Wisconsin landlords in 2022 averaged $149.00 per acre according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Non-irrigated cropland rent averaged $145.00 per acre, $12.00 above last year. Irrigated cropland rent averaged $250.00 per acre, $13.00 above 2021. Pasture rented for cash averaged $36.00 per acre, $1.00 below the previous year. Wisconsin’s farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $5,700 per acre in 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Land Values 2022 Summary. This was up 10 percent, $510 per acre higher

(WEST BEND, WI) – County Executive Josh Schoemann recently welcomed Fran McLaughlin to serve as the Communications Director for the Washington County Executive’s Office. McLaughlin began in the role in mid-June. “Fran has extensive experience in communications and familiarity with the operations of county government. She’s a welcome addition to our staff to help us keep the public informed on county matters,” said Schoemann. McLaughlin’s professional background includes fifteen years with Milwaukee County in communications roles at the Milwaukee County Executive’s Office during Scott Walker’s tenure there and as the Public Information Officer for the Sheriff’s Office with Sheriff David Clarke. Most

(Milwaukee, WI) –On Friday, Milwaukee was approved to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, an alarming decision that normalizes an organization that has embraced white supremacy, authoritarianism, and acts of political violence. Hosting the RNC in Milwaukee rejects the voices and concerns of Milwaukee’s Black, Brown, and immigrant communities and the members of the LGBTQ+ community, people who value free and fair elections, and organizations who publicly opposed the RNC’s embrace of racist and xenophobic policies, anti-worker policies and attacks on women’s rights and LGBTQ rights.   In a press statement directed to the Milwaukee Common Council and Mayor Johnson

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the July jobs report showed the U.S. added 528,000 new jobs last month – beating expectations and delivering the lowest unemployment rate in fifty years. This report follows a year of historic job growth across the country and a record low unemployment rate in Wisconsin, all thanks to President Biden, Governor Evers, and Democrats in Congress supporting Wisconsin-owned businesses and creating good-paying jobs. In response to this morning’s job report, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Julia Hamelburg released the following statement: “Today’s job report shows the significant progress of President Biden’s economic plan to build an economy that works for

MADISON, Wis. — Saturday, Aug. 6 will mark the 57th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a federal bill that prohibits voting discrimination on the basis of race. This week also marks the deadline (Aug. 5) to register to vote in-person in Wisconsin’s Aug. 9 primary. As Wisconsinites commemorate the 1965 Voting Rights Act and gear up to vote in a crucial primary election next week, now is a great time to visit www.myvote.wi.gov to check your voter registration status, locate your polling location, and even find more information about what’s on your ballot this cycle. “For democracy to work for all of

Washington, D.C. – Democrats are completely out of touch with Hispanic families, who care about the real issues impacting them, not the Democrats’ woke ideology. This is a major blow to the Democrats’ hopes of retaining the Senate majority after the midterm elections. WSJ: The Democrats’ Woes With Hispanic Voters  For more than a decade, Democratic strategists have argued that social and demographic changes in the U.S. will inevitably deliver growing support for their party. After all, the white working-class population, which tends to vote Republican, is in sharp decline, while the nonwhite population, which is presumed to be politically liberal, keeps

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – sent a letter Friday to U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin calling on them to oppose the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). The Inflation Reduction Act not only runs the risk of actually increasing inflation, but it will also penalize job-creating manufacturers with additional taxes. This week, the Congressional Budget Office revealed that the proposed legislation would only reduce inflation by 0.1 percent, or could just as easily increase inflation by the same number. It would also raise taxes on manufacturers by hundreds

FOX CITIES, Wis. (August 5, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announced that Jon Turke has joined the organization as Vice President of Government Affairs. In his role he will coordinate government affairs activities of the Chamber at the local, state and federal level. He will serve as an advocate for businesses in the Fox Valley and also manage the Chamber’s public policy council. Jon brings extensive advocacy experience to businesses in the Fox Cities region, including work as Chief of Staff to the Majority Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Director of Government Relations for a statewide financial