MADISON, Wis. – In response to a recent temporary injunction from the Waukesha County Circuit Court in White v. WEC, members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday, September 13, and voted to withdraw two memos regarding clerk corrections on absentee certificate envelopes that are missing a witness address or have an insufficient witness address. On Wednesday, September 14, the WEC sent a communication to municipal and county clerks alerting them of the Commission’s action and of the injunction. The communication can be found at this link: https://elections.wi.gov/memo/temporary-injunction-wec-guidance-re-missing-absentee-witness-address-white-v-wisconsin. The injunction prohibited the WEC from providing any advice or guidance that municipal clerks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and a group of colleagues introduced legislation to support survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. The Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act, or S.O.S. Campus Act, would require every college and university that receives federal funding to have an independent advocate dedicated to campus sexual assault prevention and response. “As Wisconsin students are back on campuses, I am working to ensure our universities are equipped to prevent sexual assault and support the brave survivors,” said Senator Baldwin. “Our legislation will make sure sexual assault survivors have access to the proper medical, mental health, and legal

[Brookfield, WI] – Tony Evers has been touring the state recently, stopping at small businesses and handing out more campaign cash, as he pretends to show an ounce of concern. “If Tony Evers cared about the well-being of small businesses, he would never have locked them down so long or continually forced them to require masks and hurt their bottom lines. It forced many to close their doors for good,” said Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Jefferson. By calling small businesses “non-essential”, Evers effectively delivered a kiss of death that saw many close their doors for good. Tony Evers cares

MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds close races for governor and for the U.S. Senate. Among likely voters, in his race for reelection, Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican, is supported by 49%, while his Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, is the choice of 48%. In August, immediately after the primary election, Johnson trailed Barnes by 7 percentage points, 52% to 45%, among likely voters. All vote results include undecided voters who lean to a candidate. In the governor’s race, 47% of likely voters support Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, while 44% favor Republican

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Following the release of the Marquette University Law School Poll, the Michels for Governor campaign released the following statement from Campaign Manager Patrick McNulty: “Our campaign has seen a meteoric rise in support in five months while Tony Evers has failed for years. Tim Michels appeals to a broad group of Wisconsinites from all walks of life, and our closing the gap reflects what we are seeing on the trail as we outwork the Evers campaign. As more people pay attention to the race and Tim continues to talk about the issues that matter most, they realize

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Barbara Dittrich with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Dittrich was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific pro-growth policies and earned a high rating on WMC’s biennial legislative scorecard. “Wisconsin is fortunate to have so many legislative leaders who consistently vote to improve our state’s business climate,” said WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer. “When legislators actively work to improve our state’s tax, regulatory and legal

(Chippewa Falls)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) released the following statement: “My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Sheriff Cramer’s friends, family, and co-workers. Sheriff Cramer launched a write-in campaign and won against all odds. He went on to faithfully serve our community as Sheriff for decades. His commitment to the law and to the citizens of Eau Claire County was indisputable.”