WAUKESHA — It was announced today that U. S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald is facing serious ethics charges for sending campaign literature to area citizens using the resources of his taxpayer-funded office. An area resident filed complaints with both the U.S. House Communications Standards Commission, the Office of Congressional Ethics, the U.S. House Committee on Ethics, and the U.S. Department of Justice.  “I filed these complaints today because Scott Fitzgerald is prohibited by both federal law and the rules of the U.S. House from advancing his re-election campaign with taxpayer-funded resources from his congressional office,” said Lt. Col. Robert Hill, USA

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement in response to recent attack ads from Gov. Tony Evers and allied organizations that unfairly disparage the Michels Corporation – a family-owned business that employs thousands of people. “It is shocking to see Tony Evers and his allies attacking a private Wisconsin business in an attempt to score cheap political points. Gov. Evers has set a low bar for the discourse in this race, but it is unfortunately not surprising given his record of saying anything to distract Wisconsinites from his efforts to raise

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act to ensure that products invented by taxpayer-funded research are manufactured in the United States. While current law requires the manufacturing of products stemming from federally funded research to be made in the U.S., the requirement is routinely waived for products to be manufactured overseas. This legislation would require any waivers to be issued in accordance with the new Buy America reporting requirements passed in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “To me, it is simple: If American taxpayers funding

Washington, D.C.—Earlier this week it was revealed that Mandela Barnes lied about one of the cop endorsements he had touted, leaving him with 7 retired cops and 1 on-duty cop on his endorsement list. But as reported by CBS 58 yesterday, the lone on-duty cop removed his name from the list leaving only 7 RETIRED cops on Barnes’ endorsement list. Yes, there are 13,400 law enforcement officers in Wisconsin and ZERO endorsed Mandela Barnes for Senate. Embarrassing, but not surprising. Statement from NRSC Spokeswoman Lizzie Litzow: “This is a huge red flag. Mandela Barnes is so dangerous for Wisconsin that no on-duty law enforcement officer

OSHKOSH – Independent, Democratic, and Republican county sheriffs from all across Wisconsin are endorsing U.S. Senator Ron Johnson in his re-election campaign. Johnson is running against anti-law enforcement candidate Mandela Barnes who is running on ending cash bail, cutting the prison population by half, abolishing ICE, and defunding the police. And was caught lying about law enforcement endorsements again yesterday. “I proudly endorse Senator Ron Johnson. He is a genuine friend to law enforcement and backs the badge,” said Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell. “Senator Johnson has a proven track record of sponsoring and supporting legislation that clearly prioritizes law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund has endorsed his campaign to bring western Wisconsin values to Congress. “The climate crisis is real, and we need real solutions that recognize the critical role that farmers will play. The endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund is proof that this campaign is laser-focused on these solutions,” said Brad Pfaff. “Growing up on a dairy farm in rural La Crosse County, I learned that we are best equipped to solve tough problems when we work together.

MADISON, Wis. – During a disaster, personnel from multiple agencies are likely to be involved with the response. Many of those assisting agencies may be from outside of the area, making it critical that they can interface their communications systems with those already responding. Wisconsin’s Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) recently participated in a national exercise designed to promote interoperable communications between local, state, tribal, and federal levels of government. The Central States Communications Exercise was held Sept. 14-15 in the Quapaw Nation, which is located where Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas meet. Over 50 entities from nearly two dozen states

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — The U.S. Air Force’s eight most accomplished munitions teams from around the world converged here late last month for the third annual Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP). Participants were evaluated for their speed and technique in assembling bombs, setting up and tearing down the munitions assembly conveyor, following an air-tasking order, supporting operations at forward deployed bases and sites adapted for use as an air base, accountability practices, warehousing procedures, and operating in environments requiring use of masks and garments to protect against chemical, biological, radiological or nerve agents. The purpose of the high-intensity competition

MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced his intention to convene a special session of the legislature to allow the people of Wisconsin to put referenda on ballots and repeal the archaic, criminal abortion ban.  Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “The will of the people should be the law of the land. However, Republicans have time and time again ignored popular policy proposals supported by the majority of Wisconsinites, like access to safe and legal abortion. The constitutional amendment proposed today puts the people of Wisconsin first and gives them a direct avenue to make change. 

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, released two new ads, ‘Promise,’ and ‘Crumbs’ highlighting how he will restore the American Dream and reminding Wisconsin voters how Ron Johnson’s sad attempts at lying aren’t enough to hide his record of securing a tax loophole for himself and his donors. ‘Promise’ and ‘Crumbs’ are part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout the state.  While Ron Johnson attempts to distract voters from his record of supporting sending Wisconsin jobs out of state and overseas and delivering tax deductions for his wealthy donors, Mandela Barnes will be

Why are you accepting support from groups behind the Defund the Police movement?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of 39 Senators in sending a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin and White House officials urging increased funding for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing and remediation. The letter also calls to improve PFAS-related planning to make use of the higher funding levels Congress is willing to appropriate to address the pervasive issue. The Senators wrote, in part, “As you know, PFAS chemicals have emerged as widespread contaminants to the drinking water sources of military bases across the country largely due to their presence in aqueous

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Van Orden campaign launched a new ad titled “Let’s Try Something Different.” This November, 3rd District voters face a choice: career politician Brad Pfaff who has never worked outside of politics or Derrick Van Orden, a Navy SEAL who put his life on the line for his country over 26 years of Active Duty service. Click here to see the ad and see below for a full transcript. Transcript [Van Orden] Meet Brad Pfaff… He’s never had a job outside of politics. Seriously. He hung around long enough to climb that political ladder.