Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Wisconsin local governments are responsible for providing critical law enforcement, fire protection, and EMS services to their communities. These essential services prioritize the well-being of all and keep us safe. Unfortunately, in recent years local governments

This week, a group of prosecutors asked a Wisconsin judge to toss out Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s abortion ban.   Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, and Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski all filed separate motions to dismiss the case, arguing

Small business. It may not always be top of mind, but these establishments are vital to the economy of our state. 99.4% of all businesses in Wisconsin are small businesses and over 50% of our neighbors are employed by a small business. Last weekend, we celebrated Small Business Saturday, but

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding legislation to avert a possible railway strike. “It’s unfortunate that President Biden failed to get railroad management and unions to agree, and that Democrats played politics with

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) multi-part proposal to build on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The RFS requires annual volumes of renewable fuels, including ethanol, to be used in the fuel supply to

For more information contact: Rep. Brandtjen (414) 915-8425 Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, responds to the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) refusal to honor state law: “Back in June of this year, in my capacity as the Chair of the Campaigns

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an appeal against the City Clerk of Racine, arguing that the utilization of mobile voting sites throughout the community violates Wisconsin state law governing alternate absentee ballot sites.  The City of Racine utilized an unlawful mobile voting van in both the primary

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, November 29, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The contract includes significant wage increases, more flexible hours, and minimal changes to healthcare.    “This agreement would not have

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office

Fifty years ago, a landmark law was passed to protect and restore national waterways, which are vital to our health, ecosystems and economy. Since 1972, the Clean Water Act has helped prevent, reduce and eliminate pollution and create water that is drinkable, fishable and swimmable. That same year, the University

Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing her experience in local government to the governing body of the 124-year-old organization. The League is comprised of more than 600 members, representing both small and large cities and villages in rural and

WASHINGTON, D.C.– As first reported by the Daily Caller, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act (DITCH Act). This bill would force non-profits, university endowments, public pension plans, and any other tax-exempt entity to divest from Chinese companies or lose their

WASHINGTON, Dec. 01, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help people in rural and tribal communities access remote education and health care resources. The DLT program helps fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced a Senate Resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. The legislation has long protected our nation’s maritime heritage by providing for the establishment of national

Elkhorn, WI — Add another sheriff to the growing list of law enforcement officials endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Retired Walworth County Sheriff David Graves issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “Making sure the people of Wisconsin are promised equal justice under the law by upholding the

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pulled into a tie with President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, with each receiving 42% support from registered voters nationwide. DeSantis has increased his support in polling since January, while Biden’s support