MADISON — Statewide data published today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction indicates Wisconsin students have significant mental health needs, and further investment and support is essential to address troubling trends and challenges they face daily. The data is from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which was administered to Wisconsin public school students on a voluntary basis in fall 2021 in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The YRBS provides a window into the mental health and emotional well-being of Wisconsin’s youth. Wisconsin students generally reported experiencing significant mental health challenges while having fewer supports

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined alongside Rep. Mike Gallagher, Sen. Ron Johnson, and Reps. Glenn Grothman, Scott Fitzgerald, and Tom Tiffany, in sending a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers calling on the Governor to ban TikTok from Wisconsin government devices. They also called for Governor Evers, who has used TikTok in the past, to delete his TikTok account. “TikTok presents clear national security risks. To protect Wisconsin’s government data and our personal data, we should not be using TikTok on government devices. Thank you Rep. Gallagher for leading this effort,” said Steil. In part, the lawmakers wrote, “We write to

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Dec. 7, 2022, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Each year, as a state and nation, we recognize Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor the 2,403 lives lost, including 54 servicemembers from Wisconsin, in the attack on Pearl Harbor and to reflect on the service of the more than 330,000 Wisconsinites who served in World War II,” said Gov. Evers. “Today, we remember the heroism, sacrifice, and valor exhibited that day and

The 2020-22 Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Biennial Report is now available online. The report was produced by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) in consultation with the 9-1-1 Subcommittee and provides an update on the status of NG9-1-1 implementation, operation, and maintenance in Wisconsin. The NG9-1-1 Biennial Report is due to the Governor and State Legislature on November 1 of every even numbered year. This biennial report covers the reporting period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. 2020-22 NG9-1-1 Biennial Report Highlights The biennial report can be viewed at: https://oec.wi.gov/wp-content/library/2022/2020-22_NG911_Biennial_Report_FINAL.pdf

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As first reported by National Review, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to LinkedIn Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Roslansky, calling on LinkedIn to remove job postings from nefarious Chinese Communist Party controlled companies that pose a risk to American national security.  LinkedIn currently allows thousands of job postings from Chinese companies that are on US Government entity lists for the national security risks they pose, like DJI and Huawei.  In part, Rep. Gallagher wrote, “LinkedIn is a company that prides itself on an established set

MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Joseph Palm, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined advocates and Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the upcoming ACA Open Enrollment 2023 period, which opened on November 1, 2022 and provided Wisconsinites with the resources they need to enroll in quality, affordable coverage. The Inflation Reduction Act will keep health care costs low for Wisconsinites enrolling in ACA marketplace plans this year. It is historic legislation that reduces health care premiums for 13 million families purchasing coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. On average,

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 130 state-chartered banks continue to demonstrate solid financial performance as of September 30, 2022, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Total assets of Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at more than $67.1 billion through September 30, 2022, down from $67.8 billion reported September 30, 2021. Despite rising interest rates, the net interest margin is holding steady, decreasing slightly from 3.35% as of September 30, 2021, to 3.33% as of September 30, 2022. Net loans have increased 5.1% from September 30, 2021, up $2.2 billion. In the twelve months ending on September

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and seven of their Republican colleagues in the following statement after receiving a late, inadequate response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that failed to address the senators’ concerns with veterans’ access to community care. “Not only does this weak response show a lack of respect for Congress’ role to advocate on behalf of our constituents, including veterans, it shows that the VA under Biden has no intent to move past political differences to better serve America’s heroes or work in good faith with those of

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 130 state-chartered banks continue to demonstrate solid financial performance as of September 30, 2022, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Total assets of Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at more than $67.1 billion through September 30, 2022, down from $67.8 billion reported September 30, 2021. Despite rising interest rates, the net interest margin is holding steady, decreasing slightly from 3.35% as of September 30, 2021, to 3.33% as of September 30, 2022. Net loans have increased 5.1% from September 30, 2021, up $2.2 billion. In the twelve months ending on September 30, 2022: “As interest

MADISON, WI — A program that sparks connections between the state’s flagship campus and locations statewide has reached an expansive number of Wisconsinites over the past year by growing partnerships and methods of delivery. Badger Talks serves as the official speakers’ bureau for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, offering presentations, workshops and performances by UW experts from all departments and colleges, as well as from the Division of Extension. Over the past two years, the program­­ — housed under the UW Connects umbrella in the university’s Office of State Relations­ — has significantly grown its statewide reach by cultivating new partnerships

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after being elected to serve on the Republican Policy Committee in the 118th Congress. The Republican Policy Committee consists of members from 19 regions across the United States and its territories. Grothman will serve as the representative for Region 8, which includes Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The Committee serves as an advisory team to House Republicans in crafting policy priorities and provides a forum for Republican Members to discuss legislative proposals. “I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to bring Wisconsin values and commonsense solutions to the

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, was joined by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in a letter demanding Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, hold a hearing to investigate an alarming whistleblower report that claims the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is knowingly transferring unaccompanied migrant children in the custody of known criminals, including sex traffickers. “On November 29, 2022, Project Veritas released a video of its interview with Tara Lee Rodas,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has awarded $1 million in producer-led watershed protection grants (PLWPG) to 43 farmer-led groups for 2023. Grants support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in on-the-ground efforts to improve Wisconsin’s soil health and water quality. “With 14.3 million acres dedicated to agriculture in Wisconsin, our farmers are some of the most ardent supporters of protecting our land and water because they know firsthand the value of clean water and fruitful land for the success of their businesses,” said Gov. Evers. “These grants provide the