WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the announcement that Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) will serve as the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. “I’m thrilled to have Rep. Krishnamoorthi as my partner on this critical bipartisan effort and to work with the other members that Leader Jeffries has selected. Rep. Krishnamoorthi and I have a shared understanding of the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and a long history of working together across the aisle on a range of issues — from protecting Americans from the threat posed

Today, Congresswoman Moore reintroduced the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, which would make key reforms to strengthen and improve the program benefits so that Social Security does what it was intended to do: protect vulnerable Americans from living in poverty. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Amid Republican calls to make extreme reforms to our Social Security program – with proposals to cut benefits, subject them to annual discretionary spending reviews, or privatize the program – now more than ever, we need my legislation to strengthen Social Security. I want to commemorate this historic program by reintroducing my bill, the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act. In the

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA), today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Workforce Mobility Act, which protects American workers by prohibiting employers’ ability to force employees to sign noncompete agreements except in certain cases. The bill’s introduction follows the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announcement proposing a new rule to prohibit enforcement of noncompete agreements nationwide.  Almost one in five American workers – 30 million people – are constrained by a non-compete agreement, which block workers from working for a competing employer or starting a competing business. Research indicates that workers trapped by non-competes have lower wages,

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Tuesday, February 14, County Executive David Crowley will formally call for a special election to fill the vacancy in the 14th Supervisory District. According to state statute, signatures to appear on the ballot cannot be collected until the formal call is made. “As a county, it is important that we do all we can to ensure that all residents are fairly, justly, and equitably represented on the County Board of Supervisors,” said County Executive David Crowley. “Calling a special election ensures that the seat is filled this year and that the constituents of the 14th do not have to go an entire

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and five of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the American Values Act. This legislation would permanently enact and expand existing prohibitions on the use of U.S. foreign assistance to pay for the performance or promotion of abortion services overseas. If enacted, this legislation would: “The Biden administration’s use of American taxpayer dollars to fund and promote abortion providers overseas proves once again that Democrats are the extremists when it comes to abortion. U.S. foreign assistance should be used as

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. These limited-term seasonal positions are responsible for outdoor maintenance, groundskeeping work and customer service for property visitors. Recruitment for these positions is underway now for work that starts in the spring and early summer through late summer and fall, with some flexibility depending on availability and property need. Every year, the DNR recruits about 400 seasonal employees to work at state properties during the summer season. Ideal applicants enjoy working in scenic landscapes, maintaining our pristine natural resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) called on the National Science Foundation to improve diversity, equity and inclusion by adding voluntary gender identity and sexual orientation questions to its national workforce surveys. NSF conducts several surveys of the science and engineering workforce to better understand how the American populace is being reflected in STEM and better target programs to support underrepresented communities. These surveys gather critical demographic information on the STEM workforce and are one of the primary sources of information about the health of our STEM workforce pipelines. Notably absent from these surveys are any questions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we enter the second month of the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) are reintroducing the “Save Medicare Act.” This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice. Many cable news watchers have been inundated with commercials for private healthcare plans during this open enrollment period. Because of that, Reps. Pocan, Khanna, and Schakowsky filmed an informercial video explaining why Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. “Only Medicare is Medicare.

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the results of the System’s survey of student attitudes on free speech and free expression. Rothman said more than 10,000 students responded to the survey, with a profile that parallels the UW System student body resulting in a solid sample with low margins of error. “The student response to this survey was strong,” Rothman said. “It provides a foundation for us to evaluate critically what we can do better to enhance civil dialogue at our universities.” The survey will also provide a roadmap for UW System universities to help

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 42 of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation would allow Wisconsin concealed carry permit holders to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while abiding by that state’s laws. The legislation protects states’ rights while allowing law-abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights away from home. Background on the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: Respects State Sovereignty: Sens. Johnson, Cornyn and Hagerty are also joined on this legislation by Senators

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association is pleased to announce the hire of Tyler Foti as the Association’s director – government relations. Foti will report to Lorenzo Cruz, vice president – government relations. Previously, Foti served as a legislative aide for then State Senator Scott Fitzgerald and in various positions navigating the legislative process and public policy, most recently at Michael Best Strategies. Sitting currently as Waukesha County Board Supervisor and serving on the Finance Committee, Foti enjoys collaborating with local leaders and providing solutions that produce immediate impact. He looks forward to working with state government officials and their staff on behalf of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 31, 2023 for three seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Producers must sign, notarize, and postmark completed nomination forms by March 31, 2023 and include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee. Growers should mail completed forms to P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911. Growers who have not received a nomination form by March 1, 2023 or have other questions about the nomination process should email DATCPMarketOrders@wisconsin.gov. DATCP will conduct the

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) released LRB-0469, a proposed bill that increases the penalty for causing the death of another human being by the manufacture, distribution or delivery of a controlled substance. “There is a fentanyl crisis happening in Wisconsin right now,” stated Rep. Allen. “Those who willingly distribute a deadly drug need to be held accountable.” Under current Wisconsin law, every crime categorized as first-degree reckless homicide carries with it the penalty of a Class B felony, except for causing death by a controlled substance. This bill would amend state