Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 McALLEN, Texas – Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to meet with immigration and border officials and to see challenges at the Southwest Border firsthand. She met with the brave men and women tasked with securing our country and discussed solutions to both secure the border and pass comprehensive immigration reform. “I visited the Southern border because our immigration system has been broken for decades, and I am determined to be part of the solution. I saw firsthand the need to further invest in

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and trailblazing career, including earning four degrees from UW-Milwaukee,” said Gov. Evers. “From working on her doctorate to her time as an associate professor and vice chancellor to serving at the United Nations, she will bring a wealth of experience and insights to the Board and a deep appreciation for the work of students, faculty, and staff across the System.” Prince,

MADISON, Wis. – The Council on State Taxation’s (COST) 2022 Sales Tax Scorecard ranked Wisconsin as one of the top four state sales tax systems in the nation.  The COST Scorecard found Wisconsin has fair sales tax processes and surpasses all states scoring the only A grade on fair audit and refund procedures. COST’s analysis pointed to Wisconsin’s national membership in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) and noted the state scored high on parts related to membership in SSUTA. The following categorical A to F grade-scale breakdown of Wisconsin’s Scorecard found top grades in the fair audit and refund procedures and fair sales tax processes categories. A

February 6, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8.  “The State Senate currently holds a gerrymandered supermajority here in Wisconsin and that in no way benefits the working people of Wisconsin,” said IBEW Wisconsin State Conference President Dean A. Warsh. “We are long overdue in having a representative in this district that puts the interests of working people and families ahead of partisan politics and that is why on behalf of our members across Wisconsin and in the 8th District, we

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. The bipartisan legislation will ensure that American students have access to quality international and foreign language education programs that meet the needs of our nation and help our students remain globally competitive. “Right now, there is a rising demand for skilled employees that meet the needs of an increasingly interconnected world. It is our responsibility to equip our students with the tools they need to not only remain competitive, but drive innovation and strengthen our local economies,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m proud to

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – Swing Left—the national organization that is one of the largest drivers of grassroots volunteers and donors to support Democrats in competitive elections—announced today that it will be mobilizing its national membership to help flip the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. The election on April 4th will have national implications on the 2024 presidential elections, as well as on the status of abortion access, voting rights, fair maps, and more in Wisconsin. Swing Left’s focus will be on increasing awareness, volunteer capacity, and grassroots donations to support the election of a progressive-leaning candidate to flip control of the

MADISON, wis. – Shauntay Nelson has announced her resignation from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission due to a new professional opportunity. She was first appointed by Senator Janet Bewley in 2021. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I want to sincerely thank Shauntay for her time on the Ethics Commission. This sort of public service is a serious commitment and shows her character and desire to better our state.  Shauntay has dedicated her career to voter access, education, and advocacy. Her voice on the Commission will be missed and I wish her well in her future endeavors.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. DNR crews will be burning cattail marshes and/or wetlands to clear the buildup of dead vegetation and open waterways for waterfowl to feed and nest. By burning in the winter, DNR staff take advantage of wet conditions and frozen ground, which reduce the heat and intensity of cattail marsh burns.   Winter burns mark the beginning of the fire management season for DNR

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction. The DNR and partner agencies worked together on the investigation and reconstruction of the crash using their extensive training, tools and technology to resolve the investigation and bring closure to the deceased man’s family. The crash occurred Aug. 17, 2019 when two boats collided in the vicinity of French Slough and the Black River on Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse.  La Crosse County Sheriff’s Deputies

BELOIT, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson has scheduled a local swearing in ceremony as Representative for the 45th Assembly District. The ceremony will be performed by Circuit Court Judge Ashley Morse at the Beloit Public Library at noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in the Community Room. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Representative Anderson issued the following statement about the ceremony. “I’m excited to do a swearing in ceremony inside the 45th Assembly District. It is a great way to share this moment with members of our community.” 

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.go MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), effective Feb. 27, 2023. The appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Karen Timberlake’s departure at the end of last year.  “Kirsten has a storied, 20-plus year career in public health and public service, including her time serving Washington and Ozaukee Counties and the city of Milwaukee during some of our state’s toughest days,” said Gov. Evers. “I have no doubt that her wealth of experience in public health, as well as her commitment to reducing disparities in health so every Wisconsinite can live their best and fullest life, will serve the Department and our state well.”  Johnson has over 20

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and trailblazing career, including earning four degrees from UW-Milwaukee,” said Gov. Evers. “From working on her doctorate to her time as an associate professor and vice chancellor to serving at the United Nations, she will bring a wealth of experience and insights to the Board and a deep appreciation for the work of students, faculty, and staff across the System.”