MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) criticized the Governor for unilaterally filling the position of Secretary of State without an election by the citizens of Wisconsin after Secretary of State Doug LaFollete abruptly retired. “Gov. Evers has repeatedly acted to subvert the normal course of elections in Wisconsin. He has already tried to cancel a regularly scheduled election mere days before voting, and is now denying Wisconsinites the chance to choose one of their statewide, elected office holders,” said Leader LeMahieu. “This suggests a pre-meditated action to award the power of incumbency to a partisan ally. It

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. The tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast includes maps showing short-term runoff risk for daily field application planning. The maps account for soil saturation and temperature, weather forecast, snow, crop cover, and slope. The National Weather Service updates the forecast four times daily. “A nutrient management plan helps determine where to spread and the proper

In the states this week, local news highlighted how President Biden continues working  to deliver on lowering prescription drug costs, with news that two more major drug companies,  Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, are heeding President Biden’s call to cap the price of insulin at $35 a month in line with the Inflation Reduction Act. Sanofi and Novo Nordisk’s actions follow similar decisions by drug manufacturer Eli Lilly, which combined, make up 90% of the insulin market in the United States. On Wednesday, President Biden traveled to Nevada to discuss how the administration is working to lower costs and building on the

MADISON, Wis. — In response to reports of Sarah Godlewski’s appointment to Secretary of State, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Brian Schimming:  “Now we see why Godlewski ducked out of the US Senate race, as she was apparently promised a soft landing.  LaFollette has done little or nothing for decades, and now Democrats will hand millionaire Godlewski a $72,000 a year job where she will self-promote and use the office to prepare for her next campaign. ” — WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming

KENOSHA, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a ceremony to announce the opening of his new office location in Kenosha County at the Kenosha County Center. The new office expands Steil’s in-person services for Wisconsin’s First District residents. The new location will make getting assistance more convenient and accessible for residents in Kenosha County. Steil was joined by Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman, and Members of the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors.  “To be able to help you, it is vital to be available and accessible to Wisconsin families,” said Steil. “Ensuring my office can be easily reached ensures we can help

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that after 40 years of service to Wisconsin, Secretary of State Doug La Follette will retire. Governor Evers appointed former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to succeed La Follette for the remainder of his term. Representative Alex Joers offered the following statement in appreciation of La Follette’s many years of service, and congratulations to Wisconsin’s new Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski. “Secretary La Follette has always been a steadfast supporter of a clean environment and a healthy democracy. He upheld a legacy of good government and always provided recognition to Wisconsin’s progressive history. I

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. Rothman earlier this month outlined the average 5% increase in resident undergraduate tuition and fees before the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. The exact increase would vary at each of the 13 UW System universities under the plan. Overall, the increase in cost of attendance for resident undergraduates would average 4.2% across the UW System when room and board is included. In addition to base tuition adjustments for residents, certain high-cost programs at some universities would also

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging the Department of Commerce to select Wisconsin to house one of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) created through the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act. As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin worked to create the Tech Hub program and secure $500 million to drive technology- and innovation-centric growth and create good-paying jobs. The Tech Hub program was modeled off the Brookings Institute report that identified Wisconsin as the top destination for a regional hub. In a letter to the agency that will oversee the placement of

Milwaukee-“Sheriffs from around the state are supporting Daniel Kelly for the Supreme Court” is the opening statement in an ad airing statewide starting today that highlights Politician Janet Protasiewicz’s soft-on-crime sentencing record as a circuit court judge.  Protasiewicz regularly has let violent offenders off with little-to-no prison time, releasing dangerous people back into Wisconsin communities.  Justice Kelly has support from Wisconsin Sheriffs and other law enforcement officers, including the Milwaukee Police Association, because he understands law officers can do their jobs more confidently knowing the judicial system backs them up with the rule of law. As the ad says, “It’s time to prioritize

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette, along with Governor Tony Evers’s announcement that he will be appointing former Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to fill the position. “As a public servant for more than four decades and as a lifelong champion for our environment, Doug La Follette has worked tirelessly for the people of Wisconsin. His presence will be missed in the capitol and I wish him the best in his retirement. I extend my full support and heartfelt congratulations to former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski. I

MADISON – Today, Secretary of State Doug La Follette announced that he was stepping down from his position as Secretary of State. Governor Tony Evers stated that he is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete Secretary La Follette’s term. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), State Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement: “Secretary of State Doug La Follette has dedicated his life to public service and bettering the State of Wisconsin. As a vocal proponent for renewable energy and a healthy environment, Doug was an organizer for Earth Day 1970 and a founder of Wisconsin’s Environmental Decade. Most recently