(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Senior Independence Act, a bill that will remove government red tape that is acting as a disincentive for seniors to work. This bill has been endorsed by the Association of Mature American Citizens and the National Taxpayers Union. “Many senior citizens who are capable and ready to work are opting to stay home due to restrictive government regulations,” said Grothman. “Business owners and older employees in Wisconsin have voiced to me their frustrations regarding the penalties associated with retirement benefits for working people, especially during labor shortages like we are seeing right now.

CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to break national fundraising records, reporting more than $14 million raised throughout her campaign. The campaign’s pre-election report, which will be filed later today, will show more than $12.3 million raised in the filing period, which includes only donations between February 7th through March 20th of this year. Judge Protasiewicz’s campaign will also report $2.7 million in cash on hand as of March 20th. “Wisconsinites are ready for a Supreme Court Justice who will bring common sense, fairness, and impartiality back to the court. They know Judge Janet Protasiewicz

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) today reintroduced the bipartisan CURD (Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions) Act to help better inform consumers’ cheese purchasing decisions. The CURD Act would codify a formal definition of “natural cheese,” a term commonly used on food packaging that currently has no official definition. Under the CURD Act, “natural cheese” would be defined as cheese that is produced from animal milk or other dairy ingredients and is produced in accordance with established cheese-making practices. Senator Johnson is joined in reintroducing the CURD Act by U.S Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tammy Baldwin (R-Wis.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). “Wisconsin is known for its

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, John Cornyn (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and 34 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn President Biden’s student loan cancelation scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower onto taxpayers, costing an estimated $400 billion. The CRA would also end the pause on student loan payments, which costs taxpayers an estimated $5 billion each month and has been extended six times

MILWAUKEE –  Members of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans have announced the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Alliance has more than 107,000 members in the state. “The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is proud to endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court to our members. For more than three decades Judge Protasiewicz has been a champion for democracy and protecting the rights of all Wisconsinites,” said Marlene Ott, President of the Wisconsin Alliance. “Unlike her opponent, Judge Janet shares our fundamental belief that older Americans have earned the Social Security benefits they have worked for over

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications DirectorOffice 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announces the appointment of LeslieSpencer-Herrera of Whitefish Bay to the two-year position of State President –the highest state-level volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisanorganization that has more than 800,000 members statewide and nearly 38million members nationwide. Spencer-Herrera, 69, who was appointed to the position by AARP WisconsinState Director Martha Cranley, will begin her role immediately. “Leslie truly embodies everything AARP is striving to achieve,” Cranley said.“She understands the importance of empowering Wisconsinites of all ages,cultural backgrounds, and income levels to live their best

MILWAUKEE – A recently released independent report on Milwaukee County’s groundbreaking Right to Counsel program—Eviction Free MKE—found that it successfully prevented evictions and involuntary moves, and secured rent assistance for residents.  “I’m grateful both to the many stakeholders who advocated for the Right to Counsel when it was passed and for the many individuals doing the work on the ground through Eviction Free MKE,” said Supervisor Ryan Clancy, who authored the Right to Counsel legislation. “Their stories and insight detailing the horrific effects of eviction on households and our wider communities helped us to take action and become the first county to implement the Right to Counsel. With this

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Republicans escalate their attacks on reproductive rights both in the legislature and in the courts, today, nearly two dozen Democratic Lieutenant Governors are announcing a Reproductive Freedom Coalition to protect reproductive rights. Spearheaded by Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, this coalition will “likely involve crafting model executive orders and legislation,” among other things. Last week, Democratic Lieutenant Governors gathered in Washington, D.C. for the DLGA’s annual conference where they once again reiterated their resolve to protect rights in their respective states — including reproductive rights. In case you missed it, check out Axios’ new reporting on how Democratic Lieutenant Governors are “align[ing] on

Recent coverage of conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly highlights some of his most extreme views, including a history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights and long-standing ties to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations. Reports have also shown his hypocrisy on the First Amendment — he’s all in favor of laws that give preference to one religion over another — and his inclusion of cops with highly unethical track records in a campaign ad is another troubling development. “This race will have a major impact on Americans in Wisconsin and across the country,” said Dallas Prater, a spokesperson for American Bridge 21st Century. “Abortion rights, labor rights, voting rights and even fair redistricting

MILWAUKEE, Wis. –Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has earned the endorsements of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC (NCPSSM-PAC), the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, and Social Security Works. “On April 4th, saving democracy is on the ballot. Democracy is dependent on judicial review that ensures free and fair elections in Wisconsin. And free and fair elections are the only way older Wisconsinites have a fighting chance to elect candidates that value the earned economic and health security they receive through Social Security And Medicare. That’s why the NCPSSM-PAC is

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Center recently announced the launch of their first annual Gala Giveaway. This giveaway will gift an area non-profit/charitable organization a complimentary gala in the Wisconsin Center’s new expanded convention center’s rooftop ballroom set to open in the spring of 2024. The Wisconsin Center is operated by the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which also operates the Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Miller High Life Theater in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The WCD promotes hospitality, arts, culture, sports, and other tourism experiences in the area. Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), who also serves as a member of the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $232,360 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of Milltown, which will help RockShield Rubber Company expand into a new industrial park in Polk County. “This is an exciting project in Northwestern Wisconsin that will create new jobs and establish a new industrial park for future expansion,” said Gov. Evers. “By working closely with our local partners and communities, we’re ensuring our infrastructure is ready for the 21st century, helping to move our economy and our state forward.” The project builds two roadways that

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Ellen Brostrom endorsed Judge Janet Protasiewicz in an op-ed for USA Today Network – Wisconsin. Judge Ellen Brostrom is the daughter of retiring Supreme Court justice, Pat Roggensack – a conservative justice whose seat will be filled in the April 4th election. In the article, published in newspapers across Wisconsin, Judge Brostrom praises Judge Janet’s experience on the bench and as a community leader, while highlighting that Dan Kelly is unfit to succeed her mother on the Supreme Court. Judge Brostrom denounces Kelly’s efforts to undermine democracy through his involvement in the

WAUKESHA—Today, a caucus of 22 lieutenant governors representing more than 165 million people, announced the formation of a Reproductive Freedom Coalition. The multi-state coalition will work together to protect and expand reproductive freedom and access to health care in the wake of unprecedented attacks following the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.   In the wake of extremist attacks on reproductive freedom in legislatures and courtrooms across the country, this coalition will serve as the firewall. Despite the unique nature of the situation in each state, this network will work as a united front to share model legislation and executive orders, methods