WisDems: Ron Johnson opposes efforts to lower drug costs

MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a Senate Finance Hearing examining prescription drug shortages and supply chain issues, Ron Johnson once again argued against government action to lower drug costs for Americans. Thanks to leadership from President Biden and Vice President Harris, insulin costs have

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Rep. Macco: Introduces ‘Unlocking Employment’ package

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the ‘Unlocking Employment’ Package. This legislation will remove barriers to DACA recipients working and attending university in Wisconsin, and incentivize out-of-state DACA recipients to enter the Wisconsin workforce. “At

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Gov. Evers: Announces date for 2024 State of the State Address

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address on Tues., Jan. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m.  2024 State of the State Address Tues., Jan. 23, 2024 | 7 p.m. CT  Assembly Chamber  Wisconsin State Capitol 2 E. Main St.  Madison, WI 53703   

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Cassidy: Introduce bipartisan bill to support communities hurt by Chinese trade cheating

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced bipartisan legislation that will support communities that have been negatively impacted by foreign, often Chinese companies that skirt trade laws. The legislation directs the millions of dollars collected in penalties for trade violations back to the

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Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Stefanik, McCaul call on Commerce to strengthen export controls before Congress provides more funding

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul (R-TX), released the joint statement below following Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s call for additional funds for the

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WisDems: Ron Johnson opposes efforts to lower drug costs

MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a Senate Finance Hearing examining prescription drug shortages and supply chain issues, Ron Johnson once again argued against government action to lower drug costs for Americans. Thanks to leadership from President Biden and Vice President Harris, insulin costs have been capped at $35 a month for our seniors, and Medicare

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Rep. Bodden: Introduces two bills: Abolish WEC & prohibit ranked choice voting 

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) has introduced two election-related bills. The first bill  abolishes the Wisconsin Election Commission and gives election administration responsibilities to the Secretary of State.  This bill is co-sponsored by Senator Dan Knodl and nine other freshman assembly representatives, including  Representatives Gustafson, Goeben,… Please

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Rep. Macco: Introduces ‘Unlocking Employment’ package

Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the ‘Unlocking Employment’ Package. This legislation will remove barriers to DACA recipients working and attending university in Wisconsin, and incentivize out-of-state DACA recipients to enter the Wisconsin workforce. “At the same time that Wisconsin is facing a critical workforce

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Gov. Evers: Announces date for 2024 State of the State Address

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address on Tues., Jan. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m.  2024 State of the State Address Tues., Jan. 23, 2024 | 7 p.m. CT  Assembly Chamber  Wisconsin State Capitol 2 E. Main St.  Madison, WI 53703    … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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WisDems: ICYMI: Why Republicans should support BadgerCare expansion

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed published Friday in the Cap Times, Rep. Daniel Reimer lays out how expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is the right move for Wisconsin—and is fully aligned with the values Wisconsin Republicans purport to hold, advancing fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and individual liberty. Rep.

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DCCC: Derrick Van Orden sided with George Santos, voted to protect the criminally indicted serial fraudster

Today, Derrick Van Orden voted to keep serial liar George Santos in Congress – breaking with Republicans and Democrats when a vote was called to expel. The bipartisan House Ethics Committee recently released a report detailing “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by the fraudster. The investigative report concluded that Santos “cannot be trusted.”  Santos – who… Please

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