WASHINGTON — The NRCC today announced its initial ad buy for the fall, detailing $52.3M in spending to help reclaim the House majority. The buy spans 28 TV markets and is more than double the $23M the NRCC initially placed last cycle. Additional reservations will be made as the cycle develops. “Today’s

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s new business formations increased by 42 percent between 2019 and 2021, highlighting how Governor Tony Evers’ common sense leadership and historic investments in economic development are growing Wisconsin’s economy and establishing the state as the small business powerhouse of the Midwest. The number of new business formations rose from

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting against a rushed, partisan gun control bill, H.R. 7910. Shortly before approving the controversial package, House Democrats voted to block consideration of an alternative co-authored by Tiffany, which was designed to put pressure on soft-on-crime prosecutors who

NICHOLSON CALLS ON EVERS AND LEGISLATURE TO ELIMINATE WISCONSIN’S MINIMUM MARKUP ON GASOLINE Nicholson says Wisconsin residents need relief from rising costs – and one step the state can take is repealing the minimum markup on gasoline.  DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a

MILWAUKEE (June 8, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is excited to start the first session of Summer Academy for students Thursday, June 9, 2022. Summer Academy is for all students who wish to catch up, get ahead, or simply continue learning during summer break. Available summer programs include credit recovery, credit acceleration,

TOWNSHIP OF OCONTO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the Township of Oconto, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Beginning at approximately 2:41 p.m., multiple 911 calls were received

MADISON – Today, the U.S. House passed the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle to 21 and address gun trafficking and untraceable firearms. On the heels of the devastating Uvalde school shooting and a gun scare at a middle school here in Wisconsin, State

(WAUKESHA, WI) – On Saturday, June 18, 2022 the 8th Annual Jump for Archie will inspire action to change lives by fighting the opioid crisis and mental health stigma. Live music, food and a fun community atmosphere will accompany a vigil; the 2nd Annual 988 5k Suicide Prevention Walk/Run; a

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass the Protect Our Kids Act, which includes sensible gun reforms that will save lives and keep our children safe. “In America, there are more guns than people. There have been more shootings in 2022 than there have been days. We are only halfway

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted to pass the Protecting Our Children Act (H.R. 7910), a package of gun safety measures to help stem the tide of gun violence which has afflicted the United States for decades. “Gun violence is a uniquely American problem,” Pocan said. “There are widely popular steps we can

During today’s meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee, the committee recommended approval of file #200272 – a resolution designating Juneteenth Day as an annual official City of Milwaukee event. The file was sponsored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and co-sponsored by Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Nikiya

Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) held the final event of the “Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together” event series to thank Wisconsin communities for their COVID-19 response efforts. Our last stop was in Milwaukee to recognize local public health officials from the southeastern region

MADISON, June 8, 2022 – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)  is disappointed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent decision in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce v. Evers. The decision will result in the government releasing the names of small businesses with employees testing positive for COVID-19, regardless of where or how

WISCONSIN – Today, Brad Woodhouse, co-chair of the Defend Democracy Project, Donald Sherman with Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington, former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, Mel Barnes, Law Forward, and Rabbi Bonnie Margulis with Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice joined a virtual press briefing hosted by the Defend

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) led a letter to CNH Industrial’s Chief Executive Officer Scott Wine expressing support for over 1,000 UAW workers currently on strike in Racine, Wisconsin and Burlington, Iowa and demanding the company negotiate a fair contract in good faith. “Let’s

Portage, WI – The American Legion Riders have organized a 3-day motorcycle ride throughout Wisconsin to benefit The Highground Rising project in Neillsville, WI. This statewide ride is focused on raising awareness and seeking funding for the project; funds raised will help expand the veterans memorial park that serves not only

Madison – This morning Governor Evers called for a Special Session to Protect Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access. The Special Session is set for June 22nd to take up a bill that repeals the 1849 criminal ban on abortion. This ban is currently unenforceable due to Roe v. Wade. However, if this

MADISON, Wis., — Today, PolitiFact gave a “True” rating to the claim that the provision Ron Johnson muscled into the 2017 GOP tax bill disproportionately benefited the ultra wealthy like himself and his two biggest donors. See below for a full breakdown of their rating against Johnson.  POLITIFACT: Yes, a tax break Ron Johnson pushed