Today, the Benedict Center Sisters Program hosted a Celebration Reception with Congresswoman Gwen Moore to kick off its new Community Funded Project. Rep. Moore helped secure a HUD Community Funded Project grant of $157,000 as part of the US Consolidated Appropriations Act to support the life-saving work of the Sisters Program

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsinites across the state are making clear they won’t tolerate Ron Johnson’s continued threats to cut Social Security and Medicare and will be voting against him in November. See what they’re saying: Carolyn Kaiser, Chippewa: “If Johnson had his way, seniors would lose retirement benefits and be hung

College affordability is on the minds of many Americans and is being partially addressed by President Biden’s college debt forgiveness initiative. The Local 212 MATC FAST Fund has been addressing MATC’s students’ emergency needs for six years. It will hold its first post-pandemic in-person fundraising event on Saturday, August 27th

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today regarding the recent lawsuit filed by a group of inmates in Brown County against Governor Evers and members of the Wisconsin Public Defender Board: “Just a year ago, my colleagues and I sent a non-partisan letter to the governor’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try hunting this year. To get started, sign up for a safety course, as it’s never too early for new hunters to take a hunter education course or for experienced hunters to retake it as a refresher.

During the first week of the Inflation Reduction Act theme weeks, Protect Our Care has highlighted Republican lawmakers for their vote against lowering health care and prescription drug costs in the Inflation Reduction Act. Republican strategists, dark money groups and serial ACA opponents are now backing a lawsuit seeking to

OSHKOSH – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Bradley Benavides and FBI Intelligence Analyst in

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary Aileen Switzer as Deputy Secretary and Joe Meyer as the Administrator for the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Aileen has proven to be a thoughtful and steady member of

Today, government watchdog Protect the Public’s Trust issued a report analyzing the increasing reliance by the Biden Administration on ethics waivers for former activists to advance their policy agenda. The organization’s Ethics Waiver Tracker is the premiere database for tracking waivers handed out to political appointees. PPT has been able to obtain many of

Barnes has garnered endorsements from several advocacy groups who support the most radical and far-left ideas. The Working Families Party, People’s Action, and Color of Change all signaled their support for Barnes, showing his true liberal values no matter how hard he might try to pass as a moderate. On

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to Taiwan’s announcement of a record 13.9% increase in its defense spending. “This significant defense increase is an important signal that Taiwan is committed to defending its democracy. It should be laser-focused on asymmetric capabilities that would block a

MADISON — Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate joined Oshkosh seniors for a rally slamming Ron Johnson for his threats against Social Security. Mandela, joined by Michael Bolton, a retired USW labor leader, spoke to a crowd whose livelihood is dependent on Social Security, emphasizing Johnson’s out-of-touch

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement after the announcement of White House Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci’s retirement: “I, like many Americans, am relieved to see Dr. Anthony Fauci step down from his role in our government. “After a number highly questionable health recommendations to

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, a Milwaukee police officer was struck and wounded in the leg by gunfire which appears to be the result of a discharge from a deceased suspect’s firearm. Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, released the following statement: “Law enforcement

PLYMOUTH, Wis., August 26, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa attended Thursday evening a rededication ceremony at Lakeland University to celebrate the unveiling of two new residence halls. “We are excited to celebrate this expansion at Lakeland’s main campus,” Lassa said. “This

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Taylor County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been depopulated. Of the 238 animals tested as a result of the depopulation, 61 were positive for the disease. In 2021, a

While battleground Democrats across the nation are critical of President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, Lieutenant Governor Barnes is in full support. His campaign recently stated that Biden’s plan will “help Wisconsinites” – two-thirds of whom do not have college degrees. Barnes is a proponent for transferring $20,000 of debt from

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC), announced the endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul in his bid for re-election. The WBTC’s 17 member crafts represent more than 40,000 voices of working men and women, covering every building and construction trade in Wisconsin. “Josh Kaul has shown dedication to