WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office

MADISON, Wis. – As Ron Johnson tries to outrun his dangerous stance on abortion, there are a number of questions Wisconsinites deserve answers to:  Do you stand by your cosponsorship of legislation that banned all abortions even in cases of rape and incest?   You put forward a sample referendum ballot on

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Friends of Aztalan State Park invite the public to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Aztalan State Park at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The celebration will include speakers, tours, cake and free park admission. Seventy-five years ago this month, the site

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service and advocacy organization issued the following statement following the ruling by the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program. The program was implemented during the Obama administration and grants

Yesterday, you announced your support for abortion up until the moment of birth. Why do you support abortion up to the moment of birth?

 MADISON, Wis. ‒ Rodolfo Osuna Leon sees his role as a medical interpreter at UW Health as more than a job, he sees it as helping patients receive the care and comfort they need.             “I’ve always liked helping people and that’s what this is,” he said.

Washington, D.C. – For the second time in two months, RITE-supported Plaintiffs have secured a court order invalidating unlawful guidance the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) used to administer elections in the Badger State. Last time, WEC was caught authorizing election officials to alter ballot certifications without voter input. This time,

MADISON— Main Street Action, an arm of Main Street Alliance is announcing the release of our candidate questionnaire in the Governor, Senate and Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District races in the November election. We received answers from Governor Tony Evers, Senate Candidate Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes and 3rd Congressional District Candidate

A new report from the Associated Press highlights how Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial nominee Tim Michels has a long history of hiding or attempting to change his extreme views on major issues, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 law banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest.  For most of the election cycle,

MADISON — Today, Wisconsin Public Radio reported that Ron Johnson is refusing to answer questions about his support for an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or life of the mother. When pressed on the topic, “Johnson’s Senate spokesperson did not respond to a request…about whether Johnson sees rape

MADISON, Wis. — At a campaign event in Baraboo yesterday, Tim Michels voiced his support for a flat tax rate. This would primarily benefit the wealthiest Wisconsinites, including Michels and his family, while hurting the middle class and those who make the least. The Wisconsin Budget Project, previously wrote of a flat tax in Wisconsin,

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College has joined the Coalition for College, a diverse group of more than 170 public and private colleges and universities across the U.S. working to improve college access for low-income, under-resourced and first-generation students.      As a member of the Coalition, St. Norbert College meets rigorous

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Tim Michels released another ad falsely bashing Gov. Evers on parole and public safety. Michels is once again misrepresenting the facts in order to scare voters and divide our state. Fact Check: Michels’ latest ad suggests Evers’ policies have led to an increase in crime.  The

October 5, 2022 — The Badger Institute today commended gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels for proposing that Wisconsin adopt a flat income tax of “around 5 percent,” a policy recommendation made by the Badger Institute and Tax Foundation in a report released in July. Tax Reform Options to Improve Wisconsin’s Competitiveness, authored by Tax

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Maria Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Migratory Birds of Americas Conservation Enhancements Act. This bipartisan legislation would reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act and ensure we continue to provide robust conservation funding for migratory birds in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.  “Given the threat of habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species, we must do everything

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Board of Trustees elected three new members at its September 2022 meeting. The new trustees are Harvey J. Anderson II, retired strategic advisor for HP Inc.; Nicole Michaels, EY global insurance business transformation leader; and James Ryan, president and CEO of global software company Flexera. Marquette trustees serve

[Milwaukee, WI] – This Saturday, October 8th, area organizations will come together through Milwaukee’s International Women’s Day Coalition to demand reproductive justice in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. This is part of a nationwide week of action taking place October 7-9 as Americans march alongside women, trans people, and allies in

Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) will be begin holding fall listening sessions around the 12th Senate District to discuss the 2021-22 Legislative Session and take feedback on priorities for the upcoming 2023-24 Legislative Session. The three sessions in October will be held in the 36th Assembly District on Monday, October 17th.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), announced today that Wisconsin will receive $3,293,695 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to expand the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.  “Ensuring our veterans have an honorable and dignified resting place is important to

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is expanding the eligibility criteria for who can get vaccinated to protect themselves against monkeypox. Following updated guidance(link is external) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the new eligibility criteria allow for more people who may be at a higher risk for