MADISON, Wis. — In the State of the Union speech tonight, President Joe Biden spoke of the progress his administration has made in delivering on an economy that works for all of us in Wisconsin, and his unwavering commitment to continue standing up for the rights, freedoms, and prosperity of average

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “No matter how rosy a picture he may try to paint of his job performance, nothing Joe Biden says will change the harsh realities

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“Wisconsin labor is proud to be in the house tonight as President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union Address. Plumbers Local 75 union member Rashawn Spivey from Milwaukee will attend the State of the Union as a guest of First Lady Jill Biden. As President, Joe Biden

Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement on U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden’s (WI-03) outbursts at last night’s State of the Union. “Derrick Van Orden continues to embarrass Wisconsin and the United States Congress with his constant unbecoming behavior. He must

Contact: Noelle Young, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address: “I was surprised that President Biden did not introduce any initiatives to reduce the number of people coming across the border. The increase in the

Contact:Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. “President Biden said that the state of the union is strong and getting stronger, yet seventy percent of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Contact:Ashley.Haines@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union address: “President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight highlighted how out of touch he is with the reality facing Americans. Under this administration, we have seen record-breaking

Washington, D.C. (March 7, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address.  “President Biden’s State of the Union speech tonight fell short of addressing the problems our country is facing. An open border has led to an endless flow of

Contact: Kelli Liegel, 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address. “President Joe Biden showed the American people tonight that he is not up to the task to lead us through the challenges that confront the

Today, Democrat Tara Johnson, former La Crosse County Board Chair, announced her campaign for the newly drawn 96th Assembly District. She lives in the Town of Shelby in southern La Crosse County, which is now at the heart of the previously red district which includes southern La Crosse County and

MADISON, WI – On March 5, 2024, Senate Bill 568–relating to: creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls was removed from the Senate Committee on Government Operations and was re-referred to the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, where

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address to U.S. Congress tonight, Informing Democracy Executive Director Jenna Lowenstein issued the following statement: “In the years since President Biden’s first address at the Capitol, which took place just months after a deadly insurrection, our country has faced a growing movement

Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to expand internal capabilities as the organization has named Courtney Mullen to the role of Director of External Affairs. In her new role, Courtney will oversee IRG’s day-to-day external communications and marketing strategies and help build bridges throughout the state by

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in the introduction of a resolution fighting reckless government spending. “Earmarks are the gateway drug to more massive deficit spending,” Sen. Johnson said. “Even some Republicans joined with Democrats to contribute

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight, mayors from across the country penned op-eds in local newspapers highlighting the impact his Investing in America agenda continues to have on their cities. Thanks to unprecedented levels of funding to address longstanding infrastructure needs, improve public safety and build

Video of the press conference can be downloaded here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson hosted a press conference to call attention to the fentanyl crisis in Wisconsin and highlight their work to combat it ahead of the State of the Union. Chief

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat snack stick product, Sweet Maple Bacon Sticks with Bacon, produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda. This alert is due to the product being misbranded and containing an