Milwaukee, Wis. – After nearly six months of fighting, the family of Brieon Green has viewed a portion of the footage surrounding Brieon Green’s death. It is inhumane and unjust that a family had to wait nearly half a year in emotional limbo to see footage regarding the death of

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in a bipartisan letter to the Chinese ambassador to the United States warning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime of the consequences of

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered a special election to fill the 8th Senate District vacancy created by the retirement of State Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills). The election will occur on Tues., April 4, 2023, in conjunction with the 2023 Spring Election. If a primary is necessary, it will

Lancaster, WI — Justice Daniel Kelly continues to gain support from county sheriffs around the state. The latest endorsement comes from Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman.  “As a law enforcement officer, it’s very important to me that our constitutional rights are protected. I know that is also a priority for

Our state has some of the best state parks in the country, whether it’s for biking, hiking, birdwatching, picnics, or other outdoor activities. Wisconsin has 49 state parks, 15 state forests, and 44 state trails – and they don’t close just because it is getting cold out!  It can be

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Lena is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the  replacement of water mains on parts of West Maple Street and 3rd

BALSAM LAKE, Wis. — Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak, who was just reelected to a second four-year term, shares his endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with the following statement: “In Polk County we pride ourselves on providing professional, ethical, and respectful law enforcement

MADISON, Wis. — December 2 marks Special Education Day, the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education bill being signed into law. It’s also a great reminder that our elected leaders have an obligation to ensure our schools’ special education programs have the funding and resources needed to excel. Yet,

ANTIGO, Wis. — Wisconsin county sheriffs continue their support of Justice Daniel Kelly for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The latest is Langlade County Sheriff Mark Westen.  “Justice Daniel Kelly has supported law enforcement throughout his entire career, and I support Justice Kelly for his courage to apply the law as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a freight railroad shutdown: “Reliable rail service is essential to get Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and manufacturers’ products to market and ensure families have access to the food and goods they need. I voted to

Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Wisconsin local governments are responsible for providing critical law enforcement, fire protection, and EMS services to their communities. These essential services prioritize the well-being of all and keep us safe. Unfortunately, in recent years local governments

This week, a group of prosecutors asked a Wisconsin judge to toss out Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s abortion ban.   Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, and Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski all filed separate motions to dismiss the case, arguing

Small business. It may not always be top of mind, but these establishments are vital to the economy of our state. 99.4% of all businesses in Wisconsin are small businesses and over 50% of our neighbors are employed by a small business. Last weekend, we celebrated Small Business Saturday, but

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding legislation to avert a possible railway strike. “It’s unfortunate that President Biden failed to get railroad management and unions to agree, and that Democrats played politics with

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) multi-part proposal to build on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The RFS requires annual volumes of renewable fuels, including ethanol, to be used in the fuel supply to

For more information contact: Rep. Brandtjen (414) 915-8425 Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, responds to the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) refusal to honor state law: “Back in June of this year, in my capacity as the Chair of the Campaigns

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an appeal against the City Clerk of Racine, arguing that the utilization of mobile voting sites throughout the community violates Wisconsin state law governing alternate absentee ballot sites.  The City of Racine utilized an unlawful mobile voting van in both the primary

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, November 29, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The contract includes significant wage increases, more flexible hours, and minimal changes to healthcare.    “This agreement would not have

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