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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sugar River State Trail on Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at the trailhead at the New Glarus Depot in
Madison – This week, Governor Evers directed $10 million to support veteran mental health services, employment, and housing. $4.5 million will go to veteran mental health initiatives, including emergency services, peer support, and community-based programming. Another $1.5 million is directed to
Will you be honest with Wisconsin voters about your radical, leftist policies during the debate tonight?
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – In case you missed it, yesterday a Tony Evers-appointed judge forced Evers’ parole commission to release public records detailing 2022 parole grants. This comes after months of stonewalling requests by journalists and elected officials, which ultimately led
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today endorsed Tim Michels for governor, Eric Toney for attorney general and numerous candidates for the Legislature in the November election. Key to the association’s support for Michels
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Tonight, during the first debate in Wisconsin’s Senate race, the differences between Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes and Senator Ron Johnson were crystal clear. Johnson once again sowed doubt about the reality of climate change, while Lieutenant Governor
MADISON — Tonight, across Wisconsin and the country, those tuning into the debate between Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, and self-serving multi-millionaire Ron Johnson agreed that Barnes emerged as the clear winner of tonight’s debate. From slamming Johnson
Washington, D.C. – Today, RITE helped secure yet another victory for election integrity in Wisconsin when a Dane County Circuit Court rejected an attempt by an extreme left-wing group to allow the counting of invalid ballots in the upcoming election.
MADISON — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, emerged as the clear winner of tonight’s debate, exposing Ron Johnson’s desperate lies and effectively holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of putting himself and his wealthy donors first. Barnes
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Following tonight’s debate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Tonight’s debate re-affirmed that Senator Ron Johnson has completely lost touch with Wisconsinites and there is only one person in this race who will serve Wisconsin:
Washington, D.C. – The Barnes Brigade consists of defund-the-police-supporting, Israel-hating, socialism-loving radicals. He has headlined events for groups (like the Center for Popular Democracy) that aim to defund the police and abolish ICE. He is endorsed by groups that popularized the Green New Deal. He is influenced
Washington, D.C. – NRSC Chairman Rick Scott released the following statement on Senator Ron Johnson’s victory in tonight’s debate against Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Statement from Chairman Rick Scott: “Tonight’s debate proved that Senator Ron Johnson will always fight for the people
MILWAUKEE – Tonight, Senator Johnson and Lieutenant Governor Barnes had their first debate for the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Barnes is too liberal for Wisconsin – a fact Johnson repeatedly pointed out during the debate tonight. The Johnson campaign
MADISON — Ron Johnson used his office to line the pockets of his wealthiest donors and himself, including pushing through millions in tax deductions for his company and two of his wealthiest donors, while using hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fly to
MADISON — Ron Johnson has spent his decade in office enriching himself and his wealthy donors while he sells out Wisconsin workers and decimates the state’s manufacturing industry, including supporting shipping jobs out of state and overseas. As the son of
MADISON — Ron Johnson is trying to hide his record on reproductive freedom, including his support for extreme abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. He’s callously told Wisconsin women they “can move” if they disagree with abortion bans, cheered
Washington, D.C. – Despite what Barnes said tonight, he is in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth. According to the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, “in questions with the media after the session, Barnes rejected the idea of a timeframe cap where
MADISON — While Ron Johnson aims to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block, raise the retirement age, and send seniors back to work, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes will be a champion for Wisconsin’s seniors and every Wisconsinite who pays into Social
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat who is soft-on-crime and tonight didn’t show voters anything different. Even Wisconsin law enforcement knows he’s too dangerous. ZERO active-duty law enforcement officers endorsed Barnes’ run for Senate. It’s because he wants:
MADISON — Ron Johnson continues to spew misinformation about Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ record on public safety, even after multiple independent fact-checkers have exposed these lies. Barnes’ plans would make Wisconsin safer, while Johnson has opposed a plan to recruit and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sugar River State Trail on Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at the trailhead at the New Glarus Depot in New Glarus. Celebrate this anniversary with short announcements from local
Madison – This week, Governor Evers directed $10 million to support veteran mental health services, employment, and housing. $4.5 million will go to veteran mental health initiatives, including emergency services, peer support, and community-based programming. Another $1.5 million is directed to the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP), which is critical
Will you be honest with Wisconsin voters about your radical, leftist policies during the debate tonight?
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – In case you missed it, yesterday a Tony Evers-appointed judge forced Evers’ parole commission to release public records detailing 2022 parole grants. This comes after months of stonewalling requests by journalists and elected officials, which ultimately led to a lawsuit. “Tony Evers can’t hide the truth forever,” said gubernatorial
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today endorsed Tim Michels for governor, Eric Toney for attorney general and numerous candidates for the Legislature in the November election. Key to the association’s support for Michels is his business sense, regulatory perspective and openness to hearing
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Tonight, during the first debate in Wisconsin’s Senate race, the differences between Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes and Senator Ron Johnson were crystal clear. Johnson once again sowed doubt about the reality of climate change, while Lieutenant Governor Barnes provided solutions to address the climate crisis, lower energy
MADISON — Tonight, across Wisconsin and the country, those tuning into the debate between Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, and self-serving multi-millionaire Ron Johnson agreed that Barnes emerged as the clear winner of tonight’s debate. From slamming Johnson for cosponsoring an abortion ban without exceptions for rape or
Washington, D.C. – Today, RITE helped secure yet another victory for election integrity in Wisconsin when a Dane County Circuit Court rejected an attempt by an extreme left-wing group to allow the counting of invalid ballots in the upcoming election. Just last month, in a case called White v. Wisconsin
MADISON — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, emerged as the clear winner of tonight’s debate, exposing Ron Johnson’s desperate lies and effectively holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of putting himself and his wealthy donors first. Barnes zeroed in on Johnson’s record of supporting abortion bans without
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Following tonight’s debate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Tonight’s debate re-affirmed that Senator Ron Johnson has completely lost touch with Wisconsinites and there is only one person in this race who will serve Wisconsin: Mandela Barnes. Ron Johnson is in Washington working for himself
Washington, D.C. – The Barnes Brigade consists of defund-the-police-supporting, Israel-hating, socialism-loving radicals. He has headlined events for groups (like the Center for Popular Democracy) that aim to defund the police and abolish ICE. He is endorsed by groups that popularized the Green New Deal. He is influenced by far-Left politicians like AOC, Elizabeth Warren, Ilhan Omar and Ruben Gallego. And he takes direction from special
Washington, D.C. – NRSC Chairman Rick Scott released the following statement on Senator Ron Johnson’s victory in tonight’s debate against Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Statement from Chairman Rick Scott: “Tonight’s debate proved that Senator Ron Johnson will always fight for the people of Wisconsin and against the Democrats’ reckless agenda that is
MILWAUKEE – Tonight, Senator Johnson and Lieutenant Governor Barnes had their first debate for the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Barnes is too liberal for Wisconsin – a fact Johnson repeatedly pointed out during the debate tonight. The Johnson campaign released the following statement following the debate: “Ron Johnson is
MADISON — Ron Johnson used his office to line the pockets of his wealthiest donors and himself, including pushing through millions in tax deductions for his company and two of his wealthiest donors, while using hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fly to his $3 million dollar vacation home in Florida. While Johnson
MADISON — Ron Johnson has spent his decade in office enriching himself and his wealthy donors while he sells out Wisconsin workers and decimates the state’s manufacturing industry, including supporting shipping jobs out of state and overseas. As the son of a union household, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes will always fight
MADISON — Ron Johnson is trying to hide his record on reproductive freedom, including his support for extreme abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. He’s callously told Wisconsin women they “can move” if they disagree with abortion bans, cheered the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it a “victory” and
Washington, D.C. – Despite what Barnes said tonight, he is in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth. According to the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, “in questions with the media after the session, Barnes rejected the idea of a timeframe cap where abortion would be banned, whether it is 16 weeks, 20
MADISON — While Ron Johnson aims to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block, raise the retirement age, and send seniors back to work, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes will be a champion for Wisconsin’s seniors and every Wisconsinite who pays into Social Security and Medicare. Barnes’ plan will ensure that Wisconsinites who have spent
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat who is soft-on-crime and tonight didn’t show voters anything different. Even Wisconsin law enforcement knows he’s too dangerous. ZERO active-duty law enforcement officers endorsed Barnes’ run for Senate. It’s because he wants: To reduce the prison population by half, To eliminate cash bail, To
MADISON — Ron Johnson continues to spew misinformation about Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ record on public safety, even after multiple independent fact-checkers have exposed these lies. Barnes’ plans would make Wisconsin safer, while Johnson has opposed a plan to recruit and train new officers and even voted against funding for law