MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign launched new ads highlighting small businesses across the state that received vital help from the governor’s business relief programs. The ads are part of the campaign’s previously-announced $3.5 million statewide buy. The series of five ads highlights the work Gov. Evers has

“PPAWI is proud to endorse Governor Tony Evers’ reelection campaign. During his first term in office, Governor Evers has shown the people of Wisconsin exactly who he is: a champion for women’s health and a leader who will fight to ensure that everyone has access to the health care they

MADISON, Wis. – This weekend, Richard Sicchio, a retired Wisconsinite, penned an op-ed in the Milwaukee Courier blasting Republican politicians for proposing an agenda that could sunset Social Security and Medicare. Key Points: Milwaukee Courier | The Republican Party’s Anti-Senior Agenda For over three decades, I worked for the Northern Area Agency on Aging.

GREEN BAY, Wis. American Dairy Coalition sent a letter this week to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking answers, dairy farmer representation, working group formation, and action on a national federal milk pricing hearing. The letter also addresses the industry discussion of ‘make allowance’ adjustments. “Farmers experience the same areas of

[Waukesha, Wis.] – Wisconsin candidate for governor and former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch issued the following statement Monday in honor of Memorial Day: “Today, we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Freedom has its price, and the memories of the brave men and women who gave

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in observance of Memorial Day. “We honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our county. It is because of their service that we live freely in the United States. “My uncle

Waupun– Waupun Mayor Rohn Bishop announced last week that he is endorsing Sam Kaufman for Fond du Lac County Executive. “Sam is good guy with an awesome family. He has good values, and cares about Fond du Lac County.  Sam will bring the same passion, work ethic, and frugalness that Alan

MADISON – This week, Governor Evers and the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the creation of the Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grant Program. This program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to meat processors in Wisconsin using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

WASHINGTON, D.C.— AFPI’s President and CEO, Brooke Rollins, released the following statement on Memorial Day: “This Memorial Day, America honors the heroic warriors who laid down their lives for their country and the cause of freedom. Across our Nation, Americans draw strength and inspiration from the profound courage of our

GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in support of this week’s announcement that the sexual assault kit tracking database, known as Track-Kit, is now active: “Years’ worth of advocacy by Senator Darling and I have finally delivered Wisconsin to this point. Act 117, authored by

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the “No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act” to require that any convention or agreement resulting from the work of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body be deemed a treaty, requiring the advice and consent of a

MADISON— Following the recent school shooting in Ulvade, Texas in which 21 innocent lives were lost, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has renewed his support for arming educators, thus creating a confining, prisonlike school setting. Speaker Vos recently stated that putting more guns in schools could further respond to a whole

MENOMONIE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with 3M in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to transition the company to Tier 2 of the Green Tier program. The DNR welcomes comments from 3M’s customers, neighbors and stakeholders through June 27, 2022. Tier 2 participants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act to expand the solar manufacturing supply chain in the U.S., create good paying jobs, and support our country’s transition to cheaper renewable energy. “Investing in Made in America solar manufacturing will ensure our supply chains are housed here in

Madison, WI- Local nurses and caregivers are applauding a vote by the Health and Human Needs Committee of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on May 26 to create a “Health Care and Public Health Workforce Needs Subcommittee”. The subcommittee will bring together stakeholders to assess the needs and problems

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public to beat the crowds at state properties this Memorial Day Weekend by purchasing their 2022 annual vehicle admission stickers online. Wisconsin is home to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails, 84,00 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000

MADISON, Wis.—Today, Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  detailed how Senator Ron Johnson has been using taxpayer dollars to fly between his vacation home in Florida and Washington, D.C. Federal records show that taxpayers footed the bill for 19 flights from Fort Myers, Florida

MADISON, Wis. — Today, thanks to hundreds of grassroots supporters, Governor Tony Evers turned in more than 7,200 nomination signatures from all across Wisconsin to make it on the ballot. At a press conference outside the State Capitol, Gov. Evers delivered remarks on what’s at stake this November, while also highlighting