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MADISON – Yesterday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (report 22-4). The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) administers the Plan, which was created in 2018. Under the Plan, a health insurer
MADISON, Wis. – After months of division among the Republican candidates for governor and the non-stop self-serving behavior of Senator Ron Johnson, this weekend’s Republican Party of Wisconsin state convention will only continue to highlight the extremism of Wisconsin Republican politicians
Sun Prairie, WI – State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) stood with members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 565 for a fair contract that would end management’s mandatory overtime rules at Trachte
The irony is rich with Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who this week released his first TV ad that discusses rising costs – while neglecting to mention that these problems were created by the leaders of his party. While it makes sense
WISCONSIN — May 19, 2022 — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE), will be making stops in Wisconsin to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans. “The goal of the Wreaths Across
Despite pleas from Wisconsin restaurant and small business owners, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and Senate Republicans today blocked legislation to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund — a vital resource that would help Badger State restaurants struggling to recover from the pandemic. For months, small business owners
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220520DemAddress.mp3 Almost eight years ago I attended the funeral of ten-year-old Sierra Guyton after she was caught in a crossfire on an elementary school playground, the first I’d attended while in office. Sadly, we continue to see families devastated by
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/22520-Dem-Adress.mp3 A strong environment that allows startup businesses to flourish is a key component to our state’s economic development and allows Wisconsin to be competitive with other states in our efforts to attract more workers and businesses. That is why
Today, Deb Baldus McGrath became the first candidate to qualify for the ballot in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional district. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and mother of three from Menomonie. “I am grateful for the hundreds of supporters,
CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Previewing his speech this weekend to the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels will announce a major policy proposal. In his speech, Michels will propose
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary, seasonally adjusted employment estimates for the month of April 2022. The data shows that Wisconsin’s preliminary unemployment rate held steady to tie
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow and Saturday, Mandela Barnes will attend two campaign events with failed presidential candidate and far-Left Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has endorsed Barnes in his race for Senate. It is all making sense why now – less than three months
WAUSAU – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara released this video from the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, the location of the first debate scheduled between Democratic candidates. Here is his public statement: “We cannot have candidates running scared into the November election
“Democrats know inflation is hurting Americans and unlike Republicans, are committed to working to lower everyday prices, including at the gas pump. I know my constituents are feeling the pain as they are forced to pay more to travel where
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H) introduced a resolution commending Moldova for its extraordinary efforts in supporting Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s illegal war
In response to the ongoing national infant formula shortage, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has tips for families dealing with the shortage and struggling to find substitute formulas. “This is a very stressful time for a lot of
The Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce a fourth round of endorsements of candidates who have shown a commitment to upholding pro-life principals, and will be strong defenders of life if elected: Tim Michels
The I-39/90 northbound ramp to US 12/18 westbound (Exit 142A) in Madison will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights (May 23-24). In addition, lane closures will occur on I-39/90 southbound between the County AB/Buckeye
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 84 of their colleagues in a resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution designates May 15 through
Contact: Gregg Schraufnagel Creative Services Director Phone: (414) 967-5566 gregg.schraufnagel@tmj4.com MILWAUKEE – TMJ4 and other organizers of statewide primary debates in the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races have issued guidelines for how candidates will qualify to participate in televised debates
MADISON – Yesterday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (report 22-4). The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) administers the Plan, which was created in 2018. Under the Plan, a health insurer that provides coverage in the individual market, as opposed to
MADISON, Wis. – After months of division among the Republican candidates for governor and the non-stop self-serving behavior of Senator Ron Johnson, this weekend’s Republican Party of Wisconsin state convention will only continue to highlight the extremism of Wisconsin Republican politicians and the importance of electing Democrats at every level in
Sun Prairie, WI – State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) stood with members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 565 for a fair contract that would end management’s mandatory overtime rules at Trachte Building Systems. Trachte is seeking the right to impose unlimited
The irony is rich with Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who this week released his first TV ad that discusses rising costs – while neglecting to mention that these problems were created by the leaders of his party. While it makes sense that Democrats want to campaign like Republicans amid 2022’s political
WISCONSIN — May 19, 2022 — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE), will be making stops in Wisconsin to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans. “The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring the community together
Despite pleas from Wisconsin restaurant and small business owners, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and Senate Republicans today blocked legislation to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund — a vital resource that would help Badger State restaurants struggling to recover from the pandemic. For months, small business owners from across Wisconsin have lobbied Senate Republicans and Ron Johnson
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220520DemAddress.mp3 Almost eight years ago I attended the funeral of ten-year-old Sierra Guyton after she was caught in a crossfire on an elementary school playground, the first I’d attended while in office. Sadly, we continue to see families devastated by gun violence. My community is tired of senseless shootings, and
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/22520-Dem-Adress.mp3 A strong environment that allows startup businesses to flourish is a key component to our state’s economic development and allows Wisconsin to be competitive with other states in our efforts to attract more workers and businesses. That is why I authored Assembly Bill 759, a bill that was signed
Today, Deb Baldus McGrath became the first candidate to qualify for the ballot in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional district. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and mother of three from Menomonie. “I am grateful for the hundreds of supporters, from all corners of the Third Congressional district, who signed
CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Previewing his speech this weekend to the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels will announce a major policy proposal. In his speech, Michels will propose that in future years the August partisan primary for the fall
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary, seasonally adjusted employment estimates for the month of April 2022. The data shows that Wisconsin’s preliminary unemployment rate held steady to tie the record low of 2.8 percent from March, as job
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow and Saturday, Mandela Barnes will attend two campaign events with failed presidential candidate and far-Left Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has endorsed Barnes in his race for Senate. It is all making sense why now – less than three months until the Wisconsin primary – Barnes has kicked off his TV ad
WAUSAU – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara released this video from the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, the location of the first debate scheduled between Democratic candidates. Here is his public statement: “We cannot have candidates running scared into the November election against Ron Johnson. It is time to debate. The first
“Democrats know inflation is hurting Americans and unlike Republicans, are committed to working to lower everyday prices, including at the gas pump. I know my constituents are feeling the pain as they are forced to pay more to travel where they need to go. When gas prices are high, it
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H) introduced a resolution commending Moldova for its extraordinary efforts in supporting Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine and expressing support for Moldova’s sovereignty and ongoing
In response to the ongoing national infant formula shortage, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has tips for families dealing with the shortage and struggling to find substitute formulas. “This is a very stressful time for a lot of Wisconsin families, and we want to make sure they have
The Wisconsin Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce a fourth round of endorsements of candidates who have shown a commitment to upholding pro-life principals, and will be strong defenders of life if elected: Tim Michels for Governor Roger Roth for Lieutenant Governor Amy Loudenbeck for
The I-39/90 northbound ramp to US 12/18 westbound (Exit 142A) in Madison will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights (May 23-24). In addition, lane closures will occur on I-39/90 southbound between the County AB/Buckeye Road bridge and Beltline interchange from 8 p.m. to 5
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 84 of their colleagues in a resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution designates May 15 through May 21, 2022 as “National Police Week” honoring the selfless
Contact: Gregg Schraufnagel Creative Services Director Phone: (414) 967-5566 gregg.schraufnagel@tmj4.com MILWAUKEE – TMJ4 and other organizers of statewide primary debates in the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races have issued guidelines for how candidates will qualify to participate in televised debates this summer. Candidates must demonstrate a minimum threshold of statewide