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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined more than 100 House Republicans in sending a letter to the Biden Administration and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf calling on them to immediately address the ongoing baby formula shortage. The move comes after
Bipartisan Legislation Honors the Brave Women who Served in World War II as Members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps WASHINGTON, D.C. – As America celebrates National Nurses Week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Steve
Outsider calls for WEC commissioners to be terminated and grant governor authority to remove election officials who violate the law WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Tim Michels is unveiling his first Michels’ Blueprint, focusing on Election
MADISON, Wis. – A new report has Ron Johnson doubling down on his ridiculous and self-serving comments that overturning Roe v. Wade won’t be “that big a change” and suggesting Wisconsinites can drive to Illinois to access abortion. See more below. The Wisconsin State Journal:
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the Moving Forward Together Grant Program, a new funding opportunity to support continued efforts to promote health equity in COVID-19 vaccination in Wisconsin. Eligible organizations can apply for awards of up to
TheRealEricToney.com highlights troubling record, warns voters of getting “Hageburned” again [Balsam Lake, Wis] – Today, the Jarchow Campaign for Attorney General announced the re-launch of the TheRealEricToney.com website that shines light on Eric Toney’s troubling record of charging small businesses and repeatedly siding
Brookfield, Wisconsin – Today Representative Sara Rodriguez (AD-13) issued the following statement expressing solidarity with nurses participating in the National Nurses March in Washington DC and local events across America. “I stand in solidarity with all the nurses who marched today, all

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today participated in the ACLI Capital Challenge, a 5k race for members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, journalists, Congressional staffers, and others. Gallagher won his division with a time of 19:46 to maintain his title of
The Todd Drive ramp to the eastbound Beltline (US 12/18) in Madison will be closed for 30 calendar days starting 8 p.m. Sunday (May 15). Motorists must use alternate local routes during the closure. Crews will reconstruct a portion of
Board of Education approves District’s recommendations for appointment of Director of Finance, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education and Director of Student Success, as well as Wauwatosa West Principal Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, May 9, 2022, the
From Banning Abortions to Raising Taxes on Almost Half of the Country, the GOP’s Extreme Agenda is Wildly Unpopular With Voters MADISON, Wis. – It’s no surprise that the Party of Trump is pushing an agenda that would be an absolute
MADISON, WI— Today, at a public hearing held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), members of the public expressed overwhelming support for a proposal to modify a wastewater discharge permit for Gordondale Farms, a concentrated animal feeding operation
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Reps. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Tom Tiffany (R-WI) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding an investigation into the arson of Wisconsin Family Action’s office in
MARINETTE — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) at an event celebrating the opening of Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s newest facility, announced the Evers Administration will be supporting the shipyard’s expansion with up to $12 million in state
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement reaffirming her commitment to abolishing the Wisconsin Elections Commission: “Anyone who has been paying attention knows that the Wisconsin Elections Commission cannot be reformed,” Rebecca Kleefisch said. “It must be
The News: Attorneys with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to administrators at the Kiel Area School District urging the district to drop a Title IX complaint and investigation against three eighth grade boys who are being accused
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 12, 2022 – Racing’s glorious past comes to life Friday, May 20, through Sunday, May 22, as the SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend returns to Road America. The season kick-off event will showcase all the sights and sounds from
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined more than 100 House Republicans in sending a letter to the Biden Administration and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf calling on them to immediately address the ongoing baby formula shortage. The move comes after a safety recall created widespread shortages across the industry. In
Bipartisan Legislation Honors the Brave Women who Served in World War II as Members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps WASHINGTON, D.C. – As America celebrates National Nurses Week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Steve Daines (R-MT) led the Senate introduction of the WWII Nurses Congressional
Outsider calls for WEC commissioners to be terminated and grant governor authority to remove election officials who violate the law WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Tim Michels is unveiling his first Michels’ Blueprint, focusing on Election Integrity, vowing to clean up the mess on his first
MADISON, Wis. – A new report has Ron Johnson doubling down on his ridiculous and self-serving comments that overturning Roe v. Wade won’t be “that big a change” and suggesting Wisconsinites can drive to Illinois to access abortion. See more below. The Wisconsin State Journal: Ron Johnson says overturning Roe v. Wade might be ‘messy’
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the Moving Forward Together Grant Program, a new funding opportunity to support continued efforts to promote health equity in COVID-19 vaccination in Wisconsin. Eligible organizations can apply for awards of up to $400,000 to advance efforts to address barriers to COVID-19 vaccination.
TheRealEricToney.com highlights troubling record, warns voters of getting “Hageburned” again [Balsam Lake, Wis] – Today, the Jarchow Campaign for Attorney General announced the re-launch of the TheRealEricToney.com website that shines light on Eric Toney’s troubling record of charging small businesses and repeatedly siding with Madison bureaucrats. The website warns voters to know exactly
Brookfield, Wisconsin – Today Representative Sara Rodriguez (AD-13) issued the following statement expressing solidarity with nurses participating in the National Nurses March in Washington DC and local events across America. “I stand in solidarity with all the nurses who marched today, all the nurses who shared their stories, and all the nurses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today participated in the ACLI Capital Challenge, a 5k race for members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, journalists, Congressional staffers, and others. Gallagher won his division with a time of 19:46 to maintain his title of “Fastest Man in Congress,” which he has now won five
The Todd Drive ramp to the eastbound Beltline (US 12/18) in Madison will be closed for 30 calendar days starting 8 p.m. Sunday (May 15). Motorists must use alternate local routes during the closure. Crews will reconstruct a portion of the ramp as part of the Flex Lane project. The
Board of Education approves District’s recommendations for appointment of Director of Finance, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education and Director of Student Success, as well as Wauwatosa West Principal Wauwatosa, WI — On Monday, May 9, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond
From Banning Abortions to Raising Taxes on Almost Half of the Country, the GOP’s Extreme Agenda is Wildly Unpopular With Voters MADISON, Wis. – It’s no surprise that the Party of Trump is pushing an agenda that would be an absolute disaster for Wisconsin. For reasons that Republican politicians cannot even explain
MADISON, WI— Today, at a public hearing held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), members of the public expressed overwhelming support for a proposal to modify a wastewater discharge permit for Gordondale Farms, a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Portage County. The draft permit includes conditions that
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Reps. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Tom Tiffany (R-WI) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding an investigation into the arson of Wisconsin Family Action’s office in Madison. In part, the lawmakers wrote, “We condemn acts of violence
MARINETTE — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) at an event celebrating the opening of Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s newest facility, announced the Evers Administration will be supporting the shipyard’s expansion with up to $12 million in state tax credits through the WEDC. “Wisconsin continues to be a
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement reaffirming her commitment to abolishing the Wisconsin Elections Commission: “Anyone who has been paying attention knows that the Wisconsin Elections Commission cannot be reformed,” Rebecca Kleefisch said. “It must be abolished.” Read more on Rebecca’s election integrity plan here.
The News: Attorneys with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to administrators at the Kiel Area School District urging the district to drop a Title IX complaint and investigation against three eighth grade boys who are being accused of sexual harassment for using “incorrect pronouns” when referencing a
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 12, 2022 – Racing’s glorious past comes to life Friday, May 20, through Sunday, May 22, as the SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend returns to Road America. The season kick-off event will showcase all the sights and sounds from motorsport’s pioneering age to modern era racecars, both on and