MADISON, Wis. – Today, Ron Johnson backed a GOP agenda that would “raise taxes on as much as half of the country,” including Wisconsin seniors; a new study shows 32% of Wisconsinites would see a tax increase under this plan. Johnson, who called the agenda a “positive thing,” has a

MADISON — Today, Ron Johnson came out in support of the Republican Party’s far-right agenda, which would jeopardize Social Security and Medicare and raise taxes for over 100 million Americans, including seniors and dependent children. In response, Maddy McDaniel, communications director for Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin, made the following statement. “Ron Johnson has made it clear: A

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – launched a new digital ad this week highlighting its endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for governor. “Wisconsin faces a workforce shortage, ballooning inflation and rising crime. We need new leadership,” the narrator says. “That’s why the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Inc. (Wisconsin Veneer) requiring it to pay a $75,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s air pollution control laws that occurred at Wisconsin Veneer’s Shawano County

MILWAUKEE —The ACLU of Wisconsin, several other local advocacy groups, and State Senator Lena Taylor gathered outside of the Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center today to speak out against the proposed demolition of the facility as part of the plan to close Lincoln Hills. At the press conference organized by

MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson reaffirmed his plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would raise health insurance premiums, end the guarantee that health insurance covers prescription drugs, remove protections for people with pre-existing conditions and allow insurance companies to charge people over 50 years old up to five

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) joined an appeal by the Wisconsin Legislature to the U.S. Supreme Court arguing the maps submitted by Governor Tony Evers and selected by a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, are a racial gerrymander that violates the Constitution’s equal protection guarantees. The

This past weekend, Wisconsin issued $3 million in benefits to more than 44,000 families for almost 62,000 children under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Created by Congress in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the School P-EBT program provides vital food benefits

Today, during a Breitbart News Daily interview, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson agreed with “most of” NRSC Chair Rick Scott’s 11 point plan to raise taxes on half of all Americans, while also cutting Social Security and Medicare, calling it “a positive thing.” WATCH HERE: According to the Associated Press, Scott’s “11-point plan [would]

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss the failures of President Biden’s deterrence strategy in Ukraine, what it means for Taiwan, and the insanity of allowing Russia to mediate the new Iran deal. Watch the full interview here, or read highlights of the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 717 to assist Wisconsin restaurants as they continue to rebound and recover. “Wisconsin’s restaurants play critical roles our communities, bringing people together, bolstering tourism and travel, and providing unique experiences to residents and visitors each day,” said Gov. Evers. “They’ve shown

Madison, Wis. — Today, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses Eric Olson for Portage  County Executive.  “Eric Olson is the ideal candidate for Portage County residents who care about their water. Everyone  deserves clean, safe drinking water. He is committed to tackling the groundwater quality issues facing  the county by

According to a recent report from WMTV-TV, Wisconsin’s dairy industry is set to receive $20 million in pandemic rescue funds, thanks to an $80 million allocation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a part of President Biden’s historic American Rescue Plan. While U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin casted a critical vote that

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Now in its 32nd year, the annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open to all high school-age students in Wisconsin attending public,

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced The Richard Dilley Tax Center is now offering free tax preparation help via appointment through the Dane County UW Extension Financial Education Center. The site exists as a place for Dane County residents to clear up any confusion they may have as they

The countdown is under way for middle- and high-school students to enter Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science, a statewide youth business plan contest modeled after the successful Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. It is open for online entries from Wisconsin middle- and high-school students through 5 p.m. April 13, 2022. Public,

The News: A new study from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) found that federal interventions in the housing market, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, served to raise the price of an average Wisconsin home by as much as $11,000. As the cost of an average home in

Middleton – Former State Representative Dave Travis (D – Madison) today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “Dianne is an experienced legislator and I urge you to vote for her on August 9th for State Senate.”

MADISON, Wis. (March 7, 2022) — For Women’s History Month, The Wisconsin Credit Union League (The League) — a trade association representing the interests of 118 credit unions across the state — is celebrating the strong representation of women leaders in The Credit Union Movement both in Wisconsin and nationwide. Nationwide,