Thursday, January 13, 2022 (Madison, WI) — The Air National Guard has started construction for their $1.5 billion F-35 war planes at Truax Field in Madison.  This construction should not be happening.  These fighter jets do not belong in an urban area. We call on Mayor Rhodes-Conway, County Executive Parisi, Governor

MADISON, WIS. – Nominations for the 2022 World Dairy Expo® Recognition Awards are being accepted through February 1, 2022. Expo is once again honoring dairy industry leaders in three different categories including Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry Person of the Year, and International Person of the Year. Organizations, academic staff,

MADISON, WI… Vulnerable members of our society that have been targeted by criminals would receive stronger protections under a proposal that cleared the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety by a strong bi-partisan 6-1 vote this week. “This proposal will enhance our adults-at-risk legal framework by adding more protections

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling on President Biden’s vaccine mandate. “While it is good news that the Supreme Court issued a stay blocking the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for private businesses, I am disappointed the court upheld the mandate

[Waukesha, WI] – During his over four decades in Congress, Jim Sensenbrenner was a fierce leader in the conservative movement. Today, Sensenbrenner announces his endorsement of another fierce leader for the cause, Rebecca Kleefisch. “From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, I spent my career working alongside strong conservative icons to

MADISON, Wis. – As we near the two-year mark of the pandemic, many people feel like life has been on hold. A recent global study found that 80% of people have been negatively impacted during the last year, with many struggling financially (29%); suffering from declining mental health (28%); lacking career motivation

WASHNGTON, D.C. – As the rise of the Omicron variant continues to threaten the safety of our nation’s health care workforce, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is joining her colleagues in a letter calling on the Biden administration to make permanent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency COVID-19 protections for health care

Altoona, WI – Small businessman Brian Westrate formally announced his candidacy for the 23rd state senate seat on the promise of limiting government, and restoring liberty.   “As a father, I feel it is my duty to stand up for liberty and the rule of law;” said Westrate. “Governor  Evers’

Recognizing the current elevated health risks to drivers 60 and over, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is extending renewal deadlines for this age group. Licensed drivers who are 60 and over and who have a license scheduled to expire in January, February or March 2022, will now

Waukesha, WI – The Waukesha County Republican Party plans to show the film “Capital Punishment”, a film depicting the Jan 6th insurrection as a false flag by the FBI, on January 18th. This morning Waukesha County Democratic Party Chairman Matt Mareno released the following statement in response: While a bipartisan committee

Madison, Wis., Jan. 14, 2022—Under a new policy introduced by the Biden administration, health insurers will be required to cover the costs of at-home COVID-19 tests for people insured under their plans beginning on Jan. 15. The announcement and the new policy coincide with urgent requests from hospitals across the

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), State Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point), and Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison) along with frontline healthcare workers introduced the “Healthcare Heroes Act”, legislation in support of healthcare workers in Wisconsin. This bill provides benefits

[Madison, WI] – Senator Ron Johnson announced on Sunday his plans to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate and continue his “fight for freedom”. After over a decade of service, his dedication to Wisconsin families is clear – as is the need for another term to help fight back

WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu demanding information on an August 2021 disclosure from U.S. Marine Corps Major Joseph

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/210114GOPaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Bob Wittke (R – Racine) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Currently, too many of our friends in the restaurant industry face challenges staffing their operations. So as Wisconsin continues to improve economically, let’s not stand on the sidelines while our

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220114Demaddress.mp3 Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Evers Administration’s continued support for Wisconsin’s schools, educators, and students as the omicron variant spreads. Earlier this week, the governor joined the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in a letter to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on her vote for the Europe’s Energy Security Implementation Act and her support for the Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022:  “I have long opposed Nord Stream 2 and believe the United States and its allies must do whatever is in

Milwaukee, WI -Wisconsin State Senator and Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the spate of crimes reported today, that included the shooting of an off-duty officer in response to a carjacking and robbery attempt: “I want to thank the off duty-officer that stepped between a

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to stay OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. “Wisconsin businesses can breathe a sigh of relief that

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has granted another 54 pardons. As previously announced, the governor has granted more pardons during his first three years in office than any other governor in contemporary history. To date, Gov. Evers has granted 391 pardons. “Since the beginning of my administration, we’ve remained committed to