(Madison)…. Today Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) joined 28 Wisconsin Legislators in sending a  letter to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation asking them to stop efforts by Democrats to destroy election  integrity through a federal takeover. The Heritage Foundation recently ranked Wisconsin’s electoral system as  having nearly the highest structural integrity

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Biden administration announced a nearly $40 million investment in Wisconsin’s airports. This announcement comes on the heels of the Biden-Harris administration announcing further investments in Wisconsin’s infrastructure including $114.5 million for the state’s rural communities. Read more about the investments below: CBS Milwaukee: FAA to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lincoln in Vilas County. This is the first confirmed wild positive case of CWD in Vilas County. As required by state law, the DNR enacts three-year baiting

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I am looking toward 2022 with optimism and enthusiasm for the future. But before I get too far into plans for the next year, I recently took some time to reflect on 2021 and my work on your behalf in the State Senate. Without

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that it is providing $996.8 million in Fiscal Year 2022 for Wisconsin under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Senator Baldwin supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which was signed into law in November. “We are already seeing how

MILWAUKEE (December 17, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has announced that Lloyd Barbee Montessori School will continue with virtual learning due to the high winds that caused power outages throughout the city on Thursday. Students and families can expect additional outreach from their child’s teacher on instructions for virtual learning.

MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today  issued the following statement regarding the confirmation of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be Ambassador to Luxembourg: “Earlier today Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was confirmed by the United States Senate by voice vote to become the

MADISON – On Thursday, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack visited the City of Bloomer, Wisconsin, to announce a $27.6 million investment for water and sewer upgrades and replacement of 20,000 feet of lead-jointed water mains. The funds were made available through the USDA as outlined in the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and

CAMBRIDGE, WI — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s stop at a Wisconsin dairy farm today highlighted investments in critical rural infrastructure and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program. USDA’s signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and the new Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage began on Monday, December 13. This

(NATIONWIDE) – After the Senate Parliamentarian issued a third negative advisory opinion on immigration reform provisions in the Build Back Better bill this afternoon, Voces de la Frontera is demanding that President Biden, Vice President Harris and Senate Democrats disregard the Parliamentarian’s advice and pass a permanent pathway to citizenship.

MADISON, Wis.  –  Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim announced today that the Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program will receive $1,648,500 from a competitive U.S. Department of Justice grant program. The award is part of DOJ’s Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which is administered by the Bureau of Justice

MADISON – State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the announcement from Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) that she will be stepping down as Assistant Democratic Leader to run for the state senate: “I want to thank Dianne for her service to the Assembly Democrats and our state.

CAMBRIDGE, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today praised U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in the nation’s dairy processing industry. During USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s visit at Hinchley’s Dairy Farm, WCMA Executive Director John Umhoefer thanked the Secretary for funding the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program, including

OSHKOSH – State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement thanking Rep. Dianne Hesselbein for her outstanding leadership as Assistant Democratic Leader: “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my dear friend Dianne for her leadership in the Assembly Democratic Caucus. Dianne has been a vital partner in

I once again offer my congratulations to Tom Barrett, who’s been a dedicated servant in our community for four decades. I have no doubt he will make our country proud. Here in Milwaukee, this is an important moment and I’m ready to step up and lead. We will make Milwaukee

MADISON, Wisc. – Chairman John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Vice-Chair Robert Wittke (R-Wind Point) released the following statement regarding the tax proposal announced today by former Governor Scott Walker. “As Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, it has been our ultimate goal to create a fair, low

Today I had the pleasure of joining Governor Tony Evers, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee as they announced how a recently awarded State grant of $3 million will be used to benefit local teens over the next three years. This initiative – to be housed in

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Gov. Tony Evers visited Eau Claire, Stevens Point, Madison, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Door County to announce 12 new regional projects that are designed to solve long-standing workforce challenges by creating apprenticeships, child care programs, and job opportunities across the state. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is at a record