MADISON – Representative Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) had the honor of hosting Kevin Dean, Squad President of Westby EMS, at the Capitol on October 26, 2021. Representative Oldenburg presented Mr. Dean with the “First Responder of the Year Award”. “Kevin is truly dedicated to the safety of the residents in the Coulee Region.

Kleefisch: “If you are recording, I don’t want you to put this part online to share with Democrats, OK? It is about election strategy.” Madison, Wis. — Radical Rebecca Kleefisch is so desperate to be governor – she’s willing to say or do anything. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today on Kleefisch’s

Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act. This bill will reauthorize and expand funding for programs to protect survivors as well as prevent family and domestic violence. “We need to do everything in our power to make sure all Wisconsinites are safe from abuse,”

[Madison, WI] – Student performance is cratering under self-proclaimed “education governor” Tony Evers. According to newly-released Department of Public Instruction data, standardized test scores are plummeting on Evers’ watch — despite the over $2 billion in state support added to K-12 education in recent years on top of the over

MADISON – Today, Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) welcomed Battalion Chief Mike Rutter of the Oshkosh Fire Department to the State Capitol in Madison. Rutter was selected as the 54th Assembly District’s “2021 First Responder of the Year.” Rutter was nominated by Rep. Hintz and the City of Oshkosh Fire Department

[Madison, WI] – During the State Assembly’s floor session today, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) presented the 2021 “First Responder of the Year” award to Ryan Picl, an officer with the Tomahawk Police Department. Rep. Callahan welcomed Officer Picl to the State Capitol to be honored along with fellow first responders

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Justin Barnard, 36, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 72 months in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. This

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson issued the following statement in response to erroneous claims that the Milwaukee County Clerk’s Office denied the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) access to the 2020 Presidential Election ballots:   “I need to once again emphasize and remind all those who claim that Milwaukee County

MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin today urged Governor Tony Evers to veto legislation introduced by Wisconsin GOP State Senators that would allow 14 and 15-year-olds to work far outside the hours regulated under federal child labor laws. “This is a rollback to a time without child labor laws,” said Supervisor Martin.

MADISON – Today, Chief of the Brookfield Fire Department David Mason was honored at the Wisconsin State Capitol by the State Assembly as First Responder of the Year for the 14th Assembly District. The ceremony was held to honor first responders across the state. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for their unanimous approval of legislation to invest $5 million to increase the state’s agricultural exports, including dairy. Authored by Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Assembly Bill 314 (AB 314)

Legislation requires agency to allow beneficial reuse of sand removed from our Great Lakes MADISON, WI… Clear Great Lakes ports, operational supply chains, and cleaner beaches could result from DNR regulatory reform legislation passed by the State Assembly today in a voice vote. State Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers) and State Sen.

Madison – Wisconsin State Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-Fond du Lac) honored Deputy Derek Rehfeldt from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office today as the recipient of the First Responder of the Year Award for the 52nd Assembly District. Deputy Rehfeldt selflessly rescued two men and a dog from a

Madison- Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 297, authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton).The bill passed the Senate on October 20th, it now heads to Governor Evers to be signed into law. “As a former volunteer firefighter and the wife of a career firefighter/paramedic, I am proud to coauthor

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) presented Detective Joel Bateman of the Oak Creek Police Department with the First Responder of the Year Award during the Assembly Floor Session on Tuesday afternoon. The Wisconsin Assembly honored Detective Bateman and the other award recipients from around the state for First

Evers Administration Program Will Support Capital Infrastructure to End Health Disparities Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced it is accepting applications for the $50 million Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program. Originally announced as part of a $250 million equitable recovery investment by Governor Evers, this program will

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a new “Boxes of Fun” series through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program today. These boxes make it easy for consumers to give fun, unique holiday gifts while supporting local Wisconsin businesses. Boxes are available for purchase online through Christine’s Kitchens,