Madison, Wis., Yesterday, a new report highlighted how Senator Ron Johnson, who made hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2017, paid the same amount in taxes as a Wisconsin family with a taxable income of $40,000. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:   “It’s

Both directions of WIS 26/Milton Avenue will be closed from US 14/Humes Road to Kettering Street in Janesville from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night (October 4). No left turns will be permitted from the I-39/90 exit ramps to WIS 26 (Exit 171A) to travel under the bridge. Motorists

PEWAUKEE—Father, business attorney, and former Badger football player Mike Van Someren announced today his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District in Milwaukee’s western suburbs. “I am running to do the hard work of governing,” said Van Someren. “I am running to listen to the

Wisconsin Farmers Union members joined farmers and ranchers from throughout the United States in elevating rural issues Sept. 20-23 during the virtual National Farmers Union Fly-In. “The same pandemic that prevented us from holding an in-person fly-in has also heightened the importance of family farm advocacy over the past year,”

MADISON, Wis. – Rates of suicide for first responders in the United States are significantly greater than the general public, and UW Health is working with local first responders to help address this tragic situation.             Law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to

Madison, WI. – Through the leadership and vision of Fred and Mary Mohs and the Mohs family, the Wisconsin Historical Foundation will acquire from the Mohs family the 20-22 North Carroll Street properties adjacent to the current Wisconsin Historical Museum on the Capitol Square for the development of a new Wisconsin history museum. “We are grateful and humbled to

I hope you are all having a great Thursday! I’m excited to see you at tomorrow’s listening session in Grand Rapids! The discussion at the Grand Rapids Municipal building will be tomorrow (10/1) from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Please see below for additional details. What: Listening Session with Representative Scott Krug: Moving

Law enforcement officers and emergency responders are often the first to help on Wisconsin highways, but stepping out on the side of the road is one of the most dangerous parts of the job. In 2020, 69 workers were hurt and two were killed while responding to an emergency in

MILWAUKEE – The Board of Supervisors voted to reject (15-0) the first draft of a supervisory district map at a special Board meeting today. The Independent Redistricting Committee (IRC) recommended (5-1) the draft map but it was rejected unanimously by the Judiciary Committee. “My colleagues on the Board of Supervisors should all

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Augusta is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of Well #11, a pumphouse and a connecting

Publicly elected school boards could not happen without dedicated citizens willing to step up.   School board members cherish what education gave them, and their service manifests their desire to pass it on to the next generation. They serve with hope and with heart.   In Wisconsin, more than 2,700

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach on Friday introduced his 2022 budget proposal, which continues to offer historic reductions in the property tax rate and the county’s outstanding debt. “As Brown County continues to deal with challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this proposal features lower property

WASHINGTON — On Thursday U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on voting no to raise the debt limit to support the Democrats’ reckless spending spree. “Washington spending is out of control. We are nearing $30 trillion in debt with Democrats wanting to add trillions more. They have no problem

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5305, the FY22 Continuing Resolution:  “Today’s continuing resolution was necessitated by the Democrats’ failure to govern. They retain control of the House, Senate, and Presidency but waited until the 11th hour