MADISON – A comprehensive effort to modernize Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system is taking a major step forward with the Department of Workforce Development’s selection of Flexion Inc. to identify and implement technology solutions. To provide for the most rapid improvements in service to customers, the project will focus on the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday joined members of the China Task Force in calling on Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to receive an immediate briefing on threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “We are gravely concerned by both the tone and language

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today participated in the ACLI Capital Challenge, a 5k race for members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, journalists, Congressional staffers, and others. Gallagher won his division with a time of 18:28 to maintain his title of “Fastest Man in Congress,” which he has now won

MADISON, WIS. – The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 343 entries and presented awards to top five finishers at the Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon during World Dairy Expo. Herrington Farms Inc. of Troy, N.Y., was awarded as the Grand Champion Forage Producer with their BMR Corn Silage and was

MADISON – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Bill 488 (AB 488), his curriculum transparency bill: “Yesterday, AB 488 passed both the Senate and Assembly. As the author, I am extremely excited that this is my first bill to pass both chambers and head to

“I’m glad that Governor Evers finally realized what Republicans, including Senator Dan Feyen, told him nine and a half months ago – that Evers already had the money and the power to upgrade the Unemployment Insurance computer system all on his own. He could have done something to help improve

A new American Bridge 21st Century video highlights Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s vote this week to block Democratic efforts to raise the debt limit — effectively pushing the country towards an economic catastrophe in the middle of an economic recovery and an ongoing global pandemic. For months, Johnson has led efforts to organize Republican opposition to

Madison, Wis – Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) is now accepting nominations from the 34th Assembly District for the 2021 First Responder of the Year Award. This award was created in 2019 and is meant to honor the incredible men and women of our emergency services and the work they do

MADISON, Wis. — Failed Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson has announced during multiple interviews that he’s planning to run for either Senate or governor next year – whichever path best suits his selfish political needs. Despite being an announced candidate for governor or Senate or Congress or whatever, Nicholson still doesn’t have an

MADISON, WIS – Youth from across North America participated in the 2021 World Dairy Expo® Youth Showmanship Contest on Monday, September 27. Exactly 280 exhibitors competed in this year’s contest with youth from Ohio and Iowa coming out on top of the three divisions. Winning the Junior Division and the W. Terry

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) to introduce the Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act. As the Biden administration is reportedly considering enforcing vaccine mandates for businesses merely seeking to engage in

MADISON – This morning, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), Sen. Jeff Smith (D- Brunswick), Rep. Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) held a press conference with higher education leaders to debut the “Reaching Higher for Higher Education” legislative package. The seven bills included in the package send a strong

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a package of education bills during Tuesday’s floor session. This morning he has released the following statement: “I’ve increasingly heard from my constituents about political indoctrination going on in our school districts, such as critical race theory. I voted for Assembly

(STATEWIDE – WI) – Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Parliamentarian rejected a second proposal from Congressional Democrats to include a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants in their Build Back Better reconciliation bill by changing the registry date (the date in which immigrants are eligible to apply for legal status).

MADISON, Wis. — On Tuesday, Wisconsin’s Senate and Assembly voted on a Joint Resolution aimed at preventing fair districting. In the last round of redistricting in 2010, Republicans massively changed Wisconsin’s district lines in order to enhance their own power. Now, they’re doing their best to maintain one of the nation’s

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s new Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research seeks to reinvigorate Wisconsin’s “good government” tradition by embodying the public service ideals of its founding benefactor, alumnus Gerald Whitburn ’64. “A strong commitment to good governance across all levels of Wisconsin’s governmental units has always been important,

Beginning November 1, 2021, Wisconsin Medicaid members who participate in eligible programs will be working with a new vendor, Veyo, to get transportation to their covered health care appointments. This benefit, referred to as non-emergency medical transportation or NEMT, is available when members lack access to transportation, require assistance because

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Michael Dickman as a “Hometown Hero” yesterday during its legislative session. Dickman was nominated by his state representative, Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk), for his heroic actions that saved a man’s life. “Michael showed immense bravery and selflessness in the face of danger,” said Assembly Majority

MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced that Ivan Gamboa will step down as WHEDA board chair effective Oct. 1, 2021. Gamboa was initially appointed to the position by former Gov. Scott Walker in 2016 and reappointed to the role by Gov. Tony Evers in 2019. Gov.

MADISON – Yesterday on a partisan vote in the Assembly, a joint resolution was passed which hoped to lay the groundwork for another decade of gerrymandered legislative districts. Assembly Republicans also voted to prohibit schools from teaching students about racism or sexism, and also passed a bill which would prohibit