MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement one year after police shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. “One year ago today, Jacob Blake’s life was forever changed. While we are grateful Jacob survived his injuries, we also know Jacob, his kids, and his family have and will face challenges they never imagined having to endure. We

Madison, Wis.– Governor Tony Evers today announced the development of the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners (WHH) program, intending to provide approximately $92.7 million in critically needed assistance to eligible homeowners in Wisconsin. The State is partnering with the Wisconsin Community Action Program Network (WISCAP), member agencies, Office of the State Treasurer, and Take

[Concord, WI] – The 1848 Project released its latest “Weekly Rundown” radio commentary Monday, discussing the first anniversary of the riots in Kenosha. It features 1848 Project President Rebecca Kleefisch highlighting Governor Tony Evers’ failures during last summer’s unrest. Listen to the full radio commentary here, or read the text below: Hi, I’m

Citizens organizing a recall of four (4) members of the seven-member Mequon-Thiensville School Board have achieved in excess of the legally required 4,150 signatures and will officially file the recall petitions Monday at 4:15 pm at the MTSD Administration offices at 5000 West Mequon Road, Mequon. There will be a 3:00 pm supporter event in

Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government today called for the state to abolish the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and released a detailed policy proposal to guard against bureaucratic, unaccountable electoral oversight. IRG’s policy solution recommends utilizing the secretary of state’s office to oversee elections since this office is also

[Appleton, WI] – The Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Wisconsin today elected Paul Farrow to serve as the Party’s new chairman. He replaces Andrew Hitt, who recently stepped down from the position after serving for over two years. Hitt will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as

OSHKOSH — On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on

Burlington, Wis…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after spending the day with the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump. “It was an honor to be invited to travel by private plane with President Trump and top staff to attend his rally in Alabama. I provided

MADISON, WI (August 21, 2021) — As a new school year approaches, there are many questions about the best way to return to campus. How is the UW planning to apply the lessons learned over the previous year? What contingency plans are in place to address the COVID-19 delta variant surge —

MILWAUKEE, WI – As members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, we call upon the Milwaukee Health Department to immediately issue a COVID-19 health order requiring anyone 3 years or older to wear face coverings in buildings open to the public. We strongly support Alderperson Dimitrijevic’s request that the

MADISON Wis. — The American Rescue Plan — signed into law by President Biden and passed through Congress without the support of a single Wisconsin Republican — continues to deliver for families across every zip code and industry in Wisconsin. This past week, on top of the billions of dollars

08-20-21   Contact: Carter MacLeod   Phone: 202-225-5506   Carter.MacLeod@mail.house.gov      Rep. Ron Kind Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Medicare Reimbursement for Rural Health Care Providers Across Wisconsin         La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) helped introduce the bipartisan Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act to improve flawed Medicare reimbursement formulas that harm rural health care providers.

August 20, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org)   AG Josh Kaul Delivers for Wisconsin Workers MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that a settlement had been reached for payment of over $650,000 to former SEMCO, Inc. employees who lost their jobs after the company suddenly shut down.  

August 20, 2021 Contact: Philip Shulman (philip.shulman@wisdems.org) Ron Johnson Claims Ventilators for COVID-19 Treatment Did “More Harm Than Good” While Pushing Horse Medicine as Preventative Treatment MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson continued his dangerous COVID-19 misinformation campaign as he claimed ventilators, which have been critical in saving COVID-19 patients’