July 20, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Sen. Johnson Presses Biden Administration for Data on Criminals Crossing Southern Border “Border Patrol has arrested 7,830 noncitizens with criminal convictions—a total that is already higher than fiscal years 2019 and 2020 combined” WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a

July 20, 2021 Contact: Tracy F. King press@collectivepac.org   The Collective PAC Endorses Mandela Barnes for United States Senate in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government, endorsed Mandela Barnes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding online listening sessions on Wednesday, July 21, to seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 15th in a series of public input opportunities hosted

MADISON, Wis., July 20, 2021 – Half of summer is already in the books, which means lake season is also close to half over. As more people stayed closer to home in 2020 and 2021, lake and park use increased. Clean Lakes Alliance is hoping this increased use will lead to increased participation

When video surfaced of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson telling a group of Republicans, “I don’t know about you guys, but I think climate change is bulls***”, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes called him out. Mandela won statewide office in 2018 after attending the PCCC’s candidate training — running on Medicare

Madison, WI. – To expand accessibility and availability of solar energy to all Wisconsinites, a new statewide alliance has formed to advocate for an expansion to community solar markets. The Wisconsin Community Solar Economic Alliance (WICSEA) is encouraging support of LRB 1902, legislation to open and allow more robust subscription-based

The Finance and Personnel Committee will take up Mayor Barrett’s initial spending plans, along with other proposals submitted by Council members, for part of the city’s $394 million federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocation during a special meeting the first week of September. Called the “Summer Jobs for Youth

 7/20/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), today introduced the Taiwan Partnership Act. This bill calls for a partnership between the U.S. National Guard and Taiwanese defense forces to help ensure Taiwan has a robust self-defense capability

July 20, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini   ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on ‘Newsmax’: No One Should be Pressured, Coerced, or Fear Reprisal for Refusing Any Medical Treatment   WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on Newsmax’s “National Report” to discuss how health agencies and the medical

Contact: Kelli Liegel Tuesday, July 20, 2021 202-225-5101 Rep. Fitzgerald Joins 175 House Members in Effort to Defend Second Amendment WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) is joining Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), along with 174 of their House colleagues in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, defending the right

July 20, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours this week at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s

The News: For too long, the value of Wisconsin students have been determined by a complex school funding formula that filters money to buildings and systems. Students are simply worth more, or less, depending on where they happen to live or what type of school they attend. This needs to change.

July 20, 2021   Contact: Samara Sheff 202-495-8879   Representative Gwen Moore Congratulates the Milwaukee Bucks On Winning The 2021 NBA Finals   The Milwaukee Bucks have defeated the Phoenix Suns, taking home the Finals trophy for the first time in 50 years. This is the Bucks’ third appearance in

CONTACT: PRESS@TONYEVERS.COM MADISON, Wis – Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes’ announcement joining the U.S. Senate race today: “Mandela Barnes is a good friend and has been a great partner working to address challenges facing our state, and I’ve always said I would support any decision