WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Small Business Committee Republicans were chosen by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on House Republican Task Forces. The seven issue-specific task forces are designed to identify and develop policy solutions surrounding issues facing Americans from coast to coast. “As Lead Republican on the House Small Business Committee, setting

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County is now accepting applications for grant programs designed to support projects that improve, protect, and enhance Dane County’s land and water resources. The Dane County Environmental Council, Dane County Land & Water Resources Department, and Dane County Parks have partnered to simplify

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2021-22 school year. The estimate is based in part on the 2021-2023 state biennial budget recommendation approved by the Joint

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Forensic Services (DFS) – the state’s crime laboratories – has voluntarily and successfully adopted industry-leading standards. Adopting these standards reaffirms the labs commitment to conducting the highest quality, objective scientific analysis to evidence.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting he postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January, 2022. This would be the second postal rate increase this year and would outpace the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Grothman’s letter is co-led by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA).

ICYMI – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board: “Ron Johnson’s anti-science crusade sets back the drive to vaccinate more people in Wisconsin” “He is the most irresponsible representative of Wisconsin citizens since the infamous Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy in the 1950s.”   Milwaukee, Wis. — Yesterday, in a blistering editorial The

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours next week at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note: Staff-led

Disappointed that UW System is not receiving more GPR support, but pleased that tuition authority is being returned to regents and that funding for a pay plan along with support for Letters & Science building and building maintenance and repairs are included July 1, 2021 Late yesterday evening, a 2021-23

Contact: Amy Eckelberg, Executive Director of Public Relations, 608.828.5706 MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports the bipartisan Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission Act introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today. This bill would establish a commission to analyze and review challenges facing dairy farmers. Recommendations will

Media contact: Luke Rudolph WIPPS lrudolph@uwsa.edu 715-212-0537 The Wausau Policing Task Force (WPTF) has released a community survey to gather input and feedback from Wausau residents and visitors concerning attitudes towards and experiences with the Wausau Police Department. The Wausau Policing Community Survey is available in an online format and will

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Republicans are still dealing with the fallout over their disaster of a GOP convention, which was derailed when Donald Trump scolded Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LaMahieu, and state Sen. Chris Kapenga for not doing enough to promote the Big Lie and accused

Contact: DOAcommunications@wisconsin.gov ONEIDA RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers and Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill today signed a historic compact amendment that expands allowable gaming at Oneida Nation casinos and affiliate locations in the state of Wisconsin to include event wagering. This compact amendment will be the first to allow event wagering, including sports

[Madison, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt following the Wisconsin State Senate’s vote to pass the Wisconsin State Budget: “After Tony Evers tried to raise taxes by $1 billion to fund his divisive policy priorities following a pandemic, Republicans led the charge to

Madison – Today, Republicans will ignore overwhelming public support for Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounce Back Budget, and instead pass what the Wisconsin State Journal termed a “brutalist” budget that shortchanges our kids, our taxpayers, and our future. Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “The GOP has, at every turn, made the

MADISON – Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 173 which prohibited the use of private funds to run Wisconsin’s Elections: “By vetoing Assembly Bill 173, Governor Evers has shown that he does not care about ensuring that all Wisconsin voters have equal access

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 173, one bill among several passed by Republicans in the Legislature that would affect election administration in Wisconsin. The legislation comes as Republican-controlled Legislatures are taking up similar or related measures in states across the country. One week ago, the governor called to

The Wausau Policing Task Force (WPTF) has released a community survey to gather input and feedback from Wausau residents and visitors concerning attitudes towards and experiences with the Wausau Police Department. The Wausau Policing Community Survey is available in an online format and will also be mailed to 5,000 randomly selected

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss Big Tech and the mainstream media’s censorship of discussions on the origins of COVID-19 and how they continue to suppress real stories of human suffering such as the testimonies heard on Monday at a