NRSC: Lt. Gov. Barnes brigade is wrong for Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. – The Barnes Brigade consists of defund-the-police-supporting, Israel-hating, socialism-loving radicals. He has headlined events for groups (like the Center for Popular Democracy) that aim to defund the police and abolish ICE. He is endorsed by groups that popularized the Green New Deal. He is influenced
NRSC: Chairman Rick Scott’s statement on Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate debate
Washington, D.C. – NRSC Chairman Rick Scott released the following statement on Senator Ron Johnson’s victory in tonight’s debate against Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Statement from Chairman Rick Scott: “Tonight’s debate proved that Senator Ron Johnson will always fight for the people
Johnson campaign: Dominates in first debate against Lt. Gov. Barnes
MILWAUKEE – Tonight, Senator Johnson and Lieutenant Governor Barnes had their first debate for the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Barnes is too liberal for Wisconsin – a fact Johnson repeatedly pointed out during the debate tonight. The Johnson campaign
Barnes campaign: FACT CHECK: Self-Serving U.S. Sen. Johnson used his office to enrich himself and wealthy donors
MADISON — Ron Johnson used his office to line the pockets of his wealthiest donors and himself, including pushing through millions in tax deductions for his company and two of his wealthiest donors, while using hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fly to
Barnes campaign: FACT CHECK: U.S. Sen. Johnson’s long record of praising shipping jobs overseas and out of state
MADISON — Ron Johnson has spent his decade in office enriching himself and his wealthy donors while he sells out Wisconsin workers and decimates the state’s manufacturing industry, including supporting shipping jobs out of state and overseas. As the son of
Barnes campaign: FACT CHECK: U.S. Sen. Johnson supported an extreme abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest
MADISON — Ron Johnson is trying to hide his record on reproductive freedom, including his support for extreme abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. He’s callously told Wisconsin women they “can move” if they disagree with abortion bans, cheered
NRSC: Lt. Gov. Barnes believes there should be no limits on abortion
Washington, D.C. – Despite what Barnes said tonight, he is in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth. According to the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, “in questions with the media after the session, Barnes rejected the idea of a timeframe cap where
Barnes campaign: FACT CHECK: U.S. Sen. Johnson is a dangerous threat to Social Security and Medicare
MADISON — While Ron Johnson aims to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block, raise the retirement age, and send seniors back to work, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes will be a champion for Wisconsin’s seniors and every Wisconsinite who pays into Social
NRSC: Lt. Gov. Barnes is soft on crime
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat who is soft-on-crime and tonight didn’t show voters anything different. Even Wisconsin law enforcement knows he’s too dangerous. ZERO active-duty law enforcement officers endorsed Barnes’ run for Senate. It’s because he wants:
Barnes campaign: FACT CHECK: U.S. Sen. Johnson’s lies about Lt. Gov. Barnes’ public safety record have been repeatedly debunked
MADISON — Ron Johnson continues to spew misinformation about Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ record on public safety, even after multiple independent fact-checkers have exposed these lies. Barnes’ plans would make Wisconsin safer, while Johnson has opposed a plan to recruit and
Toney campaign: there is no sentence that can bring their loved ones back
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, slammed Josh Kaul for his silence on the early release of violent murderers by the Evers/Barnes Administration. Eric Toney released the following
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Bernier says Republicans work to fix Wisconsin education crisis
Thirty-four percent of Wisconsin fourth graders cannot read at a basic level. Let that sink in. It gets worse. It gets worse. Sixty four percent – nearly two-thirds – of our Wisconsin fourth graders cannot read at their grade level.
Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Meyers touts Gov. Evers spending $10 million to support employment, housing assistance and mental health services for veterans
Hi, this is Rep. Beth Meyers with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. In just a few weeks we will be celebrating Veteran’s Day, when legislators are often invited to speak at events honoring the brave men and women who answered the call
Gov. Evers: Announces more than $35 million in awards for Wisconsin’s Transportation Alternatives Program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced 72 community transportation projects across the state will receive federal funding over the next five years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). More than $35 million will be allocated
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce grants to support two Wrightstown businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced two Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grants in the village of Wrightstown. The grants allow rail spurs to be built at Alliance Plastics Inc. and Drexel Systems LLC’s
Michels campaign: Judge: Tony Evers is not above the law
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ attempt to keep the actions of his Parole Commission a secret from the public may be coming to an end. Today, a judge ordered the Evers administration to immediately release Parole Commission records to
Dane County Exec Parisi: Recognizes more than 70 local organizations as 2022 Climate Champions for efforts to address climate change locally
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined the Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) to recognize local entities leading on climate action through Dane County’s Climate Champions program. The aim is to celebrate local leadership in fulfilling the goals set
Sen. Agard: Applauds President Biden’s bold action on marijuana reform
MADISON- Today, President Biden issued an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement in support of President Biden’s executive order: “The most dangerous things about marijuana