U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the FTC Commissioner Parity Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the FTC Commissioner Parity Act. This legislation aligns the FTC with every other federal regulatory commission by establishing firm limits on commissioners’ tenures. “Under President Biden, the FTC has abused its power and
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes announces rally with Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Alexis McGill Johnson
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced that the Ron Against Roe tour – a tour holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of working to strip away Wisconsinites’ ability to access abortion – will include
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Wisconsin’s fallen firefighters
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 1, 2022, to honor firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities as members
Toney campaign: Eric Toney proud to announce endorsement from SBA Pro-Life America
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Today Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund announced its endorsement of Eric Toney for Wisconsin’s Attorney General. In announcing its support, SBA Pro-Life America’s Vice President of Government Affairs Marilyn Musgrave said they’re proud to stand with
NRSC: Dems grasping at straws attacking GOP on crime
Washington, D.C. – The Democrats are fully on defense when it comes to crime. Republicans have called out Democrats – like Mandela Barnes and John Fetterman – for their soft-on-crime records and voters don’t like what they’re hearing. They also see
WisDems: On the issues: democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with UpNorthNews, Attorney General Josh Kaul discussed his first-term accomplishments, as well as his plans for the next four years. AG Kaul also highlighted how Eric Toney’s promise to enforce Wisconsin’s draconian 19th-century abortion ban
Gov. Evers: Visits UW campuses, hosts listening sessions with students from across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week visited five University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses across the state to meet with students and discuss the issues that matter to them as they start the new school year. From climate change to reproductive healthcare to college
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Representative Jessie Rodriguez honored with WMC’s Working for Wisconsin Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Jessie Rodriguez with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Rodriguez was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session.
WisDems: Sen. Ron Johnson breaks down in interview when asked about January 6th involvement
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview, Ron Johnson completely tripped over himself and lashed out when pressed about his involvement during the January 6th insurrection. Reminder: Johnson tried unsuccessfully to get a slate of fake electors to Vice President Mike Pence and
DATCP: Wisconsin participates in national ag policy discussions
MADISON, Wis. – This week Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting. The meeting, held September 26 – 29, 2022, included
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Issues statement on partisan funding bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on the stopgap funding bill: “Today, Democrats put forward H.R. 6833 the FY23 Continuing Resolution, which was drafted without input from Republicans whatsoever. Our nation faces
WisDOT: Oneida Nation, WisDOT unveil dual-language highway signs
The Oneida Nation and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today unveiled new dual-language signs for placement on state highways. The new signs signify the Oneida Nation’s tribal boundaries and other features in both the Oneida and English languages. The
Johnson campaign: Mandela Barnes doubles down on mocking assassination survivor Steve Scalise
OSHKOSH – Mandela Barnes tweeted that Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise was “taking one for the team” after Scalise survived an assassination attempt and was nearly killed at the Republican Congressional baseball team practice in 2017. After a deranged Bernie Sanders supporter showed
Gov. Evers: Invests additional $16.6 million to help Wisconsin families keep heat on this winter
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional $16.6 million investment to help Wisconsin families keep their energy and heat on throughout the fall and winter months. This investment will be managed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Representative Janel Brandtjen honored with WMC’s Working for Wisconsin Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Janel Brandtjen with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Brandtjen was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session.
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher, Cotton introduce legislation to impose crippling sanctions on YMTC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) today introduced legislation that would impose crippling sanctions on Chinese memory chip manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC). The bill would place YMTC on the Specially Designated Nationals List
WisDOT: Public meeting set for US 51 (Stoughton Road) north study
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a public involvement meeting to discuss the environmental study of 6.5 miles of US 51 (Stoughton Road) between WIS 30 in Madison and WIS 19 in De Forest. The meeting is scheduled
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports introduction of Senate resolution to protect and expand Social Security in the face of Republican attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), joined her colleagues in introducing a resolution affirming the Senate’s commitment to protect and expand Social Security, so that future generations can continue to rely on its bedrock promise. This comes after several Republican