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CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com Plan will raise literacy standards, increase transparency and usher in universal school choice West Allis, WI – Today, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and political outsider Tim Michels introduced his “I Trust Parents” K-12 Education Policy Blueprint.

MADISON, Wis., — Today, PolitiFact gave a “True” rating to the claim that the provision Ron Johnson muscled into the 2017 GOP tax bill disproportionately benefited the ultra wealthy like himself and his two biggest donors. See below for a full breakdown of their

MADISON, WI—At a hearing today, a Waukesha County Circuit Court agreed to extend a temporary stay on an April decision that limits the state’s authority to address toxic PFAS contamination under Wisconsin’s Spills Law. The ruling preventing the decision from

Jefferson and Waukesha Counties, WI – June 7, 2022 – Along with warmer temperatures and sunnier skies, this spring will bring the arrival of the Grow Solar Waukesha +  Jefferson Counties group buy program. Returning after a successful launch last

MILWAUKEE – Today Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy, Felesia Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Shawn Rolland, Liz Sumner, Kathleen Vincent, and Sheldon Wasserman released the following statement in support of the Milwaukee Brewers

MADISON, Wis. – While Wisconsin Republicans in Congress exploited the baby formula shortage to score cheap political points, Wisconsin Democrats held GOP Reps. Steil, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Gallagher accountable for voting against legislation that will put formula back on the shelves:

MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statements after state Representative Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem Lakes) announced she is resigning from the state Assembly to focus on her new role as county executive for Kenosha County: “Representative Kerkman has been

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, UpNorthNews highlighted how Governor Tony Evers has led Wisconsin schools to Top Ten in America, after being ranked 18th just five years ago. As a lifelong educator, Gov. Evers has long said that what’s best

MAUSTON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a critical incident that occurred in the Township of New Lisbon, Wis. the morning of Friday, June 3, 2022. On Friday, June 3 at approximately

The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new investments from the American Rescue Plan to help provide every American with access to affordable, high-speed internet. The American Rescue Plan funding is in addition to the $65 billion investment in high-speed Internet access

Today’s bipartisan Senate vote to advance the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 is a critical step towards delivering health care and benefits to veterans and survivors impacted by toxic exposures. Veterans and advocates across the country

MADISON, WIS. – Yesterday, the White House released a new Wisconsin-specific fact sheet that highlights how President Biden and Democrats are leading an economic recovery that is driven by a record-low unemployment rate and an influx of new businesses. These historic economic gains

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with support from the Johnson Controls Foundation, have announced a new partnership, the “President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty,” which will focus on poverty, its root causes

Today, we received additional news underscoring the strength of our economic recovery. U.S. goods exports hit a record in April, even after adjusting for inflation, which in turn narrowed the trade deficit. While monthly trade data can be volatile, this

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., June 7, 2022 — Today, during the first full week of June, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting