U.S. Sen. Johnson: Hears from concerned parents saying “the kids are too important to stay silent”
OSHKOSH— U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led a listening session with Wisconsin parents to discuss their children’s futures, the impact of COVID-19 on learning and getting involved in the community. Senator Johnson heard the concerns of parents in a two
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Announces finalists for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
MADISON – Twenty-six Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 33rd Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The finalists showcase the strength and vibrancy of the manufacturing sector that sustains high-wage, family-supporting careers. Manufacturing is the backbone of
Associated Builders and Contractors: Endorses Kleefisch for governor
WAUKESHA – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch in her campaign to become Wisconsin’s first female governor. ABC President John Mielke and many ABC members accompanied Kleefisch on visits to two member locations to make
Select Committee on the Economy: Highlights importance of school choice during housing hearing in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI – The Select Committee on the Economy held a hearing discussing the housing and economic challenges in the city of Milwaukee, in particular focusing on redlining. Ranking Member Bryan Steil (WI-01) stressed the critical need to look at solutions
Rep. Hesselbein: Thanks Rep. Milroy for his years of service
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released a statement today upon the announcement from State Representative Nick Milroy (D- South Range) that he would not be seeking reelection: “I want to thank Nick Milroy for his many years of
Roth campaign: Places first media buy
Contact: Matt Henkel (608) 387-9519 Appleton, WI – The Roger Roth for Lieutenant Governor campaign placed the first television reservations of the primary election cycle in the race for Lieutenant Governor. The quarter million-dollar reservation includes broadcast and cable in
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Focuses on her support for investments in Wisconsin ports, supply chains, and rebuilding infrastructure
BROWN COUNTY – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin attended the Port Symposium in Ashwaubenon and then went to De Pere where she highlighted $5 million in federal funding she brought home to Wisconsin for the South Bridge Regional Connector Project in
Elections Research Center: Election matters 2022: Navigating the post-2020 election administration environment
NAVIGATING THE POST-2020 ELECTION ADMINISTRATION ENVIRONMENT In the wake of the 2020 election and the pandemic, controversies involving election administration have loomed large. Join us for a Zoom webinar on Friday, April 29th at noon central time hosted by the Elections Research
WisDems: Ahead of Tax Day, labor leaders blast Johnson and GOP for pushing to raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Today, ahead of Tax Day on April 18, DPW Chair Ben Wikler hosted a roundtable with Wisconsin labor leaders to blast Ron Johnson and Rick Scott’s 2022 GOP agenda – which aims to raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Urges to avoid burning due to high winds
The DNR urges the public not to burn debris piles due to high winds. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strongly urges the public to avoid burning today through the weekend due
Dept. of Health Services: Makes changes to COVID-19 data webpages
Updates make data easier to find, align with CDC Community Levels as a tool to keep you safe and healthy The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today made a number of changes and updates to the COVID-19 data visualizations available
Sortwell campaign: Invites public to constitutional discussion, re-election fundraiser and nomination signature kick-off event
Representative Sortwell Constitutional Discussion, Re-election Fundraiser and Nomination Signature Kick-off Event When Evers tried to seize power in 2020, tried to cancel elections and to shut down our state, there were some who stood for our Constitution and our freedom.
WisGOP: Lieutenant governor’s tour can’t hide his harmful agenda from rural America
[Madison, WI] – Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and one of the Democrat candidates for U.S. Senate, is embarking on a “Barnes for Barns” tour in a lousy attempt to hide his record of supporting radical policies that would harm
Dept. of Natural Resources: Shoreline upgrades aims to improve water quality in Wisconsin River watershed
NEKOOSA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently reinforcing 525 feet of rapidly eroding shoreline along the Wisconsin River with large riprap downstream from the confluence of the Tenmile Creek. Riprap is a blanket of rocks fitted
Steil campaign: Raised $600,000 in Q1, reports over $1.5 million cash on hand
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil’s campaign committees raised nearly $600,000 in the first three months of the year. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign has over $1.5 million cash on hand. In the first quarter
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data, Wisconsin’s unemployment rate in march reaches record low 2.8 percent
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of March 2022. The data shows that Wisconsin’s preliminary unemployment rate declined to record low of 2.8
Westlund Campaign: Announces candidacy for State Senate
Ashland, WI – Today, Kelly Westlund, a longtime resident, former city council member, and community advocate from Ashland, announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 25. Westlund, who has served as the Northwest Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Tammy
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces NEA Charter Repeal Act
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Chairman Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the National Educational Association Charter Repeal Act. This important bill repeals the federal charter granted to the National Education Association (NEA). Since its charter in 1906, the NEA
Evers Campaign: This year, small businesses are keeping more of their hard-earned money because of Gov. Evers
MADISON, Wis. — As Tax Day approaches, Wisconsin small businesses are keeping more of their hard-earned money this year because of Governor Tony Evers’ small business tax cuts. Small businesses and family farms are the backbone of our state’s economy. That’s