Dear Colleagues, Since I was first elected to the State Assembly in 2018, I have been incredibly proud of our caucus, all that we have accomplished, and how we have responded to the unique challenges that have come our way in Wisconsin. It has been an honor to serve our

Contact: dianneforwi@gmail.com Middleton – Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement announcing her candidacy for the 27th Senate District. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 27th Senate District. Having spent the last nine years representing the 79th Assembly District, I look forward to continuing my advocacy for the people of south and

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding that he provide clarity on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate in light of reports that DoD has discharged unvaccinated service members. “Despite my and other concerned individuals’ attempts to

Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Jason Smith (R-MO), Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the work of fraternal benefit societies and ensure they are able to continue providing community service and financial security to families across the nation. “Here in Wisconsin, our fraternal organizations are over half of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #147 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Dec. 17, 2021, in honor of Battalion Chief Sean Slowey of the Milwaukee Fire Department, who passed away on Dec. 11, 2021, at the age of 68,

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is excited about Georgia-Pacific’s announcement of its Broadway Mill expansion, leading to new investment and family-supporting jobs. “I want to congratulate Georgia-Pacific for making this $500 million investment in Brown County, proving that our community is fostering a valuable eco-system for

Wisconsin has received U.S. Department of Agriculture approval to offer the School Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. This program provides vital food benefits to families when their children are not able to get free or reduced price meals at school through the National School Lunch Program

[Milwaukee, WI] – Wisconsinites are less safe under Democrat leadership. For the second straight year, Milwaukee broke a record for homicides as 192 Wisconsin families grapple with the loss of a loved one. It’s clear that the Democrat strategy to do nothing while pointing fingers isn’t working. While Joe Biden desperately lays blame on

f it’s a day that ends in -y, then folks across the country are reading about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for their communities. From fixing our roads and bridges, expanding high-speed internet access, securing clean drinking water, creating good-paying jobs, and so much more, President Biden’s infrastructure

Washington, D.C. — Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Representatives Ann Kuster (D-NH), and David Trone (D-MD) today led over 100 democrats in the Senate and House in reintroducing the Comprehensive

MADISON –Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek is encouraging members of the public to provide comment and help inform the work of Gov. Tony Evers’ Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification. The Task Force was created to evaluate current law and potential options, whether

MADISON, Wis. — Whether it’s delivering on his promise to expand affordable internet access, delivering middle class tax cuts and signing the first bipartisan budget in over a decade, increasing funding for public schools, or leading one of the nation’s strongest vaccine rollouts — Gov. Tony Evers has packed a lot

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the state’s continued strong economic standing as the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showing the state’s preliminary unemployment rate tied for a record-low 3 percent in November. This is down 0.2 percentage points from October’s rate

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced The Insulin Cost Reduction Act, a bill that will help drive down insulin costs for Medicare Part D participants who depend on it. This bill has been endorsed by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Minority. “For many people with diabetes, having insulin

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org AARP calls for increased boosters in nursing homes MADISON, WISCONSIN – Less than 30 percent of nursing home residents and just over one in 10 nursing home staff in Wisconsin had received a COVID-19 booster as of

MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has closed the application process for the Living Independently Through Financial Empowerment (LIFE) program and will begin distribution of the $14 million of emergency funds allocated to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The LIFE program received strong

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement expressing his support for the nomination of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg. “I’ve worked with my Republican colleagues to ensure no Republican objects to the nomination of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be U.S.

MADISON- Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mount Horeb) released legislation requiring all school buildings to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms. Senator Agard and Representative Pope released the following statements: Senator Agard “For far too long, menstruation has been stigmatized, hidden, and treated with shame and