Hi, this is Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic radio address. I bet if you stopped people on the street and asked them what the most important thing in their lives was, the overwhelming majority would say their family, especially their children. That’s true for me. And not just

Hi, I’m State Senator Mary Felzkowski of Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. This September I’m excited tocelebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Throughout the school year, librarians and library staff across Wisconsin help parents and caregiverssave hundreds of dollars on educational resources and services for students. From free access to STEMprograms,

Windsor, WI – In response to Dan Kelly entering the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Judge Mitchell for Justice Campaign Manager Sean Elliott released the following statement: “Dan Kelly is a reckless and failed Trump-Walker politician who would use the Court for conservative activism, ignoring the will of Wisconsin

MADISON – From adding new agricultural career pathways to preparing students through agricultural education programs, the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) highlights the importance of agri-business in Wisconsin in its 2022 annual report. The report showcases agriculture as a profitable and exciting career path and reflects the

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to a local farm in Stoddard as the second stop in his district farm tour to meet with Wisconsin farmers and discuss the challenges that they are facing. “I’m so proud of our hardworking farming communities, and

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser and leaders from the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to tour downtown businesses as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor Tony Evers made a combined $4 million

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #174 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning on Fri., Sept. 9, 2022, through sunset on Sun., Sept. 11, 2022, out of respect for the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives in the

Madison, WI – Recently, after significant delays and alterations by the committee’s Republican members, the JointCommittee on Finance approved the Wisconsin Department of Health’s (DHS) plan to disburse opioid settlement funds. Rep. Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) released the following statement: “While communities all across Wisconsin have been impacted by the increase

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, held an informational hearing Thursday morning regarding Wisconsin’s voter database that is currently maintained by an outside non-partisan entity. Erick Kaardal, a lawyer from the Thomas More Society, cited a federal law

MILWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, small businesses, labor leaders and tribal members gathered at the Steamfitters Local 601 Training Center in Milwaukee on Thursday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Participants in the event organized by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2022 Contact: Morgan Brandenburg, Market Orders Specialist, (608) 807-7106, morgan.brandenburg@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through November 1, 2022 for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers that grow and sell corn in Districts 1, 2,

Today Daniel Kelly is launching his campaign to serve again on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, saying nothing less than the rule of law is at stake. Voters will decide in April 2023 who should fill the seat of retiring Justice Patience Roggensack. Kelly, who previously served on the Court from

MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) released the following statement related to the JFC improvements for the opioid settlement plan: “The legislature improved the Department of Health Services (DHS) plan to spend $31 million

The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) is commending the Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) for their approval today of an initial plan that would allocate opioid settlement funds to counties toward abatement efforts. “The state of Wisconsin and today’s action by JCF demonstrates their commitment to working alongside counties and partnering

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) received a response to their August 4, 2022 letter from the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announcing a review into whistleblower allegations that the Biden Administration failed to properly vet hundreds of Afghan evacuees

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing on Sept. 19 for a proposed rule that would require daily electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior charter fishers, meaning those required to hold an outlying water sport trolling license. Charter fishing

MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, Tim Michels plans to attend a fundraiser headlined by Michael Gableman, the man who wasted over $1 million taxpayer dollars on Republicans’ sham investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin and suggested the legislature should consider illegally decertifying President Biden’s victory in the state. Trump-endorsed Tim Michels, who has voiced his support for Gableman, has said

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Today, the legislature approved the allocation of funds from an opioid settlement with bipartisan support – including redirecting $3 million to assist law enforcement – after working diligently with partners from across the state. Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney,