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Rep. Allen released the following statement on the closure of state parks: The order by Gov. Evers to shut down 40 state parks across southern Wisconsin has gone too far. We have done a good job of social distancing for the last couple of weeks.  We are seeing evidence that would suggest that the curve is being flattened.  The last thing we need to do now is punish people by not allowing them to enjoy the great outdoors. By the governor’s own admission, the decision is based on litter, crowds, and vandalism.  The administration should have anticipated an increase in

MADISON – Today, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined a growing list of co-sponsors for legislation to create a Vote by Mail system for the remainder of Wisconsin’s 2020 elections. Wisconsin’s “Pandemic Primary” on April 7th left tens of thousands of people disenfranchised and forced voters to risk their health at polling places around the state. Mail voting is becoming increasingly popular around the country, including five states that now mail ballots to every voter in their state, and many others that have taken steps to maximize ballot access for voters. Moving to a planned mail-only voting system for the remainder of

Madison, WI – State Representative Ron Tusler urged the Wisconsin Elections Commission to investigate a potential case of an elected official encouraging voter fraud. The Wisconsin State Statutes state that all absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerks when the polls close. In light of the unusual circumstances regarding the April 7th election, the United States Supreme Court permitted absentee ballots to be accepted after election day, as long as they were postmarked by election day. A local elected official named Katie Van Zeeland proceeded to encourage voters to fill out their absentee ballots and send them in after the date

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is demanding the Trump administration take immediate action to fix the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created in the bipartisan CARES Act, to ensure banks can swiftly provide loans that will help rescue Wisconsin small businesses and non-profits. In her letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza, Baldwin urged the administration to swiftly work with lenders to provide clear guidance on PPP, change the PPP’s rules to allow small businesses to spend a greater amount of their loan on fixed costs, and provide additional technical capability and support so banks

Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on removing Speaker Robin Vos from his position as National Council of State Legislators (NCSL) president: “Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has truly reached a new low. Dressed from head-to-toe in personal protective equipment, which we have a shortage of in this state, he said directly to camera, ‘You are incredibly safe to go out.’ National news outlets routinely mocked him for this, but it was so much more than a blunder. “We are in the midst of a global pandemic. The number of Wisconsinites dying from COVID-19 is growing exponentially by the

Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement relating to Governor Tony Evers’ response after requests for clarification on treatment of religious services:  “After a confusing twenty-four hours, I’m glad the Governor has attempted to clarify his administrative guidance relating to outdoor church services,” Senator David Craig said.  “Today, my colleagues and I sent this letter requesting re-interpretation of the order on behalf of our constituents due to county health departments and local police prohibiting drive-in and outdoor religious services planned for this weekend. While still unclear, the guidance used to shut down services was apparently given to county health departments

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Bryan Steil announced changes to the Artistic Discovery Contest to help high school students compete while unable to be in their classrooms. The artwork submission deadline has been moved to May 14th and artwork submissions must now be sent via email. “The coronavirus pandemic may prevent high school students from being in their classrooms, but it does not stop their ability to draw, paint, and create. I want to ensure every high schooler in Southeast Wisconsin has the opportunity to showcase their talents despite the current situation. Please continue working on your artwork and submit your pieces digitally. Good