Ron Johnson

State Loses Political Power in Washington

Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.

Johnson Discusses His Bill to Pay Workers on the Job During Shutdown

"Hopefully when they hear about a very common sense approach, a fair approach to paying these individuals, we should have every Democrat voting for this.

Johnson to Democrats on Border Security: ‘Stop Being Hypocritical’

"There’s a real easy solution: Have Democrats stop being hypocritical and put their money where their mouth is and fund better barriers."

Johnson, Collins Announce Legislation to Pay ‘Excepted’ Workers During Shutdown

"The least a dysfunctional Washington, D.C. can do is pay the people we are requiring to work during this shutdown to keep our nation and our homeland safe and secure."

Johnson Supports Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Bill

"This bill protects states' rights while allowing law-abiding citizens to safely exercise their Second Amendment rights away from home."

WILL Announces New Hires, Staff Promotions

Adds staff to face new challenges

Health Care Ruling Exposes Republicans

Court ruling they sought ends six Obamacare provisions supported by big majorities, polls show.

Giampietro Nomination Deserves Full Hearing

Sen. Baldwin should reconsider her opposition to his judicial nomination.

Legislation Designating the Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building in Milwaukee Passes the Senate

"Vel contributed so much at every level and paved the way for other Wisconsinites to help make a difference in people's lives."

Support for Kavanaugh Pattern of Ron Johnson’s Horrendous Record on Issues of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment

Previously Defended Pedophile Priests, Discounted Reports of Harassment, Voted Against Violence Against Women Act, Kept Quiet Assault of His Own Staff

Key Law Enforcement Group Announces Support for Sensenbrenner/Johnson Opioid Bill

The Attack on Affordable Care

Walker, Schimel, Johnson would kill program; 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions could lose insurance.

Attorneys General from All 50 States, DC, and Puerto Rico Urge Congress to Pass Sensenbrenner/Johnson Opioid Bill

Vukmir Staffs Up For General Election Battle Against Baldwin

"These additions to my team with significant Wisconsin experience will give us additional fire-power in exposing Two-Faced Tammy for the hypocrite she is."

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

Guide to Republican Candidates

Republican U.S. Senate duel leads the way on Tuesday's ballot.

A Home Built for Entertaining

Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.

State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable

They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.

Both Parties Weak on Clergy Sex Abuse

Yes, Matt Flynn has a bad record on the issue but so does Sen. Ron Johnson.

Trump’s Aid to Farms Gets Mixed Reviews

Dairy farms badly hurt by tariffs, Trump offers $12 billion national handout to farmers.

Ron Johnson To The Rescue?

His attempt to bring peace between Vukmir and Nicholson backers is welcome.

Sen. Baldwin Demands Packers Coverage

Bill requires cable companies to provide all state customers an option to see Packers games.

Both Parties Ducking Major Issues

But what will Trump’s impact be on state’s November election?

Statement from Alderwoman Lewis on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

I believe that someone in the model that other Republican presidents have appointed would be better.

Businesses Complain About Trump Tariffs to Johnson

Republican senator gets an earful at Milwaukee forum attended by growers, manufacturers.

DPW demands more information on Ron Johnson’s Russia trip

"At best, Ron Johnson is a foolish, oblivious cog in Russia's efforts to undermine our democracy. At worst, he's deeply corrupt."

Wisconsin Republicans Are Calling For Unity. Why Is Kevin Nicholson Is Criticizing Ron Johnson?

"[P]lenty of people in our own state...are not happy with things Ron Johnson does"

Walker Avoids Harley Issue at Parades

Governor declines to criticize Trump in his July 4 appearances.

Ron Johnson’s High Court Hypocrisy

His stand on Trump appointing justice to Supreme Court reverses his view on Obama’s pick.

RPW Sounds The Alarm: Paul Ryan All In For Leah Vukmir

Ryan robocall for Vukmir signals party anxiety over Dick Uihlein's continued spending for Kevin Nicholson

Walker Silent as Trump Attacks Harley

State Republicans decline to criticize Trump for attack on iconic state business.

Kevin Nicholson’s Megadonor-Funded Outside Group Attacks Leah Vukmir

Despite Wisconsin Republicans' pleas for party unity, Club for Growth, a corporate special interest group bankrolled by Nicholson megadonor and Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein, has continued to attack Vukmir

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Call to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers

Continues Fight to Protect Wisconsin Producers in Ongoing Trade Negotiations

DPW on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Endorsement of Ultra-Conservative Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Fearing a repeat of the disastrous 2012 GOP primary, Senator Ron Johnson has called on the “weaker candidate” to “exit the race”

Wisconsin GOP chooses Leah Vukmir with historic endorsement

Conservatives give Leah overwhelming mandate for the Republican nomination with vote exceeding Sen. Johnson's margin of victory

Wisconsin Republican State Convention Features ‘Pay to Pray’ Event With Gov. Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel

Public Policy Isn’t The Only Thing They’ll Auction Off

One Wisconsin Institute Statements on Sen. Ron Johnson and GOP Vote to Put Michael Brennan on Federal Court

Brennan ‘Ought to Have Been Disqualified From, Not Approved For a Lifetime Appointment’

Ron Johnson Votes to Advance Nomination of Racist, Homophobe to Lifetime Court Seat; Tammy Baldwin Rejects Extremist

Brennan was chosen despite not being recommended through the traditional bipartisan process used by Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators since the 1970s.

Expert Testifies in Support of Sensenbrenner Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic

About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson

Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.

GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?

Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.

Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County

Admits He Can’t Back Up Reckless and Irresponsible Claims of Impropriety

Crute for Wisconsin Releases Gubernatorial Launch Video – “We’re All Badgers”

Crute has been co-host of The Devil’s Advocates, a Wisconsin-centric, dynamic political talk show known for its humor and bi-partisan guest list.

Republicans Caused Wisconsinites’ Spiking Health Care Costs

Republicans Have Sole Ownership of Wisconsin’s Rising Health Insurance Premiums, a Result of Years of Sabotage and Undercutting the Affordable Care Act

Sensenbrenner Leads Delegation-Wide Effort Asking for Local Business Support

"It’s important that we correct these perverse trade incentives that would put family’s livelihoods in jeopardy."

Ron Johnson’s Growing Credibility Gap

Even conservative media questioned his latest "report."

On the Road to Autocracy

Belief in American Exceptionalism may blind us to how our democracy is decaying.

Sensenbrenner Introduces Bill to Save Lives and Curb the Opioid Epidemic

The Senator Who Cried Wolf

Ron Johnson backs off claim about FBI, refuses to provide evidence.

RoJo Is Now Trump’s Hit Man

Sen. Johnson assails FBI with no evidence, supporting Trump and Russia.

Johnson Won’t Tell Truth on Obamacare

Senator claims it’s hated, but ACA now has highest support, especially Trump voters.

Leah Vukmir Exceeds $400K Raised in 4th Quarter

"I am pleased to announce this strong statement of support for my campaign."

The Republicans’ Choice: Tax Giveaways for the Wealthy and Corporations Instead of Help for Hard Working Student Loan Borrowers

$1.5 Trillion GOP Adds to Federal Deficit With Tax Scheme Equals Amount Americans Saddled With in Student Loan Debt

Does Tax Plan Enrich Ron Johnson?

And will changes senator championed help small businesses? A look at the numbers.

The Week Ahead: Scott Walker a Featured Speaker at Florida Alt-Right Conference, Paul Ryan to Add $1.5 Trillion to Federal Deficit and Ron Johnson Gets His ‘Badger Bribe’

Scott Walker, Paul Ryan and Ron Johnson All Deserving of Holiday Jeer

Senators Baldwin, Johnson and Klobuchar Propose Bipartisan Reform to Enhance American Timber Economy

The Good Neighbor Authority Improvement Act would update Good Neighbor Authority to avoid timber harvest delays, allow needed road repairs

Ron Johnson Must Apologize for Equating Sexual Assault of Children with ‘Dating’

Just the Latest Example of Ron Johnson’s Tone-Deaf Approach to Assaults on Children, Women

Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses

His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.

Will Sen. Ron Johnson Put His Own Pocketbook Before Principle?

Rush is On to Pass GOP Tax Giveaway That Could Include ‘Badger Bribe’ Before Newly Elected Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones Takes Seat

Grad Students Oppose GOP Tax Plan

Rally unites UWM and Marquette students, who say plan makes grad school unaffordable.

Senator Ron Johnson’s ‘Seat at the Table’ Doesn’t Include an Actual Seat at the Table

Johnson Left Off Conference Committee on GOP Tax Giveaway After Bragging He Would Personally Protect His ‘Badger Bribe’

Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds

Secrecy and lies used to pass it. How much will Trump, Ron Johnson personally benefit?

Record-Sized Piles Of Cash Aren’t Dripping Down To Wisconsin Families

Gov. Walker Abandons Wisconsin's Small Businesses And Our Middle-Class Families Once Again

Did Sen. Ron Johnson cut a Tax Bill deal that will enrich him personally?

Johnson a 'yes' now on the tax bill after a high-profile battle that benefits his business

Bike Commuter Tax Break Threatened

Senate version of tax plan ends $20 per month benefit for those biking to work.

Good and Bad News for Historic Preservation

House tax plan kills it, but Senate amendment restores it.

Gov. Walker endorses the federal tax scam that favors the rich

House tax bill, set for a vote today, will raise taxes, gives breaks to wealthy elite

Historic Preservation in Peril

Job-creating historic preservation tax credits face cuts again, this time from Congress.

U.S. Senate GOP Leader Calls on Roy Moore to Step Aside. Meanwhile in Wisconsin, Gov. Walker Joins ‘If It’s True’ Crowd

‘Complete Failure of Leadership by Scott Walker’

‘If It’s True’, Sen. Ron Johnson’s Failure to Strongly Confront Sexual Abuse of Women and Children Continues

Offers Only Qualified Condemnation of Sourced Reporting of Abuse of Teens, Minor Women by GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Roy Moore

For Student Loan Borrowers, Scott Walker Is America’s Worst Governor

Career Politician Tells Nearly One Million Borrowers: 'Call a Bank'

Report Shows Wisconsin’s Share of $1.4 Trillion in U.S. Student Loan Debt Tops $24 Billion

As Debt Rises, Support Grows for Legislation to Allow Borrowers to Refinance

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Scenic Trails Parity Act

This bipartisan legislation will provide Wisconsin scenic trails with improved management and access to additional funding

New Poll Finds Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support Among Wisconsin Voters for Allowing Student Loan Refinancing

Republicans Blocking Legislation ‘On the Wrong Side on the Policy and the Politics’

Walker’s 2018 Campaign Baggage Is Heavy

The negative issues and squabbles he must handle keep growing.

The Lessons of Repeal and Replace

Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.

Gov. Walker Mum on Trump-Pence-Ryan Proposed Tax Hike on Wisconsin

Hard Working Wisconsin Taxpayers Could Be Paying More So Wealthy, Multi-National Corporations Can Pay Less

Leah Vukmir Unveils Finance Committee for U.S. Senate

Long-time Wisconsin GOP Donors Back Leah for Senate

Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship

Violates his pledge and adopts policy he once condemned to get conservative appointed judge.

Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker

Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?

Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police

Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.

Rojo Is a Trump-Style Loose Cannon

Ron Johnson insults McCain, supports Trump’s reckless rhetoric on North Korea.

Senator Ron Johnson blames McCain’s brain tumor for “no” vote on GOP’s failed ACA repeal

"...Shameful."

Wisconsin A Key State for Russian Hacking

And Ryan, Johnson, Duffy may have many questions to answer.

Women Need Health Care, Too

Congressmen’s wives and daughters are covered. Why not the rest of us?

Walker’s Reelection Now A Certainty

Foxconn deal would make him a 10 point favorite if Las Vegas offered odds.

Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker

Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.

Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health Statement on Today’s U.S. Senate Vote on Motion to Proceed to Begin Debate on Repeal of ACA

"We are particularly disappointed that Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson voted in favor of the motion to proceed, despite his vocal objections about many problematic issues surrounding the process of this debate."

Senator Ron Johnson Claims He Doesn’t “Have a Clue What We’re Going To Be Voting On,” Casts Key Vote Anyway

"Republicans must stop abandoning everyday families."

Mortgage Data Holds Lenders Accountable

But federal bills would overthrow Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

WTMJ Move Threatens Liberal Talk Station

“They’ve picked a fight with the wrong guy,” WRRD owner warns.

Walker’s Dreadful Dilemma on Health Care

Why is he so vague on Obamacare? Because its repeal could kill his reelection.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Aim to Protect Consumers

Senators request the administration “exempt rolled can sheet, as well as the primary aluminum and ingot milled into rolled can sheet, food and beverage cans, bottles, lids, and closures, from the investigation prompted by the Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce.

Will the Real Ron Johnson Stand Up?

His draconian stance on health care was obscured by lazy media coverage.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Trump approval rating at 41 percent in Wisconsin

Opinions split on health care, Russia, other issues

Rep. Jimmy Anderson Sits with Senator Baldwin and Citizens Action of Wisconsin Against the Republican Healthcare Plan

The people of Wisconsin and the people of the United States deserve better than this health care bill.

Senate’s Tax Cut/Health Care Bill Will Cause 394,100 Wisconsinites to Lose Coverage

Average Cost for Elderly Enrollees Would Increase by $5,574

Walker Joins Cruz, Tea Party Supporting Massive Unfunded Mandate on Wisconsin

"Stop playing partisan politics and put Wisconsin first, for once."

Rep. Pocan Statement on Senate’s Trumpcare Plan

"Look, if you’re in a river and you see a pair of jaws coming at you, it doesn’t matter if it’s a crocodile or an alligator – it’s still going to get you."

Workers Fleeing America’s Dairyland

Hostile rhetoric and immigration arrests pushing dairy workers out.