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Senator Ron Johnson advocates budget review to cut spending

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson appeared on the television program, Sunday Morning Futures, hosted by Maria Bartiromo, to advocate for a budget review process aimed at returning to pre-pandemic spending levels. “I don't think Trump voters...

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 31, 2025

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Milwaukee: 345 calls for emergency medical services reported in week ending March 15

Milwaukee had a total of 345 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending March 15, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 30, 2025

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Resolution passes honoring Greek Independence Day in the Senate

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin joined Senators John Barrasso, Cory Booker, Chris Van Hollen, and Pete Ricketts in expressing support for the passage of a resolution in the Senate.

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Milwaukee: 1,680 calls for emergency medical services reported in week ending March 8

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 23, 2025

Milwaukee had a total of 1,680 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending March 8, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

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Senators push for release of unredacted Crossfire Hurricane transcripts

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 19, 2025

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley have taken further steps to obtain unredacted transcripts from the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.

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Week Ending March 1: Milwaukee tallies 1,726 calls for emergency medical services

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 16, 2025

Milwaukee had a total of 1,726 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending March 1, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

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Senators reveal FBI's acquisition of Trump and Pence phones in Arctic Frost probe

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 14, 2025

Yesterday, Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley released records revealing that the FBI obtained cell phones belonging to former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.

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Lawmakers introduce Safe Routes Act allowing logging trucks on federal interstates

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has teamed up with Representatives Tony Wied and Jared Golden to introduce the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025.

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Milwaukee sees 1,844 calls for emergency medical services in week ending Feb. 22

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 9, 2025

Milwaukee had a total of 1,844 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending Feb. 22, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

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Senator Ron Johnson supports HALT Act to combat fentanyl crisis

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has expressed his support for the HALT Act, a bill aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis.

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Milwaukee County ranks 33rd in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 23.2% in 2022

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.2% of income in Milwaukee County—ranking it 33rd most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Senators urge leadership to oppose Democrats' obstruction in funding talks

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has joined forces with Senator Rick Scott of Florida and Representative Andy Harris of Maryland to address a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

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Johnson and Cruz propose legislation against China's organ harvesting

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has collaborated with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas to introduce the Falun Gong Protection Act.

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Week Ending Feb. 15: Milwaukee receive 1,932 calls for emergency medical services

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 2, 2025

Milwaukee had a total of 1,932 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending Feb. 15, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

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Senators reintroduce bill targeting sanctuary city policies

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has partnered with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas to reintroduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act.

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Senators call for probe into potential FBI leaks ahead of 2024 election

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley have called for an investigation into potential criminal leaks of sensitive information to the media.

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Johnson and Grassley press National Archives for records on Biden

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 24, 2025

On Wednesday, Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley addressed a letter to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

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Milwaukee handle 1,902 calls for emergency medical services during week ending Feb. 8

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 23, 2025

Milwaukee had a total of 1,902 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending Feb. 8, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

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How many calls for emergency medical services were made in Milwaukee during week ending Feb. 1?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 16, 2025

Milwaukee had a total of 1,978 calls for emergency medical services during the week ending Feb. 1, according to the latest data from the City of Milwaukee Open Data.

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Senator Johnson joins colleagues to reintroduce death tax repeal bill

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has collaborated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and 44 other senators to reintroduce a bill aimed at permanently repealing the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the death tax.