The deadline is two months away, but you will hear politicians talking about a possible government shutdown this fall. The Associated Press reported this week that both sides are already pointing fingers at each other about what could occur. The federal government is operating on a continuing resolution of about $1.7 trillion that expires on September 30th. Democrats in the House and Senate are frustrated with the passage of the bill that avoided the last government shutdown threat and the most recent One Big Beautiful Bill that got across the finish line without any of their support. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans believe that Democrats want a shutdown because it would be good for them politically. In his Monday teletown hall meeting, Senator Ron Johnson said it does not have to be this way. Instead, he championed how Wisconsin handles its budget process by reverting to the previous year’s spending if a bill is not passed.

Johnson also spoke during his hour-long town hall about his frustration with confirming Trump nominees in a timely fashion, his yes vote on the One Big, Beautiful Bill, the upcoming elections, immigration, and the Epstein list.

 

 

This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin joined bipartisan efforts to give first responders the tools to treat overdose deaths, stop the practice of mislabeling imitation dairy products, and provide clean water to rural communities.