Ron Johnson

COVID vaccine safety: Sen. Johnson hosting Milwaukee event

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson plans to hold an event in Milwaukee that will question COVID-19 vaccine safety on Monday, June 28.

June 24, 2021 7:19pm CDT

Shut down Milwaukee streetcar? Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson says 'Yes'

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is calling on Milwaukee to shut down the city's streetcar – and he is taking action that could eliminate a $68 million payback for doing so.

June 17, 2021 9:57pm CDT

YouTube suspends Ron Johnson from uploading videos for seven days over hydroxychloroquine claims

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson has been temporarily suspended from uploading videos to YouTube and had a video related to COVID-19 treatments removed.

June 11, 2021 2:11pm CDT

Sen. Johnson remains undecided on 2022 run

Sen. Ron Johnson said during a virtual Milwaukee Press Club event that he understands that former President Donald Trump and others are encouraging him to run.

June 3, 2021 1:07pm CDT

Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”

April 23, 2021 11:00am CDT

Sen. Johnson, noncommittal on re-election, gets Trump endorsement

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday, April 8, but the senator hasn't said if he's running for re-election.

April 8, 2021 5:19pm CDT

Sen. Johnson rules out 2022 run for Wisconsin governor

Numerous Republicans are considering running for governor. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has not yet said whether he will seek a second term.

March 16, 2021 3:29pm CDT

WI woman who kept politics private creates a stir with her obituary

A Wisconsin woman who spent 81 years keeping her politics private created a political stir in her obituary. 

March 8, 2021 5:06pm CST

Sen. Johnson still undecided on seeking third 3rd term

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Friday he remains undecided on whether to seek a third term and may not announce his plans for as much as a year.

March 5, 2021 4:20pm CST

$1.9T COVID-19 relief bill is far from a reality; Senate debate ahead

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill would send $1,400 checks to Americans, extend federal unemployment benefits, and help struggling industries.

March 3, 2021 5:15pm CST

Sen. Johnson faces criticism after Capitol riot, security comments

Now, Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson faces criticism after reading parts of what is called an eyewitness account of the Capitol siege, published by the conservative online platform The Federalist.

February 24, 2021 5:08pm CST