State Representative Alex Joers

06/11/2026

If you are without power because of the storms, be cautious with any food stored in your refrigerator.

If the doors stay closed, food will stay safe for up to 4 hours in a refrigerator, 48 hours in a full freezer, or 24 hours in a half-full freezer. Perishable foods should be thrown out if they are stored without power for more than 4 hours.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/keep-food-safe-after-emergency.html

06/10/2026

Need to report trees across sidewalks, roadways, streets, or park trails in Middleton.

Please submit a cleanup request here:

https://www.cityofmiddleton.us/RequestTracker.aspx

Click on storm Damage Reporting - at the bottom of the Request Tracker page.

06/10/2026

Our Public Works crew is out removing debris in the roads caused by the ongoing storm. Please drive carefully, watch for crews working along roadways, and give them plenty of room to operate safely.

If you come across any debris on the public right of way (sidewalks, streets, etc.), please call the Public Works shop at 608-849-5892 and leave a voicemail with the location details.

The crews will be focusing on debris cleanup tonight and tomorrow with the forecasted weather.

06/10/2026

STORM UPDATE: MGE currently has several thousand customers without power. Crews are actively working to restore service to impacted customers. If you are without power, please contact us:

• Call 608-252-7000
• Report online to www.mge.com/outage

MGE reminds customers to stay away from downed power lines.

We appreciate your patience as we work to restore power.

*Our outage map and customer center are experiencing heavy traffic and call volume due to the storm, which has caused significant damage and power outages. We thank you for your patience.

06/10/2026

⚡️ With storms in the forecast, MGE reminds customers to be prepared.

Most outages are caused by storms or accidents. While we can’t control the weather, we can be ready. MGE crews respond quickly and safely, but a little planning goes a long way.

Before an outage:
• Sign up for MGE outage notifications
• Bookmark the outage map + save 608‑252‑7000 in your phone
• Charge devices and check flashlight batteries before storms
• Consider backup power for well or sump pumps
• Assemble a home emergency kit and review it regularly

During an outage:
• Report outages online, by texting 'OUT' to 73904, or by calling MGE
• Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid overloads
• Keep fridge/freezer doors closed
• Use battery‑powered devices for updates
• Only use generators outdoors and away from your home to avoid carbon monoxide dangers

After an outage:
• If your power is still out while neighbors have theirs, call MGE
• Never enter a flooded basement until power is disconnected

Want to be fully prepared for the next storm?
👉 Learn more and get safety tips here: www.mge.com/powerout

06/10/2026

I recently sent out the May Edition of the 'Joers Journal' and I wanted to take a moment to explain why you will not see another update in your email inbox until later in November.

Due to a specific campaign ethics law within Wisconsin state statute, often referred to as the "50 Piece Rule" (WIS. STAT. § 11.1205). The law prohibits a person who is an incumbent in elected office and is actively running for re-election from using public resources for the distribution of 50 or more pieces of substantially identical materials during the campaign season, which officially began June 1st.

The State Ethics Commission has ruled that newsletters such as my 'Joers Journal' are subject to this regulation, as each person who receives it is considered to be receiving a separate piece of identical material. As such, the May Edition will be the last edition of the 'Joers Journal' you’ll receive in your inbox until after election season this November. If you would like to stay connected to my office and my work in the meantime, I encourage you to continue to follow my social media accounts.

Please don’t hesitate to remain in touch in the interim, I would love to continue to hear from you. You can reach out to my office any time at [email protected].

Here's the May Edition of the 'Joers Journal' ⤵️

I wanted to take a moment to explain some changes that will be happening with my office's newsletter starting June 1st. This e-update will be the last monthly newsletter that you will receive until November of this year. This is due to a specific campaign ethics law within Wisconsin state statute, o...

06/08/2026

This is incredibly heartbreaking news. Michael was an amazing person and worked so hard to make the world a better place. My thoughts are with the entire Boys and Girls Club community.

Michael Johnson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) and a prominent figure in Madison’s Black and broader community, has died, his family told Madison365. He was 50. BGCDC…

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

The funding is expected to draw down a waiting list of people with disabilities seeking help in preparing for work and finding jobs.

06/05/2026

Last week I had the opportunity to visit with students from Blackhawk Middle School located in the part of Madison I represent in the Assembly. These future leaders had great questions for me and other local officials in attendance.