Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding bills debated today aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic: “I applaud the bipartisan effort that led to the acknowledgment of this serious
Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison – On Tuesday, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) released the following statement regarding Assembly passage of a package of Special Session bills aimed at combatting drug abuse and addiction: “The nine Special
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – On Tuesday evening, state Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of several bills aimed at battling drug abuse and addiction, a crisis that is worsening across the country. The
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Rep. Katrina Shankland Rep.Shankland@legis.wi.gov (608) 267-9649 Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 151 (AB 151), authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Representative Katrina Shankland,
Senator Larson 608.266.7505 MADISON – Senator Chris Larson issued the following statement regarding SB 76 and the decision by Senate Democrats to reject a third reading on the bill. “The GOP is jamming through a bill
Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350
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Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the April 4thsession of the State Senate, where a bill (SB 76) is being debated on the further reducing of environmental regulations protecting the precious fresh water
In a letter to Mayor Barrett that has received some media attention, a handful of my Common Council colleagues questioned the appointment of Jennifer Gonda as the new superintendent of the Milwaukee Water Works. I strongly disagree with that position,
Despite a contentious debate on several Dem amendments, the state Assembly today signed off on nine special session bills on opioid abuse. Dems sought to amend some of the bills to ensure the state accepts the Medicaid expansion under the
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow morning to continue discussion on a high-capacity wells bill after Dems objected to a third reading of the legislation this evening. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald proposed the 8 a.m. meeting time, which begins two hours before a
Assembly Republicans are turning back an effort from Dems to accept the Medicaid expansion during today’s debate on several special session bills on opioid abuse. Republicans also charged Dems with fundraising off the debate, with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos saying it’s “disgusting” that Dems
Contact: Diane Schlipper, (608) 264-5158, TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. – Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today the unsealing of an indictment that charges eight individuals with various crimes related to the distribution
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The owners of high-capacity wells would face fewer state regulations under legislation the Senate began debating late this afternoon. But it was unclear when a final vote could come, because Senate Dems
Contact: Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 Milwaukee – Today, Representative Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) applauded the appointment of Jennifer Gonda to lead Milwaukee Water Works, the state’s largest water utility. “After over twelve years of service advocating for the City of Milwaukee in both Madison
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 La Crosse – Governor Scott Walker met with healthcare professionals today at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. While there, he also highlighted several provisions included in his biennial budget proposal that work to develop
Contact: Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726 normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org “When I go to his house, I feel so smart,” one former member of the Spencer Kids Group told his mother after spending time with his program mentor. A few months before, the member’s mother
Contact: Jonathan Barry, (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved $500,000 in State Trust Fund Loans to support two community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Town of Leon, Waushara County /
Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding bills debated today aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic: “I applaud the bipartisan effort that led to the acknowledgment of this serious epidemic, but these bills could have a much greater impact
Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison – On Tuesday, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) released the following statement regarding Assembly passage of a package of Special Session bills aimed at combatting drug abuse and addiction: “The nine Special Session bills approved today will have a great impact in
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – On Tuesday evening, state Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of several bills aimed at battling drug abuse and addiction, a crisis that is worsening across the country. The Assembly overwhelmingly approved all nine bills that will aid in
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Rep. Katrina Shankland Rep.Shankland@legis.wi.gov (608) 267-9649 Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 151 (AB 151), authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Representative Katrina Shankland, (D-Stevens Point) by a bipartisan, unanimous vote. AB 151 will
Senator Larson 608.266.7505 MADISON – Senator Chris Larson issued the following statement regarding SB 76 and the decision by Senate Democrats to reject a third reading on the bill. “The GOP is jamming through a bill that creates an oasis for the wealthy, and a desert
Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison– State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the
For more information contact: Rep. Brandtjen- (608)267-2367 Madison- State
Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the April 4thsession of the State Senate, where a bill (SB 76) is being debated on the further reducing of environmental regulations protecting the precious fresh water in our state. “I am informed that the Senate Majority
In a letter to Mayor Barrett that has received some media attention, a handful of my Common Council colleagues questioned the appointment of Jennifer Gonda as the new superintendent of the Milwaukee Water Works. I strongly disagree with that position, and actually I see the appointment of Ms. Gonda (by
Despite a contentious debate on several Dem amendments, the state Assembly today signed off on nine special session bills on opioid abuse. Dems sought to amend some of the bills to ensure the state accepts the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, but Republicans said those amendments were brought to
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow morning to continue discussion on a high-capacity wells bill after Dems objected to a third reading of the legislation this evening. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald proposed the 8 a.m. meeting time, which begins two hours before a Joint Finance Committee public hearing on the budget in West
Assembly Republicans are turning back an effort from Dems to accept the Medicaid expansion during today’s debate on several special session bills on opioid abuse. Republicans also charged Dems with fundraising off the debate, with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos saying it’s “disgusting” that Dems are “using this as a political issue to raise money.”
Contact: Diane Schlipper, (608) 264-5158, TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. – Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today the unsealing of an indictment that charges eight individuals with various crimes related to the distribution of methamphetamine. The indictment was returned by a federal grand
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The owners of high-capacity wells would face fewer state regulations under legislation the Senate began debating late this afternoon. But it was unclear when a final vote could come, because Senate Dems planned to object to third reading. Tony Palese, a spokesman
Contact: Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 Milwaukee – Today, Representative Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) applauded the appointment of Jennifer Gonda to lead Milwaukee Water Works, the state’s largest water utility. “After over twelve years of service advocating for the City of Milwaukee in both Madison and Washington DC, Gonda has the policy-making, political sense and
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 La Crosse – Governor Scott Walker met with healthcare professionals today at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. While there, he also highlighted several provisions included in his biennial budget proposal that work to develop Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce and strengthen the healthcare industry. “First and
Contact: Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726 normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org “When I go to his house, I feel so smart,” one former member of the Spencer Kids Group told his mother after spending time with his program mentor. A few months before, the member’s mother had watched him longingly watching kids toss a ball from
Contact: Jonathan Barry, (608) 266-8369 MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved $500,000 in State Trust Fund Loans to support two community projects in Wisconsin. The BCPL approved the following loans: Town of Leon, Waushara County / Finance dam repair / $300,000 Town of Pleasant Springs, Dane