Businesses could start to use self-driving delivery devices under legislation the Senate approved via voice vote today. The delivery devices would operate on sidewalks and crosswalks; would weigh less than 80 pounds without cargo; and could travel at a maximum
Proposed administrative rules with an estimated economic impact of $10 million or more over a two-year period for implementation and compliance would require additional scrutiny under legislation the state Senate approved today. If the cost comes in at $10 million,
The state Assembly today passed 64-34 a bill that would eliminate the requirement that minors aged 16 or 17 obtain a child work permit. Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, said the bill removes a significant hurdle to homeless students who struggle
Contact: Tony Palese, 608-266-5490 tony.palese@legis.wi.gov MADISON, WI – As the Senate adopted a package of bills to address the opioid epidemic, community advocates and Democratic lawmakers argued the proposals don’t go nearly far enough. Efforts to expand access to mental health
Contact: Rep. Rob Summerfield, (608) 266-1194 Introduces & Passes Legislation to Maintain Status Quo Madison…Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 194, legislation introduced by Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer). The bill would create an exemption for large music
“Matt Rothschild has done the public an invaluable service by alerting us to the many ways President Trump may be a fascist,” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives. “We share Matt’s alarm over how the President appears to
Contact: (608) 266-0485 Madison… Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed A Resolution to recognize the National Day of Prayer authored by Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield): “In these turbulent and trying times, regardless of faith background it
The Senate overwhelmingly signed off on a series of bills designed to combat opioid addiction, the latest package of legislation to address Wisconsin’s heroin problem. Dems proposed several amendments to the bills, including one to expand Medicaid under the Affordable
Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand, (608) 266-2253 Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Wage Protections The Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform voted 3-2 along party lines to advance Senate Bill 216, which would eliminate the prevailing wage for state public
Contact: Melanie.Conklin@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Progressive Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), and First Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) along with other Members of the CPC, released the annual People’s Budget
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Sun Prairie – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Sun Prairie High School today to discuss the historic K-12 and rural school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with students, teachers, and staff. The governor’s
Businesses could start to use self-driving delivery devices under legislation the Senate approved via voice vote today. The delivery devices would operate on sidewalks and crosswalks; would weigh less than 80 pounds without cargo; and could travel at a maximum of 10 mph. Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Ashland, reminded her colleagues
Proposed administrative rules with an estimated economic impact of $10 million or more over a two-year period for implementation and compliance would require additional scrutiny under legislation the state Senate approved today. If the cost comes in at $10 million, the Legislature would have to approve the rule via legislation.
The state Assembly today passed 64-34 a bill that would eliminate the requirement that minors aged 16 or 17 obtain a child work permit. Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, said the bill removes a significant hurdle to homeless students who struggle getting their parents to sign the permit or pay the
Contact: Tony Palese, 608-266-5490 tony.palese@legis.wi.gov MADISON, WI – As the Senate adopted a package of bills to address the opioid epidemic, community advocates and Democratic lawmakers argued the proposals don’t go nearly far enough. Efforts to expand access to mental health and drug treatment services, invest in preventive health care and
Contact: Rep. Rob Summerfield, (608) 266-1194 Introduces & Passes Legislation to Maintain Status Quo Madison…Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 194, legislation introduced by Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer). The bill would create an exemption for large music festivals under Wisconsin Chapter 125, so they may continue to
“Matt Rothschild has done the public an invaluable service by alerting us to the many ways President Trump may be a fascist,” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives. “We share Matt’s alarm over how the President appears to be hyper-nationalistic and militaristic, the ways Trump scapegoats minorities including
Contact: (608) 266-0485 Madison… Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed A Resolution to recognize the National Day of Prayer authored by Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield): “In these turbulent and trying times, regardless of faith background it is important to recognize our place in this world” said
The Senate overwhelmingly signed off on a series of bills designed to combat opioid addiction, the latest package of legislation to address Wisconsin’s heroin problem. Dems proposed several amendments to the bills, including one to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. They argued the move would provide more money
Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand, (608) 266-2253 Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Senate Committee Votes to Eliminate Wage Protections The Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform voted 3-2 along party lines to advance Senate Bill 216, which would eliminate the prevailing wage for state public works and highway projects in Wisconsin. “Eliminating the prevailing is
Contact: Melanie.Conklin@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Progressive Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), and First Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) along with other Members of the CPC, released the annual People’s Budget today. The Congressional Progressive Caucus’ People’s Budget: A Roadmap for
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Sun Prairie – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Sun Prairie High School today to discuss the historic K-12 and rural school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with students, teachers, and staff. The governor’s proposal lifts K-12 investment to $11.5 billion over two years,