State Rep. Cory Mason plans to resign his Assembly seat Jan. 15 following his election as mayor of Racine. Mason, who will be sworn in this evening, suggested in a letter to the guv a timeline for the special election
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said while he’s “definitely open” to the bill to revoke parole for someone who commits a crime while on release, he also wants to bring in an outside consultant to verify the bill’s cost estimates. Vos,
Contact: Myranda Tanck 608-239-2743 mt@platform-communications.com Madison, Wisconsin – Legislation to update our state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims passed the State Senate today with broad bipartisan support. The legislation, introduced as Assembly Joint Resolution 47/Senate Joint Resolution
Contact: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 Madison, Wisconsin – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved slightly more than $8.3 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support twelve community projects in Wisconsin. Board Chair Brad Schimel and
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles (920) 660-0615 Madison, Wisconsin — Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Senate Bill 173 was passed by the Senate on a 33-0 vote: “Brownfields are a huge impediment in economic development.
Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov Madison, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin State Senate on Tuesday passed five bills authored by Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R–New Berlin, to address the growing problem of repeat violent offenders terrorizing communities across the
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Scott Walker is fighting for hard-working Wisconsin families – and there is more work to be done. With a record that shows they’re fighting for Wisconsinites, and a Democrat field that
The Senate unanimously approved legislation today that would open the door to Wisconsin farmers again growing industrial hemp. SB 119 would require the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to issue licenses to allow the growing and processing of
The state Senate approved five bills today that backers said would help crack down on violent offenders and protect those who have been victimized by criminals undeterred by past punishments. Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Wauwatosa and sponsor of the bills approved
Contact: 608-266-5340 Madison, Wisconsin – Today, during scheduled floor debate in the Wisconsin State Assembly, the Assembly Democratic Caucus brought forward a privileged resolution (AR ##) calling for the contract currently being negotiated between Foxconn and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor 608-266-5342 Madison, Wisconsin – Today, Assembly Republicans rejected Assembly Democrats efforts to ensure that the public can access the Foxconn contract, calling for the contract to be publicly posted on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC)
Both houses of the Legislature this afternoon OK’d two bills that backers say look to protect personal property rights and reduce regulatory burdens surrounding owning a home. The legislation, dubbed the “Homeowners’ Bill of Rights,” passed on separate voice votes
Shortly after gaveling in this afternoon, the Assembly signed off on a FoodShare bill that looks to promote healthy eating. The bill, which has gained bipartisan cosponsors, passed on a 92-1 vote, with only Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, voting against
The state Senate voted 29-4 Tuesday to enshrine in the Wisconsin Constitution additional rights for crime victims such as being treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, sensitivity and fairness in criminal proceedings and to have “reasonable protections” from the accused during
The state Senate voted 22-11 to confirm Dave Ross as Transportation secretary with Dems using the vote to knock the guv’s approach to transportation. Gov. Scott Walker refused to consider a gas tax hike or registration fee increase to fund
Contact: Keri O’KeefeContact: Keri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has been awarded a second National Endowment for the Humanities grant to continue its work as part of the National Digital
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — According to the latest research, student loan debt in Wisconsin isn’t just for the young. A study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that borrowers over age
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and leaders of the House and Senate will unveil a commemorative chair in honor of American prisoners of war and the nearly 83,000 servicemen and women missing in
And how tax reform and transportation upgrades can help Wisconsin take full advantage.
State Rep. Cory Mason plans to resign his Assembly seat Jan. 15 following his election as mayor of Racine. Mason, who will be sworn in this evening, suggested in a letter to the guv a timeline for the special election to fill his seat. The Jan. 15 resignation of Mason
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said while he’s “definitely open” to the bill to revoke parole for someone who commits a crime while on release, he also wants to bring in an outside consultant to verify the bill’s cost estimates. Vos, speaking to reporters before the Assembly floor session, said if
Contact: Myranda Tanck 608-239-2743 mt@platform-communications.com Madison, Wisconsin – Legislation to update our state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims passed the State Senate today with broad bipartisan support. The legislation, introduced as Assembly Joint Resolution 47/Senate Joint Resolution 53, was authored by State Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and
Contact: Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 Madison, Wisconsin – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved slightly more than $8.3 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support twelve community projects in Wisconsin. Board Chair Brad Schimel and Commissioner Doug La Follette voted in favor of the loans
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles (920) 660-0615 Madison, Wisconsin — Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2017 Senate Bill 173 was passed by the Senate on a 33-0 vote: “Brownfields are a huge impediment in economic development. These properties present economic, environmental, public health and social challenges
Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov Madison, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin State Senate on Tuesday passed five bills authored by Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R–New Berlin, to address the growing problem of repeat violent offenders terrorizing communities across the state. “Our families pay an enormous cost when their
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Scott Walker is fighting for hard-working Wisconsin families – and there is more work to be done. With a record that shows they’re fighting for Wisconsinites, and a Democrat field that is offering nothing more than the same failed policy ideas
The Senate unanimously approved legislation today that would open the door to Wisconsin farmers again growing industrial hemp. SB 119 would require the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to issue licenses to allow the growing and processing of industrial hemp. Those applying for a permit would have to
The state Senate approved five bills today that backers said would help crack down on violent offenders and protect those who have been victimized by criminals undeterred by past punishments. Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Wauwatosa and sponsor of the bills approved today, said there has been decreased accountability in the criminal
Contact: 608-266-5340 Madison, Wisconsin – Today, during scheduled floor debate in the Wisconsin State Assembly, the Assembly Democratic Caucus brought forward a privileged resolution (AR ##) calling for the contract currently being negotiated between Foxconn and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to be made publically available to the individuals that
Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor 608-266-5342 Madison, Wisconsin – Today, Assembly Republicans rejected Assembly Democrats efforts to ensure that the public can access the Foxconn contract, calling for the contract to be publicly posted on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) website. The Walker-championed Foxconn deal promises up to $3 billion
Both houses of the Legislature this afternoon OK’d two bills that backers say look to protect personal property rights and reduce regulatory burdens surrounding owning a home. The legislation, dubbed the “Homeowners’ Bill of Rights,” passed on separate voice votes in the Assembly. One bill cleared the Senate on a
Shortly after gaveling in this afternoon, the Assembly signed off on a FoodShare bill that looks to promote healthy eating. The bill, which has gained bipartisan cosponsors, passed on a 92-1 vote, with only Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, voting against it. The legislation would create a healthy eating incentive pilot
The state Senate voted 29-4 Tuesday to enshrine in the Wisconsin Constitution additional rights for crime victims such as being treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, sensitivity and fairness in criminal proceedings and to have “reasonable protections” from the accused during proceedings. Backers argued it would ensure victims have rights that
The state Senate voted 22-11 to confirm Dave Ross as Transportation secretary with Dems using the vote to knock the guv’s approach to transportation. Gov. Scott Walker refused to consider a gas tax hike or registration fee increase to fund roads in the 2017-19 budget, and Dems complained that stance
Contact: Keri O’KeefeContact: Keri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has been awarded a second National Endowment for the Humanities grant to continue its work as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program. Historic Wisconsin newspapers are set to be digitized
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — According to the latest research, student loan debt in Wisconsin isn’t just for the young. A study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that borrowers over age 60 is the age demographic in which debt is growing
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and leaders of the House and Senate will unveil a commemorative chair in honor of American prisoners of war and the nearly 83,000 servicemen and women missing in action. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 8,
And how tax reform and transportation upgrades can help Wisconsin take full advantage.