Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bill 91, also known as P3: Wisconsin’s Trading Marketplace to Create a Pollution Prevention Partnership which was authored by Senator Cowles, Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), passed the Senate during today’s floor session by a vote of 32-0 as amended in Committee: “Senate Bill 91 represents an exciting and innovative opportunity to provide farmers and other nonpoint sources with some financial incentive to implement more advanced land and water management practices. This bipartisan, groundbreaking effort

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed a bill today authored by Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, and Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay, that aims to reduce the amount of contaminants in state waterways by creating a system for buying and selling pollution credits through a third-party central clearinghouse. “Pollutant trading is a sound strategy recognized by the federal Clean Water Act, but our current program is being underutilized because most point and nonpoint pollution sources do not have the resources or relationships to seek out trading partners,” Kitchens said. “I applaud

Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand; (608) 266-2253; Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Today, Wisconsin Senate Republicans unanimously rejected an effort to vote on legislation to address the Dark Store property tax scheme. State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) attempted to bring the issue up for a vote. The Republicans used a procedural move to block the legislation, just as they did when Senator Ringhand attempt to bring the issue to a vote last year. “It seems that the Republicans are helping the big box stores shift their property tax burden onto the back of homeowners,” Ringhand said.  “This move demonstrates how the Republicans would rather defend

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin clears final legislative hurdle, on to statewide ballot in April 2020 MADISON – Legislation to update the state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims is moving on to a statewide ballot initiative after passing the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. After clearing the Legislature for the first time in 2017, today’s votes represented the final legislative hurdle required to send the measure before Wisconsin voters for approval through a statewide ballot. Introduced for second consideration as Assembly Joint Resolution 1/Senate Joint Resolution 2 the bipartisan victims’ rights legislation known as

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement addressing today’s updated revenue estimates: “Today’s updated revenue estimates reiterate that Wisconsin’s economy is strong and that pro-growth Republican reforms are working. Wisconsin is seeing a return on our responsible fiscal management over the last eight years. As a result, we find ourselves in a great position to cut taxes, make smart investments in infrastructure, and maintain a strong closing balance.” Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) represents the 13th Senate District, which covers portions of Dodge, Jefferson, Waukesha, Washington, Dane, and Columbia counties.

CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, the State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Joint Resolution 44, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), which recognizes May, 2019, as Jewish American Heritage Month in Wisconsin. “As a proud Jewish American legislator, I was honored to author this resolution recognizing the vibrant culture and impressive accomplishments of the Jewish community in Wisconsin. I am grateful to my fellow legislators for joining me in acknowledging Jewish American Heritage Month,” said Rep. Subeck.   Established by presidential proclamation in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month is a national commemoration of the contributions that American Jews have made to

CONTACT: Rep. Loren Oldenburg (608) 266-3534 MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) had his first authored Resolution up for a vote today in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Oldenburg’s resolution highlighted the impact that the Mississippi River has on the region by speaking in favor of his first legislative resolution Assembly Joint Resolution 38. The Resolution begins by illustrating the importance barges play in our agriculture focused communities. Showing that not only are barges efficient, they are also environmentally effective ways of transporting many of Wisconsin’s prized commodities.  As a farmer, and small business owner; Representative Oldenburg knows the importance of

Contact: Emelia Rohl (608) 266-5300 MADISON- Legislation authored by Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) to promote economic growth and save taxpayer money passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. Assembly Bill 10 will ensure that taxpayers are not subsidizing the moving costs for companies leaving the state or the country. Sen. Feyen is devoted to promoting economic growth in the state of Wisconsin and protecting Wisconsin taxpayers’ hard-earned money. “We all want to see our economy grow and prosper. It’s common sense that one of the best ways to boost our economy is to encourage businesses to stay right here

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy May 15, 2019 Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-7500 MADISON, WI — Today, the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced an increase of $753 million in state tax revenue above projections used in calculating the current state budget three years ago. Assembly Republicans have announced a proposal to invest half of the funds in the state’s rainy day fund and dedicate half to tax relief. State Representative Dave Murphy (R–Greenville) issued the following statement: “The ongoing state budget, adopted by the Republican legislature and signed by former Governor Walker, paired with the robust Trump economy, is continuing to earn dividends

Contact: Katie Crawley 608-266-4611 Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced today that she is appointing Nan Fey to serve as the City’s Director of Planning and Community and Economic Development (PCED) until a permanent replacement for the recently retired Natalie Erdman is hired. The position of PCED Director includes the advancement of the City’s efforts in affordable housing, development and economic development as well as leading the Department’s management team. Nan has served on numerous city committees, boards and commissions, having been appointed by Mayors Bauman, Cieslewicz, and Soglin. An attorney by training, she became involved in City policy issues as a

For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov       Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement that addresses the revenue re-estimates for the state from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. “As fiscal conservatives, we have consistently looked out for the best interests of the taxpayers of Wisconsin. These new revenue projections reflect the growing economy and the impact of the pro-growth reforms made by Republicans over the last eight years. “Assembly Republicans are announcing our intentions to put these dollars toward providing tax relief, growing the rainy day fund and paying down debt. Now is not the time to

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 Voters will weigh in on amendment during April 2020 election [Madison, WI] — The Wisconsin State Senate passed Marsy’s Law today, proposing a constitutional amendment that would enhance and add to Wisconsin’s current protections for crime victims. With the passage of the bill, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Being a victim of crime is a traumatizing experience. These victims deserve our support and respect. While Wisconsin has led the nation in protections for victims, this important amendment further ensures that victims are treated with dignity and helps protect those who are harmed from

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement after the vote on Marsy’s Law in the State Senate: How we treat victims of crime is very important in our state. It was my desire to ensure we continued our tradition of being a leader in victim’s rights that motivated me to support Marsy’s law two years ago. I supported it last session, despite reservations. As I have witnessed Marsy’s Law implemented in other states, I am increasingly concerned about the real world problems associated with my concerns about this proposal.  I believe we

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke                                                                              (608) 266-2401 MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Jayme Closs from Barron, Wisconsin as an Assembly “Hometown Hero” at today’s floor session. Closs made national headlines last fall after she was taken from her home in Barron without a trace. After 88 days in captivity, she escaped and sought help. Closs was nominated for the Assembly Hometown Hero award by her State Representative, Romaine Quinn (R-Barron), for her extraordinary resilience and bravery in the face of tragedy and adversity at just 13 years old. “Jayme’s bravery, resilience, and strength is truly amazing. She has taught