U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces Competency-based Education Act

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has introduced H.R. 3422, the Competency-based Education Act. This bill provides the framework needed for universities to more easily and effectively provide CBE to students. Grothman has been

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WisPolitics Midday: June 25, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum: Governor Evers and the Department of Public Instruction suffer a loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. DNR Secretary lauds Great Lakes restoration efforts. GOP Senator says his budget vote secured as more money

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Rep. Rodriguez: And Assembly approve new spending plan

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – After 10 hours of debate extending late into the evening on Tuesday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the biennial budget along party lines. “I’m proud to

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Rep. Ohnstad: Budgeting For lost opportunities

MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Assembly debated and passed a modified version of the 2019-21 Budget Bill. Governor Evers introduced the bill in February, but it was heavily amended by the legislature’s Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha)

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Rep. Tittl: Votes for the Wisconsin Budget

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 237-9125 MADISON – Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) joined the Assembly passing the new budget. This budget invests the largest amount of real dollars into our K-12 schools, a $650 million dollar increase, keeps in place

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Rep. Zimmerman: Lauds budget successes

Contact: Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (608) 266-1526 (Madison) Today, Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) voted to pass the Biennial Budget out of the State Assembly to on a vote of 60-39. “In the private sector, real economy, we compromise. I am

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Votes for 2019-2021 Wisconsin Budget

Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (608) 266-5719 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted 60-39 to pass the 2019-21 budget today. It builds off of the surpluses created by past responsible budgeting, to deliver on items Republicans and Democrats

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces Competency-based Education Act

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has introduced H.R. 3422, the Competency-based Education Act. This bill provides the framework needed for universities to more easily and effectively provide CBE to students. Grothman has been joined by fellow Wisconsin Congressmen Mike Gallagher (WI-08) and Bryan

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WisPolitics Midday: June 25, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum: Governor Evers and the Department of Public Instruction suffer a loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. DNR Secretary lauds Great Lakes restoration efforts. GOP Senator says his budget vote secured as more money will be allocated for local prosecutors.

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Rep. Rodriguez: And Assembly approve new spending plan

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MADISON – After 10 hours of debate extending late into the evening on Tuesday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the biennial budget along party lines. “I’m proud to support a budget that takes care of our priorities while

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Rep. Ohnstad: Budgeting For lost opportunities

MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Assembly debated and passed a modified version of the 2019-21 Budget Bill. Governor Evers introduced the bill in February, but it was heavily amended by the legislature’s Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) and all Democrats voted against the final bill. The bill

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Rep. Tittl: Votes for the Wisconsin Budget

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl (608) 237-9125 MADISON – Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) joined the Assembly passing the new budget. This budget invests the largest amount of real dollars into our K-12 schools, a $650 million dollar increase, keeps in place the UW System tuition freeze, doubles the current Rainy Day

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Rep. Katsma: State Assembly passes Wisconsin Budget

MADISON – Rep. Katsma (R-Oostburg) and the State Assembly voted 60-39 to send the new two-year state spending plan to the State Senate for a vote before heading to the Governor’s desk. The 2019-2021 budget increases school funding by $500 million and provides the same per-pupil increase that the Governor

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Rep. Zimmerman: Lauds budget successes

Contact: Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (608) 266-1526 (Madison) Today, Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) voted to pass the Biennial Budget out of the State Assembly to on a vote of 60-39. “In the private sector, real economy, we compromise. I am proud of the compromised budget we produced, with Governor Evers

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Rep. Vorpagel: Statement on passage of Wisconsin State Budget

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel June 25, 2019 (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding the passage of the 2019-21 State Budget. “I am proud to vote for a budget that funds the priorities of Wisconsinites, no matter the zip code. My colleagues and I worked

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Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on Republican Budget of missed opportunities

CONTACT: 608.266.5340 MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a budget proposal leaving many of the priorities of Wisconsinites underfunded or completely missing. State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) issued the following statement on the passage of the budget proposal. “After months of deliberation, the Republican-controlled State Assembly passed the biennial

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Votes for 2019-2021 Wisconsin Budget

Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (608) 266-5719 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted 60-39 to pass the 2019-21 budget today. It builds off of the surpluses created by past responsible budgeting, to deliver on items Republicans and Democrats alike have voiced support for. “Between the middle-class tax cut

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