Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on COVID-19 legislation

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed AB 1038 which addressed our state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “During the COVID-19 crisis, it’s all hands on deck and this cannot be the last day the State Assembly meets. We need to continue fighting for solutions that meet the needs and priorities of Wisconsin’s families, health care workers, local governments, and businesses moving forward,” said Representative Hesselbein. “People in Wisconsin are looking for leadership not politics. I am disappointed Republicans pushed through a last-minute amendment to AB 1038. In addition, this bill did

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Ortiz-Velez campagin: Announces candidacy to be next 8th District State Assembly Representative

Milwaukee County Supervisor, Sylvia Ortiz- Velez, announced today that she’s filed to run for 8th Assembly State Representative in November 2020. Longtime State Rep Jo Casta Zamarripa recently was elected to serve as Alderwoman. “The people of the 8th Assembly District deserve a Representative that understands and addresses the struggles we face. I was born and raised on Milwaukee’s near south side and will always fight for my neighbors. I have pride in our hardworking community and I want to continue to help make our neighborhood a better place to work and live. It has been an honor to work

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Rep. Quinn: Votes for COVID-19 bill

Madison – In a historic moment, Representative Romaine Quinn (R-Barron) voted to pass Assembly Bill 1038, a bipartisan bill responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. Approximately half of the Legislature, including Rep. Quinn, attended the session and cast votes remotely in order to support the social distancing provisions that have been needed to slow the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. The bill is a product of weeks of work and across-the-aisle negotiations to create certainty for individuals and industries in distress due to the pandemic. Provisions ensure that Wisconsin can tap into billions of

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Rep. Duchow: Votes for COVID-19 response bill

Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted with her colleagues in the Assembly to approve the COVID-19 Response Bill during Tuesday’s extraordinary session. Assembly Bill 1038, which passed by a vote of 97-2, aims to help the state address the challenges from the coronavirus outbreak and assist Wisconsinites who are out of work. “This bipartisan bill provides level of certainty to our health care professionals, affected businesses and workforce during these very uncertain times,” said Rep. Duchow. “The people of Wisconsin have been doing their part by staying home and social distancing, and I am happy the legislature

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Rep. Allen: Relief is on the way

The Wisconsin Assembly today passed multifaceted legislation in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. No legislative package is perfect, but Wisconsinites can be grateful that the end result of this bipartisan bill makes the state eligible for necessary federal funds to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Fortunately, GOP leadership removed the Liberal wish list demanded by extremists in the Evers Administration. Those provisions, such as eliminating voter ID and extending emergency powers indefinitely, were repugnant to the very idea of a constitutional republic under the rule of law, and had nothing to do with addressing the problem associated with COVID-19. Free

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Rep. Stafsholt: Votes for COVID-19 response bill

New Richmond, WI – State Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) voted for the COVID-19 Response Bill to help Wisconsin address the challenges from the coronavirus outbreak and assist individuals who are out of work. The legislation gives the Evers administration necessary flexibility and helps the state capture millions more in federal dollars. The Assembly approved the bill during Tuesday’s historic extraordinary session, which was done with a large number of representatives participating virtually for the first time in our state history. “It’s been a very stressful and trying time for everyone in this state,” said Rep. Stafsholt. “I’m pleased my

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Rep. Kurtz: Votes to help those left in need by COVID-19

Madison, WI – State Representative Tony Kurtz voted to support the COVID-19 Response Bill to address the challenges that people around the State of Wisconsin are facing due to the coronavirus outbreak. This extensive bill will assist out of work Wisconsinites while working to secure the millions of dollars in federal dollars that have been allocated through the federal CARES Act. The Assembly approved the bill during Tuesday’s historic extraordinary session, which was done with some of the representatives participating virtually for the first time in state history. “This truly has been an unprecedented time in history,” said Rep. Kurtz.

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Rep. Vos: Coronavirus response bill passes Assembly

Madison, WI…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Assembly approved the Coronavirus Response Bill. “I’m pleased with the near unanimous vote on the Coronavirus Response Bill. There was a collaborative effort in crafting the legislation, using input from Democrats, Republicans, workers, business owners, healthcare providers and constituents. The result was a bill that bolsters the state’s response to the public health emergency. This vote proves that our state can come together during these unprecedented times.”

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Rep. Spiros: COVID-19 response bill passes Assembly

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) joined his assembly colleagues in voting for legislation responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This legislation includes eliminating the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance, aid for our rural communities and provides flexibilities for our state’s health care providers. The COVID-19 Response Bill passed the Assembly during the state’s first virtual extraordinary session, where many representatives attended remotely. “Now more than ever, we need to come together and provide support for the families, businesses and communities struggling during this unprecedented time,” said Rep. Spiros. “I am hopeful this legislation will make an impact on how

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Rep. Considine: Assembly action on COVID-19 legislation

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1038 (AB 1038) which addressed our state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement: “We took meaningful action by passing AB 1038 today. Over the past month, I have heard from so many of my constituents about how COVID-19 has impacted their lives. Some have lost their jobs and still need an income to put food on the table for their families. Many in agriculture are experiencing issues with the supply chain, commodity prices, or labor. Others own businesses and are struggling to keep

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports COVID-19 response bill

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) supported the COVID-19 Response Bill in a historic extraordinary session on Tuesday. The Assembly convened in a partially virtual floor session, with members having the option to participate virtually for the first time in state history. “These have been challenging and uncertain times for Wisconsinites,” said Rep. Rodriguez. “I am proud we were able to come together to support this bipartisan response bill. The proposal provides much needed assistance to our communities, while ensuring that our state is equipped to respond to the public health emergency.” The COVID-19 Response Bill does the

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on COVID-19 response legislation

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed 2019 AB 1038, a critical first step in supporting Wisconsin’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Today the Assembly took an important first step in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, including eliminating the one week waiting period for Unemployment Insurance and securing critical federal resources for our state. I’m glad we were able to begin the process of helping our communities to weather this storm,” Neubauer said. “However, we have much left to do to support Wisconsin’s families, essential workers, and small businesses through

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Rep. Swearingen: Votes for COVID-19 response package

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) voted for the COVID-19 Response Bill that will help Wisconsin address challenges brought about by the ongoing pandemic as well as assist Wisconsinites during this difficult time. “It was critical that the Assembly pass this legislation to help bolster Wisconsin’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill has several provisions that will help citizens who are currently out of work, increase healthcare efficiency, support our schools, assist our state’s main industries, and much more. The following is a brief summary of the bill’s provisions:  Eliminates the one-week waiting period for

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Rep. Tittl: Votes for COVID-19 response bill

Madison, WI – State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) voted for the COVID-19 Response Bill to help the state address the challenges from the coronavirus outbreak and assist Wisconsinites who are out of work. The Assembly approved the bill during Tuesday’s historic extraordinary session, which was done with a large number of representatives participating virtually for the first time in state history. “It’s been a very stressful and trying time for everyone in this state,” said Rep. Tittl. “I’m pleased my Assembly colleagues and I could come together on this bipartisan bill, ensuring our state can better respond to the public health emergency while

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Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on COVID-19 legislation

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed AB 1038 which addressed our state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “During the COVID-19 crisis, it’s all hands on deck and this cannot be the last day the State Assembly meets. We need to continue

Read More »

Rep. Quinn: Votes for COVID-19 bill

Madison – In a historic moment, Representative Romaine Quinn (R-Barron) voted to pass Assembly Bill 1038, a bipartisan bill responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. Approximately half of the Legislature, including Rep. Quinn, attended the session and cast votes remotely in order to support the social distancing provisions that

Read More »

Rep. Duchow: Votes for COVID-19 response bill

Madison, WI – State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted with her colleagues in the Assembly to approve the COVID-19 Response Bill during Tuesday’s extraordinary session. Assembly Bill 1038, which passed by a vote of 97-2, aims to help the state address the challenges from the coronavirus outbreak and assist Wisconsinites

Read More »

Rep. Allen: Relief is on the way

The Wisconsin Assembly today passed multifaceted legislation in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. No legislative package is perfect, but Wisconsinites can be grateful that the end result of this bipartisan bill makes the state eligible for necessary federal funds to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Fortunately, GOP leadership removed the

Read More »

Rep. Stafsholt: Votes for COVID-19 response bill

New Richmond, WI – State Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) voted for the COVID-19 Response Bill to help Wisconsin address the challenges from the coronavirus outbreak and assist individuals who are out of work. The legislation gives the Evers administration necessary flexibility and helps the state capture millions more in

Read More »

Rep. Kurtz: Votes to help those left in need by COVID-19

Madison, WI – State Representative Tony Kurtz voted to support the COVID-19 Response Bill to address the challenges that people around the State of Wisconsin are facing due to the coronavirus outbreak. This extensive bill will assist out of work Wisconsinites while working to secure the millions of dollars in

Read More »

Rep. Vos: Coronavirus response bill passes Assembly

Madison, WI…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the Assembly approved the Coronavirus Response Bill. “I’m pleased with the near unanimous vote on the Coronavirus Response Bill. There was a collaborative effort in crafting the legislation, using input from Democrats, Republicans, workers, business owners, healthcare providers and constituents.

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Rep. Spiros: COVID-19 response bill passes Assembly

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) joined his assembly colleagues in voting for legislation responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This legislation includes eliminating the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance, aid for our rural communities and provides flexibilities for our state’s health care providers. The COVID-19 Response Bill passed the

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Rep. Considine: Assembly action on COVID-19 legislation

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1038 (AB 1038) which addressed our state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement: “We took meaningful action by passing AB 1038 today. Over the past month, I have heard from so many of

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports COVID-19 response bill

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) supported the COVID-19 Response Bill in a historic extraordinary session on Tuesday. The Assembly convened in a partially virtual floor session, with members having the option to participate virtually for the first time in state history. “These have been challenging and uncertain

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on COVID-19 response legislation

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed 2019 AB 1038, a critical first step in supporting Wisconsin’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Today the Assembly took an important first step in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, including eliminating the one

Read More »

Rep. Swearingen: Votes for COVID-19 response package

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) voted for the COVID-19 Response Bill that will help Wisconsin address challenges brought about by the ongoing pandemic as well as assist Wisconsinites during this difficult time. “It was critical that the Assembly pass this legislation to help bolster Wisconsin’s response

Read More »

Rep. Tittl: Votes for COVID-19 response bill

Madison, WI – State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) voted for the COVID-19 Response Bill to help the state address the challenges from the coronavirus outbreak and assist Wisconsinites who are out of work. The Assembly approved the bill during Tuesday’s historic extraordinary session, which was done with a large number of representatives participating

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