Rep. Hesselbein: Prioritizes health and safety in Wisconsin

MADISON – Today, the Assembly met in person to vote on 2021 Assembly Bill 1. Assembly Democratic Assistant Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) issued the following statement: “After months of waiting for real pandemic relief from the State Legislature, Assembly Republicans

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Rep. Snyder: Votes for additional COVID-19 relief

Madison… Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) voted to pass new COVID-19 relief measures (Assembly Bill 1). Following the vote Representative Snyder made the following statement: “Today’s vote is an important step in providing assistance to families, businesses, and local communities in Marathon

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Rep. Vining: Responds to Kenosha DA decision

MADISON – On Wednesday, Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley announced that no charges will be filed against the officer that shot Jacob Blake. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “I am thinking of Jacob Blake, his

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Rep. Born: Supports Covid-19 relief bill

Madison…. Today, Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in support of the Covid-19 Relief Bill, legislation aimed at providing relief to business owners and families across Wisconsin. “I am proud that the first piece of legislation I

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Rep. Kitchens: Introduces birth control legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, has introduced legislation that aims to increase access to birth control and reduce unplanned pregnancies, which can have a considerable impact on mothers, their families and society as a whole. Under current

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Sen. Darling: Appears on the Fearlessly Authentique podcast

[Kenosha, WI] – State Senator Alberta Darling appeared on the latest episode of the Fearlessly Authentique podcast, where she spoke with Kenosha businesswoman and entrepreneur Kimberly Warner on topics ranging from tackling the fears of everyday life to helping pave the way

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Rep. Neubauer: Responds to passage of Assembly Bill 1

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed Assembly Bill 1. Following the completion of the session, Rep. Neubauer issued the following statement: “After refusing to act for more than eight months, Assembly Republicans called us into session today to pass a

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Rep. Hesselbein: Prioritizes health and safety in Wisconsin

MADISON – Today, the Assembly met in person to vote on 2021 Assembly Bill 1. Assembly Democratic Assistant Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) issued the following statement: “After months of waiting for real pandemic relief from the State Legislature, Assembly Republicans fast tracked a special interest wish-list bill that faces no

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Rep. Snyder: Votes for additional COVID-19 relief

Madison… Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) voted to pass new COVID-19 relief measures (Assembly Bill 1). Following the vote Representative Snyder made the following statement: “Today’s vote is an important step in providing assistance to families, businesses, and local communities in Marathon County that continue to struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rep. Vining: Responds to Kenosha DA decision

MADISON – On Wednesday, Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley announced that no charges will be filed against the officer that shot Jacob Blake. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “I am thinking of Jacob Blake, his children, and his family in the wake of this decision.

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Rep. Ohnstad: Long delayed GOP COVID bill falls short

MADISON – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly considered Assembly Bill 1, which includes COVID-19 related provisions.  The bill passed on a party line vote, however leaders in the State Senate have said they will not take up this bill as drafted and Governor Evers has also indicated that he does

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Rep. Born: Supports Covid-19 relief bill

Madison…. Today, Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in support of the Covid-19 Relief Bill, legislation aimed at providing relief to business owners and families across Wisconsin. “I am proud that the first piece of legislation I voted for this session provides the citizens of Wisconsin some

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Rep. Kitchens: Introduces birth control legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, has introduced legislation that aims to increase access to birth control and reduce unplanned pregnancies, which can have a considerable impact on mothers, their families and society as a whole. Under current state law, hormonal birth control is only available through a

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Assembly passes GOP COVID-19 package on party line vote

The state Assembly Thursday voted along party lines to pass a COVID-19 package after the chamber convened nearly two hours later than originally scheduled as Republicans caucused on the bill. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, earlier this week said he had good talks with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg,

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Sen. Darling: Appears on the Fearlessly Authentique podcast

[Kenosha, WI] – State Senator Alberta Darling appeared on the latest episode of the Fearlessly Authentique podcast, where she spoke with Kenosha businesswoman and entrepreneur Kimberly Warner on topics ranging from tackling the fears of everyday life to helping pave the way for women in politics. Fearlessly Authentique is a new initiative and online

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Rep. Neubauer: Responds to passage of Assembly Bill 1

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed Assembly Bill 1. Following the completion of the session, Rep. Neubauer issued the following statement: “After refusing to act for more than eight months, Assembly Republicans called us into session today to pass a special interest-approved COVID-19 “relief” bill that actively undermines our ability

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Dept. of Administration: People’s Maps Commission seeks public comment  

MADISON —The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 14, 2021, to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps from constituents of Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District.  Although the Jan. 14 hearing will focus on the 4th Congressional District, all Wisconsin residents are encouraged to watch and participate. Anyone

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Sen. Nass: Status of Wisconsin Covid-19 recovery legislation

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in regard to the status of Covid-19 recovery legislation in the legislature:   “For months, I have been communicating to Senate leadership that any Covid-19 recovery legislation needed to prioritize solutions to issues raised by the people of this state, not the

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